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117 - Faith, Science, and Public Health, with Francis Collins May 10, 2022

Francis Collins discusses his experience at the intersections of faith, science, politics, government, and public health—talking also about the COVID-19 pandemic and other areas of research.

Francis Collins is a geneticist, author, and former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

116 - A Jesus-Centered Faith, with Shane Claiborne Apr 26, 2022

Shane Claiborne reflects on what it looks like to follow Jesus in the United States today—discussing policies and issues of gun violence, racial justice, and the death penalty.

Shane Claiborne is a cofounder of Red Letter Christians and the author of multiple best-selling books, including The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical.

115 - Faith and Justice, with Jim Wallis Apr 12, 2022

Jim Wallis shares about his journey of following Jesus and discusses the sin of voter suppression, racism as idolatry, and the ways our theology should recalibrate our sociology.

Jim Wallis is the inaugural chair and founding director of the Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. He is an author, teacher, and speaker, and is the founder of Sojourners.

114 - Speaking Up, with Kathy Khang Mar 22, 2022

Kathy Khang reflects on Asian American experiences of silencing, on what it means to be heard and belong, and on anti-Asian racism during the pandemic.

Kathy Khang is a writer and speaker and is the author of Raise Your Voice: Why We Stay Silent and How to Speak Up.

113 - Teaching and Learning, with Todd Shy Mar 15, 2022

Todd Shy discusses the encounter between teachers and students, cultivating a classroom community and culture, and the power of passion in teaching.

Todd Shy is the Head of Upper Division at Avenues: the World School and is author of Teaching Life: Life Lessons for Aspiring (and Inspiring) Teachers.

112 - Evangelicalism and Race, with Anthea Butler Jan 11, 2022

Anthea Butler discusses the history of US Evangelicalism, looking particularly at the ways oppressive and racist structures have taken hold within and through it.

Anthea Butler is Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought, chair of the department of religious studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America.

111 - The Preacher’s Life, with Steve Norman Nov 16, 2021

Steve Norman talks about the importance of a preacher’s formation and the way their life and character can speak more loudly than the sermons they preach.

Steve Norman is a pastor, speaker, and the author of The Preacher as Sermon: How Who You Are Shapes What They Hear.

110 - Teenagers’ Big Questions, with Kara Powell and Brad Griffin Oct 26, 2021

Kara Powell and Brad Griffin discuss what it looks like to engage empathetically with today’s teenagers as they grapple with questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.

Kara Powell is executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute, and Brad Griffin is its senior director of content. They are the co-authors of 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections.

109 - Vocation, with Michaela O’Donnell Oct 12, 2021

Michaela O’Donnell explores our ideas of calling and vocation in our work and beyond—reflecting on discipleship, community, and the centrality of Christ.

Michaela O’Donnell is executive director of Fuller’s De Pree Center, owner of Long Winter Media, and author of Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World.

108 - Longing, Beauty, and Imagination, with Curt Thompson Sep 21, 2021

Curt Thompson, through lenses of neuroscience and spiritual formation, explores how we engage with our longings, create redemptive beauty, and imagine new futures.

Curt Thompson is a psychiatrist, the founder of The Center for Being Known, and the author of The Soul of Shame and Anatomy of the Soul.

107 - Creativity and Uncertainty, with Lorne Buchman Sep 07, 2021

Lorne Buchman discusses how the creative process can become a way of knowing—through improvisation, discovery, and engagement in a space of uncertainty.

Lorne Buchman is the president of ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California.

106 - The Church in the City, with Larry Coulter Aug 24, 2021

Larry Coulter shares about how churches and local organizations can come together to lovingly serve their cities, and how this essential collaborative work can be forged across differences.

Larry Coulter is pastor of Lakeway Church in Lakeway, Texas.

105 - Abuelita Faith, with Kat Armas Aug 10, 2021

Kat Armas speaks about the profound wisdom and lived theologies of the women who have come before us—in our families, in history, and in the Bible.

