text.soul.culture: a podcast from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Ghosts and Shadows: Systemic Inheritance(s) with Dr. J. Derek McNeil Feb 27, 2024

In this season as The Seattle School has been looking back at the first 25 years, Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley have been exploring what it means to live with the legacies and histories in our community, as well as how to engage with these proverbial ghosts and shadows—what we think about systemic inheritances in our community. Together in this series titled “Ghosts and Shadows,” Dr. Hoard & Dr. Shirley examined the past and looked towards the future through three essays, posted on our website, and colleagues were invited to join in the conversation and share their reflections in a series of podcasts.

Dr. J. Derek McNeil, Provost and President, joined the podcast to share his thoughts on the "Ghosts and Shadows" essay series. Listen in as he shares his insights on our history, purpose, and identity, and the ways we connect with each other.

Ghosts and Shadows: Systemic Inheritance(s) with Dr. Chelle Stearns Feb 20, 2024

In this season as The Seattle School has been looking back at the first 25 years, Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley have been exploring what it means to live with the legacies and histories in our community, as well as how to engage with these proverbial ghosts and shadows—what they think about systemic inheritances. Together in this series titled “Ghosts and Shadows,” they’ve examined the past and looked towards the future through three essays posted on our website, and they also invited colleagues to join in the conversation and share their reflections in a series of podcasts.

Dr. Chelle Stearns joined her former colleagues for this conversation on "Ghosts and Shadows." She taught at The Seattle School from 2008-2023 as Associate Professor of Theology and now serves as Affiliate Faculty. Listen to the wisdom, experience, and theological imagination she brings to this exploration.

Ghosts and Shadows: Systemic Inheritance(s) with Dr. Monique Gadson Feb 13, 2024

In this season as The Seattle School has been looking back at the first 25 years, Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley have been exploring what it means to live with the legacies and histories in our community, as well as how to engage with these proverbial ghosts and shadows—what they think about systemic inheritances. Together in this series titled “Ghosts and Shadows,” they’ve examined the past and looked towards the future through three essays posted on our website, and they also invited colleagues to join in the conversation and share their reflections in a series of podcasts.

For this podcast, Dr. Monique Gadson, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, joined Dr. Hoard and Dr. Shirley in this exploration. Dr. Gadson started teaching at The Seattle School in 2022. Listen to the perspective she brings as the newest faculty member.

Ghosts and Shadows: Systemic Inheritance(s) with Dr. Curt Thompson Feb 06, 2024

In this season as The Seattle School has been looking back at the first 25 years, Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley have been exploring what it means to live with the legacies and histories in our community, as well as how to engage with these proverbial ghosts and shadows—what they think about systemic inheritances. Together in this series titled “Ghosts and Shadows,” they’ve examined the past and looked towards the future through three essays posted on our website, and they also invited colleagues to join in the conversation and share their reflections in a series of podcasts.

To start the series, psychiatrist, speaker, and author Dr. Curt Thompson joined Dr. Hoard and Dr. Shirley for a conversation. Earlier this year, he gave a fascinating talk at The Seattle School. Listen to this conversation as Dr. Thompson, Dr. Hoard, and Dr. Shirley further explore the earlier talk at The Seattle School and also play together in these liminal spaces.

A Blessing As We Go Forward Mar 23, 2023

In celebration of our 25th year as an institution, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, invited Dr. Dan Allender, founding President and Professor of Counseling Psychology, and Dr. Keith Anderson, President Emeritus, into a conversation on the past, present, and future of our calling and community. Listen as they describe the original hopes and dreams from our founding days and the continuing values of engaging in discourse, scripture, and stories along with imagination for the future.

In this fourth and final podcast of the series, Derek asks Dan and Keith to give blessings and speak into the school as we go forward into the next 25 years.

Where Are We Going? Looking Toward Jubilee Mar 16, 2023

In celebration of our 25th year as an institution, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, invited Dr. Dan Allender, founding President and Professor of Counseling Psychology, and Dr. Keith Anderson, President Emeritus, into a conversation on the past, present, and future of our calling and community. In this miniseries so far, the three leaders have discussed the hopes and dreams of the founding days and also the challenges of living into discourse in the present.

