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Leading Theologically
by Presbyterian Foundation
Leading Theologically features conversations on spirituality, leadership, theology, and much more. Topics are current and fresh, and the conversation is always engaging.
Episodes
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Training Small Church Leadership with Beth McCaw and Shelli Latham
In this installment of Leading Theologically, Bill is joined by Beth McCaw, of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, and Shelli Latham, of the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, as they discuss the way leaders are formed for service in smaller congregations.
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Setting the stage for Small Church Leadership with Catherine Neelly Burton
In this Season 8 premiere of Leading Theologically, Bill welcomes the Rev. Catherine Neelly Burton. Together, they lay the groundwork for exploring small church ministry throughout the upcoming episodes. As the Mission and Ministry Connector for the Presbytery of Southern Kansas, Catherine brings...
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Reflecting on a Season of Wisdom and Discernment with Bill Davis
Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by Rev. Bill Davis to explore the wisdom of this season's podcast guests and their thought-provoking reflections on discernment in their varying contexts.
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Exploring Formal Discernment Tools with Michael Gehrling
In this episode Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by 1001 New Worshiping Communities' Associate for Recruitment and Assessment Michael Gehrling to explore one of the many resources in our denomination to help leaders in their discernment and the benefits of going through a formal process.
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Discerning Seminary with Ann-Henley Nicholson
Rev. Ann-Henley Nicholson serves as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Vocational Outreach at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Ann-Henley grew up worshipping in the pews at Second Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia. She didn’t imagine then that she’d later...
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Reading Theologically with Robert Williamson
Join Dr. Robert Williamson and your host, Bill Davis, as they discuss Robert's new book Reading the Bible with Brueggemann. Together they’ll dive into some of Dr. Brueggemann’s famous and lesser known works and why they matter for the church today. "Reading the Bible with Brueggemann" can be...
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The Journey of Discernment with Rev. Daniel Heath
In this episode Rev Zoë Garry is joined by the Rev. Daniel Heath, Davidson College's Associate Chaplain and Director of the Davidson Forum to talk about conversations on college campuses and reflecting on moments of discernment within their own journeys. Rev. Heath also serves as Chaplain for…
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Discernment with youth with Rev. Tim Yi
In this episode Rev Zoë Garry is joined by Community Church of Seattle's Youth Pastor Rev. Tim Yi to talk about what is means to create intentional conversations around discernment with the youth at his church and also the volunteers that help support the church's Christian education program. Tim...
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Discernment and college students with Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane
In this season 7 premier episode, the Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by Ukirk Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Virginia “Gini” Norris-Lane to talk about what is means to create intentional conversations around discernment. With over 25 years of experience working in faith communities around discernment,...
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Season 6 recap and analysis with Bruce Grady
Join Bill as he recaps this season on reconciliation, reparations, and repairs with his guest the Rev. Dr. Bruce Grady. Bruce reflects on these themes, shares an example of repair work that happened in his community, and why these topics are important for congregations to continue engaging.
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Reconciliation, Healing and Hope with Emma Jordan-Simpson
Join the Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson and host, Bill Davis, for this wide ranging conversation on reconciliation. They'll dive into the way stories to heal, the creative imagination it takes to dream a future full of hope, and the power of children laughing.
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Reconciliation in Paul's Letters with Rod Caruthers
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rodney Caruthers II, New Testament professor from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, as he explores some teachings from the Apostle Paul related to our theme of Reconciliation. What "R" words will Dr. Caruthers add to our alliterative list? Listen to…
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Reconciling Biblical Stories with Justin Reed
Join Bill Davis and Justin Reed for a conversation on themes of reconciliation, repair, and reparations as they relate to several key narratives in the book of Genesis, including the stories of Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau, and Joseph and his brothers. The Rev. Dr. Justin Reed is an associate...
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Political and Personal Reconciliation with Allen Hilton
Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton from House United joins Bill for a conversation about political and personal reconciliation. They talk about algorithms and echo chambers, early church divisions and Jesus’ call for us all to be one. Join us for another important conversation in our reconciliation series.…
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Repairing Historic Harms with Jermaine Ross-Allam
Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam joins Rev. Bill Davis to continue the conversation on reconciliation. In addition to sharing about Project 180 and the work of the Center for the Repair for Historic Harms of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Jermaine takes time to define some of the key concepts that are...
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A Peaceful Reconciliation with Laurie Lyter Bright
Today Bill is joined by the Rev. Dr. Laurie Lyter Bright, of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, for this wide ranging conversation at the intersection of peacemaking, reconciliation, the life of Jesus, and the way communities form us for peacemaking and reconciliation.
