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A simple trip to the grocery store inspires a flavorful conversation between Brian and Professor Steffanie Altenbern. Join us as they dig into food inequality in America, the pros and cons of Instacart, and food as an under-explored part of our spiritual health. Steffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
After a historic season, we speak with Sydney Radigan of Calvin to hear all about it.Indoors, she broke the 200m record, won the 60m dash, and was runner-up in the 200m.Outdoors she won the 100m and 200m and moves to 2nd All-Time in both events.But this season almost didn't happen. Sydney almost hung up her spikes after her undergrad years at George Fox. In the episode she tells why you that was and her reasoning for joing the Calvin team.She overcame a lot of injuries and burnout to get to where she is today.Tailwind Nutrition is sponsoring today's episode. Whatever your training looks like turn to Tailwind to fuel you.Complete Nutrition Made Simple - Tailwind offers easy-to-digest, all-in-one fueling, recovery, and hydration for endurance athletes. Made for Athletes, by Athletes - Born out of real experience on the trails and refined with customer feedback. Get 20% off your first order when you used code GloryDays20 at tailwindnutrition.com/GLORYDAYSBoulderthonAre you looking for your next race? You hear Noah talk about how much he loves running in Boulder and now's your chance to see why he loves it so much. is Boulder, CO's signature downtown marathon series taking place on September 27, 2026!Boulderthon has it all. From the 5k to the marathon, there is a race for everyone. Believe you can and you will!Boulderthon is offering $20 off to our readers for the Half or Marathon. Use code D3GloryDays at boulderton.orgHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
John 17:20-26We read The Gospel of John in Greek and sit with Jesus' prayer that believers share a living unity that convinces the world. We trace how words like logos, doxa, and onoma point past outward religion toward inward immersion in the Spirit, then we pivot into John 18 and the roots of the Quaker peace testimony. • Reading and translating John 17:20-26 with attention to Greek grammar • Logos as proclaimed witness that carries spiritual power • Unity as mutual indwelling in the Spirit rather than an outward agreement • Doxa as glory, honor, and the manifested presence of God • “Made perfect” as maturity and completion in spiritual awareness • “Name” as character, essence, and what God is like • Baptism as immersion into God's life, not a debate about water • Quaker rejection of original sin as a later doctrine • Kingdom as an inward state, not a physical realm • John 18's arrest scene and the significance of “I am he” • “Put your sword back” and the historic peace witness of early Christians and Friends • Constantine, just war thinking, and how the church's stance on violence changed The quote in our introduction was taken from parts of George Fox's 56 Epistle.A complete list of our podcasts, organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube. See our YouTube channel. The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups. Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website. Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes. Contact us through our website.
Artist Scott Erickson returns for a conversation about what we gain by including the messiest parts of our humanity in art that fuels our spiritual reflection, worship, and practice. Joined this time by Tim Timmerman, professor of art and design at George Fox, Scott and our hosts lift the veil on Christian art as a vocation, a ministry, and a tool for transformation.Scott Erickson creates art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences: https://www.scottericksonart.com/Tim Timmerman is a studio practitioner specializing in painting, sculpture, glass, and assemblage sculpture: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/visual-art/faculty/tim.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Tyler Anbinder highlights the upward mobility of Irish artisans and entrepreneurs, showcasing George Fox, a trained tailor who became a successful merchant tailor through aggressive self-promotion and by providing free garments to prominent politicians like Millard Fillmore. The transition from journeyman to master was a critical step for many skilled workers, such as carpenters and masons, who benefited from New York's rapid physical expansion. The Immigrant Savings Bank records track these paths of success, revealing how parents plateauing in artisanal roles focused on ensuring their children could enter professional classes like law and medicine. (4)1865 FIVE POINTS
What makes a meeting worth the time? How involved should leaders be in the work of their employees? What does it take to turn a failing company around? Businessman and former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald chats with Brian about the hands-on, revitalizing framework that earned him the moniker “The Turnaround King.” Punctuated with memorable action points and vivid stories, Jim's advice offers something worthwhile for leaders of all kinds. (Spoiler alert: He takes his coffee black.)Jim Donald is a world-class executive widely known for his unique ability to revive financially ailing organizations and lead through uncertainty.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