Kat Armas is the host of The Protagonistas podcast and is the author of Abuelita Faith.

104 - Christian Identity as Ethnic Identity, with Janette Ok Jul 27, 2021

Janette Ok delves into 1 Peter, reflecting on what it teaches about the formation of Christian identity and its features of belonging, holiness, and unity.

Janette Ok is an ordained minister and is associate professor of New Testament at Fuller.

103 - Worship and the Arts, with Shannon Sigler Jul 13, 2021

Shannon Sigler explores the church’s engagement with culture and the integration of worship and the arts, while reflecting on the history and future of Fuller’s Brehm Center.

Shannon Sigler is the executive director of Fuller’s Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts.

102 - The Gospel in a Polarized World, with Justin Giboney Jun 22, 2021

Justin Giboney speaks about navigating our polarized society not with an either/or mentality but a both/and approach that frames our decisions in the gospel rather than political ideologies.

Justin Giboney is cofounder of the AND Campaign and is an attorney, political strategist, and author.

101 - Race and the Evangelical Church, with Bill Pannell Jun 08, 2021

William Pannell, looking back on his decades of experience, reflects on the American church’s engagement with race, the future of theological education, and the transformative power of the gospel.

He is the author of The Coming Race Wars, among other books, and is professor emeritus of preaching at Fuller Seminary.

100 - Reimagining the Church, with Soong-Chan Rah May 25, 2021

Soong-Chan Rah reflects on the warped theologies that have shaped the American church throughout history and hopes for a new, anointed Christian imagination in the 21st century.

He is the Robert Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Seminary.

99 - Rethinking the Academy, with Willie Jennings May 18, 2021

Willie Jennings hopes for a reframed understanding of education that sheds destructive virtues of achievement and mastery for values of belonging and community.

He is associate professor of systematic theology and Africana studies at Yale Divinity School.

98 - Art and Faith, with Makoto Fujimura May 11, 2021

Makoto Fujimura talks about a theology of new creation and reflects on the sanctifying, healing power that comes through the process of making.

He is a leading contemporary artists, as well as an author and speaker.

97 - Fighting Racism, with Jemar Tisby Apr 20, 2021

Jemar Tisby walks through three crucial steps in confronting racial injustice: awareness of one’s racial identity, relationships based on mutuality, and commitment to tangible action.

He is the author of How to Fight Racism and The Color of Compromise.

96 - Righteous Protest and Public Grief, with Jeanelle Austin Apr 13, 2021

Jeanelle Austin shares about her experience as lead caretaker at the George Floyd memorial and explains the power of community in the pursuit of liberation and racial justice.

She is the founder and director of the Racial Agency Initiative.

95 - Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson on Freedom in God Mar 23, 2021

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson talks about how God offers healing and renewal, sets us free from fear, and calls us to love.

She is the owner and president of In-N-Out Burger—whose foundations include the In-N-Out Burger Foundation and Slave 2 Nothing—and is the co-founder of Army of Love.

94 - Erin Dufault-Hunter on Bioethics Mar 16, 2021

Erin Dufault-Hunter discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollouts, considering questions of ethics, broken systems, and neighborly love.

She is associate professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Seminary.

Resources discussed in this episode include the following—which are not necessarily representative of FULLER studio or Fuller Seminary:

“Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines” according to the CDC.

“Christians and the Vaccine,” a project of Redeeming Babel addressing “common spiritual questions Christians have regarding the vaccine.”

“How mRNA Vaccines Work,” a short video by Harvard University explaining mRNA vaccines.

93 - Matthew Kaemingk on Work Mar 09, 2021

Matthew Kaemingk talks about cultivating a theology that does not separate worship from work but instead reframes our work in Christian mission and practice.

He is the associate dean for Fuller Texas and assistant professor of Christian ethics.

