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Esther Kim (MDiv ’16), reflects on the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, preaching on the lavish grace of the father and receiving grace from God who gives it to all in equal measure
Three members of the Fuller community respond to Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:1-42
Anna Merritt’s personal touch transforms Fuller’s Guest Center into a home away from home for a unique community
Laura Harbert, affiliate professor of clinical psychology, preaches on Jesus’ radical love that crosses social and political boundaries—and teaches us to do the same today
Steve Yamaguchi, dean of students and assistant professor of pastoral theology, preaches on erasing ethnicity, racism, and the need to repent from marginalizing others
Fuller's faculty reflect on sabbath, suffering, and restoration therapy
Alexis Abernethy, professor of psychology, suggests a psychologically healthy approach to spiritual practices
Stephanie L. Black traces the historical development of African interpretations of scripture and suggests ways forward for decolonizing Western hermeneutics
Brenna Hesch, alumna, preaches on hospitality in Luke 14: 7-14, reflecting on Christ’s heart for the stranger and a call to open our table to those who make us uncomfortable.
Jennifer Guerra, MDiv student, preaches a bilingual sermon on the call to live in tension with cultural and social difference and the need to to follow the resurrected Christ who is our peace
Pamela Ebstyne King, Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science, reflects on the way relationships influence spiritual formation
Joel Green, provost and dean of the School of Theology, preaches on the crippled woman in Luke and the need to allow Christ to disrupt what we think is normal for the sake of creating community
Social psychologist Christena Cleveland gave plenary lectures on a theology of singleness at Singleness: Theology, Spirituality, and Practice, a conference at Fuller Arizona
Steven Sandage, the Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion at Boston University, introduces a relational integration of psychology at the 2017 Integration Symposium
Laura Harbert, affiliate professor of clinical psychology, preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22, the difficult work of “tearing down walls of hostility” between one another
Wayne L. Gordon, chairman of the Christian Community Development Association, discusses with Dr. Labberton the unexpected partnerships that arise as communities respond to Christ's call for justice
Civil rights activist John M. Perkins talks with Dr. Labberton about the role of protest in a life of faith and how he supports a new generation of leaders advocating for social change
Faculty, staff, and students gather around the Story Table to reflect on the emotional cost of hospitality, opening doors and hearts to strangers, and more
Jennifer Guerra has learned to weave together her Guatemalan heritage and American culture—knots and all
Johnny Ramírez-Johnson argues that a commitment to Sabbath can shape Christian practices of justice and community
Johnny Ramírez-Johnson