This week we're traveling back to 18th century Manchester (and America!) with The Testament of Ann Lee! Join us as we learn about Ann Lee's life with her awful husband Abraham and fellow spiritual leader Jane Wardley, shaker spirituals, pacifism, and more! Sources: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pacifism/ Ngram for Pacifism: https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=pacifism&year_start=1800&year_end=2022&corpus=en&smoothing=3 George Fox on peace: https://quaker.org/legacy/minnfm/peace/fox_1651.htm Tolstoy, "The Law of Violence and the Law of Love", 1908, available at https://www.marxists.org/archive/tolstoy/1908/the-law-of-violence-and-the-law-of-love/chapter-8.html https://divinity.uchicago.edu/news/pop-religion-hunger-and-thirst-embodied-religion-testament-ann-lee https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_testament_of_ann_lee Guy Lodge, https://variety.com/2025/film/news/the-testament-of-ann-lee-review-amanda-seyfried-1236503769/ Peter Bradshaw, https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/sep/01/the-testament-of-ann-lee-review-shaker-venice-film-festival-amanda-seyfried-mona-fastvold Peyton Robinson, https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-testament-of-ann-lee-amanda-seyfried-film-review-2025 https://shakermuseum.org/learn/school-programs/shaker-music/ Nardi Reeder Campion, Mother Ann Lee: Morning Star of the Shakers (Brandeis University Press, 2026). https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.37730392 Linda Fujie, ""Draw the Chords of Union Stronger": The Musical Life of the American Shakers," The World of Music 35: 3 (1993): 51-79. Daniel Patterson, The Shaker Spiritual (Dover, 1979, 2000) https://archive.org/details/shakerspiritual0000patt/page/2/mode/2up . https://www.shakermuseum.us/tis-gift-simple-things-arent-simple-seem/?nocache=1 https://home.shakerheritage.org/let-us-labor-the-evolution-of-shaker-dance/ https://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-shaker-dance-and-worship-18th-century-photo-researchers.html https://daily.jstor.org/the-rhythms-of-shaker-dance-marked-the-shakers-as-other/ EP Thompson, Making of the English Working Class BS Youngs, "The Testimony of Christ's Second Appearing," 1823, Full text available on Google Books Nardi Reeder Campion, Mother Ann Lee (2026) https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.37730392.11 A summary view of the Millennial Church, or United Society of Believers (commonly called Shakers) : comprising the rise, progress, and practical order of the society, together with the general principles of their faith and testimony (1823), https://archive.org/details/asummaryviewmil02wellgoog/page/n4/mode/2up
Modern leadership models tend to revolve around attaining power, loyalty, and even perfection. In today's episode, author and Christianity Today CEO Nicole Massie Martin invites us to flip these values upside down. Drawing on Jesus' ministry to provide a countercultural model for effective leadership, Nicole talks with Brian about the inevitability of pain in the leader's journey, resisting the pressure to achieve perfection, and the nuances of navigating competition and partnership across the gender divide.Nicole Massie Martin is a leader, author, speaker, teacher, and CEO of Christianity Today. Check out her book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender: https://www.nicolemassiemartin.com/Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
In this exciting episode, Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George model and expound upon the antidote to the polarization plaguing our times: a blend of intellectual humility, a hunger for truth, and a Gospel-shaped love for humankind. Dr. Joseph Clair—Associate Provost and Professor of Theology and Culture at George Fox—hosts this rousing conversation with two of America's most influential public intellectuals.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Vieraana Apologiaforumissa puhujana vieraillut George Fox-yliopiston teologian ja kirjallisuuden professori Jason Lepojärvi.Jasonia voi seurata somessa:https://x.com/JasonLepojarvihttps://www.facebook.com/jason.lepojarvihttps://www.instagram.com/jasonlepo/
4. George Fox: The Rise of an Ambitious Merchant Tailor George Fox exemplifies the entrepreneurial ambition inherent in many Irish immigrants. Trained as a tailor, he initially earned a pittance sewing for major retailers but eventually opened his own shop on Broadway. Fox became a master of self-promotion, advertising extensively and providing free, high-quality clothing to President Millard Fillmore and prominent senators to build his reputation. This transition from journeyman to master was a primary goal for many skilled Irish artisans. Since New York was rapidly expanding, carpenters, masons, and tailors were rarely out of work, allowing them to accumulate savings and provide social mobility for their children. 41880 ACHILL
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From our work habits to the competitive way we rest, Americans are notorious for our “hustle and grind” culture. But what is this approach to life costing us, and is there a better way? In today's episode, Brian and social worker Steffanie Altenbern consider alternatives from other countries, the origins of the American work ethic, and the value of putting aside optimization in favor of what truly matters. New York Times article, “The Europeans Have Some Notes About American Sauna Culture”: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/well/european-american-sauna.htmlSteffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Is Gen Z on the brink of an old-school revival? How are social media and AI shaping how Christians share their faith? Is exile the perfect metaphor for Christians in Portland, Oregon, today? George Fox Talks pays a visit to Palau, the global evangelistic ministry founded by Luis Palau, for a conversation with current president and CEO, Kevin Palau.Check out Kevin's book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Setting-Aside-Differences-Gospel/dp/1476797269Kevin Palau is president and CEO of Palau, a global evangelistic organization based near Portland, OR: https://www.palau.org/kevinDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Elizabeth Hooton was the fierce and determined matriarch of the early Quaker movement who outmaneuvered magistrates and kings to spread the Gospel of Love. From her illegal farmhouse congregation in England to the royal courts of an empire, Hooton's journey reveals a pioneer who refused to remain quiet when the Spirit asked her to speak. She proved that a tender heart can still possess a sharp prophetic edge, and left a blueprint for resistance in our times. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
