
Intersections at The Seattle School

Mary Oliver and the Poetry of Love
Beau Denton reflects on the gifts the poet Mary Oliver left us with, and what her life and work reveal about the nature of love.
Listen to Your Lust: New Research on Sexual Fantasies
In this video from The Seattle School’s Symposia 2018, Jay Stringer argues that we need to change the conversation about engaging unwanted sexual behavior.
The Finest Films of 2018
With Oscar season underway, Dr. Craig Detweiler rounds up his top films of 2018, from the scathingly satirical to the gently human.
The Trash Run
Danielle Castillejo writes about a recent shift on the “trash run” at a local shelter for sexually exploited individuals.
The Seattle School and The Allender Center to Participate in a Gathering on Race, Trauma, and the Gospel
The Seattle School, The Allender Center, and The Impact Movement are convening a gathering in Montgomery to wrestle with the realities of race, trauma, and the Gospel.
Ten Thoughts on Sustainable Pastoral Ministry
David Rice explores sustainable pastoral ministry, grounded in the conviction that caring for others can only go as far as our care for ourselves.
Unconventional Thoughts on Addiction from a Psychotherapist
Joy Hilliker writes about the problem of stigmatizing addiction, and the need for care that affirms dignity, sees fully, and does not turn away in disgust.
ICYMI: 2018 at The Seattle School
Our hearts are full of gratitude as we look back on 2018. Here are some of the highlights and milestones, including our top 3 blogs of the year.
A Wardrobe Audit as Therapy
Judy Ko writes about how a recent wardrobe makeover reinforced her passion for helping people step more fully into their true selves.
A Life-Giving Vision of Fat Bodies in the Church
Kristen Gilfillan presents her powerful talk from Symposia 2018 on diet culture, body oppression, and “A Life-giving Vision of Fat Bodies in the Church.”
Suffering the Gift: Decolonizing the Holidays
Luke Wilson writes that the ways we give and receive a gift has much to say about our relationship with the land and people around us.
Peace Beyond Advent
Rebekah Vickery writes that the hope and peace of Advent—especially amidst darkness and chaos—is so much more than a once-a-year story.