Conversing

Janette Ok delves into 1 Peter, reflecting on what it teaches about the formation of Christian identity and its features of belonging, holiness, and unity. Janette Ok is an ordained minister and is associate professor of New Testament at Fuller.

Shannon Sigler explores the church’s engagement with culture and the integration of worship and the arts, while reflecting on the history and future of Fuller’s Brehm Center. Shannon Sigler is the executive director of Fuller’s Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts.

Justin Giboney speaks about navigating our polarized society not with an either/or mentality but a both/and approach that frames our decisions in the gospel rather than political ideologies. Justin Giboney is cofounder of the AND Campaign and is an attorney, political strategist, and author.

William Pannell, looking back on his decades of experience, reflects on the American church’s engagement with race, the future of theological education, and the transformative power of the gospel. He is the author of The Coming Race Wars, among other books, and is professor emeritus of preaching at Fuller Seminary.

Soong-Chan Rah reflects on the warped theologies that have shaped the American church throughout history and hopes for a new, anointed Christian imagination in the 21st century. He is the Robert Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Seminary.

Willie Jennings hopes for a reframed understanding of education that sheds destructive virtues of achievement and mastery for values of belonging and community. He is associate professor of systematic theology and Africana studies at Yale Divinity School.

Makoto Fujimura talks about a theology of new creation and reflects on the sanctifying, healing power that comes through the process of making. He is a leading contemporary artists, as well as an author and speaker.

Jemar Tisby walks through three crucial steps in confronting racial injustice: awareness of one’s racial identity, relationships based on mutuality, and commitment to tangible action. He is the author of How to Fight Racism and The Color of Compromise.

Jeanelle Austin shares about her experience as lead caretaker at the George Floyd memorial and explains the power of community in the pursuit of liberation and racial justice. She is the founder and director of the Racial Agency Initiative.

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson talks about how God offers healing and renewal, sets us free from fear, and calls us to love. She is the owner and president of In-N-Out Burger—whose foundations include the In-N-Out Burger Foundation and Slave 2 Nothing—and is the co-founder of Army of Love.

Erin Dufault-Hunter discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollouts, considering questions of ethics, broken systems, and neighborly love. She is associate professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Seminary. Resources discussed in this episode include the following—which are not necessarily representative of FULLER studio or Fuller Seminary: “Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines” according to the CDC. “Christians and the Vaccine,” a project of Redeeming Babel addressing “common spiritual questions Christians have regarding the vaccine.” “How mRNA Vaccines Work,” a short video by Harvard University explaining mRNA vaccines.

Matthew Kaemingk talks about cultivating a theology that does not separate worship from work but instead reframes our work in Christian mission and practice. He is the associate dean for Fuller Texas and assistant professor of Christian ethics.

Rob Bell, author of Everything is Spiritual and other notable bestsellers, shares about his continuous exploration of spirituality and about embracing the ongoing journey of knowing God more deeply. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Alexis Abernethy, Fuller’s chief of diversity, equity, and inclusion, discusses the long, multifaceted work of combating racial injustice, the fatigue that comes with it, and the importance of healing along the way. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Pete Docter, writer, director, and chief creative officer of Pixar, shares the story behind his latest movie, Soul, and talks about its themes of purpose, beauty, and connection. Mark Labberton served as a faith advisor for the film. (This episode contains spoilers.) For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Jemar Tisby, author of How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice, talks about racial justice, the power of the stories we tell, and the dangerous way passivity fuels an oppressive status quo. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Barbara Williams-Skinner, CEO and co-founder of the Skinner Leadership Institute and co-convener of the National African American Clergy Network, shares about her multifaceted work in pursuit of systemic justice and equity—and the need for prayer through it all. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Shirley Mullen, president of Houghton College, talks about the transformative power of the classroom and the profound impact Christian higher education can have in the world. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Claire Crisp, author and executive director of Wake Up Narcolepsy, opens up about her experience of parenting a child with narcolepsy and about how we theologically engage with the realities of chronic conditions. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Tod Bolsinger, senior congregational strategist and associate professor of leadership formation, speaks about the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and self-reflection in the development of a leader.