Death, destruction, and dismemberment in…Christian art? Artist, author, and performance speaker Scott Erickson joins Brian for a deep dive on the strange and complex season of Lent. Fueled by personal experiences of grief and loss, Scott's “Stations in the Street” project demonstrates that facing the Bible's darkest story (in all its gory detail) deepens our connection to Jesus Christ as “God with Us.” Check out Stations in the Street in its entirety: https://www.scottericksonart.com/arts/stations-in-the-streetScott Erickson creates art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences: https://www.scottericksonart.com/Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Send a textPsalm 62:2,3 Net by God vind ek rus, van Hom kom my redding. Net Hy is my rots en my redding, my veilige vesting, sodat ek vas en stewig staan. Teenspoed is geneig om een van twee verskillende reaksies uit te lok: ons word óf bitter óf beter. En let asseblief daarop, so naby as wat die twee woorde aan mekaar klink – bitter of beter – is hulle onverenigbaar. Bitter, of beter, die een óf die ander. Nooit albei nie. So … wat sal dit wees?John Bunyan en George Fox was albei tydens die 17de-eeu in Engeland gevange geneem omdat hulle sonder die toestemming van die Kerk van Engeland gepreek het. Bunyan, het die tronk as 'n plek gebruik om nader aan God te kom. Hy het ‘n boek, The Pilgrim's Progress, wat een van die klassieke Christelike werke geword het, geskryf. Sy lyding het hom nader aan Jesus laat groei.Fox, die stigter van die Kwaker-beweging, het ook deur ‘n soortgelyke moeilike tyd gegaan, maar hy het bitter en aggressief geword en homself selfs van sy vriende afgesluit. Die twee manne is albei baie onregverdig behandel, maar die een het sy pyn aan God oorgegee en dit het blywende vrugte gebring. Die ander, hoewel opreg, vol wraakgedagtes. Sy lyding het hom verhard.Dieselfde tipe vervolging het twee baie uiteenlopende reaksies veroorsaak – die een beter, die ander bitter. Dit het onthul wat in hulle harte was.Dit blyk dat dieselfde pot kookwater 'n aartappel sag maak en 'n eier hard. Dit gaan nie soseer oor jou omstandighede nie, maar dit wys watter kaliber mens jy is.So, wat van jou? Wie of wat regeer jou lewe? Vir koning Dawid, was die antwoord, ten spyte van sy omstandighede waar hy moes vlug vir sy lewe, baie duidelik:Psalm 62:2,3 Net by God vind ek rus, van Hom kom my redding. Net Hy is my rots en my redding, my veilige vesting, sodat ek vas en stewig staan.Wanneer God jou lewe regeer, maak sy Gees jou siel stil en stel jou in staat om met stille vertroue te wag, wetende dat Hy jou rots, jou heil en jou veilige vesting is. Wanneer God jou lewe regeer, sal jy nie wankel nie!Dis Sy Woord. Vars ... vir jou ... vandag.Support the showEnjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY
Brian and George Fox University CIO James Gurganus respond to YOUR questions about AI and faith! How is AI shaping career prospects for new graduates? How might AI that provides 'frictionless' companionship and instant emotional validation impact our spiritual growth? If a machine can think, work, and love, what's left that makes humans special to God? Don't miss a rousing discussion on these and other questions from two of the university's top AI integration experts.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlJames Gurganus is the Chief Information Officer for George Fox University: https://nwacc.org/person/james-gurganus/The DELTA Framework from the University of Notre Dame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_tQ-5njGhV0If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Professor and social worker Steffanie Altenbern joins Brian on an expedition through the “maze” of healthcare in the United States, a system they argue has become too complicated for the average person to navigate without help. Join us as we explore the reasons why, the impact on patients and providers, and some practical steps we can take to get the care we need. Steffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlStand up comedy bit on American healthcare: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIclMKPyTuS “Uncompensated care crisis”: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2025/oct/expiring-premium-tax-credits-lead-340000-jobs-lost-2026https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-what-to-watch-in-2026/“Healthcare anxiety”:https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-health-care-costs-expiring-aca-tax-credits-and-the-2026-midterms/“Rural Care Deserts”:https://www.aha.org/environmentalscan“Alorithm Bias”:https://naacp.org/resources/building-healthier-future-designing-ai-health-equityhttps://dhinsights.org/news/naacp-releases-blueprint-to-tackle-bias-in-healthcare-aiIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Guest: Tyler Anbinder. This segment profiles George Fox, a tailor who attained wealth through self-promotion to elites, exemplifying the ambitious, entrepreneurial spirit of many Irish Famine immigrants.
