Rick Warren

Rick Warren shares about his many years of ministry—from the beginnings of Saddleback Church to his current work of participating in the Great Commission—and about what he’s learned of leadership, church, and God along the way. Rick Warren is a pastor, an author, and the founder of Saddleback Church. He is also executive director of Finishing the Task.

Rick Warren shares about his many years of ministry—from the beginnings of Saddleback Church to his current work of participating in the Great Commission—and about what he’s learned of leadership, church, and God along the way. Rick Warren is a pastor, an author, and the founder of Saddleback Church. He is also executive director of Finishing the Task.

141 - A Life of Ministry, with Rick Warren

Cherie Harder

Cherie Harder discusses the state of political discourse in the United States and the task of helping leaders to more effectively cultivate ideas and Christian thought amidst today’s wider conversations. Cherie Harder is president of the Trinity Forum and formerly served in the White House as special assistant to the president and director of policy and projects for First Lady Laura Bush.

Cherie Harder discusses the state of political discourse in the United States and the task of helping leaders to more effectively cultivate ideas and Christian thought amidst today’s wider conversations. Cherie Harder is president of the Trinity Forum and formerly served in the White House as special assistant to the president and director of policy and projects for First Lady Laura Bush.

140 - Thinking Well and Leading Wisely, with Cherie Harder

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. Daniel is the CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, equipping churches to support mental health and wellbeing in their community. Learn more at sanctuarymentalhealth.org.

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. Daniel is the CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, equipping churches to support mental health and wellbeing in their community. Learn more at <a href="http://sanctuarymentalhealth.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sanctuarymentalhealth.org</a>.

139 - Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Church, with Daniel Whitehead

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. Jeanelle Austin is the creator of the Racial Agency Initiative and the lead caretaker of the George Floyd Global Memorial.

Jeanelle Austin discusses her work at the George Floyd Global Memorial and her push for “people over property” in both preservation and activism. Jeanelle Austin is the creator of the Racial Agency Initiative and the lead caretaker of the George Floyd Global Memorial.

138 - The Fight for Racial Justice, with Jeanelle Austin

Tara Beth Leach

Tara Beth Leach talks about her experiences as a woman in ministry and her new role as senior pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois. Tara Beth Leach is a preacher, writer, and the senior pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois.

Tara Beth Leach talks about her experiences as a woman in ministry and her new role as senior pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois. Tara Beth Leach is a preacher, writer, and the senior pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois.

137 - Women in Church Leadership, with Tara Beth Leach

Beth Moore

Beth Moore shares her story of childhood abuse and about finding refuge in the Scriptures, the church, and the love of Jesus. Beth Moore is an author, speaker, and teacher, and she is the founder and visionary of Living Proof Ministries. She has written numerous bestselling books, including her most recent, All My Knotted-Up Life.

Beth Moore shares her story of childhood abuse and about finding refuge in the Scriptures, the church, and the love of Jesus. Beth Moore is an author, speaker, and teacher, and she is the founder and visionary of Living Proof Ministries. She has written numerous bestselling books, including her most recent, All My Knotted-Up Life.

136 - Finding Hope after Abuse, with Beth Moore

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. Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International.

Jonathan Reckford discusses the mission and history of Habitat For Humanity and the state of the housing crisis in the United States and abroad. Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International.

135 - Affordable Housing, with Jonathan Reckford

Robert Chao Romero

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. Robert Chao Romero is professor of Chicana/o studies and Asian American studies at UCLA. Jeff Ming Liou is the national director of theological formation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA.

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. Robert Chao Romero is professor of Chicana/o studies and Asian American studies at UCLA. Jeff Ming Liou is the national director of theological formation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA.

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

Justin McRoberts

Justin McRoberts talks about his upcoming book, Sacred Strides, and the balance of work and rest in life and faith. Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of six books, including the forthcoming Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest.

Justin McRoberts talks about his upcoming book, Sacred Strides, and the balance of work and rest in life and faith. Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of six books, including the forthcoming Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest.

133 - Work and Rest, with Justin McRoberts

Scott Dudley

Scott Dudley shares about 139 baptisms on a recent Sunday at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, and about the church’s spiritual and social work in the city of Bellevue and abroad. Scott Dudley is Senior Pastor at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Washington.

