Podcasts about Christian Theological Seminary

Jeff Rasley is the author of GODLESS -- Living a Valuable Life Beyond Beliefs and several articles about religion and spirituality. He has an MDiv from Christian Theological Seminary, and was the valedictorian of his class. He also spent a few years as a leader and preacher within the Presbyterian Church, until he could no longer stand its hypocrisy.   Join us for an engaging conversation as we discuss religion vs spirituality and leave your thoughts in the comment section. There were some technical issues due to our states being under some storms the day of recording, so allow some grace and enjoy the conversation!   You can see everything Jeff does at http://www.jeffreyrasley.com/ Twitter: @voicesofmisery mewe: @voicesofmisery Parler: voices of misery Gmail: voicesofmiserypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: voicesofmiserypodcast Discord server: voices of misery podcast https://tinyurl.com/VoMPodcastTees

“Find the Stories to Leave For Good.” Welcome to the Faith in a Fresh Vibe podcast! There's space for you at the table. Receive this invitation to listen and learn, bemoan and curse, celebrate and liberate, around ideas towards deconstructing and decolonizing the Christian faith. This is Episode 1 in a serial series called: Farewell Evangelicalism. In this series we will interrogate the main pillars of formation in the evangelical tradition to answer the question: is evangelicalism still a legitimate expression of the Christian faith? And if not, what would it take to see more people leave the tradition? We give the insight and the tools to interrogate the movement and identify its malformed formation. It’s the first quarter of 2025, which is important to name, because depending on which side of the political spectrum you're on, and which country you're from, you're either in shock of the political upheaval dumped on your country, or you everything is trending your way. Amidst waves of confusion is a simple truth: the current state wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the unwavering support from white evangelicals. We ask the question: would society be better off if more people left evangelicalism? If you're on the fence about that, this series will help, as we offer tools and pathways for more folks to say, Farewell Evangelicalism! Episode 1 – Show Notes (00:00) – Introduction (01:00) – Setting the Table (01:50) – Saying Farewell to Evangelicalism (02:40) – Who is this podcast for? (04:45) – Introducing your host, Rohadi! (07:20) – Why did we choose evangelicalism/conservative Christianity? (12:40) – Right Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde (15:00) – Evangelical violence (19:00) – Introducing Marla Taviano (20:45) – Marla’s introduction and story (26:15) – What catalyzed Marla’s deconstruction and exit from evangelicalism? (31:50) – Marla wrap, Mason’s introduction (33:00) – Mason Mennenga’s intro and growing up in evangelicalism. (36:47) – Mason’s deconstruction journey from purity culture and weirdness. (40:30) – Mason talks about the toxicity spewed by theobros. (42:25) – Talking about Exvangelicals and whiteness in deconstruction. (46:00) – Wrapping up with a glimpse of hope. (52:14) – Outro and wrap. Featuring your host, Rohadi (from Rohadi.com). Special guests in Episode 1: Writer/Poet – Marla Taviano Marla Taviano (she/her/) is into: books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, poems (and a hundred other things). Reads and writes for a living (and a life). Wears her heart on her t-shirts. On a mission/quest/journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). (Big fan of parentheses—and em dashes.) She is mom to some freaking awesome kids and two cats and lives in South Carolina. Find more about Marla, including her trilogy of poetry on deconstruction, on her website. Social Media Influencer – Mason Mennenga Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. Find all of his links including his podcasts on his website. Intro Music by Jesse Peters. Bumper music by Daniel Wheat.

Luke 13:1-9At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them—do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did.”Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?' He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'” Did they deserve it? That's the question Jesus poses to the people reporting a recent tragedy under Pilate's rule. Pilate was known for cruelty and contempt toward the Jewish people. In this case, some Galilean Jews were offering sacrifices when Pilate's soldiers slaughtered them, mixing their blood with that of the animals, desecrating the sacred rite. It was as if Pilate declared: these Jews are no more human than the animals they slaughter.The people came to Jesus to confirm what they already believed: “Did you hear about that horrible death? What did they do to deserve it?” They wanted an explanation. Surely, there had to be a reason. The common explanation was sin: divine punishment.That was the belief of the day: suffering was punishment for sin, your own or your parents'. But Jesus pushes back. It's not their sins that caused this, which feels like good news—until Jesus warns them not to think themselves better. To drive the point home, he tells them about a tower that collapsed and killed 18 Jerusalemites. Did they deserve it? Were they worse sinners than others? No, Jesus says, but unless you repent, you will perish just as they did. Is that a threat? A promise? A prophecy? Jesus doesn't explain, just like he doesn't explain suffering. Isn't that hard for us too? We long for explanations for suffering—ours and others'. We're often gentler on ourselves, but when it comes to others' pain, we're tempted to look for fault.When tragedy strikes—a plane crash, a tornado, a terrible car accident—we don't think those people had it coming. We think: tragedy, bad luck, not divine punishment.But what about poverty? What about homelessness? We see a tent compound, trash scattered around. We might not say they deserve it—but we think: if only they made better decisions, if they avoided addiction, if they took care of their health, maybe they wouldn't be in this situation.This year, we've been learning and talking a lot about homelessness, especially here in Indianapolis. Our high school students and I have spent this semester diving deep into the issue as part of their Sunday School curriculum. The advocacy workshop we hosted focused on two Indiana bills addressing homelessness. So I was eager to attend the Spring Faith and Action conference at Christian Theological Seminary, which focused on that very topic.The keynote speaker was an author and activist I hadn't heard of before: David Ambroz. He started by sharing a bit of his own story. Born into homelessness, he, his mother, and two siblings roamed the streets of New York City, living mainly in Grand Central station. He recounted one particularly cold night, Christmas Eve, when David was just five years old. It's frigid and they are wandering the streets for hours, ice forming on their faces, as his mom flees the people she believes are chasing them. It's only after David has peed himself and pleaded profusely that she relents and they go to a men's shelter, where they are given a single cot for all four of them. Laying on that cot, David remembers his mom, the caring mom now, asking him “do you want this”, gesturing to the lost souls in the shelter. “No!” he cried. “I don't want this. I don't want to sit here in my own urine, surrounded by nameless, homeless shadows.” But in the dark, Mom sparks something: hope. I'm five, but I know this—I want a roof, a bed, blankets. I want to protect my siblings. I want to protect Mom from mom. “Good,” Mom says softly. For a moment, she's the mom I dream of. We pile together on the cot, and I fall asleep, held by hope.The story was as powerful as the rest of his keynote. David talked about his time in foster care, he offered solutions, but he ended by asking, “Do you think I deserved to be homeless, to be grinded up in the foster care system? Do you think the people who live on your streets deserve such suffering? No! But until we change our thinking, until we don't believe these people and children in utter poverty deserve this, nothing will change. We have the capability to end childhood homelessness and poverty—we just don't have the willpower, because in our heart of hearts, we still believe they deserve this.”That's exactly what Jesus is getting at. People living in poverty, living on the streets, are not suffering because of divine judgment. Jesus may not explain why suffering happens, but he makes clear it is not a punishment from God for one's sins. That's not to say sin doesn't have consequences; surely it does. But I would ask: What sin is worse—the ones that contributed to being homeless, or having the means and resources to help but choosing not to? And I don't just mean individually, but as a community, as a society.In greater Indianapolis, we have spent over a billion dollars on sports stadiums and parks in the last 15 years, most of it coming from tax increases. Not even 4% of that has gone toward housing and homelessness. If anything, people are suffering more from our sin: from the slow, unjust systems we have created, from having the means as a society and as individuals to help, but choosing not to. From the self-righteous thought that they must be worse sinners than us, that they deserve this suffering.Yet, thankfully, the trying task of deciding which sins are worse, which deserve punishment and which don't, is an unnecessary and unfruitful task—one Jesus is uninterested in.What I hear Jesus saying is: the people you assume are worse sinners than you are not. And unless we repent, unless we change our thinking, unless we turn to help, we will suffer too. As Bonhoeffer said, “We are bound together by a chain of suffering which unites us with one another and with God.” Because God doesn't explain suffering; God shares it. To redeem all the suffering of the world, God did not command suffering to stop but rather became flesh in Jesus and suffered with us. It is by his suffering that we are redeemed and given the opportunity to lessen the suffering of others.We are the fig tree, given another year, another day, another moment to bear fruit, to lessen the suffering of others. In Jesus' eyes, we are not a waste of soil, of resources, opportunities, or time—and neither are those who live in tents, stay in cars, or sleep on sidewalks.What does bearing fruit look like in our time and place? It's simple, but not easy: It means doing what we can and acknowledging the humanity of those suffering around us. If you're wondering how to begin, here are some ways you can bear fruit in this community. Next Sunday after second service, I am taking our high school students to Horizon House, an organization dedicated to helping our neighbors experiencing homelessness get permanent, safe housing. We'll get a tour and make some sandwiches for their guests. You are welcome to come; just please let me know if you're interested.And if that doesn't work for you, consider reaching out to Lutheran Child and Family Services. They run the only long-term housing program for kids aging out of the foster system, many of whom are at the highest risk for homelessness. I learned just this week that their on-site pantry is running low and could use food donations. If you can help, reach out to me, and I'll connect you with the right person.Lastly, I leave you with the same charge David Ambroz gave at the conference: we may not be able to help every person we see on the streets, and he can't either. But he does acknowledge them. He looks them in the eye and says, “I'm sorry I can't help today, but good luck.” If nothing else, we can do that—acknowledge their humanity with kindness and respect. When that happened to David as a child, it let him know, if even for a moment that he mattered, that there was hope. Our neighbors certainly deserve that. And what about us, do we deserve all that God gives us? The second chances, the boundless love, the endless grace with no strings attached? No. But thank God we don't get what we deserve. Amen.