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Reconciliation with Adrian Miller, the Soul Food Scholar
In this episode Bill is joined by the Soul Food Scholar, Adrian Miller, to talk about the places reconciliation happens in our lives and communities. A James Beard award winning author, Adrian has been actively involved in reconciliation work for over 30 years. Pull a chair up to the table for…
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Racial Reconciliation and Leadership with Paul Roberts
Season 6 — with a focus on Reconciliation — kicks off with Rev. Paul Roberts Sr., who doesn't actually use that word. Why? He explains it well in this episode that will have you contemplating the meaning of the term, and how it interacts with the terms Repair and Reparations. Rev. Bill Davis…
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BONUS: Reading Theologically with William Yoo, Reckoning with History
Join Rev. Bill Davis for a conversation with Dr. William Yoo, Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History at Columbia Theological Seminary, as they discuss Dr. Yoo's newest book, "Reckoning with History: Settler Colonialism, Slavery, and the Making of American Christianity."...
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Season 5 recap with Bill Davis and Zoë Garry
In the season 5 finale, Bill and Zoë discuss highlights of the season and share their thoughts about the landscape of theological education and church leadership.
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Hispanic Latino/a/e Leadership in Ministry: José R. Irizarry and Victor Aloyo
The Rev. Dr.’s Jose Irizarry and Victor Aloyo join host Bill Davis for a conversation about cultivating leadership in Hispanic Latino/a/e Presbyterian Communities, and the actions of GA226 in supporting these communities.
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Live from Montreat Conference Center (Hurricane Helene)
In this special episode we will be in conversation with two leaders from Montreat Conference Center. Richard DuBose, President, and Carol Steele, VP of Programs, join us from the conference center to share how they are leading faithfully following Hurricane Helene. You can contribute to the…
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Creating Community: Bethany Peerbolte, the TikTok Pastor
In this episode of Leading Theologically, Bill and Rev. Bethany Peerbolte talk about the use of social media as a medium for creating faith communities. Bethany shares about her experience as the founding pastor of Our Tapestry, a 1001 New Worshiping Community.
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Transitional Ministry and BIPOC spaces: Brady Radford
In this conversation with the Rev. Brady Radford, we talk about learnings from transitional ministry and BIPOC spaces at national events. Brady shares a metaphor he’s fond of about what’s useful for mission and ministry.
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David LaMotte - Songwriter, Speak and Author
Join us for a conversation with David LaMotte, a songwriter, speaker, author and activist who has performed and spoken at many PC(USA) events. He has performed over 3500 concerts and released 13 full-length CDs of primarily original music, touring in all of the 50 states and on five of the seven...
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A Conversation with Co-Moderators CeCe Armstrong and Tony Larson
In this season 5 premier episode of Leading Theologically, the Rev. Bill Davis, new podcast host and Senior Director for Theological Education Funds Development at the Presbyterian Foundation, sits down with the Rev. CeCe Armstrong and the Rev. Tony Larson, Co-Moderators of the 226th General...
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Intentional Pastoral Transitions with the Rev. Shannon Kershner
Pastoral transitions come with a mixture of grief and joy. Family and colleagues are involved along with church leaders and members, presbytery, and more. How are they done in healthy ways? Come learn with the Rev. Shannon Kershner who recently moved from head of staff at Fourth Presbyterian…
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God Provides Enough with the Rev. Dr. David Loleng
Rev. Dr. David Loleng has a huge heart and a long record of commitment to congregational thriving. He currently directs Church Financial Literacy and Leadership efforts at the Presbyterian Foundation. This includes the Stewardship Navigator resource as well as the Church Financial Literacy and...
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Queer Grace, Conceptual Design, and the Possibility of Theology with Hanna Reichel
Dr. Hanna Reichel’s new book, After Method: Queer Grace, Conceptual Design, and the Possibility of Theology, is called by some the “best book on theological method in a generation.” Reichel brings creativity, rigor, compassion, and creates needed space beyond absolutes. Conversant in Reformed,...
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Waking up to What God Gave You with Jermaine Ross-Allam
The Rev. Anthony Jermaine Ross-Allam bridges the academy, pulpit, and social ethics world with his work to repair historic harms. Ross-Allam credits his United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities professor who serves Liberty Community Church PC(USA) in north Minneapolis, the Rev. Dr. Alika...
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A is for Alabaster with Anna Carter Florence
Beloved preacher and writer Anna Carter Florence brings winsome insight to an array of characters and stories in the Bible—some celebrated and some overlooked. From courageous Abigail to Zelophehad’s daughters, and from an alabaster jar of ointment to Zacchaeus in the sycamore tree, Florence…
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Navigating Multiple Mires with Grace with the Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo
The Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo was inaugurated as the 11th President of Columbia Seminary in November of 2022 following decades of service at Princeton Seminary. His inauguration theme as Forming Christian Leaders for an Endemic Era. What can we learn from the ways Columbia is navigating the mire of...
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Ministry: A Joyful Calling Even Today with Mark Ramsay
Mark Ramsay leads theologically in whatever he is doing from being a pastor, a board member, a resource to pastors and boards, a podcast host, a publisher of the Journal for Preachers and so much more. Mark shows up and listens deeply and then shares generously what he is learning and seeing.…
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A Farewell Interview with the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II
After seven years serving as the Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson is stepping down. Lee Hinson-Hasty and J. Herbert talk both the challenges and opportunities of serving as Stated Clerk and where God is calling the PCUSA – and J. Herbert - next. Our thanks to J. Herbert for...