92 - Rob Bell on Spirituality and Mystery Feb 23, 2021

Rob Bell, author of Everything is Spiritual and other notable bestsellers, shares about his continuous exploration of spirituality and about embracing the ongoing journey of knowing God more deeply.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

91 - Alexis Abernethy on Racial Battle Fatigue Feb 09, 2021

Alexis Abernethy, Fuller’s chief of diversity, equity, and inclusion, discusses the long, multifaceted work of combating racial injustice, the fatigue that comes with it, and the importance of healing along the way. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

90 - Pete Docter on Soul Jan 26, 2021

Pete Docter, writer, director, and chief creative officer of Pixar, shares the story behind his latest movie, Soul, and talks about its themes of purpose, beauty, and connection. Mark Labberton served as a faith advisor for the film. (This episode contains spoilers.)

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

89 - Jemar Tisby on Racial Justice Jan 05, 2021

Jemar Tisby, author of How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice, talks about racial justice, the power of the stories we tell, and the dangerous way passivity fuels an oppressive status quo.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

88 - Barbara Williams-Skinner on Power and Prayer Dec 15, 2020

Barbara Williams-Skinner, CEO and co-founder of the Skinner Leadership Institute and co-convener of the National African American Clergy Network, shares about her multifaceted work in pursuit of systemic justice and equity—and the need for prayer through it all.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

87 - Shirley Mullen on Christian Higher Education Dec 08, 2020

Shirley Mullen, president of Houghton College, talks about the transformative power of the classroom and the profound impact Christian higher education can have in the world. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

86 - Claire Crisp on Narcolepsy Nov 24, 2020

Claire Crisp, author and executive director of Wake Up Narcolepsy, opens up about her experience of parenting a child with narcolepsy and about how we theologically engage with the realities of chronic conditions.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

85 - Tod Bolsinger on Leadership Formation Nov 10, 2020

Tod Bolsinger, senior congregational strategist and associate professor of leadership formation, speaks about the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and self-reflection in the development of a leader.

84 - Brad Strawn on Anxiety in the Political Sphere Nov 06, 2020

In the wake of Election Day, Brad Strawn, Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology, discusses navigating our anxiety and fear while moving toward emotional regulation and empathy.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

83 - Brad Strawn on Psychology and Public Life Oct 26, 2020

Brad Strawn, Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology, talks about mental health, psychological stress, self-differentiation, and emotional regulation in the context of a divisive political climate.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

82 - Alexia Salvatierra on Integral Mission Oct 13, 2020

Alexia Salvatierra, assistant professor of integral mission and global transformation, shares about her personal journey of faith, the centrality of justice to the gospel, and the importance of holistic mission to contemporary theological education.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

81 - David Swanson on Race and Discipleship Sep 22, 2020

David Swanson, pastor of New Community Covenant Church, considers racial reconciliation not as an optional ministry of the church but as a central part of the church’s identity—one which must be shaped over time by intentional discipleship.

He is the author of Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity (IVP 2020), discussed in this episode.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

80 - Phil Armstrong on the Tulsa Race Massacre Sep 08, 2020

Phil Armstrong, project manager of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, speaks about the Tulsa Massacre—its historical context, the trauma and silencing that followed, and the current work of commemoration and education being done surrounding it.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

79 - Robert Chao Romero on the Brown Church Aug 25, 2020

Robert Chao Romero, professor of Chicana/o studies and Asian American studies at UCLA, shares about the long history of the Latina/o church and the necessity of a holistic gospel, which prioritizes both evangelism and social justice.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

78 - Broderick Leaks on Mental Health on the College Campus Aug 11, 2020

Broderick Leaks (PhD ’19), director of counseling and mental health at USC Student Health, describes the increasing mental health needs of emerging adults and the work of providing them meaningful support in the university context.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

77 - Brenda Salter McNeil on Reconciliation Jul 28, 2020

Brenda Salter McNeil, speaker, author, and professor, talks about the long work of reconciliation, the need to speak truth, and the ongoing process of repentance, forgiveness, and justice guided by God’s Spirit.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

76 - Jennifer Wiseman on Astronomy Jul 14, 2020

Jennifer Wiseman, astrophysicist and astronomer, delves into the complexity and beauty of the universe and explains how being scientifically informed relates to the flourishing and improvement of life.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

75 - Walter Brueggemann on Reading the Old Testament Jun 30, 2020

Walter Brueggemann, renowned author and Old Testament scholar, speaks about engaging the Biblical text with an artistic interpretive lens that resists universal generalizations, then participates in a Q&A with the Fuller community.