Aisha R. Lovens (she/her/hers) is a PhD student in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric at Christian Theological Seminary. She is a dynamic same-gender-loving minister, scholar-activist, womanist, and preacher committed to transformative theological inquiry. Her research centers on sex rhetoric in Black churches and theological institutions, with a particular emphasis on womanist theology and its liberative possibilities for marginalized communities. Her work seeks to challenge oppressive structures, amplify silenced voices, and foster a more inclusive and embodied understanding of sacred discourse. With a passion for preaching, teaching, and advocacy, she is a visionary leader who brings a depth of insight, intuition, and discernment to her ministry. She is dedicated to empowering communities to engage in critical reflection and bold action and seeks to create spaces for authenticity, healing, and liberation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Norfolk State University, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/carpenter-cohort-2025-jan Classical Ideas-Sacred Writes seasons 1-8: https://linktr.ee/classicalideas  

Dr. Nicole Robertson is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Christian Theological Seminary, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join me with Dr. Robertson as she offers our listeners creative coping strategies that can be employed when psychological distress, grief and seasonal depression is encountered. Dr. Robertson also leads listeners in a deep breathing exercise and shares how deep breathing can be used as a coping strategy for distress, grief and depression, especially during the holidays.

**Get Ready for an Adventurous Episode on Teatime with Miss Liz!** Join us on **October 7th at 3 PM EST** as we welcome back the incredible **Jeff Rasley** for his third visit! This time, he's here to share insights from his latest book, **” A Hitchhiker Big Adventure.”** Jeff's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Residing along the beautiful White River in Indianapolis with his beloved Alicia and Poppy, he's an accomplished writer with over **80 feature articles** and **14 books** to his name. His adventurous spirit has led him from hitchhiking across the USA to trekking in the majestic Himalayas. Beyond his writing, Jeff is a passionate social activist. He co-founded the **Goshen Walk for Hunger**, championed renters' rights, and spearheaded environmental cleanup initiatives. Notably, he founded the **Basa Village Foundation**, promoting sustainable development in Nepal. With a BA from the University of Chicago, a JD from Indiana University, and an MDiv from Christian Theological Seminary, Jeff embodies the idea that adventure can be found in both exploration and the pages of a good book. **Join the live stream** on your favourite platform: - YouTube: [Miss Liz's Teatime Channel](https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimes?si=wDjXE7IxBBDaIiF2) - Facebook Live- Twitter Spaces - Instagram Live You can also catch our podcast on all major apps, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Don't miss this chance to dive into adventurous stories and share a cup of T-E-A with Jeff! Your participation makes the conversation richer, so bring your stories and questions! **Hashtags:** #TeatimeWithMissLiz #JeffRasley #AHitchhikerBigAdventure #AdventureStories #LiveStream #Podcast #SocialActivism #PickleballConversations See you there!