Can physics explain the soul? Is AI building a silicon god? Should Christians be open to merging their brains with the cloud or using AI to “resurrect” a loved one? Brian and philosophy professor Isaac Choi explore these and other questions at the intersection of faith, science, and futurism.Check out The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweil: https://www.singularity.com/Dr. Isaac Choi directs the George Fox University Honors Program: https://www.georgefox.edu/honors-program/faculty-pages/isaac-choi.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace. But this isn't just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies. This week, we dive into the history of the Peace Testimony and explore how its living wisdom can guide us through modern conflict. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
News of beloved author Philip Yancey's years-long affair with a married woman sparks a tough but worthwhile conversation between Brian and theologian Lindsey Hankins. From initial grief and accountability to the ultimate legacy of their work, join us as we explore what to do when a Christian public figure we trust and respect experiences a fall from grace.Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/author-philip-yancey-confesses-affair-withdraws-from-ministry/The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effectDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlDr. Lindsey Hankins is the Director of the School of Humanities and Assistant Professor of Theology at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/hankins.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Tune in to hear Brian Doak and LA pastor Jennifer Toledo cover justice, diversity, immigration policy, and more. What does a unified, bi-partisan approach to these issues look like in the Church? Is it possible for Christians to rise above political differences and live the “undiluted gospel?” And why is it so important that we really include kids in how we do church?Jennifer Toledo is a pastor, author, speaker, and strategist; a leading voice for the theology of justice, the undiluted gospel, and the place of children in the church today.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.Leviticus 19:14: “You shall not curse a person who is deaf, nor put a stumbling block before a person who is blind, but you shall revere your God; I am the Lord.”If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
What happens when the power of the Holy Spirit collides with the chaos of American politics? Join Joshua Lewis as he sits down with historian Molly Worthen to explore her book Spellbound, which traces the fascinating and often controversial story of charisma—both spiritual and political—from Puritan prophets to modern-day leaders like Donald Trump.We explore the tension between institutional authority and personal revelation that has defined American Christianity and culture for centuries. Discover how figures like Anne Hutchinson challenged Puritan ministers by claiming direct assurance from the Holy Spirit, how George Whitefield revolutionized preaching with theatrical emotion, and how Joseph Smith blended enlightenment rationalism with spiritual experience to birth Mormonism.Professor Worthen, a historian at UNC Chapel Hill, reveals how charismatic leaders aren't always the charming orators we imagine—instead, they're polarizing storytellers who invite followers into transcendent narratives that give suffering and struggle cosmic significance. We explore the dangerous line between prophetic truth and spiritual manipulation, examining everyone from radical Quaker Benjamin Lay to Martin Luther King Jr., and asking the crucial question: how do we test the spirits in an age of radical individualism?Whether you're fascinated by church history, concerned about discernment in charismatic movements, or trying to understand the spiritual undercurrents shaping our political moment, this episode offers essential insights into how divine power—or the claim to it—has shaped the American experiment.0:00 – Introduction0:46 – Molly's background and ministry4:49 – Defining charisma20:11 – Anne Hutchinson & Puritan Massachusetts30:00 – Donna Beatrice & the Congo rebellion36:25 – George Fox & the Quaker movement44:01 – George Whitefield & emotional preaching50:28 – Charisma & American individualism54:05 – Joseph Smith & the Mormon church1:00:14 – Closing thoughts on charisma & discernmentABOUT THE GUEST:
Christian hip hop artist and author Propaganda talks with Brian Doak & Jason Fileta about what really matters for Christians in this moment: human dignity. Is Gen X the last generation with street smarts? Why are men struggling so hard in our culture? And how can we think about passing on what really matters from one generation to the next?Propaganda is a rapper, poet, and author born and raised in Los Angeles. Check out his book Terraform: https://www.prophiphop.com/bookListen to a tune from Prop's latest album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U593BIvGa4Jason Fileta is a Christian activist and Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence at George Fox University: https://www.bread.org/bio/jason-fileta/Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says there's only one basis for love: human dignity. Tune in as she presents a powerful study on Jesus' philosophy of love—revealed through his famous thought experiment, The Good Samaritan. Could this ancient parable hold the key to transcending our social and political identities, so that we can love literally everyone?Meghan Sullivan is a decorated scholar and teacher at the University of Notre Dame, where she is professor of philosophy: https://ethics.nd.edu/people/meghan-sullivan/Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlInstitute for Ethics and the Common Good: https://ethics.nd.edu/Opening ND Summit Keynote on the DELTA Framework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_tQ-5njGhV0Love and Social Transformation: Empowering Scholars and Social Innovators to Develop the Love Ethic: https://ethics.nd.edu/labs-and-centers/jenkins-center-for-virtue-ethics/the-love-ethic-network/If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Tune in for a public discussion on a Christian response to the AI revolution. Is it possible for a Christian to be a “doomer” while maintaining genuine faith & hope? As AI models increasingly outperform humans in many areas of work, what distinguishes people as uniquely valuable? How can Christians avoid social obsolescence while remaining thoughtful about how we use technology? All this and more from Meghan Sullivan, Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, Isaac Choi, and Brian Doak.Meghan Sullivan is a decorated scholar and teacher at the University of Notre Dame, where she is professor of philosophy: https://ethics.nd.edu/people/meghan-sullivan/Andy Crouch is a well known author, speaker, and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship: https://andy-crouch.com/Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon: https://bridgetown.church/Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Erica Canela about her new book, 'Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers'. They explore how the English Civil Wars and the rise of print culture spawned a radical, disruptive Quaker movement led by George Fox, its beliefs in direct revelation and social equality, and the often violent reactions it provoked. The episode traces the movement's early urgency—marketplace preaching, unlawful meetings, arrests—and follows its later transformation into a disciplined, influential community known for pacifism, business integrity, and social reform. VISIT DR CANELA'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE https://ericanela.co.uk/ TUDOR TAKEAWAY 'Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn' by Estelle Paranque Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
It's one of the most asked questions about the faith: “Do Quakers read the Bible?”. The answer is complicated, as this single book has been used as both a brutal weapon and a profound source of liberation. This episode dives into that paradox, examining a faith that places a living Spirit above the written word. This distinction gives people permission to wrestle with the text, to question its authority, and even to find faith in walking away.Sarah Ruden: https://sarahruden.com/Ashley Wilcox: https://www.womenslectionary.com/Peterson Toscano: https://www.petersontoscano.com/about-peterson-----------Monteverde, Costa Rica -- January 15-20, 2026A Quaker-Led, Interfaith Spiritual RetreatAmid the mist and quiet beauty of a mountaintop cloud forest, Earth & Ember invites spiritual seekers and contemplatives to explore how our lives can be rooted in compassion and peace--while still engaging with a world marked by injustice, greed, and cruelty. Each day offers centering practices, meaningful participation in our rainforest community, rich spiritual conversation, and the wisdom of local scientists, artists, and peacemakers.Learn more at www.earthnember.com Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
I sat down to chat with 2 stellar physical therapist faculty members from George Fox University to hear an update on how they are continuing to lead the charge in primary care PT integration. Dr. Ryan Jacobsen, PT, DPT, PCS is a pediatric PT specialist whose research focus is on PT integration in the pediatric primary care setting. He started this work years ago and is not continuing with more refined efforts. His goal is to inspire and connect with those interested in this practice area... as he hasn't come across anyone else doing it!!! Where are our pediatric primary care pioneers?!!?! Is it you? Contact him ASAP! rjacobson@georgefox.edu And the icing on the cake was getting to connect again with the wonderful Dr. Becky Dobler. She is also PT faculty at George Fox U and is currently in the strategic planning phases of PT integration in a family medicine clinic in an underserved population. We were able to talk about how important it is to strategically plan your program and how much time and effort it requires... but how worthy this time investment is for program sustainability. Interested in connecting with Dr. Dobler? Here's her email - rdobler@georgefox.edu Stay connected and subscribe. Leave us a 5-star review!!!
