Dec 4, 2025
In this deeply meaningful conversation, host Rose Madrid Swetman speaks with Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Drawing from her vantage point leading a major philanthropic institution and her lifelong experience in the Pacific Northwest, Romanita helps us see grief not only as an emotional...
Nov 10, 2025
In this episode, Rose Madrid Swetman interviews Martin Jimenez from Pivot Northwest, discussing the organization's mission to engage young adults in church leadership and community. Joi Drawing from nearly a decade of research and application, Martin shares five key practices for meaningful...
Apr 1, 2025
What does it mean to truly find your voice as a preacher?
Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown has spent a lifetime exploring that question. A powerhouse in the world of preaching and a trailblazing scholar at Emory’s Candler School of Theology, Dr. Fry Brown brings her expertise in homiletics, womanism, and even speech...
Mar 25, 2025
Who gets to preach in your congregation? Is the pulpit reserved for just one voice, or could it be a place of shared storytelling and wisdom? This week on Transforming Engagement: The Podcast, we continue our Reimagining Preaching series with the Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan, a professor, author, and preacher who...
Mar 18, 2025
If you're a pastor wrestling with how to address social issues from the pulpit without dividing your congregation – or putting your job at risk – this episode is for you.
Rev. Dr. Leah Schade brings practical wisdom and thoughtful insights on how to preach with courage and compassion in today's polarized climate....