Dr. Christina Davis and Rev. Dr. Tim Shapiro join Dr. Bridges and Matt to talk about their new book The Formative Power of Your Congregation. We discuss the framework of the process of formation in congregations, specific stories from the work and research and how your congregation can be a place of formation. Dr. Davis is the Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Marriage and Family Therapy at Christian Theological Seminary and Rev. Shapiro is the President of the Center for Congregations. Resources The Formative Power of Your Congregation (book) Dr. Christina Davis (website) Dr. Christina Davis (at CTS) The Congregational Resource Guide (website)

Robert Saler discusses his fascinating book '"Death to the World" and Apocalyptic Theological Aesthetics'. Saler explores the unique blend of punk rock culture and Orthodox spirituality in the "Death to the World" movement, offering insights into contemporary U.S. Orthodoxy. We cover the movement's impact on religious structures, its critique of modernity, and its apocalyptic themes. Read a sample of the book here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/-death-to-the-world-and-apocalyptic-theological-aesthetics-robert-cady-saler/ebook/9780567704481.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqijx3Ft89wX_WbReUzQgNJPZiz7PceJ5GQDRhHJTZbeIJ62nqY Purchase the book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/death-to-the-world-and-apocalyptic-theological-aesthetics-9780567704443/ Background: Robert is an Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, and Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Excellence and the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Robert Saler about his book Death to the World, and Apocalyptic Theological Aesthetics which explores the Death to the World movement. Get the book: https://a.co/d/1MPLoOe Robert is Associate Dean and theology professor at Christian Theological Seminary, where he directs the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs. He is known for his work on ecclesiology, theological creativity, and the theology of the cross, with notable publications including Between Magisterium and Marketplace and Theologia Crucis. Having transitioned from Lutheranism to Eastern Orthodoxy, Saler explores the intersection of American Eastern Orthodoxy, anti-modernism, and online religious subcultures. He is also a fellow at Indiana University/Purdue University, focusing on the impact of internet culture on Orthodox parish ministry. Music for this episode: Echoes, Emil Rottmayer Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

Morning and Evening Lectionary Date: June 16, 2024 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] Rachel soaks in the poetry of praise in the lectionary psalm for the week. If you are ELCA affiliated, and interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy. You might also enjoy the podcast series produced by Tim's students at Christian Theological Seminary! In solidarity with his students, Tim produced one of the episodes for the series (titled "Dining in the Dark").

Resist the Cursedness Lectionary Date: June 9, 2024 [3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] Tim McNinch leads our reflection on the classic Genesis story, highlighting its expansiveness and modern resonance. Please check out the podcast series produced by Tim's students at Christian Theological Seminary! Today's episode (titled "Comfort Food") is produced by Francine Dash, who discusses Psalm 130 with our very own Rachel Wrenn! If you are ELCA affiliated, and interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy.

Robert Saler is an Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, and Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Excellence and the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Robert is also an author and theologian who specialises in the intersection of faith and modern society, covering pastoral sabbaticals, theology of the cross, and religion's role in today's culture. Steve Von Till from Neurosis introduced me to Robert, an opportunity I'm thankful for, as I've been eager to find a guest who resides at an intersection of extreme metal and faith for the show.  It'd be tempting to say this is a different guest from what you are used to, but that isn't true. I was the first journalist to contact Stuart Anstis, who blew the lid off the popular narratives surrounding Cradle of Filth. I'm the only person to interview Trey from Morbid Angel's mother. Across 800 other episodes of the show, you have become familiar with my technique of allowing the guest to brooch topics across all social, political and religious contexts.  But this conversation goes beyond typical discussions of faith; it's a deep exploration into his path to spirituality, ministry, and scholarly work in theology. I hope this is the first of many insightful discussions with Robert. 

Join our cast as we sit with the internets youth pastor, Mason Mennenga and talk all things faith, deconstruction, and engaging with those around us! Mason is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor.He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022.He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks on the valley of the shadow of death.He is the podcast host of A People's Theology. A People's Theology explores inspiring and liberating theologies that transform you and the world.He is also the podcast host of The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine. In this podcast, he and his co-host and best friend, Cullen, interview musicians, artists, and other creatives about their art, life, faith, and much more.

I dedicate this Haikast to my wife, Jennifer Anne Riddle, for our 11 year wedding anniversary! I asked Jen to marry me in the center of a labyrinth on a cold February afternoon. The previous week was Valentine's Day and she was clearly upset that I did not pop the question during dinner in downtown Indianapolis. She didn't know that I was waiting for Ash Wednesday the following week. I first met Jen in Boston in 2009. She was one of my sister's roommates. When I went to cheer on my sister in the Boston Marathon, the all women's Christian household where Suzanne lived allowed an exception to have a guy stay overnight since I was a family member.   I was dating at the time, so I didn't think beyond the budding of a platonic relationship. Besides, I have never had much of a radar for flirtation. We did share great conversations about Jack Kerouac, the band U2, the NFL, and my endeavor to write a book about the Columbus flood recovery. We even shared an ice cream cone. Platonically. It was about a year later when she called me randomly after the Indianapolis Colts lost the Super Bowl to the New Orleans Saints. She called again a month later when the Duke Blue Devils beat the Butler Bulldogs in the NCAA basketball championship. At that point, I was single and surprised by what became clear, after the second call, that these were not random conversations.  We quickly jumped to topics with a little more spiritual depth. Independently, in that spring of 2010, we both decided to give up all liquids except water for Lent. She was doing it for a ministry called Blood:Water mission. I was doing it because I realized that I had become entirely too dependent on daily coffee. This opened up our conversations of shared journeys.  You may say that we entered the labyrinth together that spring. Two years later, when we were walking a real labyrinth together - on the threshold of the marriage proposal - we had been through a lot. She moved to Columbus and transferred to Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis to complete her Masters of Divinity degree. We broke up twice as I navigated the nagging suffering of post-divorce life and introducing my children to her. We lived through me having a major depressive episode. It wasn't a straight shot to the altar. I don't think life ever is as linear as we want it to be. Labyrinths have been around a long time.  If you dive into the history, you'll discover that many ancient cultures spread across the globe have iconography related to labyrinths. Coins from Greece in the 5th century BC included labyrinth images. It is thought that the labyrinth has been part of human civilization for over 4,000 years.  If you are not familiar with labyrinths - or perhaps only associate the term with David Bowie's film from the 1980s - there is a very strong distinction from a maze. People get lost in mazes in a series of dead ends with only one way through. If doing a maze on paper, you may need to erase your path a few times before successfully finding your way out. You will not get lost in a labyrinth or need to retrace your steps. While the traditional labyrinth, codified in the 13th century floor of a French cathedral, may seem intimidating with 11 concentric rings leading to a circle in the middle - it is not a place of dead ends. You will find your way to the center - to what some labyrinth aficionados describe as the womb. A safe place to reflect before reentering the world.  Labyrinths are the home of spiritual ritual. On that Ash Wednesday with Jen, I chose the labyrinth walk as a sign that we would never face a dead end. We might not be able to anticipate the twists and turns, but we would do it together, we will find the center.   As we walked out, we headed inside the church on the property. We walked out with ash on our foreheads, a sign that sacrifice and mourning is part of this life. While probably not the first choice of most people who are minutes into engagement, it was fitting for us.