Scott Dudley shares about 139 baptisms on a recent Sunday at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, and about the church’s spiritual and social work in the city of Bellevue and abroad. Scott Dudley is Senior Pastor at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Washington.

132 - Baptism and the Evolving Work of the Church, with Scott Dudley

As president and ambassador of Fuller Theological Seminary, Mark Labberton takes the occasion of his travels to speak with a broad spectrum of leaders on issues at the heart of the seminary’s mission.

Danté Stewart

Danté Stewart shares about his family’s visit to The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, and about the sacred experience of knowing the whole story of Black life in the United States. Danté Stewart is an award-winning writer, speaker, and author of Shoutin’ In The Fire: An American Epistle.

Danté Stewart shares about his family’s visit to The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, and about the sacred experience of knowing the whole story of Black life in the United States. Danté Stewart is an award-winning writer, speaker, and author of Shoutin’ In The Fire: An American Epistle.

131 - Black Life and Legacy, with Danté Stewart

As he begins his role as Fuller’s new president, David Emmanuel Goatley shares about his own Christian formation, the apostolic mission of the church, and the task of theological education in the world today. David Emmanuel Goatley is the sixth president of Fuller Seminary.

As he begins his role as Fuller’s new president, David Emmanuel Goatley shares about his own Christian formation, the apostolic mission of the church, and the task of theological education in the world today. David Emmanuel Goatley is the sixth president of Fuller Seminary.

130 - Living the Gospel, with David Emmanuel Goatley

Becky Pippert

Becky Pippert reflects on her own journey of faith, on the loving ways Jesus draws people to himself, and on how we might share the Good News of God’s love with others. Becky Pippert is a speaker, evangelist, and author of multiple books, including Out of the Saltshaker and Into the World and her most recent, Stay Salt: The World Has Changed, Our Message Must Not.

Becky Pippert reflects on her own journey of faith, on the loving ways Jesus draws people to himself, and on how we might share the Good News of God’s love with others. Becky Pippert is a speaker, evangelist, and author of multiple books, including Out of the Saltshaker and Into the World and her most recent, Stay Salt: The World Has Changed, Our Message Must Not.

129 - The Beauty of the Gospel, with Becky Pippert

Elijah Davidson

Elijah Davidson explores the movement of God’s Spirit throughout cinematic history—in and through the world’s greatest films and the work of filmmaking itself. Elijah Davidson is co-director of Brehm Film, author of Come &amp; See: A Christian Guide to the Greatest Films of All Time, and creator of the Come &amp; See devotions and community.

Elijah Davidson explores the movement of God’s Spirit throughout cinematic history—in and through the world’s greatest films and the work of filmmaking itself. Elijah Davidson is co-director of Brehm Film, author of Come &amp; See: A Christian Guide to the Greatest Films of All Time, and creator of the Come &amp; See devotions and community.

127 - The Greatest Films of All Time, with Elijah Davidson

Susan Maros

Susan Maros reflects on how we understand calling in light of our ongoing formation, the mission of God, and the need for community. Susan Maros is affiliate assistant professor of Christian leadership and author of Calling in Context: Social Location and Vocational Formation.

Susan Maros reflects on how we understand calling in light of our ongoing formation, the mission of God, and the need for community. Susan Maros is affiliate assistant professor of Christian leadership and author of Calling in Context: Social Location and Vocational Formation.

128 - Call, Context, and Community, with Susan Maros

Andrew Steer

Andrew Steer talks about working against environmental damage and climate change and about caring for God’s creation as a form of discipleship. Andrew Steer is president and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

Andrew Steer talks about working against environmental damage and climate change and about caring for God’s creation as a form of discipleship. Andrew Steer is president and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

126 - Healing the Natural World, with Andrew Steer

Thema Bryant discusses her journey of becoming a psychologist and reflects on topics of trauma, thriving, mental health, and race, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thema Bryant is an author, professor, researcher, and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. 

Thema Bryant discusses her journey of becoming a psychologist and reflects on topics of trauma, thriving, mental health, and race, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thema Bryant is an author, professor, researcher, and president-elect of the American Psychological Association.