This audio was recorded during the 2015 Fuller Forum.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

74 - Kerry Morrison on Homelessness and Mental Health Jun 23, 2020

Kerry Morrison, program director for Heart Forward LA, shares about her work on mental health with the homeless communities in LA and for her innovative and experimental approaches to taking on the broken systems.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

73 - Vince Bantu on African American Identity and the Church Jun 19, 2020

Vince Bantu, assistant professor of church history and Black Church studies, talks about the varied dynamics and histories of African American communities around the United States, Black experience in the American church, and his own journey of reclaiming identity through African history and Christianity.

(As Dr. Labberton and Dr. Bantu speak briefly about Juneteenth, FULLER studio has chosen to release this episode outside of its regular schedule, for this very significant day.)

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

72 - Cedric Williams on Meaning-Making Jun 09, 2020

Cedric Williams (PhD ’19), founder and CEO of Legacy Consulting & Research Group, talks about his layered experiences of the military, ministry, and psychology, and about his current work of walking alongside others in the process of meaning-making.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

71 - Andre Henry on Systemic Racism Jun 02, 2020

Andre Henry (MAT ’16), writer, singer-songwriter, and activist, shares his personal journey of learning about systemic racism and explains the active and prophetic work he’s taken up against it.

This conversation was recorded on May 7, 2020.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

70 - Dwight Radcliff on Black Pain May 29, 2020

Dwight Radcliff, assistant provost for the William E. Pannell Center for African American Church Studies, speaks about the systems of oppression and generational trauma that plague Black communities and challenges the church to own a theology that responds rightly to suffering rather than dismissing it.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

69 - Tony Amoury Alkhoury on Anxiety May 26, 2020

Tony Amoury Alkhoury, PhD student in practical theology, shares about his experience of growing up with anxiety and what he’s learned about living in the tension between fear and the reality of God’s presence.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

68 - Greg Cootsona on Faith and Science May 12, 2020

Greg Cootsona, author, co-director of Science for the Church, and lecturer in religious studies and humanities at CSU Chico, discusses the relationship between faith and science and explores how a church’s approach to science shapes its work and witness.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

67 - Scott Derrickson on Fear Apr 21, 2020

Scott Derrickson, director and screenwriter of The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Doctor Strange, reflects on his journey as a filmmaker, the value of the horror genre, and the significance of reckoning with our fears.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

66 - Andy Crouch on Trust in a Time of Change Apr 07, 2020

Andy Crouch, author and Fuller trustee, discusses the dramatic changes the world is undergoing during this time of pandemic, focusing on how communities of trust help us navigate grief and the reconfiguration of our lives. The article mentioned in this episode can be read here.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

65 - Daniel D. Lee on Anti-Asian American Racism Apr 07, 2020

Daniel D. Lee, assistant provost for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, speaks about the history of racism against Asian Americans and the racism Asian American communities are currently experiencing during this ongoing pandemic.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

64 - Beth Moore on Growth Apr 07, 2020

Beth Moore, author, speaker, and founder of Living Proof Ministries, considers the biblical imagery of the vineyard and what it can teach us about how we grow over time and through seasons of change and trial.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

63 - Andrew Root on Belief in a Secular Age Mar 24, 2020

Andrew Root, professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, talks about what ministry, worship, and encountering transcendence looks like in contemporary secular contexts.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

62 - Peter Wehner on Politics Mar 03, 2020

Peter Wehner, author and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the intersections of faith and politics and considers how to pursue truth and justice in a broken and divided world.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

