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When Role Eats Soul: The Spiritual Needs of the Pastor’s 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.

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Ecclesial Families as Protective and Healing Communities for Children at Risk: Lessons from the Letter to Philemon

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.

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Choosing Family: When Blood Isn’t Thicker than Water

Nicole Boymook, executive director of student concerns, shares a personal narrative about the significance of chosen families and the power of committed friendships.

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Leaving Christianity: Navigating Faith and Relationships when Beliefs Change

Michael Hardin, professor of marriage and family therapy, describes how families and communities might walk alongside their loved ones who leave the Christian faith.

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Sharing Their Stories, Owning Their Voice, with Ahren Martinez

Ahren Martinez (MAICS ’18) shares about creating safe and healthy communities for youth through storytelling and table fellowship.

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Benediction: Kingdom Vision

At Fuller Arizona, faculty, staff, and students witness the presence and work of God’s Spirit as they experience a season of renewal.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Church, with Daniel Whitehead

Daniel Whitehead describes the work of integrating mental health services into the community offerings of the church, sharing particularly about the efforts of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.

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The Fight for Racial Justice, with Jeanelle Austin

Jeanelle Austin discusses her work at the George Floyd Global Memorial and her push for “people over property” in both preservation and activism.

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Doing Justice | Tina Armstrong

Tina Armstrong preaches on Micah 6 and dwells on the ways we ought to be attentive to God’s voice, reflect on God’s faithfulness, and extend God’s love to others.

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Affordable Housing, with Jonathan Reckford

Jonathan Reckford discusses the mission and history of Habitat For Humanity and the state of the housing crisis in the United States and abroad.

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Critical Race Theory and the Church, with Robert Chao Romero and Jeff Liou

Robert Chao Romero and Jeff Liou discuss critical race theory, how it relates to their personal experiences and faith, and what it means for the church in the United States.

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What Do You Do With Failure? | Archibald Hart

Archibald Hart reflects on the societal pressures for success in our modern world and how to cultivate a healthy theology of failure.

Andy Root

Time, Teaching, and Theology

Andrew Root explores historical and modern understandings of the relationship between the passing of time and embodiment, reflecting on the ways in which these views impact present-day education and congregational life.

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Unity in Jesus | Jaclyn Williams

Jaclyn Williams preaches about the limitless power of Jesus, who brings unity amidst the deepest divisions.

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Lighting a Spark | Peter L. Benson

Peter L. Benson shares about his work on how to support children and families in healthy, positive growth and development.

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Cooking Bahb and Christian Education

Nam Soon Song uses the images of bread and rice to show how diverse approaches to mission and Christian education can be gifts of grace to different people groups.

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Leadership That Transforms | Vicente Fox

Vicente Fox speaks about the sociopolitical changes in Latin America in the 20th century and how leadership focused on transformation and thriving can positively impact those living in the region.

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The Disempowering Spirit | Justo González

Justo González preaches about the role of the Holy Spirit in the church and the importance of sharing the Spirit’s empowerment with others.

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Synergy to Produce Unity | Candace Shields

Candace Shields preaches on how our God-given differences serve as strengths rather than weaknesses when we come together to work as one.

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Responding to Those Who Are Knocking | Andrea Cammarota

Andrea Cammarota preaches about God’s call for us be active, responsive, and embodied doers of the word.

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Through the Unknown | Cindy Lee

Cindy Lee reflects on the beautiful dependence we have on God and on one another as we live through life’s mysteries and unknowns.