In this third podcast of the series, Derek, Dan and Keith imagine the future as they explore the theme of our anniversary celebration: Looking toward Jubilee.

Where Are We Now? Setting a Table Mar 09, 2023

In celebration of our 25th year as an institution, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, invited Dr. Dan Allender, founding President and Professor of Counseling Psychology, and Dr. Keith Anderson, President Emeritus, into a conversation on the past, present, and future of our calling and community.In the first episode, they described the original hopes and dreams from our founding days.

In this second episode, Derek, Dan, and Keith describe the tensions, trauma, and challenges of the current social environment. How can we live into discourse as people of Christ? How can we invite each other into difficult conversations, setting a table and sustai ning a banquet through our disagreement? Next week’s podcast will include a glimpse into the future of The Seattle School with these three Presidents.

The Original Dream Mar 02, 2023

In celebration of our 25th year as an institution, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, invited Dr. Dan Allender, founding President and Professor of Counseling Psychology, and Dr. Keith Anderson, President Emeritus, into a conversation on the past, present, and future of our calling and community. Listen as they described the original hopes and dreams from our founding days and the continuing values of engaging in discourse, Scripture, and stories. This is the first part of the conversation which we will be sharing over the next few weeks as we celebrate and reflect on this 25-year movement and journey.

Looking Toward Jubilee Feb 28, 2023

In celebration of our 25th year as an institution, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School, invited Dr. Dan Allender, founding President and Professor of Counseling Psychology, and Dr. Keith Anderson, President Emeritus, into a conversation on the past, present, and future of our calling and community. Listen in as they describe the original hopes and dreams from our founding days and the continuing values of engaging in discourse, Scripture, and stories.

Theology & Trauma with Dr. Chelle Stearns Sep 11, 2020

“To what extent do we think that God actually took on our humanity?”

-Dr. Chelle Stearns

In this episode of the text.soul.culture podcast, Dr. J. Derek McNeil sits down for a conversation with Dr. Chelle Stearns about the intersection of theology and trauma, and the ways we can integrate these two, seemingly disparate topics in our everyday lives.

Today is a day many across the country are remembering the trauma of September 11 and the lives that were lost. It was, and continues to be, a collective trauma we feel as a country in

TO BE CONTINUED

A Conversation about Racial Trauma and Resilience with Howard Stevenson Aug 14, 2020

“How is the world prepared for you, what story has the world created for you already and would you claim that as your story or not?”

A few months ago, our president, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, sat down for a live conversation with one of his friends, Dr. Howard Stevenson—a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and resilience and their impact on African-American men and boys. Listen to their conversation today.

Practicing Presence with Dr. Roy Barsness Aug 14, 2019

Dr. J. Derek McNeil, Acting President and Provost, talks with Dr. Roy Barsness, Professor of Counseling Psychology, about his experience as a therapist and what has led to his development of a unique, relationally focused modality of psychodynamic therapy.

Politics, Theology, and Spiritual Darkness with Annie Mesaros Jul 17, 2019

Shauna Gauthier hosts a conversation with Annie Mesaros about Christianity’s impact on American politics, and about Annie’s theological podcast God Help Us.

Cultivating Hope with #ChemoWonderWoman Heather Abbott Jun 26, 2019

Heather Abbott shares about her journey with stage 4 cancer and the relentless, hope-filled joy that she found even in the midst of great suffering.

Exuberant Realism with Dr. Esther Meek May 29, 2019

Dr. J. Derek McNeil talks with Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek about delight in a traumatized world, how we know what we know, and why it matters.

Resilience, Trauma, and the Hope of the Church May 15, 2019

Kate Davis and Laura Wade Shirley share about the stories and experiences that inform their work of helping leaders deepen their resilience.

Season Three of text.soul.culture May 01, 2019

This week on text.soul.culture, Nicole Greenwald, Shauna Gauthier, and Dr. J. Derek McNeil talk about the changes coming in Season Three, and about their continued hope of fostering faithful dialogue.

