In this TheoEd Offstage talk, Rev. Dr. Whitney Wilkinson Arreche explores the connections between reconciliation language, accounting, and theology, and invites consideration into how reconciliation has been a wounding word in the rhetoric of race relations within United States Christianity. First delivered offstage in August 2023 Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Twin brothers and long-time Disney performance artists Clay and Cliff reflect on their upbringing in a small town and how the arts programs at their church provided a safe space for them to express themselves as young gay people Talk first delivered at TheoEd Orlando in September 2023 ⁠Click here to download discussion guide⁠ Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Executive Director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the UMC, Rev. Dr. Muñoz argues that worship spaces and the way we behave in them have been largely shaped by whiteness and calls for more authentic liturgy in worship. Talk first delivered at TheoEd Orlando in September 2023 ⁠Click here to download discussion guide⁠ Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Through reflections on his own fundamentalist upbringing and faith journey, Brian McLaren encourages listeners to continue growing in their faith in a way that allows them to embrace where they have come from and be gentle with their past selves. Talk first delivered at TheoEd Orlando in September 2023 Click here to download discussion guide Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Author and former youth pastor John Pavlovitz explains why he wishes he would have been more open about his doubts and questions as a pastor. First delivered at TheoEd Austin in February 2023 Download the discussion guide Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

In memory of her great-grandmother Leah Ballard who lived in slavery, Lisa Sharon Harper preaches the good news of God's liberation. First delivered at TheoEd Austin in February 2023 Download the discussion guide Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Rev. Dr. Gregory Ellison, professor of pastoral care at Emory University and founder and executive director of Fearless Dialogues, joins us to dive deeper into his 2017 TheoEd Talk, "The Picture of an Activist?" Listen to his talk on episode 1 of this podcast. Show notes: Book Fearless Dialogues by Gregory Ellison Website for Fearless Dialogues Music: Losing Air by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Pastor and scholar Whitney Wilkinson Arreche unpacks the history of the word "reconciliation" and challenges white listeners to consider whether racial "reconciliation" is the right thing to strive for.  First delivered at in spring 2023 Music: Wake by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds

Dr. Jenn Carlier, Post-Doctoral Fellow teaching on ethics and theology at Candler School of Theology, joins us to dive deeper into her TheoEd Talk, "Finding God in the Basement." Listen to her talk on the podcast.

Trisha Cousino, a committed TheoEd student volunteer, joins us to discuss student involvement in TheoEd Talks events and how students can utilize TheoEd resources. Trisha serves as Assistant Director of Residence Life and student Involvement and Advocacy at Saint Mary’s College and is pursuing a PhD in Religion and Practice at Fordham University. Show notes: We discuss several previous TheoEd Talks, including Jonathan Merritt's "The Death and Resurrection of Sacred Speech," Ted Smith's "Reckless Love," Hillary McBride's "Body and Spirit," Wil Gafney's "Biblical Language for a God Who Transcends Gender," and Shane Claiborne's "Resurrecting Church."  Music: Shore of Happiness by LynneMusic, licensed through NeoSounds