"We've cultivated a way of being in the world that eliminates quiet, stillness, and inactivity." Tyler Staton proposes a return to the ancient Christian practice of solitude to combat the rampant busyness and inattention that characterize the modern life. Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon: https://bridgetown.church/He's also the author of three books: https://www.tylerstaton.com/If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Old Testament scholar Brian Doak talks with author & speaker Andy Crouch 17 years after the release of Crouch's popular book, Culture Making. What exactly does the word “culture” mean, and are Christians supposed to contribute to it? What is the fastest way for a Christian to make a million dollars today? Where does the term “Mainline” Christian come from? (It's not what you think).Andy Crouch is a well known author, speaker, and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye's Left Behind series.The Chosen TV series.Listen to The Brilliance.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
This two-part video series provides a deep historical analysis of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD), tracing its ingredients from 19th-century New England intellectual and social revolutions to its status as America's de facto civic religion. We argue that MTD collapsed when the sexual and moral revolutions forced a devastating fracture between its Christian heritage and its core principles of self-actualization and benevolence, leading to the polarized political landscape of today.Moralist Therapeutic Deism Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHYMzanOvs&t=4679s @triggerpod @InterestingTimesNYT @JonathanPageau @PaulVanderKlay 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recap00:10:07 - MTD, Chicago, and Obama00:13:00 - Cornell as Microcosm00:25:15 - Tim Keller on programatic secularism00:35:55 - Mainline Christianity00:37:45 - Wokeness and MTD00:47:05 - MTD and Partisanship00:49:20 - Arena vs Agent00:51:00 - Donald Trump 00:56:15 - Nationalism vs Globalism01:03:40 - Who killed MTD?01:05:55 - Competing Arenas01:08:25 - The future of Christian NationalismIn this video I mention:Aaron Renn, Abraham Lincoln, Albert Baker, Alfred, Allen C. Guelzo, Amos, Andrew Jackson Davis, Ann Lee, Anagarika Dharmapala, Arthur Conan Doyle, Athanasius, Barack Obama, Benjamin Franklin, Billy Graham, Black Lives Matter, Bud, Buddha, Calvin, Cathleen Falsani, Catherine Fox, Charles B. Rosna, Charles Carroll Bonney, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Charlie Kirk, Christian Smith, Christopher Pearse Cranch, Clement of Alexandria, Conrad Grebel, Constantine, David Bentley Hart, Deepak Chopra, Donahoe, Donald Trump, Eddie Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Elijah Muhammad, Eliott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Elizabeth Keckley, Ellen Todd, Emilie Todd Helm, Emanuel Swedenborg, Epictetus, Erica Kirk, Ernst Troeltsch, Ezra Klein, Fanny Hayes Platt, Faustus Socinus, Finney, Fox Sisters, Franz Anton Mesmer, Fred Shuttlesworth, Frederick the Wise, Friedrich Nietzsche, Galen, George Barna, George Fox, George W. Bush, Gregory of Nyssa, Henry Clay, Henry David Thoreau, Henry James, H. P. Blavatsky, H. Richard Niebuhr, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harold Ockenga, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Helen Schucman, Hosea Ballou, J. Gresham Machen, Jacob Blake, James, James Comey, James Lindsay, James Russell Lowell, Jared Sparks, Jean H. Baker, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Jesus Christ, Jim Lindsay, John, John Adams, John Bunyan, John D. Rockefeller, John Henry Barrows, John Locke, John Milton, John Murray, John Stott, Jonathan Edwards, Jordan Peterson, Joseph Priestly, Joseph Smith, Judith Skutch, Julius Dresser, Kant, Karl Menninger, Karlstadt, Kate Fox, Kenneth Minkema, Koot Hoomi, Kyle Rittenhouse, Lelio Socinus, Leonard Zusne, Lou Malnatis, Luke Thompson ( @WhiteStoneName ), Lyman Beecher, Madame Blavatsky, Margaretta Fox, Marianne Williamson, Mark Parker ( @MarkDParker ) , Mark Twain, Mary Baker Eddy, Mary Todd Lincoln, Matt Herman, Meister Eckhart, Melinda Lundquist Denton, Mesmer, Micah, Michael Bronky, Michael Servetus, Monophysite, Morya, Moses, Nancy Pelosi, Napoleon Bonaparte, Nettie Colburn Maynard, Newton, Niccolò Machiavelli, Nicholas of Cusa, Norman Vincent Peale, Oprah, Origen, Paul, Paul Tillich, Paul Vanderlay, Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, Plotinus, Proclus, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ramakrishna, Rick Warren, Robert Schuller, Robin D'Angelo, Rod Dreher, Ronald Reagan, Ross Douthat, Rowan Williams, Rudolf Steiner, Samuel Johnson, Septimus J. Hanna, Shailer Mathews, Shakers, Shadrach, Socrates, Soyen Shaku, Swami Vivekananda, Tad Lincoln, Tertullian, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Starr King, Tracy Herman, Virchand Gandhi, Victoria Woodhull, Warren Felt Evans, William Ellery Channing, William James, William Lloyd Garrison, William Newton Clarke, Willie Lincoln, Winthrop, Zwingli.
