Yale Religion

Sep 26 2024 71 ep. 29 mins 156
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Theologians, scholars, educators and clerics share their views on religion and faith as a world force and as a guiding principle in everyday life.

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on white poverty, race myths, and the reconstruction of American democracy

Sep 26 2024 27 mins  
Yale Divinity School Lecturer Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove offers insights on the upcoming presidential election – drawing from his latest book with Bishop William Barber, ‘White Poverty’; discusses how a peacemaking trip to Iraq during the US invasion transformed his life; and talks about his work helping lead the new Center for Public Theology and Public Policy … Read More R

Sharing Sacred Spaces and Radical Hospitality with Vanessa Avery

Sep 09 2024 18 mins  
YDS alumna Vanessa Avery shares lessons learned from decades of interfaith peacebuilding, how architecture can be used as a tool to bring people together, and the importance of radical hospitality. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/quadcast-sharing-sacred-spaces-and-radical-hospitality-vanessa-avery

The Future of Theological Education with YDS Dean Gregory E. Sterling

Aug 14 2024 29 mins  
Yale Divinity School Dean and Professor of New Testament Gregory E. Sterling discusses the future of theological education, overcoming polarization in America, and how the school’s new Living Village project is an ethical response to the climate crisis. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/future-theological-education-yds-dean-gregory-sterling

Emotional Intelligence and Spirituality with Dr. Robin Stern

Jun 10 2024 21 mins  
Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence co-founder Dr. Robin Stern discusses the role of spirituality and religion in understanding and managing emotions, the danger of suppressing emotions like anger, and her groundbreaking work on gaslighting. For more information and a transcript of this conversation, please see: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/emotional-intelligence-and-spiritual

The Bible and the Apocalypse with Professor John Collins

Apr 17 2024 17 mins  
YDS Professor Emeritus John Collins, author of the book “The Apocalyptic Imagination,” discusses what the Bible really says about the end of the world; what caused the rise of apocalyptic literature; and how some Christians err in their understanding of end times. For more information and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/what-bible-real

The Importance of Sacred Practice with Martin Jean

Mar 11 2024 17 mins  
As the Yale Institute of Sacred Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, ISM Director Martin Jean discusses the institute’s past, present and future; how to save the genre of classical music; and what’s lost for humanity if sacred practice declines. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/importance-sacred-quadcast-interview-martin-jean

‘Beyond the Ivy’: Professor Joel Baden on taking theological education to wider public

Feb 08 2024 17 mins  
YDS Professor Joel Baden discusses launching and leading the Center for Continuing Education at YDS, defends his critical scholarship of the Bible, and critiques what he calls scholarly evangelicalism. A transcript of this interview can be found here.

Eve Isn’t Evil: A Feminist Perspective on Women in the Bible from Dr. Julie Faith Parker

Jan 09 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, YDS alum Dr. Julie Faith Parker interprets the Bible through a feminist lens – reclaiming the biblical figure of Eve as a hero, questioning the common idea that only men authored scripture, and arguing that some of the women in Jesus’ circle are more important than some of the twelve disciples. For … Read More Read More

How the YDS Good Life Center Counters A Toxic Culture of Productivity

Dec 06 2023 16 mins  
YDS Associate Dean for Student Affairs Reverend Vicki Flippin discusses the new Good Life Center at YDS, her previous pastoral role that included sheltering people at risk of deportation, and how Malcolm X inspired her to pursue a career in ministry.

Leading a church for Black lives: Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes

Oct 10 2023 15 mins  
Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes ’18 M.Div. and husband, Pastor Andrew Wilkes, discuss launching a Brooklyn-based church committed to Black lives and justice; their co-authored book, “Psalms for Black Lives”; and the challenges of being co-ministers and spouses.