Finding Home in an Accelerated Age with Dr. Craig Detweiler Jun 18, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil, Senior Vice President of Academics, talks with Dr. Craig Detweiler about his first six months as President of The Seattle School. Derek and Craig reflect on the institution’s upcoming 21st birthday, and they wonder together about what it means to make a home—individually and collectively—in the midst of chaos.

From the Field: Therapy, Fatherhood, and Embracing Uncertainty with Jeremy Dew May 28, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Shauna Gauthier (MA in Counseling Psychology, ‘10), Alumni Outreach Coordinator, shares a “From the Field” conversation with Jeremy Dew (MACP, ‘10), who talks about how his growth as a therapist is connected to his growth as a man, a friend, a father, and a husband.

2018 Artist Residency: A text.soul.culture Minisode May 14, 2018

Today on text.soul.culture, the students and alumni who participated in the 2018 Artist Residency reflect on what it was like to spend a week painting, drawing, and creating in The Seattle School’s red brick building.

Storytelling and Resilience with Nikkita Oliver Apr 30, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Shauna Gauthier gets to know artist, attorney, and community organizer Nikkita Oliver. Nikkita shares about her family of origin, the stories we choose to tell, and the difference between between natural resilience and forced resilience.

Spirituality and Science with Dr. Curt Thompson Apr 16, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil sits down for a conversation with psychiatrist and author Dr. Curt Thompson about the spirituality and science behind resilience, integration, and human flourishing.

To Be Heard: A text.soul.culture Minisode Apr 09, 2018

Today on text.soul.culture, we’re spending a few minutes with the question, “What does it feel like to be heard?” Alumni, students, and staff share responses that, for such a short question, are surprisingly thought-provoking.

The Dare of Proximity with Dr. Dwight Friesen Apr 02, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil is joined by Dr. Dwight Friesen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, to talk about fostering a more holistic form of education and sharing his deep passion for the movement of God in the particularity of place.

From the Field: Smruti Desai Mar 19, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Shauna Gauthier (MA in Counseling Psychology, ‘10), Alumni Outreach Coordinator, sits down for our first “From the Field” episode with Smruti Desai, who graduated from The Seattle School with an MA in Counseling Psychology in 2009. Smruti shares about her work as a therapist of color working primarily with clients of color, and she reflects on the decision to take what she learned in Seattle back to her home state of Georgia.

The Art of Listening with Shauna Gauthier Mar 05, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil sits down with Shauna Gauthier, Alumni Outreach Coordinator and our new co-host for this podcast. Derek and Shauna talk about how the intimate format of a podcast invites us to slow down and engage in the sort of listening that fosters transformation.

The Road to Seattle with Dr. Craig Detweiler, Part One Feb 19, 2018

This week on text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil sits down with The Seattle School’s new president, Dr. Craig Detweiler, to talk about his journey to Seattle. Craig shares about some of his formative experiences and reflects on what drew him to The Seattle School.

What Lent Means to You: A text.soul.culture Minisode Feb 14, 2018

For the first minisode of the text.soul.culture podcast, we wandered our building to ask faculty, staff, students, and alumni a simple question: What does the season of Lent mean to you?

Curiosity, Deep Listening, and Season Two Feb 04, 2018

What does it mean to listen deeply and dream boldly in a time of division and turmoil? In the first episode of our new season, Dr. Derek McNeil and Nicole Greenwald look back on Season One, talk about how this podcast is evolving, and reflect on the thoughtful discourse that is at the heart of text.soul.culture.

Artistry & Tension of Christmas: Advent, Part Four Dec 22, 2017

This week, Dan concludes our Advent series discussing how the songs that both Mary and Zechariah sing express the tension and anticipation of the reversal that Jesus’ birth brings. He invites us to live into the artistry of that tension this Christmas, growing the ability to hold heartache and anticipate the goodness that is to come.

From all of us at The Allender Center, may you have a very Merry Christmas.

A Richer Theology through Communal Lament with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah Nov 20, 2017

How is lamenting alongside people with different cultural backgrounds than our own transformative? What is consequence of avoiding lament in our culture and in our churches? How might communal lament draw us toward a truer understanding of the kingdom of God? In episode 11 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah joins Dr. J. Derek McNeil to discuss these questions and more. Dr. Rah is the Milton B. Engebretson Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary and the author of several books. His life work has revolved around theology, lament, and racial reconciliation.

