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Conversing with Mark Labberton invites listeners into transformative encounters with leaders and creators shaping our world at the intersection of Christian faith, culture, and public life.
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Episodes

69 - Tony Amoury Alkhoury on Anxiety

Tony Amoury Alkhoury, PhD student in practical theology, shares about his experience of growing up with anxiety and what he’s learned about living in the tension between fear and the reality of God’s presence. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

May 26, 202043 min

68 - Greg Cootsona on Faith and Science

Greg Cootsona, author, co-director of Science for the Church, and lecturer in religious studies and humanities at CSU Chico, discusses the relationship between faith and science and explores how a church’s approach to science shapes its work and witness. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

May 12, 202043 min

67 - Scott Derrickson on Fear

Scott Derrickson, director and screenwriter of The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Doctor Strange, reflects on his journey as a filmmaker, the value of the horror genre, and the significance of reckoning with our fears. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Apr 21, 202058 min

66 - Andy Crouch on Trust in a Time of Change

Andy Crouch, author and Fuller trustee, discusses the dramatic changes the world is undergoing during this time of pandemic, focusing on how communities of trust help us navigate grief and the reconfiguration of our lives. The article mentioned in this episode can be read here . For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Apr 07, 202044 min

65 - Daniel D. Lee on Anti-Asian American Racism

Daniel D. Lee, assistant provost for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, speaks about the history of racism against Asian Americans and the racism Asian American communities are currently experiencing during this ongoing pandemic. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Apr 07, 202044 min

64 - Beth Moore on Growth

Beth Moore, author, speaker, and founder of Living Proof Ministries, considers the biblical imagery of the vineyard and what it can teach us about how we grow over time and through seasons of change and trial. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Apr 07, 202052 min

63 - Andrew Root on Belief in a Secular Age

Andrew Root, professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, talks about what ministry, worship, and encountering transcendence looks like in contemporary secular contexts. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Mar 24, 202046 min

62 - Peter Wehner on Politics

Peter Wehner, author and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the intersections of faith and politics and considers how to pursue truth and justice in a broken and divided world. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Mar 03, 202046 min

61 - Sonja Dawson on Justice

Sonja Dawson, head pastor of New Mt. Calvary Church, shares about her experiences doing restorative justice work—both during her years as a prosecutor and during her present calling as a pastor. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

Feb 25, 202051 min

60 - Bobette Buster on Story and Sound

Bobette Buster, writer and producer, who has consulted for Disney, Pixar, and Sony, among other major studios, discusses sound design in the film industry and the powerful role sound plays in storytelling. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Feb 11, 202053 min

59 - Mary Glenn on Grief

Mary Glenn, affiliate professor with the School of Intercultural Studies, discusses her work as a law enforcement chaplain, her non-profit, Cities Together, and how she helps individuals process grief. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Jan 28, 202048 min

56 - Pamela Ebstyne King on Thriving

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.

Nov 12, 201952 min

55 - Nick Vujicic on Faith

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.

Oct 22, 201935 min

54 - Justin Fung and Delonte Gholston on Pastoring and Peacemaking

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

Oct 08, 201949 min

53 - Phil Chen on Technology

Phil Chen, decentralized chief officer at HTC, explores the intersections of theology and emerging digital technology—covering topics like cryptocurrency, virtual reality, and data privacy. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Sep 24, 201957 min

52 - Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson on Justice

Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson, coauthors of The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance , talk about living a sustainable life of working toward justice over the long term. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Sep 10, 201956 min

51 - Jemar Tisby on Race and the American Church

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.

Aug 13, 201959 min

50 - Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick on Race

Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick, coauthors of Black and White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time , discuss issues of race and the practices of empathy, humility, and leaving one’s comfort zone. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Jul 09, 20191 hr 3 min

49 - Tony Hale on the Creative Life and Process

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.

Jun 25, 201955 min

48 - Roy Goble on Wisdom

Roy Goble, author of Junkyard Wisdom and Salvaged , talks about learning from failure, measuring success, and engaging with the gospel in the wider world. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Jun 11, 201941 min

47 - Fuller's Chapel Team on Worship

Director of chapel Julie Tai and chapel assistants January Lim and Aaron Dorsey discuss the planning process for chapel services and the significance of diverse representation in worship. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

May 28, 20191 hr 8 min

46 - David Bailey on Reconciliation

David Bailey, founder and executive director of Arrabon, shares about his work in racial reconciliation and the need for the church to repair society’s broken systems. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

May 14, 201951 min

45 - Nancy Ortberg on Leadership

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

Apr 16, 201949 min

44 - David Brooks on Community and Commitment

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.

Apr 02, 201934 min

43 - John K. Chan on Architecture

John K. Chan, founder of Formation Association and lead architect of Fuller’s new campus, explains how buildings influence and activate the community around them. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Mar 26, 201946 min

42 - Kara Powell and Steve Argue on Parenting

Fuller Youth Institute’s Kara Powell and Steve Argue discuss the role of empathy in parenting and the ever-shifting challenges facing young adults in today’s culture Download a free chapter of Kara Powell and Steve Argue’s new book, Growing With .

Mar 12, 201955 min

41 - Andy Bales on Homelessness

Andy Bales, CEO of Union Rescue Mission, reflects on homeless advocacy, what led him to his current work, and serving people living on Skid Row at great personal cost. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Feb 25, 20191 hr 1 min

40 - Gregory Boyle on Kinship

Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit and beloved founder of Homeboy Industries, reflects on the roles of compassion and relationship in ministry, decades of working with the poor and marginalized of Los Angeles, and widening a circle of compassion beyond the barriers we place between one another. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Feb 12, 201949 min
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