Conversing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.