Rabbi Sandy Eissenberg Sasso served with her husband as Rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Indianapolis, IN from 1977- 2013. She currently is the director of the Religion, Spirituality and the Arts Initiative at Butler University and the Christian Theological Seminary. In 1974, she became the first woman ordained from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Philadelphia, PA. Rabbi Sasso earned her B.A. and M.A. from Temple University and her Doctorate of Ministry from the Christian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several honorary doctorates: Reconstructionist Rabbinical College; DePauw University; Butler University; Franklin College; and Christian Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Rabbi Sasso has been active in the arts, civic, and interfaith communities of Indianapolis and beyond. She has written and lectured on women and spirituality. Her rabbinic and interfaith work has helped to shape her interests in the discovery of the religious imagination in children and the connection between spirituality and the arts. She is the author of several nationally acclaimed children's books, including her latest—I Am Not Afraid. Website: http://www.allaboutand.com/Gems:Jewish family life is important.G-d must be part of the conversation.Help children see that G-d is there for us.Find ways to explain G-d that relates to a child's experience.Aid children in finding their understanding of what is holy and Divine.Give children the tools to think on their own.Continue the conversation as the child grows and their experiences change.Look for ways to help children grow spiritually.Teach students about why we do the things we do.Give our children experiences of joy.Students must see why what they're learning matters.Allow children to come up with their own prayers in addition to the liturgy.Bring holiness into our everyday lives.Children learn best through play.Help students take the first steps and guide them along the way.Give children the building blocks that they can build upon.Create positive, strong experiences.Provide children with a deeper faith.Create moments of joy, inspiration, and times of celebration for children.Engage in a conversation with your students.Take complex ideas and share with children via a story. BookstoreAmazon We receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.Parenting On Purpose This course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

The focus of this episode is exploring beliefs. Join us as we speak with Reverend Caela Simmons Wood. Caela has a B.A. in History from Kansas State University, a Masters in Theological Studies at Perkins School of Theology at Dallas, and a Masters in Divinity at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She became ordained in the United Church of Christ in 2010 and became the first female pastor of Manhattan's First Congregational United Church of Christ in 2014. Caela is passionate about understanding and confronting systemic injustices, especially related to race, sexuality and gender, economic inequality, and environmental stewardship.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #224 YOUR guest is Dr. David Mellott, President of Christian Theological Seminary YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Frank Dooley, Chancellor of Purdue University Global YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsors are  ⁠Element451's ENGAGE Summit⁠ & ⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! What does David mean when he talks about "gathering & scattering?" How does David balance innovation with practicality? What does David see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

The Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund's mission is to partner with others to share hope and healing. She is an ordained minister in both the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.  Sarah has served as pastor to churches in Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. Sarah served as Regional Minister in the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a Vice President for Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. She holds degrees from Trinity University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MSW), and McCormick Theological Seminary (DMin). Sarah received the Dell Award for Mental Health Education at the 30th General Synod of the UCC. Sarah currently serves as Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice on the national staff of the UCC and as senior pastor of First Congregational UCC of Indianapolis, IN. She volunteers on the national boards of Pathways to Promise, Mental Health America, Bethany Fellows, and Piedmont University. In January of 2022, Sarah joined two US Department of Health and Human Services national Think Tanks, the first about faith communities and suicide, and the second Think Tank about faith communities and youth mental health. Sarah is the author of several books about mental health: Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness, Family, and Church (2014), Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness and Marriage (2021), and Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness with Children and Teens (2022), and a pocket-sized mental health resource book for youth: Blessed Youth Survival Guide (2022). Sarah blogs at www.sarahgriffithlund.com.

The Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund's mission is to partner with others to share hope and healing. She is an ordained minister in both the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.  Sarah has served as pastor to churches in Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. Sarah served as Regional Minister in the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a Vice President for Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. She holds degrees from Trinity University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MSW), and McCormick Theological Seminary (DMin). Sarah received the Dell Award for Mental Health Education at the 30th General Synod of the UCC. Sarah currently serves as Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice on the national staff of the UCC and as senior pastor of First Congregational UCC of Indianapolis, IN. She volunteers on the national boards of Pathways to Promise, Mental Health America, Bethany Fellows, and Piedmont University. In January of 2022, Sarah joined two US Department of Health and Human Services national Think Tanks, the first about faith communities and suicide, and the second Think Tank about faith communities and youth mental health. Sarah is the author of several books about mental health: Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness, Family, and Church (2014), Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness and Marriage (2021), and Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness with Children and Teens (2022), and a pocket-sized mental health resource book for youth: Blessed Youth Survival Guide (2022). Sarah blogs at www.sarahgriffithlund.com.

Dr. David Mellott is the head of Christian Theological Seminary, a unique institution with a series of core values upon which their mission is focused. Not just from the perspective of training clergy, but Dr. Mellott and CTS are focused on teaching the values of human dignity, justice, diversity to their students and impacting real and lasting change across communities. As Dr. Mellott shares: "I do see our students really coming to life when they realize that so much of what's important about life isn't necessarily about their own individual lives, but about the community."Dr. Mellott holds a PhD from Emory University, an MA in Religious Studies and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, and a BA in English Literature and Latin American Studies from the Pontifical College Josephinum.To learn more about the lecture series available to the public called "Our Life In Common", please visit www.cts.eduFind out more on our website: AmericanDream.fmFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn @degreeinsurance. Produced by Degree Insurance

