Episode 47: The Power of Public Theology - An Interview with Sophia Agtarap

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School General Topic: Public Theology Introduction to Sophia (0:41) Philosophy of communication (2:24) Being the right person to speak (5:00) Relationship to public theology (6:27) Recent movements and activities (9:21) It can be scary (13:59) Why public theology (16:14) Role of lay people (23:07) Standing with and not just for (27:05) Favorite and challenging communication experiences (30:20) Easter or Christmas Eve (31:01) Impactful communicators (31:56) Recommended books and resources (32:32) How to follow Sophia (35:08) Reaching out to our guest @sophiakris (Twitter) SophiaKristina.com Next Episode arrives September 21, 2017! An interview with A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Sophia Kristina: Communications StrategistThe Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist ChurchRev. Dr. William J. Barber, IIMoral MondaysThe (Not So) United States of America by Andy StanleyAOTS 013: Ministry as a Lay Person - An Interview with Derrick Scott IIIDeaconess and Home Missioner Ministry<a title="USA Today: Sophia Agtarap feels call to bring her faith to the public square" rel="nofollow"...