Dec 22, 2024
As we wrap up our series Advent: a Season of Waiting, Brian McLaren and Rose Madrid Swetman explore the theme of love, especially the challenge and beauty of loving across differences.
The conversation delves into what it means to embody love amidst uncertainty and polarization. Rose and Brian discuss how love can hold...
Dec 22, 2024
This week, Rev. Dr. Angela Parker joins Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman to explore how joy can coexist with sorrow, lament, and adversity.
Their conversation reminds us that joy isn’t just possible in difficult seasons — it’s essential for resilience and shared hope. Embodying joy is a vital part of practicing...
Dec 15, 2024
Dr. J.P. Kang and Rev. Dr. Charlene Lee delve into the theme of peace amidst chaos, grief, and division. Their timely discussion, set against the backdrop of a contentious post-election season in the United States, explores the biblical concept of peace as communal, relational, and deeply rooted in God’s promises.
Dec 8, 2024
How do we hold on to hope in a world that feels heavy with pain and disillusionment?
Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. J. Derek McNeil invite us into an honest conversation about navigating the tension between hope and despair during the Advent season.
In this episode, Dan and Derek explore the vulnerability of waiting and the...
Dec 1, 2024
In our first episode of this 5-part series, Advent: A Season of Waiting, Stephanie Bulthuis and Dr. Danielle Zurinsky dive into the transformative power of gratitude. Drawing on research from positive psychology and their own experiences as parents, professionals, and long-time friends, they explore how gratitude can...