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Turning the tables: Interviewing Lee Hinson-Hasty
This week, we have a special Leading Theologically episode! We’re turning the tables on Lee Hinson-Hasty, who has now interviewed 75 people who lead theologically. Teri Ott, Editor of the Presbyterian Outlook, will interview Lee about what he’s learned through these meaningful conversations with...
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Why Abolition Matters Today with Chris Burton
Dr. Chris Burton teaches organizations that the Bible is full of examples that we can use to strengthen our community ties. He believes that division and hatred are grievous things that we must actively work against. His work centers the opportunity to live fully into the Lord’s prayer through...
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Cultivating Latine Theological Leaders with Joanne Rodriguez
For more than two decades the Rev. Joanne Rodríguez, a PC(USA) minister, has collaborated with scholars, students, and leaders in the church, academic, and non-profit world to cultivate a generation of Latine theological leaders. She knows what it takes to amplify diverse voices, work alongside…
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Why Collegiate Ministry Matters & How to Strengthen It with Gini Norris-Lane
Even veterans of campus ministry and university chaplaincy have something to learn from the Rev. Gini Norris-Lane's wealth of nearly two decades in the field-- and even more so from the networks and relationships she has nourished. Why would you want to be involved, support, or grow a collegiate...
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Loving the Church Enough to Transform It with Jan Edmiston
The Rev. Dr. Jan Edmiston loves the church enough, she says, to transform it and she has a record of transformation as a pastor, mid-council leader, PC(USA) leader, blogger, and much more. A consummate partner in ministry, Jan served alongside Denise Anderson as the first co-moderators of the...
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A Conversation with Paul Roberts
As President for 14 years, the Rev. Paul Timothy Roberts, Sr. has helped the 156 year old historically black PC(USA) Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary redefine itself as an innovative institution with a robust social justice emphasis. A former pastor and sought after preacher, Paul brings to...
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Our Faith in Conflict with Aimee Moiso
What does our Christian faith have to say about the conflicts we experience in our lives and our world? Many of us grew up believing that conflict in our churches and communities was a sign of Things Gone Wrong. But what if there are other ways to consider — and respond to — conflict through the...
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Slavery and Racism in the Presbyterian Church with William Yoo
William Yoo calls his 2022 history of slavery and anti-black racism in the Presbyterian Church, What Kind of Christianity. It is a great question and one that many Presbyterians know woefully little about. As Kwok Pui-Lan observes about the book, "In the global reckoning of Black Lives Matter…
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A Conversation with Ed Newberry
Did you know that prior to reunion, there were several all-Black governing bodies in the PC(USA)? Rev. Dr. Ed Newberry will be with us to discuss their legacy, including the history of Catawba Presbytery. A new video, a project of the Presbytery of Charlotte and the Presbyterian Foundation, tells...
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Spiritually Strategic Leadership with Jenny Warner
A curator of sacred space, a writer, an artist, a strategist, a listener and a world adventurer": this is how the Rev. Jenny Warner describes herself. Sought after as a preacher and retreat leader, Jenny tends the sparks of new life to help communities dream, work, and birth new realities…
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Leading with Courage and Curiosity with Asa Lee
An innovative and collaborative leader, the Rev. Dr. Asa Lee was called as President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary as it steps boldly toward nearly 230 years of service as an school. What does is take to lead a historic institution today? Courage and Curiosity. Join this conversation to…
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Hope Amid Change with Frank Spencer
What are the challenges and hope facing the evolving Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? Join Lee for a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Frank Clark Spencer as he shares how the Board of Pension - where he serves as President - is uniquely positioned to offer the Church innovative and creative tools that...
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Theology of God's Calling with Shavon Starling-Louis and Ruth Santana-Grace
As co-moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Shavon Starling-Louis and Ruth Santana-Grace are profoundly interested in who God is calling and to what purpose. They are excited about how seminaries hold vocation and discernment as central to their mission and formation process. They…
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Pastoral Residencies
Do you know a seminarian who would be a good candidate for a pastoral residency? Maybe you are that seminarian? What are these residencies all about anyway? How long are they and what do they entail? What role do they play for all involved? Applications just opened for positions in 2023. Join the...
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New Ways of Being Church with Beth McCaw
What are the ways the Spirit is moving in theological education and the church? The Rev. Dr. Beth McCaw is passionate about bi-vocational ministry, and outside-of-the-box forms of being the church - and the two of those related. In fact, Beth is both on the faculty at the University of Dubuque…
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Innovating for Love with Kenda Creasy Dean
What does ministry with young adults look like in a Covid-shaped world? What it probably doesn’t look like is a peer group that meets at the church. Join us for this conversation with Kenda Creasy Dean. We’ll explore some emerging data on young people and faith—how the past three years put these...
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Leading Theologically features conversations on spirituality, leadership, theology, and much more. Topics are current and fresh, and the conversation is always engaging.
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