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George Heartwell on Public Theology as Mayor of Grand Rapids
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2019-01-09)
A conversation with former Grand Rapids mayor Rev. George Heartwell (WTS '88): “I believe that politics, narrowly defined, has no place in the pulpit. That said, to not preach a prophetic gospel is to diminish and de-fang ...
Alberto La Rosa on Theology of Immigration
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2019-05-01)
Today’s guest is WTS Alumnus and Duke Divinity school Th.D. Candidate, Alberto La Rosa. Alberto’s doctoral work focuses on a theology of immigration, and in this interview he shares why his work is important in today’s ...
Sandra McCracken on Songwriting
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2019-04-05)
This episode features songwriter and worship artist, Sandra McCracken. Sandra joined us during “Doxophilia” – a week-long exploration of worship and worship renewal. WTS alum Rev. Jonathan Gabhart sat down to discuss ...
Dr. Amanda Drury on Testimony, Innovation, and Youth Ministry
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2019-08-15)
Today’s guest is Dr. Amanda Drury, Director of Vision and Innovation at The Brain Kitchen in Marion, Indiana. Dr. Drury is also Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University where she writes and ...
Deanna Thompson on Cancer Stories & the Christian Story
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2019-03-07)
Today’s guest is Dr. Deanna Thompson, professor of religion at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN and author of "Glimpsing Resurrection: Cancer, Trauma, and Ministry." Dr. Thompson was diagnosed with metastatic breast ...
Tinyiko Maluleke on Nelson Mandela & hope
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2018-04-05)
Who could be a better representation of the power of civility than Nelson Mandela? Today’s guest is WTS alumni and South African theologian, Dr. Tinyiko Maluleke, who is working on a book about Nelson Mandela and hope. ...
Dr. John Swinton on "Becoming friends of time"
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2018-09-06)
In this episode, Dr. Ben Conner sits down with Dr. John Swinton, author and scholar in disability studies and professor at the University of Aberdeen, to discuss his newest book, "Becoming Friends of Time."
Sarah Arthur on Madeleine L'engle's Spiritual Legacy
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2018-09-17)
In this episode, Sarah Arthur, who recently published the book “A Light so Lovely: The Spiritual Legacy of Madeleine L'Engle, Author of A Wrinkle in Time,” sits down with Jeff Munroe to talk about writing this book in light ...
Ben Conner on "Disabling Mission, Enabling Witness"
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2018-10-02)
In this episode, WTS professor of practical theology and director of the graduate certificate in disability and ministry, Dr. Ben Conner sits down with Shari Oosting to discuss his new book, "Disabling Mission, Enabling ...
Wes Granberg-Michaelson on public theology & future faith
(Holland, Mich. : Western Theological Seminary, 2018-10-30)
Wes Granberg-Michaelson, author of several books including "Future Faith: Ten Challenges for Reshaping Christianity in the 21st Century" sits down with Kyle Small to discuss his start in public theology, his latest book, ...