Refreshed perspectives on the Scriptures from Fuller faculty working in the fields of theology, psychology, and intercultural studies
Brenda Salter McNeil preaches on the book of Esther, challenging our preconceived notions of who can be a leader.
Jacqueline Grey, Nijay Gupta, and Quonekuia A. Day discuss the transformed and transformative voices of women in the biblical narrative, in this panel discussion moderated by Vince Bantu.
Candace Shields preaches on how our God-given differences serve as strengths rather than weaknesses when we come together to work as one.
Reflecting on the story of Estther during Fuller’s MLK Celebration week, Brenda Salter McNeil preaches about God’s call for us to be leaders who follow the Holy Spirit’s leading during this pressing time.
Walter Brueggemann reflects on the covenantal nature of our relationships with God and one another.
William E. Pannell reminds us of God’s steadfast presence in our lives as we hope and dream for a better tomorrow by drawing on the Genesis 37 narrative of Joseph’s seemingly unbelievable dreams.
In the fourth of seven videos on “Pursuing Truth Through Empirical Science,” Kenneth T. Wang notes how empirical science and our belief in God intersect as both involve a movement toward truth.
Mark Labberton examines the countercultural nature of the early church and invites us to consider its implications in our modern contexts, allowing ourselves to become made alive and anew.
Andrea Cammarota reflects on the story of Bathsheba and on the reality of sexual violence in the church, while reflecting also on God who holds the tension of deep pain and redemptive healing.
Meditating on the women in 2 Samuel 17, Mark Labberton speaks about the often unseen and under-appreciated “minor characters” who speak the truths which shape and direct our lives.
Kevin Doi reflects on the story of Esther and what it teaches of defying patriarchy, reclaiming agency, and the witness of women in the story of redemption.
Mark Labberton reflects on the story of Deborah and asks whether we, like Deborah, are willing to receive and live out the identity God intends for us.
Kirsteen Kim preaches about covenant love that is on the side of the marginalized in the face of oppressive systems, as seen in the story of Ruth.
Christin Fort preaches about Hagar and what her narrative teaches about the power of articulating pain and the God who acts for those who suffer.
Mark Labberton, with Fuller student Livia Muhimbise, reflects on the story of Naomi—what it teaches of vulnerability and of the God who is for the vulnerable.
Delving into the Exodus passage of Pharaoh’s daughter taking in Moses, Brenda Bertrand preaches on the ways allyship makes justice and freedom possible.
Brad D. Strawn preaches on the story of the daughters of Zelophehad, a story of bold women speaking against injustice and inequity and of a God who enables and empowers.
Jennifer Ackerman looks at the story of Miriam in Numbers 12 and reflects on how God offers us chances to realign ourselves with God’s call on our lives.
Ally Henny preaches on the story of Tamar, saying that we must find creative ways to expose oppressive systems so that people may flourish.
Jenelle D’Alessandro preaches on the story of Hagar and encourages us about God’s redemptive and comforting presence in spaces of suffering and pain.
Johnny Ramírez-Johnson, professor of anthropology and profesor del Centro Latino, looks to the wisdom of the prophets on changing our epistemology during times of change.
