Issue 25: Family
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After her son’s battle with pediatric brain cancer, Kristin Young (MDiv student) returns to seminary with a hunger to know God more deeply and a passion to help others discover hope as they walk through valleys.
Drawing from her own journey of growing into her faith and vocation, Rachel Lingle (MSMFT ’17) practices empathy and presence as she sits with clients in the therapy room.
After moving to LA to work in television, Eric VanValin’s (MSMFT student) curiosity about the foster system sets him on an unexpected path to fatherhood, advocacy, and a new career.
As they pastor in a diverse Hong Kong neighborhood, Ebson Simick (MDiv ’16) and Tryfina Phipon (MDiv ’16) testify to the beautiful ways God works across the many relationships we have with one another.
Miyoung Yoon Hammer, co-guest editor, introduces this issue’s theme of “family” by drawing on her own family’s experience of finding a home in a wider church community.
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Chris Blumhofer, associate professor of New Testament, considers the way the gospel redefines and transforms our idea of family.
Cameron Lee, professor of marriage and family studies, writes about the effects of pastors’ stress on their children and about developing healthy practices for the good of the family.
J. Derek McNeil, president of the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, reflects on the power of looking back and drawing on our family histories and legacies.
Cara Pfeiffer, PhD in Intercultural Studies student, draws from the book of Philemon and outlines ways the church can be a healing community for children at risk.
Nicole Boymook, executive director of student concerns, shares a personal narrative about the significance of chosen families and the power of committed friendships.
Michael Hardin, professor of marriage and family therapy, describes how families and communities might walk alongside their loved ones who leave the Christian faith.
Steven Argue, associate professor of youth, family, and culture, shares about walking with our teenage or young adult children as they engage with and explore their faith.
Alesia Starks, instructor in the practice of marriage and family therapy, shares lessons she’s learned from her children about Christlikeness, faith, and humility.
Jack and Judith Balswick, professors emeriti of the marriage and family therapy program, talk about the dynamics of marriage and family in the third third of life.
Nicole Zasowski (MSMFT ’11) reflects on the power of practicing celebration, even amidst seasons of grief and loss.
Les (PhD ’90) and Leslie Parrott (MSMFT ’89) talk about the dynamics of healthy marriages and about their work of equipping couples with tools for their relationships to thrive.
Ahren Martinez (MAICS ’18) shares about creating safe and healthy communities for youth through storytelling and table fellowship.
Jerome Blanco, FULLER magazine editor in chief, introduces FULLER magazine #25, the “Family” issue.
David Emmanuel Goatley, Fuller Seminary president, reflects on how widening our understanding of family transforms our Christian witness.
At Fuller Arizona, faculty, staff, and students witness the presence and work of God’s Spirit as they experience a season of renewal.