Can we have a normal conversation about AI? Brian talks with Meghan Sullivan about the effect of rapidly advancing technology on human dignity and our understanding of the imago Dei. Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.Meghan Sullivan is a decorated scholar and teacher at the University of Notre Dame, where she is professor of philosophy.Check out the opening ND Summit Keynote on the DELTA Framework and the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good.New York Times article: Finding God in the App StoreIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
I, for one, think geese really do have souls.Topics in this episode include librarian Thomas Lyster and his Quaker faith, why Lyster always seems to be dancing in “Scylla and Charybdis,” the journal of Quaker founder George Fox, what James Joyce knew about the Quakerism, Christfox, leather trews, confusing Shakespeare and George Fox in the context of “Scylla and Charybdis,” whether or not women have souls, George Fox traveling about debating people about religion, Stephen's jealousy of spiritual leaders who attract women, Anne Hathaway at the end of her life, the real Thomas Lyster, how the real Lyster compares to the Ulysses version, what “baldpink lollard costard” means, and the extremely petty reason Joyce wrote Lyster the way he did.Support us on Patreon to access episodes early, bonus content, and a video version of our podcast. On the Blog:Decoding Dedalus: Christfox in Leather TrewsBlooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | BlueSky | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Erika talks with medical doctor Miles Hassell about taking ownership of your own health. Through thoughtful eating and by giving your palate a chance to develop an appreciation for the richness of available food, you can have a transformative impact on the quality of your life and your body's ability to resist disease.Dr. Miles Hassell is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of GreatMed.org and co-author of Good Food Great Medicine, now in its 4th edition.Check out the podcast Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles.Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University's physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Erika Barber sits down with Erika McCarthy, physician assistant and professor, to explore one of the most pressing questions in healthcare today: Faith vs. Science — can they truly coexist in medicine?This conversation is for anyone curious about the intersection of faith, ethics, and modern medicine: How does grief shape the way medical providers care for patients? What role does hope play in healing? Should spiritual perspectives influence medical education and clinical practice? And what does it look like for healthcare providers to care for the whole person — mind, body, and spirit?Together, they share personal stories of loss, moments of hope, and the ways their Christian faith continues to shape their approach to medicine, education, and patient care.Erika McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of Medical Science at George Fox University. Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University's physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.
Erika Barber talks with Kara & Mark Johnson, local fitness & movement legends, about an active lifestyle. This conversation is for those who grew up moving regularly and for those who have never seen themselves as athletic: What are the best motivators for consistent physical activity? How can a shift in self perception aid in recovery from injury? Is there a right way to think about the relationship between fitness & the way we look?Kara Johnson is a co-owner and instructor at Level Up Cycle and Fitness in Newberg, OR.Mark Johnson coaches high school basketball and teaches at Newberg High School.Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University's physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Dr. Erika Barber talks with Michael Hayes about living & continuing in faith as a regular patient of healthcare professionals. Michael is a George Fox University sophomore who was born with Jeune Syndrome, a rare bone growth condition that requires 1-2 major reconstructive surgeries to the ribs & chest every year from birth until maturity. Sharing candidly about his experiences in “hospital land” throughout his life, Michael recounts how this continual trial helps him to connect with Jesus and eagerly anticipate heaven.“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Romans 8:18Help support Michael & his family through their GoFundMe.Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University's physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Send us a textPresident Robin Baker has been leading George Fox University since 2007 and in that time, George Fox has grown to become the largest private university in Oregon. George Fox is also consistently ranked among the top 3 Christian universities in Oregon. President Baker has also won numerous awards and in 2023 was named by Portland Business Journal as one of its top executives of the year. Baker also sits on numerous national commissions and committees, and is widely recognized as a leader in Christian higher education.In this episode, President Baker shares about the history of George Fox University and how the university impacts the city of Newberg.In our conversation, you'll learn:How George Fox University beganWhy George Fox the person was such an important figure in historyHow George Fox impacts the city of NewbergDetails on the new childcare center being built in partnership with A-decChallenges facing Christian colleges around the countryHow AI is affecting higher education and how George Fox is adaptingTo learn more about George Fox University, visit https://www.georgefox.edu/This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To subscribe to our newsletter, click the link above.Support the show
Abbie & Jeff Nelson moved from Portland, Oregon to Guatemala with their 3 daughters to practice family medicine & clinical psychology as missionaries. Listen in as they share with Erika Barber what motivated such a radical lifestyle shift and what this kind of dedicated service looks like on a day-to-day basis. Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fox University's physician assistant program and holds board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.Abbie Nelson is a family nurse practitioner working in a local church ministry clinic in the community around the Guatemala City landfill. Jeff Nelson is a clinical psychologist supporting pastors and ministry workers through therapy and education. Check out their Newsletter.Abbie & Jeff serve through a ministry called Serge.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Johan Maurer reflects on George Fox's bold claim that “Christ has come to teach his people himself,” urging us not to box Fox in as just “our fascinating and eccentric founder,” but to ask what his message still calls us to today.
