GEORGE FOX TALKS

Feb 04 2025 130 ep. 43 mins 2

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Accessible and academically driven discussion on the topics of theology, wellness, culture, and travel. This podcast is presented by faculty and friends of George Fox University in Newberg, OR.

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Should Singles Ask God for a Spouse?

Feb 04 2025 38 mins

Debrianna and Ekemini talk singleness - what is it like to be a single black woman in the United States? Why does physical attractiveness so often turn out to be a scam? If you're single and lonely, should you be asking God for marriage?Ekemini Uwan is a public theologian and author.Check out Ekemini's book: Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and LiberationDebr

WHAT is the REAL Reason we are here on Earth?

Jan 21 2025 38 mins

Do you feel the pressure to clearly know your own purpose, to identify your personal mission in this world? Ekemini and Brian discuss the anxiety many young people feel around this issue, placing the conversation in context of the volatile environment in which young people are growing up. Is the intense focus on the individual’s unique purpose an artifact of our modern time, or d

What's REALLY Behind the Homelessness Crisis in America?

Jan 07 2025 32 mins

Substance abuse, mental health, lack of trauma-informed care - what is at the root of the homeless crisis in United States cities? Can changes in social policy fix the problem? Dr. Brian Doak and social worker Steffanie Altenbern discuss the barriers to overcoming poverty and the mindsets that tend to keep people stuck there.Check out Bridges out of Poverty.Steffanie Altenbern is a

This is the Problem with Christian Art

Dec 17 2024 33 mins

Dr. Brian Doak talks with film critic and theology professor Dr. Joel Mayward about art, faith, incarnation, and the image of the Divine in humanity’s creativity. Can the word “Christian” be used as an adjective to describe any kind of art? How should Christians discern what kind of films or music to engage with, and are there any that should be avoided outright? Is art neces

Can CHRISTIANITY and Education REALLY Mix?

Dec 10 2024 32 mins

“For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe” (1 Corinthians 1:21). How can Christian students and scholars reconcile statements like this with the earnest pursuit of understanding that is encouraged elsewhere in the Bible? Is it possible to openly engage wit

Here’s why Christian College students are STRUGGLING

Nov 26 2024 32 mins

Has the average church-kid Christian college student actually read through the Bible? Brian talks with theologian and professor Lindsey Hankins about the University's role in catechizing young people toward a thoughtful and durable life of faith. How is the decline in church attendance affecting students' Biblical literacy and understanding of Church history? What should professors

Is THIS the most terrifying problem a person can face?

Nov 12 2024 44 mins

Why is there evil and suffering in a world governed by an omnipotent, benevolent God? Filmed live in an introductory theology class at George Fox University, Dr. Brian Doak defines the problem of suffering and examines the Bible's several responses to this question with which humanity has struggled from the beginning.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.If you e

Is THIS the key to defending the Christian Faith?

Oct 29 2024 33 mins

Brian talks with apologist Andrew del Rio about the experience of doubt in a life of faith. What are Christian parents supposed to do when their children begin to evaluate faith for themselves? What does the Bible say about doubt, and is it a sin? Is apologetics really about defending the faith, or is it about helping Christians to navigate their own questions? Dr. Andrew del Rio d

A White Biblical Scholar and Black Theologian on Race and Theology!

Oct 15 2024 36 mins

Old Testament scholar Dr. Brian Doak talks “sista-matic” theology with public theologian and author Ekemini Uwan. Why are ordinary Christians sometimes suspicious of trained theologians? How does racial identity affect the way people study and teach theology - particularly what is perceived as “normative” theology? How can we think about “whiteness” or “blackness” f

Real talk about race...and the Bible...at the same time?!

Oct 01 2024 33 mins

Public theologian Ekemini Uwan and Christian activist Jason Fileta discuss the significance of this moment in United States history: a woman of color has been nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the Presidency. They discuss Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for president in 1972, and the impact Kamala Harris' running in 2024 will have on young women of every d