61 - Sonja Dawson on Justice Feb 25, 2020

Sonja Dawson, head pastor of New Mt. Calvary Church, shares about her experiences doing restorative justice work—both during her years as a prosecutor and during her present calling as a pastor.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

60 - Bobette Buster on Story and Sound Feb 11, 2020

Bobette Buster, writer and producer, who has consulted for Disney, Pixar, and Sony, among other major studios, discusses sound design in the film industry and the powerful role sound plays in storytelling.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

59 - Mary Glenn on Grief Jan 28, 2020

Mary Glenn, affiliate professor with the School of Intercultural Studies, discusses her work as a law enforcement chaplain, her non-profit, Cities Together, and how she helps individuals process grief.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

58 - Keri Tombazian on Finding Her Voice Jan 14, 2020

Keri Tombazian, actress, producer, and voice actress, discusses the journey of her famed career and how she ultimately found her voice.

57 - Norma Ramírez, Lisseth Rojas-Flores, and Sonia Luginbuhl on DACA Dec 10, 2019

Norma Ramírez, with Dr. Lisseth Rojas-Flores and Pastor Sonia Luginbuhl, talks about growing up undocumented and about her experience as a Fuller PhD student under the DACA policy (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

56 - Pamela Ebstyne King on Thriving Nov 12, 2019

Pamela Ebstyne King, Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science, discusses how community and purpose contribute to human development and flourishing.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

55 - Nick Vujicic on Faith Oct 22, 2019

Nick Vujicic, evangelist and author, speaks about his life without limbs, his early struggles of finding hope in God, and his understanding of faith and ministry today.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

54 - Justin Fung and Delonte Gholston on Pastoring and Peacemaking Oct 08, 2019

Pastors Delonte Gholston (MDiv ’15) and Justin Fung (DMin ’19) speak about pastoring in Washington DC and on peacemaking amid the realities of sociopolitical violence.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

53 - Phil Chen on Technology Sep 24, 2019

Phil Chen, decentralized chief officer at HTC, explores the intersections of theology and emerging digital technology—covering topics like cryptocurrency, virtual reality, and data privacy.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

52 - Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson on Justice Sep 10, 2019

Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson, coauthors of The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance, talk about living a sustainable life of working toward justice over the long term.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

51 - Jemar Tisby on Race and the American Church Aug 13, 2019

Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism, discusses the history of racial inequality in the United States and in the American church.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

50 - Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick on Race Jul 09, 2019

Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick, coauthors of Black and White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time, discuss issues of race and the practices of empathy, humility, and leaving one’s comfort zone.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

49 - Tony Hale on the Creative Life and Process Jun 25, 2019

Tony Hale, Emmy Award-winning actor, chats about his career in the entertainment industry and how the creative process shapes his understanding of humanity and identity.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

48 - Roy Goble on Wisdom Jun 11, 2019

Roy Goble, author of Junkyard Wisdom and Salvaged, talks about learning from failure, measuring success, and engaging with the gospel in the wider world.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

47 - Fuller's Chapel Team on Worship May 28, 2019

Director of chapel Julie Tai and chapel assistants January Lim and Aaron Dorsey discuss the planning process for chapel services and the significance of diverse representation in worship.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

46 - David Bailey on Reconciliation May 14, 2019

David Bailey, founder and executive director of Arrabon, shares about his work in racial reconciliation and the need for the church to repair society’s broken systems.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

45 - Nancy Ortberg on Leadership Apr 16, 2019

Nancy Ortberg, CEO of Transforming the Bay with Christ, talks about courage in leadership and the church’s need to stay engaged in the difficult conversations

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

44 - David Brooks on Community and Commitment Apr 02, 2019

David Brooks, cultural commentator and columnist for The New York Times, discusses social transformation and the power of commitment in forming communities.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

43 - John K. Chan on Architecture Mar 26, 2019

John K. Chan, founder of Formation Association and lead architect of Fuller’s new campus, explains how buildings influence and activate the community around them.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

42 - Kara Powell and Steve Argue on Parenting Mar 12, 2019

Fuller Youth Institute’s Kara Powell and Steve Argue discuss the role of empathy in parenting and the ever-shifting challenges facing young adults in today’s culture

Download a free chapter of Kara Powell and Steve Argue’s new book, Growing With.