Jeff Rasley is the author of thirteen books; the most recent is A Pickleball SoapOpera: Love, Murder, and Pickleball. He has published numerous articles in academicand mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal,Family Law Review, The Journal of Communal Societies, and Friends Journal. He is anaward-winning photographer and his pictures taken in the Himalayas and Caribbean andPacific islands have been published in several journals. He has appeared as a featuredguest on over 100 radio and podcast programs.Rasley has engaged in social activism and philanthropic efforts from an early age.In high school he co-founded the Goshen Walk for Hunger. In law school he was anadvocate for renters' rights as the leader of the first rent strike in Indiana, and he served asa lobbyist and president of the Indianapolis Tenants Association. As an attorney for LegalServices organization he was lead counsel on two class action suits on behalf of prisonerswhich resulted in judgments requiring the construction of two new jails in CentralIndiana. Jeff founded free legal clinics at two inner-city churches. He was the leadplaintiff in a class action requiring the clean-up of the White River after it was pollutedby an industrial chemical spill. He spent five days working for NOLA Habitat forHumanity post Katrina. Jeff is the founder and former president of the Basa VillageFoundation USA, which raises money for culturally sensitive development work in theBasa area of Nepal. He also served a term as president of Scientech, which promotesscience education. Jeff is a director of five other nonprofit organizations. In December,2020 the Rasleys founded the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship Program for the ACLU ofIndiana.Jeff is a partner in the eBook publishing company Midsummer Books andprovides writer-coaching services. He is U.S. liaison for the Nepal-based Himalayanexpedition company, Adventure GeoTreks Ltd. He has taught classes for IUPUIContinuing Ed. Program, Indiana Writers Center, and Butler and Marian Universities.Jeff is a graduate of the University of Chicago, A.B. magna cum laude, Phi BetaKappa, All-Academic All-State Football Team and letter winner in swimming andfootball; Indiana University School of Law, J.D. cum laude, Moot Court and Indiana LawReview; Christian Theological Seminary, M.Div. magna cum laude, co-valedictorian andFaculty Award Scholar. He has been admitted to the Indiana, U.S. District Court, andU.S. Supreme Court Bars.For chairing the Indiana-Tennessee Civic Memorial Commission Rasley and theCommission received Proclamations of Salutation from the Governors of Indiana, Ohio,Tennessee and Pennsylvania and he was made an honorary Lieutenant Colonel Aide-de-Camp of the Alabama State Militia, a Kentucky Colonel and honorary Citizen ofTennessee. He was given a Key to the City of Indianapolis for serving as an intern toMayor Hudnut and preparing a report on the safety conditions of all Indy Parks. Rasleyhas received the Man of the Year award from the Arthur Jordan YMCA and the AlumniService Award from the University of Chicago.Jeff is an avid outdoorsman and recreational athlete. He leads trekking-mountaineering expeditions in Nepal and has solo-kayaked around several Pacific islandgroups. He also loves to read and considers completing Marcel Proust's 3600 pageRemembrance of Things Past as great an adventure as climbing Himalayan peaks andsolo-kayaking Pacific islands.He is married to Alicia Rasley, an English professor and the author of historicalromances and writing craft books. Alicia is a RITA Award winner and her novel TheYear She Fell" was an Amazon-Kindle best-seller. Son James is an officer in theNational Guard, and Andrew is a tech supervisor with a film and TV production companyin LA.You can contact Jeff here:jrasley@juno.comwww.jeffreyrasley.comLike and subscribe and follow me on instagram @wakeupwithkcWebsite: https://www.wakeupwithkc.com/https://calendly.com/wakeupwithkcMakeup provide by: https://farmasius.com/kcgingerJewelry provided by: Pretty Bling Boutiquehttps://www.facebook.com/prettyblingboutique/Logo created by: Eden Fritz AguiarProducer & Marketing Dir, Clovercrest MediaOpener created by: Zachary LaPlantCMG | Social Media Manager| Chief Video Editor Just The Way It IsAdrian WaltherSX7PA8K4SYANWVLZ

Today, I'm chatting with Mason Mennenga about trends of belief in the modern United States. Mason calls out that conservative evangelicalism is losing followers in big ways, while we're seeing Christian nationalism is pretty common tongue and has major influence in our political and governmental systems. Why is this happening?! We talk theological options and broader theologies than what so many of us were given in our formative years. We also chat thought colonization and other super fun topics. If you're deconstructing or know someone who is, get your ears in this episode—you are not alone and there are options of belief.  Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks on the valley of the shadow of death.   From today's episode:  Mason's website: masonmennenga.com Mason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonmennenga/ Mason's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/masonmennenga Mason's Podcast: https://masonmennenga.com/podcasts   Learn more about HEAL: http://www.carinhuebner.com/heal-program Join the email list: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/62a7a9056cfde7fd9ad9d018 Join Carin's FREE Facebook group: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/63223d6e3d298d2c64e6abfa Schedule a discovery call with me to discern what's right for your journey: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/appointment-scheduler/62a7a82fbca2763010f61eaf/schedule

Midterm elections are less than 100 days away, and the Prophetic Resistance Podcast is kicking off our Rise + Vote series — co-hosted by my dear sister the Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould — to explore all the ways our votes are both sacred and powerful.  I can think of no better way to kick off this series than with this week's guest, my friend and colleague, Rev. Nicole Barnes. Nicole is the national voting program director for the Faith in Action Fund, having come up through the ranks as an organizer for Faith in Indiana (then called IndyCAN). She also has a master's degree in divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in addition to an MBA and a bachelor's degree in psychology. In other words, she's the perfect person to talk about the intersection of faith, politics, power, and community.

Dr. Leah Gunning Francis joins Dr. Moore and Pastor Jeff for a conversation on her newest book, Faith After Ferguson. Dr. Gunning Francis is Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Faculty and Associate Professor of Christian Education and Practical Theology at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. https://www.leahgunningfrancis.com/ Twitter: @DrLeahGFrancis

Interview with Rev. Whittney IjanatenWelcome, all to another exciting episode! You're gonna want to listen to this with your partner as you work through creating your ceremony! Rev. Whittney Ijanaten is the owner and lead officiant of "Rev. I, do Officiating" based in Los Angeles CA. She is an internationally ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she specializes in affirming ALL LOVE forms, to include but not be limited to, LGBTQ+, interfaith, and non-religious nuptials. Rev. Whittney received her Masters of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary which has enabled her to offer an array of services that span from ceremony officiating, premarital counseling, and pastoral care and direction.IG @revido_officiatingConsultations: www.revidoofficiating.com Engaged?? Check out our Wedding Packages & Rates here: www.jjtheweddingplannerco.com

Join us for a new episode of The Edge Show with special guest Rev. Erica Eckensberg. Created, Written, and cohosted by Wendy Love Edge Producer: A. Edge Productions Cohost: Angela Edge Editor: Flint Woods Guest: Rev. Erica Eckensberg Rev. Erica is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (DOC). She was ordained in 1999 after attending Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. She has served congregations but has based most of her ministry on social justice issues. She has devoted her life to causes that have included the homeless, the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, LGBTQ, and substance addiction. She moved to MA from IN in 2006 and now lives with her rescued dog Prince.

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table with a panel full of dynamic pastors: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Rev. Dr. Danielle Brown, & Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes. All four of these skilled pastor-scholars bring great insight, experience, and wisdom to bear on the subject of Black preaching. As they discuss the gospel, the content of preaching, the cost of preaching, the humanity of the preacher and much more. Learn more about each of our guests below: Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale is the founding and Senior Pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Hale has been in ministry for 43 years. Read more about Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale here. Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, PhD, currently serves as the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics and Director of the Academy of Preaching and Celebration at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana. Read more about Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, PhD here. Rev. Dr. Danielle L. Brown was elected the tenth Senior Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Plainfield, New Jersey on August 7, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position since the church's founding in 1908. Read more about Rev. Dr. Danielle Brown here. Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes Jr. known as the “Scholar with a Holla,” CJ received his call to Gospel ministry. In 2010 Rev. Rhodes became the youngest pastor of Mt Helm Baptist Church, the oldest historically African-American congregation in Jackson, MS. Read more about Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes Jr. here. Purchase our new book! Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/ Truth's Table Listeners can purchase the Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com/ Support Truth's Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truthstable Truth's Table Listeners can purchase the Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com/ Support Truth's Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truthstable

Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks on the valley of the shadow of death. He is the podcast host of A People's Theology. A People's Theology explores inspiring and liberating theologies that transforms you and the world. He is also the podcast host of The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine. In this podcast, he and his co-host and best friend, Cullen, interview musicians, artists, and other creatives about their art, life, faith, and much more. Show Notes: Website- https://masonmennenga.com Making a Way Out of No Way- Monica Coleman https://www.google.com/books/edition/Making_a_Way_Out_of_No_Way/5YxGCAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0&kptab=overview

Kurt Messick is currently on faculty at Ivy Tech Community College teaching astronomy, and has served as chaplain at the Bell Trace retirement community for the past 20 years. Prior to this, he served for a decade as professor of philosophy and religious studies at the American Military University (APUS) based in West Virginia. Previous professional posts include working as director of communications at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, director of public relations at Ivy Tech, parliamentary aide in the House of Commons (London), quality control manager at Bibliogem (a software development firm), and various other work to keep life together. His education includes time spent at the aforementioned AMU and CTS, as well as Indiana University, Oxford, University of London, Swinburne University (Australia), South Africa Theological Seminary, and, currently, Lexington Theological Seminary. Kurt currently lieves with a housemate and his cat, over whom custody may be disputed, and several volunteer cats from around the neighbourhood. When not in Bloomington, he can generally be found in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. He describes himself as "the Florence Foster Jenkins of poetry," but at least he's aware that some of the notes might not sound right to some, if not most, of the audiences.

Community Connection Wednesday June 1st 2022 We Are The World Festival! This Friday June 3rd From 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Presented By Him By Her Academy Of The Arts "All are invited to join in at the school. Whether you’re a child or adult, a first responder, a teacher, black, white or any other ethnic group, you’re invited to sing out along with the students as the famous song is played and sung four times through..." "In addition to the singing, there will be many festival type activities. These will include food trucks, bounce houses, and various bands from Rock Garage performing different genres of music. All of this family-fun will be admission free." More info: https://www.himbyherschool.org/... Celebration of HIV Long-Term Survivor Awareness Day - Sunday June 5th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event info: https://www.broadwayumc.org/upcoming-events... Location: 609 E 29th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205 About: "This Hoosier IAC Scholarship Fund sponsored event will feature a keynote address from Dr. Leah Gunning Francis (Vice President of Academic Affairs at Christian Theological Seminary), music from Shonda Nicole Gladden and Heartfelt Band, testimonies from local long-term survivors, and three special award presentations. A reception will follow the event sponsored by BU Wellness Network." Him By Her Collegiate School For The Arts Is Enrolling Now For K-6 students Principal And Founder of Him By Her Collegiate School For The Arts Joined Us Live On Community Connection! Apply Here: https://www.himbyherschool.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mutuality Matters, Angela chats with Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson, the John Hines Assistant Professor of Preaching at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX. Dr. Robinson shares her current research in mental health and bible interpretation, particularly in light of the traumatic psychological impact of the COVID pandemic within the Black community and the Black church.   Disclaimer: This episode discusses instances of depression and suicide. If you are thinking about harming yourself or taking your own life, we encourage you to reach out to someone – a friend, a church, or a family member. You can also call 1-800-273-8255 at any time to speak with a trained counselor.     Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson is a millennial Womanist homiletician and justice advocate who answered her call to ministry at the age of thirteen. Dominique earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University, a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology both from Candler School of Theology. She earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Gospel and Culture. Her dissertation, "iHomiletic™: Preaching that Clicks," is a groundbreaking research and consulting service to assist faith leaders with developing impactful ministry that employs technology and social media linguistics. She currently is a Ph.D. student at Christian Theological Seminary in the African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric Ph.D. program.   Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson is the John Hines Assistant Professor of Preaching at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX.      Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson is an ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and a member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 

In this episode, part 1 of Angela's discussion with Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson, Dr. Robinson shares her firsthand experiences with intersectionality in her own ministry journey, which started when she was 13 years old. She discusses her childhood, being brought up in a church founded and pastored by her grandmother. She also details her decision to leave her family's church as a teenager in search of her own theology and beliefs.     Bio  The Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson, is a millennial, Womanist preacher and justice advocate who answered her call to ministry at the age of 13. Dominique earned her Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Theology both from Candler School of Theology. She earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Gospel and Culture. Her dissertation, "iHomiletic™: Preaching that Clicks," is a groundbreaking research and consulting service to assist faith leaders with developing impactful ministry that employs technology and social media linguistics. She currently is a doctoral student at Christian Theological Seminary in the African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric Ph.D. program.   Dr. Robinson is the John Hines Assistant Professor of Preaching at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX. She is an ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and a member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 

Welcome to Season 6. In this inaugural episode we welcome back Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, Dean at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. A scholar-activist, Dr. Gunning Francis has been featured in the PBS Documentary The Talk: Race in America and the 2021 Sundance film, Ferguson Rises: A Racial Healing Documentary. In this episode, we dig into her new book, Faith After Ferguson: Resilient Leadership in Pursuit of Racial Justice. A follow up to her first book, Faith And Ferguson, Dr. Leah revisits the clergy and activists from the front lines of the Ferguson Uprising, to hear what they've learned in the struggle for justice and healing five years later.  We talk about what true change looks like when it comes to racial justice, and her unique perspective and experience as both a theological educator and mother of two young boys coming of age in a climate that is in a constant cycle of healing from trauma rooted in racism. Twitter: @DrLeahGFrancis https://chalicepress.com/products/faith-after-ferguson

I have a new book coming out on August 24th, 2021 “The Peacemaker's Path: Multifaith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality” Now more than ever, people are painfully divided politically, religiously, and culturally. And yet, there is a commonality in our faith traditions that can help us turn away from polarization and create a greater sense of community in which our differences are honored. The Peacemaker's Path brings together wisdom from the world's major religious traditions, including Bahá'í, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Native American spiritualities, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism, showing that we have much more in common than what divides us. Through daily readings that explore the tenets, teachings, writings, and prayers of these diverse faith traditions, you will gain new insight, understanding, and connection with people from different religious backgrounds. Each day offers a reflection, scripture passages from the world's religions, questions to contemplate, a call to action, and a closing prayer. May we realize the tremendous importance of building bridges of peace in our own lives, communities, and world. Loving our friends is easy; loving the "other" will bring shalom. Before I went into the ministry, I was a professional actor performing in over 50 musicals and dramas. My novel "Blurring the Lines " tells of my experience in the entertainment business in Los Angeles, California. The theme running through the book is "What Are You Willing to Sell Your Soul For?" I have a Degree in Speech and Theater from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, and a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana. I have been a leader in Interfaith ministries for over 35 years. I have helped create four interfaith organizations, including the Carmel Interfaith Alliance and the Indiana Multifaith Network. https://jerryzehr.com/ (https://jerryzehr.com/) https://www.facebook.com/jerry.zehr (https://www.facebook.com/jerry.zehr) https://twitter.com/jerryzehr (https://twitter.com/jerryzehr) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryzehr/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryzehr/) https://www.instagram.com/jerryzehr/ (https://www.instagram.com/jerryzehr/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4oMHKZY3JuoQr88Goyz_Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4oMHKZY3JuoQr88Goyz_Q) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

