Dr. Jo-Ann Badley points out that, despite the evidence of the Gospels, our imaginations are captured by the image of the grieving mother Mary. Perhaps because the image of Mary is us, and we are encouraged knowing that our tears and sorrow are met with God’s presence.
This short film shares the fascinating story of Dr. Bob Ekblad and his journey toward integrating a charismatic faith with a call to social justice.
Steve Dancause shares about his book Trinity Matters, and about how a robust theology of the Trinity might shape how we approach our work and relationships.
Dr. Jo-Ann Badley writes about the angel’s opening words to Mary, “Do not be afraid,” and what those words might invite us to be watching for today.
Dr. Bob Ekblad writes that Christian notions of submission and resistance must be understood as part of the ongoing narrative of Christ’s victory and destruction of systems of power.
Dr. Angela Parker responds to those who use the biblical text to justify silencing, subjugating, separating, or killing others.
Heather Casimere writes about her complex relationship with her father—in all its beauty and all its pain—and about what that is teaching her about the God she calls Abba.
Mary DeJong (MATC, ’17) shares about how her time at The Seattle School helped inform the work she does in ecotheology, spiritual formation, and pilgrimage through her organization Waymarkers.
As we observe Maundy Thursday and Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, Dr. Dan Allender recalls his own experience of feet-washing and what it revealed to him about the holiness of tender touch that is too much to bear.
Dr. Ron Ruthruff writes that “denying yourself” is about something much more revolutionary than the shame-based messages we may have heard.
How is lamenting alongside people with different cultural backgrounds than our own transformative? What are the consequences 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.
Here, several contributors to The Other Journal continue their conversation from Part 1 around the ways in which theology can help us better understand and shape our environmental responsibilities and concerns. This conversation was hosted and curated by Tom Ryan, Master of Divinity ’07 and Executive Editor at The Other Journal.