41 - Andy Bales on Homelessness Feb 25, 2019

Andy Bales, CEO of Union Rescue Mission, reflects on homeless advocacy, what led him to his current work, and serving people living on Skid Row at great personal cost. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

40 - Gregory Boyle on Kinship Feb 12, 2019

Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit and beloved founder of Homeboy Industries, reflects on the roles of compassion and relationship in ministry, decades of working with the poor and marginalized of Los Angeles, and widening a circle of compassion beyond the barriers we place between one another. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

39 - Audrey Denney on Politics Jan 22, 2019

Caption: Audrey Denney, a 2018 candidate for California's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House, reflects on what led her to become a congressional candidate, the impact of women activists, encountering defeat, and grappling with the Paradise, CA fires. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

38 - Mitali Perkins on Justice and Literature Jan 08, 2019

Mitali Perkins, celebrated children’s author, reflects on her childhood in India, studying political science and public policy, and transitioning to writing stories about characters who navigate cultural difference. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

37 - John Ortberg on Discipleship Dec 18, 2018

John Ortberg, senior pastor at Menlo Church and Fuller trustee, reflects on his own vocation as a preacher and writer, how practices of discipleship transform the human person, and what leading a church in Silicon Valley has taught him about the future of churches in the United States.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

36 - Beth Moore on Women in Leadership and Misogyny Nov 06, 2018

Beth Moore reflects on her journey as a woman in ministry, how she developed an authentic style of teaching that ministers to thousands of women, and her battle against misogyny in the church.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

35 - Lauralee Farrer on Storytelling and Filmmaking Oct 23, 2018

Lauralee Farrer, Fuller's Chief Storyteller and Vice President of Communications, discusses her life as a storyteller and independent filmmaker, her role in starting FULLER studio, and how she helps shape the way Fuller shares its stories across the world.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

34 - Ben Houltberg on Sports Oct 09, 2018

Ben Houltberg, associate professor of human development, reflects on working with elite athletes, performance-based identity, and the role of community in sports.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

33 - John Perkins on Friendship Sep 25, 2018

Civil rights activist John M. Perkins reflects on his storied life, friendship and justice, and the role of passion to shape our lives together.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

32 - Parker Palmer on Contemplation Sep 11, 2018

Parker Palmer, celebrated Quaker author and speaker, reflects on a contemplative approach to life, the value of failure, and the difficult work of weaving together words and action.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

31 - Dave Gibbons on the Changing Church Aug 14, 2018

Dave Gibbons, pastor of the Newsong global alliance of churches, reflects on disruption, risk, and the cultivating an imagination for the future of the church.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

30 - Rich Stearns on Faithful Philanthropy Jul 10, 2018

Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., reflects on international development, insights from his leadership, and the whole gospel. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

28 - Shirley Hoogstra on Faith and Learning Jun 01, 2018

Shirley Hoogstra, president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, reflects on the complex social and political pressures on Christian higher education and considers why holistic Christian formation is “one of the best avenues to create a deep soul.”

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

29 - Tim Breene on Global Ministry Jun 01, 2018

Tim Breene, CEO of World Relief, reflects on humanitarian aid, empowering the local church to serve, and the “obedient improvisation” of navigating complex sociopolitical layers to serve those in need.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

27 - Rowan Williams on Navigating Faith and Politics May 22, 2018

Right Reverend Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, reflects with President Mark Labberton on a wide variety of pressing topics: his own journey to the Church of England, negotiating power in the global church, and the spiritual disciplines that ground him in the midst of political and religious cross-pressures.