The Why and How of Justice with Dr. Ron Ruthruff Nov 08, 2017

How might we be called into purpose by our community? What is the why and how of justice? In what places of our lives might we have opportunity to learn from targeted practical application or from thought-provoking education that gives us a wider lens? In

Ecological Homelessness and Degradation with Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger Oct 23, 2017

What might be revealed through our loss of connectedness to the environment around us? Where do we find harmful deterioration in our world as well as hope for the future of our major ecological systems? How does Scripture address ecology? In episode 9 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger joins Dr. J. Derek McNeil to consider these questions as the two discuss ecological homelessness and degradation. Dr. Bouma-Prediger is Professor of Religion and Director of Environmental Studies at Hope College. In 2016, he visited The Seattle School as our featured speaker for our annual Stanley Grenz Lecture Series.

Integration and Dissonance with Dr. Chelle Stearns Sep 08, 2017

What does music reveal about the nature of integration? Why does the conversation between theology and psychology require such deeply personal work? How can we continue to be rooted in our theological traditions and identities while still letting down our walls and inviting other voices to our table? In episode 8 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Chelle Stearns—Associate Professor of Theology at The Seattle School—joins Dr. J. Derek McNeil to discuss her own integrative instinct and the ways in which she has more fully found herself and the presence of the Spirit within the space of dissonance.

Living Systems with Pamela Wilhelms Aug 18, 2017

What if we reimagined businesses as living systems within the greater living system of the planet? What if the Church re-examined the words of Christ within the framework of a creation given and a desire for shalom? In episode 7 of the text.soul.culture podcast, Pamela Wilhelms joins Dr. J. Derek McNeil to discuss the intersection of systems in a world so often governed by single transactions and linear thinking.

Reading Culture with Dr. Forrest Inslee Jul 21, 2017

What does it mean to truly listen to and read culture? What can an ethnographic perspective teach us about where the church is headed? Join Dr. J. Derek McNeil, Academic Dean and host of text.soul.culture and Dr. Forrest Inslee, Professor at Northwest University and Adjunct Faculty Member at The Seattle School for a conversation about Forrest’s work as an ethnographer and the value of deep listening and meaning making.

Equipping Students for Change with Dr. Caprice Hollins Jun 23, 2017

Dr. Derek McNeil, Academic Dean at The Seattle School and host of text.soul.culture, is joined by Dr. Caprice Hollins, affiliate faculty member at The Seattle School and co-founder of Cultures Connecting. Dr. Hollins reflects on her unique teaching style, the journey of exploring her own racial identity, and her love for engaging students.

Wholeness and Integration with Dr. Stephanie Neill May 26, 2017

Dr. Derek McNeil, Academic Dean at The Seattle School and host of text.soul.culture, is joined by Dr. Stephanie Neill, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, to talk about integrative psychological education and the deep, ongoing journey toward wholeness.

Embodied Biblical Study with Dr. Angela Parker Apr 28, 2017

Dr. Derek McNeil, Academic Dean at The Seattle School and host of text.soul.culture, is joined by Dr. Angela Parker, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, to talk about what has formed her as a Biblical scholar and about her unique role at The Seattle School.

Prophets and Priests with Jimmy McGee Apr 19, 2017

Dr. Derek McNeil, Academic Dean at The Seattle School and host of text.soul.culture, is joined by Jimmy McGee, President of the Impact Movement, for a discussion about the need for holistic learning that guides transformation, sharpens the lens through which we view the world, and drives us to action. Jimmy and Derek talk about the difference between charity and justice, the false dichotomy between spirituality and social reality, and both the priestly and prophetic identities of the people of God.

text.soul.culture with Dr. Derek McNeil and Nicole Greenwald Apr 19, 2017

On this first episode of text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil, Academic Dean, and Nicole Greenwald, Director of Enrollment, reflect on the vision behind The Seattle School's new podcast and on the need for thoughtful discourse and engaged wisdom in the midst of a rapidly changing world and a political climate that breeds reactivity.

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