I have a new book coming out on August 24th, 2021 “The Peacemaker's Path: Multifaith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality” Now more than ever, people are painfully divided politically, religiously, and culturally. And yet, there is a commonality in our faith traditions that can help us turn away from polarization and create a greater sense of community in which our differences are honored. The Peacemaker's Path brings together wisdom from the world's major religious traditions, including Bahá'í, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Native American spiritualities, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism, showing that we have much more in common than what divides us. Through daily readings that explore the tenets, teachings, writings, and prayers of these diverse faith traditions, you will gain new insight, understanding, and connection with people from different religious backgrounds. Each day offers a reflection, scripture passages from the world's religions, questions to contemplate, a call to action, and a closing prayer. May we realize the tremendous importance of building bridges of peace in our own lives, communities, and world. Loving our friends is easy; loving the "other" will bring shalom. Before I went into the ministry, I was a professional actor performing in over 50 musicals and dramas. My novel "Blurring the Lines " tells of my experience in the entertainment business in Los Angeles, California. The theme running through the book is "What Are You Willing to Sell Your Soul For?" I have a Degree in Speech and Theater from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, and a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana. I have been a leader in Interfaith ministries for over 35 years. I have helped create four interfaith organizations, including the Carmel Interfaith Alliance and the Indiana Multifaith Network. https://jerryzehr.com/ (https://jerryzehr.com/) https://www.facebook.com/jerry.zehr (https://www.facebook.com/jerry.zehr) https://twitter.com/jerryzehr (https://twitter.com/jerryzehr) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryzehr/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryzehr/) https://www.instagram.com/jerryzehr/ (https://www.instagram.com/jerryzehr/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4oMHKZY3JuoQr88Goyz_Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4oMHKZY3JuoQr88Goyz_Q) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Interview with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Shar'ron Mason Shar'ron Mason has a passion for helping families, couples and individuals to become their best selves and to live fulfilling lives. It is Shar'ron's desire to create an atmosphere of safety and trust in which each client is able to engage in generative conversations that bring them closer to where they desire to be. Shar'ron received her Masters of Art Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary and is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in her private practice, Love That Relationship located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Shar'ron published her first book, Marriage Ain't for Punks in 2017 and enjoys using it as a platform for equipping, preparing and maintaining healthy relationships. She published her second book, Even Boss Ladies Need a Break, in 2019 and uses it to support women in making their health and well-being a priority and putting themselves on the front burner. 2021 was a busy year for Shar'ron. She published her third book, Entrepreneurship Ain't for Punks as well as her his and hers gratitude journals. Shar'ron enjoys facilitating workshops and retreats that focus on healthy relationships and self-love. You can learn more about Shar'ron's practice and find her books and journals at: https://www.lovethatrelationship.com/ We talk about relationships, boundaries, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, mental health in the black community and much more! be sure to tune into this episode of the Skelton Report!

Interview with Mental Health Therapist Joshua Brainard! In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague who is an associate licensed mental health therapist, Joshua Brainard. Joshua is a Christian Theological Seminary alumni and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping provider and advocate! We discuss different psychological theories and perspectives along with the deeper realities of humanity. We also discuss a topic that is very important to both of us, the brain/body connection. Joshua also shares his great expertise on this revolutionary technique known as EFT Tapping. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science. References: Join Joshua's EFT Facebook Group: "Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping -- Indy Community": https://www.facebook.com/groups/171210805124135/ A 4-minute EFT demo video by Jessica Ortner https://youtu.be/pAclBdj20ZU Free Coping With Depression For Minorities E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/coping-with-depression-for-minorities/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Episode: In this episode Jewish scholar Amy-Jill Levine engages some of the hard words of Jesus that followers then and now have found difficult. He instructs disciples to hate members of their own families (Luke 14:26), to act as if they were slaves (Matthew 20:27), and to sell their belongings and give to the poor (Luke 18:22). He restricts his mission (Matthew 10:6); he speaks of damnation (Matthew 8:12); he calls Jews the devil's children (John 8:44). How did these words sound in their own time, and how might that impact our interpretation of difficult texts? In this episode Biblical World host Lynn Cohick engages these questions with Amy-Jill Levine and her new book The Difficult Words of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings (Abingdon, 2021).  Guest: Amy-Jill Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies, and  Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School, Graduate Department of Religion, and Department of Jewish Studies; she is also Affiliated Professor, Woolf Institute, Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations, Cambridge UK. Holding a B.A. from Smith College, M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University, and honorary doctorates from the University of Richmond, the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, the University of South Carolina-Upstate, Drury University, Christian Theological Seminary, and Franklin College, Professor Levine has been awarded grants from the Mellon Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the American Council of Learned Societies. She has held office in the Society of Biblical Literature, the Catholic Biblical Association, and the Association for Jewish Studies.  She served as Alexander Robertson Fellow (University of Glasgow), and the Catholic Biblical Association Scholar to the Philippines. She has given over 500 lectures on the Bible, Christian-Jewish relations, and Religion, Gender, and Sexuality across the globe. Her books include The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus (Publisher's Weekly Best Books of 2007; audio books); Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi (Catholic Book Club; translations: Spanish, Italian; audio books); The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and the Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us (with Douglas Knight; translation: Chinese); The New Testament, Methods and Meanings (with Warren Carter); and The Gospel of Luke (with Ben Witherington III -- the first full-length biblical commentary co-authored by a Jew and an Evangelical). Her most recent book is The Bible With and Without Jesus, co-authored with Marc Z. Brettler. With Marc Brettler, she co-edited The Jewish Annotated New Testament; she is also the editor of the 13-volume Feminist Companions to the New Testament and Early Christian Writings, and The Historical Jesus in Context (Princeton Readings in Religion; translation: Japanese). Presently she is editing several volumes in the Wisdom Commentary series, and she is the New Testament editor of the new Oxford Biblical Commentary Series. With Joseph Sievers, she is co-editing a collection of essays on the Pharisees. (from the Vanderbilt website) Give: Help support OnScript's Biblical World as we grow and develop. Click HERE.  

Dr. Leah Gunning Francis is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the Ferguson uprising in 2014 after the murder of Mike Brown, Dr. Gunning Francis was serving as the Associate Dean for Contextual Education and Assistant Professor of Christian Education at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. As a result, Dr. Gunning Francis wrote the book Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community. In the book, She interviewed more than two dozen clergy and young activists who were actively involved in the movement for racial justice in Ferguson and beyond. Her forthcoming book is titled Faith After Ferguson: Resilient leadership in pursuit of racial justice — and is due out later this year with Chalice press.