What makes a book “great?” Who gets to choose which literature is or isn't allowed into a canon, and should we question those decisions? What is the real value of reading traditionally classic literature today in the 21st century? Brian & Jay examine the idea of a classics-centered education and discuss how the George Fox University Honors Program answers these questions and more.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.Dr. Jay David Miller teaches English at George Fox University and serves as an associate editor for the journal Quaker Religious Thought.George Fox University has Great Books Honors Program.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Joseph John Gurney was massively influential to the Friends community, but his story, theology, and values stood out from those of other influential Quakers like William Barclay and George Fox. Listen in for Jay and Jamie's take on Gurney's life and times, and how they informed the modern experience of Quakerism and Christian faith as a whole.Dr. Jay David Miller teaches English at George Fox University and serves as an associate editor for the journal Quaker Religious Thought.Dr. Jamie Johnson is dean for spiritual life and a university pastor at George Fox University. A George Fox graduate, he has studied church history (MA) and Christian education (PhD) and hungers to learn more about what it means for individuals and communities to follow Jesus in every aspect of life. If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Author & professor Leah Payne and public theologian Ekemini Uwan talk about formative Christian music, podcast controversy, and doing theology in the public eye. As co-host of the Truth's Table podcast, Ekemini has faced a measure of resistance; Leah asks how she has faced backlash and continued in her work.Check out Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and LiberationEkemini is co-host of Truth's Table podcastGod Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian MusicEkemini Uwan is a public theologian and author.Dr. Leah Payne is an award-winning historian and Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Why is it so hard to write a novel about Jesus that reveres His deity while honestly reckoning with His humanity? Dr. Jay Miller & Dr. Jessica Hughes unpack some of the problems authors have faced while trying to portray Jesus through literature.Dr. Jay David Miller teaches English at George Fox University and serves as an associate editor for the journal Quaker Religious Thought.Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes teaches classes like Faith and Story, which asks how stories (and especially the Biblical story) might redeem the past and shape the future.Check out her book, Jesus in the Victorian Novel: Reimagining Christ.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Professor Brian Doak shares the brutal details of his severe shoulder fracture - and his long, trying path to recovery through surgery and physical therapy. Dr. Jaydee Romick offers some more-than-physical tips for reclaiming wellness after a major injury.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week, we have the best of both worlds from the Treasure State. First, Kenzie starts us off with a story of ghosts and ghouls haunting the Belton Chalet. The historic hotel is situated in West Glacier, Montana and is known for having a permanent ghostly guest. From missing reading glasses to blood curdling screams, there is no shortage of haunted hijinks roaming the halls of the Belton Chalet. Then, Lauren shares some murder and mayhem with the story of John and Nancy Bosco. Authorities use some unusual investigation techniques in order to catch the perpetrator of this brutal crime. Join us as we mix it all together and you know you'll get the best of both worlds!--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!
Professor Brian Doak talks with the Director of the Center for Study Abroad at George Fox University, David Martínez, about travel strategies: spontaneity or careful planning? Overpacking or minimalism? Frequent moving or putting down deep roots? David advocates for slowness in both travel and living, and Brian shares his most recent "travel miracle".Matthew 10:9-10“Don't take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins. Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick."Wanderlust: A History of Walking by Rebecca SolnitWendell BerryA Philosophy of Walking by Frédéric GrosIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
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