125 - Learning to Thrive, with Thema Bryant

Mark Noll

Mark Noll discusses his newest book, which explores the reciprocal relationship between notable historical events in the United States and the interpretation of scripture during the 19th and 20th centuries. Mark Noll is an American church historian, retired professor, and author of numerous books, including his most recent, America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911.

Mark Noll discusses his newest book, which explores the reciprocal relationship between notable historical events in the United States and the interpretation of scripture during the 19th and 20th centuries. Mark Noll is an American church historian, retired professor, and author of numerous books, including his most recent, America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911.

124 - The Bible and American History, with Mark Noll

Gary Haugen

Gary Haugen discusses the origins and organizational focus of International Justice Mission and reflects on the intersection between Christian faith and global justice.  Gary Haugen is a human rights attorney, author, and the founder of International Justice Mission.

Gary Haugen discusses the origins and organizational focus of International Justice Mission and reflects on the intersection between Christian faith and global justice.  Gary Haugen is a human rights attorney, author, and the founder of International Justice Mission.

123 - A Just God, with Gary Haugen

Hunter Farrell

Hunter Farrell examines the impact of capitalism and colonization on congregational mission efforts and invites us to practice radical mutuality as we redefine the meaning of mission. Hunter Farrell serves as the director of the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and is the author of Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development.

Hunter Farrell examines the impact of capitalism and colonization on congregational mission efforts and invites us to practice radical mutuality as we redefine the meaning of mission. Hunter Farrell serves as the director of the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and is the author of Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development.

122 - The Meaning of Mission, with Hunter Farrell

Labberton is an excellent interviewer and his interests cross boundaries all over the Christian world both geographically and intellectually. Technology, justice, theology, the future of church practice - it’s all here. Pick and choose your interests but I listen to every one. One of my top podcasts.

Cutting Edge Church Work

Each episode is so different and so informative. Mark Labberton does such a good job of hosting this podcast. This is one of my favorite podcasts!

Well Produced and Thought Provoking

Conversing

David Brooks

David Brooks, cultural commentator and columnist for The New York Times, discusses social transformation and the power of commitment in forming communities. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

David Brooks, cultural commentator and columnist for The New York Times, discusses social transformation and the power of commitment in forming communities. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>.

44 - David Brooks on Community and Commitment

Pamela Ebstyne King

Pamela Ebstyne King, Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science, discusses how community and purpose contribute to human development and flourishing. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Pamela Ebstyne King, Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science, discusses how community and purpose contribute to human development and flourishing. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>.

56 - Pamela Ebstyne King on Thriving

Nancy Ortberg

Nancy Ortberg, CEO of Transforming the Bay with Christ, talks about courage in leadership and the church’s need to stay engaged in the difficult conversations   For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Nancy Ortberg, CEO of Transforming the Bay with Christ, talks about courage in leadership and the church’s need to stay engaged in the difficult conversations For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>

45 - Nancy Ortberg on Leadership

Tony Hale

Tony Hale, Emmy Award-winning actor, chats about his career in the entertainment industry and how the creative process shapes his understanding of humanity and identity. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Tony Hale, Emmy Award-winning actor, chats about his career in the entertainment industry and how the creative process shapes his understanding of humanity and identity. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>.

49 - Tony Hale on the Creative Life and Process

Justin Fung

Delonte Gholston

Pastors Delonte Gholston (MDiv ’15) and Justin Fung (DMin ’19) speak about pastoring in Washington DC and on peacemaking amid the realities of sociopolitical violence. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Pastors Delonte Gholston (MDiv ’15) and Justin Fung (DMin ’19) speak about pastoring in Washington DC and on peacemaking amid the realities of sociopolitical violence. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>

54 - Justin Fung and Delonte Gholston on Pastoring and Peacemaking

Nick Vujicic

Nick Vujicic, evangelist and author, speaks about his life without limbs, his early struggles of finding hope in God, and his understanding of faith and ministry today. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Nick Vujicic, evangelist and author, speaks about his life without limbs, his early struggles of finding hope in God, and his understanding of faith and ministry today. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>.

55 - Nick Vujicic on Faith

Jemar Tisby

Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism, discusses the history of racial inequality in the United States and in the American church. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism, discusses the history of racial inequality in the United States and in the American church. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit <a href="http://Fuller.edu/Studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuller.edu/Studio</a>.

51 - Jemar Tisby on Race and the American Church

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