Franklin College is nearing commencement. But before that, the college will hold an important annual ceremony: Baccalaureate. This ecumenical event, held on the eve of commencement, is designed to help graduating seniors reflect on who they were at Franklin College, and where they are going. Chaplain Hannah discusses this idea and breaks down baccalaureate with its featured speaker, Dr. Leah Gunning Francis. Dr. Francis is vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis and a book author who researched the impact of the faith community on protests in Ferguson. But before going to seminary and kickstarting her current path, Dr. Francis was on another using her undergraduate degree in corporate marketing. In this episode, Dr. Francis offers an example of life's surprising paths, and she encourages listeners to stay open to the possibilities of the future. If you are a member of the Franklin College community, be sure to join us for baccalaureate at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, in the Spurlock Center. The event will also be livestreamed at www.franklincollege.edu. 

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In Episode 3 of the Standing in the Need of Prayer series, Pastor Linda McCrae is joined by Dan Moseley, a member of Central Christian Church and former seminary professor at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. Join Linda and Dan as they discuss the intricacies of prayer and their own experiences and practices when it comes to convening with God.

Mark Nathaniel Skelton, the owner of Skelton Neurocounseling LLC, is a mental health professional who has over +10 years experience in mental health services with working in addictions, adolescents, brain-training, contract home-based therapy, intake positions through hospitals & residential, private practice, sexual offense treatment, special needs and the severely mental ill. He also has a Podcast, The Skelton Report (available on all major platforms) where he discusses various topics on mental health and psychology and has a line of E-Course for free and available for purchase on Udemy. Mr. Skelton has a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Christian Theological Seminary and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI). Mark has also obtained basic training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence based-approach of addressing trauma. Mr. Skelton also has prior credentials in Credential Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician (CSAYC) and experience as a Cognitive Skills Brain Trainer at Learning Rx. Currently, Mr. Skelton is pursuing a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences. Mark N. Skelton is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc (and part of the greatest line that ever came through Lambda Eta, Best of Both Worlds with Ryan Danley) and last, but not least, is an ordained minister within the churches of Christ and served as a bible school teacher to adolescents at Metro Church of Christ in Indianapolis before relocating for the graduate program. . Social Media: ig: Skelton_neuro twitter: skelton_neuro linkedin/facebook: Mark N Skelton YouTube: Skelton Neurocounseling

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In Episode 2 of the Standing in the Need of Prayer series, Pastor Linda McCrae is joined by Dr. Wilma Bailey, Professor of Hebrew and Aramaic Scripture at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Join Pastor Linda and Dr. Bailey as they discuss prayer in their own lives and the history of prayer as it is referenced in the Bible.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Cancel Culture, the continuing mask debates, and more access to vaccines. Later, Dr. John Franke joins the show to talk about the concepts behind his new book, Missional Theology. John is theologian in residence for Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also serves as an affiliate professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary, general coordinator of the Gospel and Our Culture Network in North America, and adjunct professor at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Excited to have Dr. Alister McGrath on the podcast. He is a public intellectual, a scholar of science and religion, a prolific author, and the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University. In the conversation we discuss: the relationship of religion and science Alister's own testimony of faith Dawkins' fluffy and boring atheism evolutionary accounts of religious origins the role of wonder for the intellectual quest the human quest for meaning the religious instinct the relationship between empirical and meaningful accounts. - value and meaning the cultural internalization of Descartes, Hume, and friends how one's faith is shaped by others the nature of the theological task and its relationship to the community of faith how the 'New Athiest' movement changed the public conversation about religion McGrath's on-going relationship with CS Lewis and Einstien McGrath's advice on being a better atheist what is human nature? Books by McGrath Born to Wonder: Exploring Our Deepest Questions--Why Are We Here and Why Does It Matter? C. S. Lewis -- A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet Theology: The Basics Christian Theology: An Introduction Science & Religion: A New Introduction A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God Narrative Apologetics: Sharing the Relevance, Joy, and Wonder of the Christian Faith Richard Dawkins, C.S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life   This episode is sponsored by a brand new podcast from Christian Theological Seminary. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Helene Russell is an Associate Professor of Theology at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Russell has published the book The Pluralism Within: a Reconstruction of Theological Anthropology based on Soren Kierkegaard and Luce Irigaray and edited Creating Women's Theology: A Movement Engaging Process Thought. She has also co-edited Augustine and Kierkegaard, with Kim Paffenroth. On top of being a super scholar, Helene is a friend. When you hear this you will probably want to hang with her too. This episode is sponsored by a brand new podcast from Christian Theological Seminary Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with leading and diverse thinkers on the future of theological education in America with hosts Dr. David Mellott, president of Christian Theological Seminary, and Dr. Deborah Mullen, Leadership Education Consultant and Professor Emerita at Columbia Theological Seminary.Beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The past few years have been tough for advocates, change makers, business owners, entrepreneurs, influencers and nonprofit leaders who are fighting for a better world!  The word "exhausted" seems to be the theme that runs through every meeting and every mastermind.  If you are feeling tired, needing a vacation, wondering how much longer you can pursue the vision you have for this world, this is an excellent episode for you to jump in on!  Taylor O'Hern  is a psychodynamic and EMDR trained counselor practicing as a mental health counseling resident in Indianapolis while completing state licensure requirements. She received her master's in clinical mental health counseling from Christian Theological Seminary and chases her three children with her husband on the north side of "Indy."  She is excited to share with you some practical tips for Change Makers and our long-term sustainability!  

This week we discuss all things mental health and wellness. It's rough out here folks and taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies. September is Suicide Prevention month. If you or anyone you know may be suffering from suicidal ideation, there is help available! Please call 800-273-8255 & suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/ Other mental health resources (Online): TherapyForBlackGirls.com, TherapyForBlackMen.com, beam.community (Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective), thecounselinggroup.com (The Well Counseling Group), cts.edu/counseling-center (Christian Theological Seminary), blackfemaletherapists.com (Black Female Therapists) Apps: Talkspace, Liberate, Headspace Hit the thumbs up, comment, rate, subscribe and follow us on social! IG and Twitter: @conscious_sedation FB: Conscious Sedation Podcast Have a question or a topic idea? Email us at getsedated705@gmail.com to share your thoughts! We can't wait to hear from you!

Bruce Montgomery has a doctorate in interpersonal and public communication from Bowling Green State University and a master of divinity from Christian Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching classes on storytelling, as an ordained minister he has spent twenty-seven years as a preacher in Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, and Texas. He has also taught speech classes at numerous colleges and universities throughout the midwest and the south. Bruce performs regularly at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee and is currently the president of the Jonesborough Storytellers' Guild.