The Right Reverend Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, is a Welsh Anglican bishop, theologian, and poet. Williams was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, Metropolitan of the Province of Canterbury and Primate of All England, offices he held from 2002 to 2012. He was previously the Bishop of Monmouth and Archbishop of Wales, making him the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern times not to be appointed from within the Church of England. His principal responsibilities as Archbishop were pastoral—leading the life and witness of the Church of England in general and his own diocese in particular by his teaching and oversight, and promoting and guiding the communion of the worldwide Anglican Church.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

26 - Brad Brisco and Lance Ford on a Theology of Place May 08, 2018

Brad Brisco, director of Bivocational Church Planting for the North American Mission Board, and Lance Ford, co-founder of the Sentralized Conference in Kansas City, reflect together on a theology of place and rediscovering what missionary work looks like in a local context.

Learn more about studying church planting: https://www.fuller.edu/academics/areas-of-interest/church-planting/ For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

25 - Paul Schrader on Film Apr 24, 2018

Screenwriter and director Paul Schrader reflects on his Christian upbringing and how the unique language of film—especially the transcendental style—helps him explore religious questions. Paul Schrader is an award-winning screenwriter, film director, and film critic. He wrote or cowrote screenplays for four Martin Scorsese films: Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Bringing Out the Dead (1999). Schrader has also directed 18 feature films. Explore more on the intersection of faith and film through the Brehm Center's Reel Spirituality initiative: http://www.brehmcenter.com/initiatives/reelspirituality/ For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

24 - Tara Beth Leach on Women in Ministry Apr 10, 2018

Tara Beth Leach, senior pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, reflects on the complexities of preaching, female leadership, and how she finds comfort in Christ's treatment of the outsider.

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

23 - Cameron Lee on Relationships Mar 27, 2018

Cameron Lee, professor of marriage and family studies, reflects on relationships through the lens of romance culture, the complexities of social media, community and peacemaking.

Cameron Lee was the keynote lecturer at the 2018 Integration Symposium, ”Integration and Integrity: The Christian Therapist as Peacemaker.“ Learn more here: https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/fuller-dialogues-therapy-as-peacemaking

For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

22 - Kate Bowler on Suffering Mar 05, 2018

Kate Bowler, assistant professor of the history of Christianity in North America at Duke Divinity School, reflects on her research on the prosperity gospel, her recent stage IV cancer diagnosis, and her desire for authentic faith in the midst of suffering.

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21 - Gary Haugen on Working with the Poor Feb 27, 2018

Gary Haugen, founder and CEO of International Justice Mission (IJM), reflects on his work in Rwanda, the beginnings of IJM, and the ways Christian spiritual formation naturally leads to working on behalf of the suffering and poor.

Note: This conversation contains explicit descriptions of sexual and physical violence that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

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20 - Michael McBride on Discipleship Feb 13, 2018

Michael McBride, pastor of the Way Christian Center in Berkeley, California, and national director for Urban Strategies at the PICO National Network, reflects on faithful discipleship in the context of racialized violence, economic exploitation, and white supremacy. For more resources on a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

19 - Pete Docter on Storytelling Jan 23, 2018

Pixar’s Pete Docter, director of the animated films Monsters, Inc., Up, and Inside Out, speaks with Mark Labberton about creating stories in community, the creative process, and more.

For more on voices on faith and film, including an earlier interview with Pete Docter here: https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/faith-film/

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18 - Dave Eubank on War Zone Ministry Jan 09, 2018

David Eubank (MDiv ’95), director and founder of Free Burma Rangers, shares stories from his years of ministry in war zones in Burma and Mosul, reflects on being “an ambassador for Jesus” while fighting ISIS soldiers, discusses the ways violent contexts have shaped the way he prays, and more.

The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) is a multiethnic humanitarian service movement working to bring help, hope, and love to people in the conflict zones of Burma, Iraq, and Sudan. Working in conjunction with local ethnic pro-democracy groups, FBR trains, supplies, and later coordinates with what become highly mobile multipurpose relief teams. After training, these teams provide critical emergency medical care, shelter, food, clothing, and human rights documentation in their home regions.

Note: This conversation contains explicit descriptions of warfare and violence that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised

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