Toronto Theology Talks

What does it mean to truly encounter religious difference? In this episode of Toronto Theology Talks, Stephen Hurley catches up with Dr. Michelle Voss, professor of Theology at Emmanuel College, to explore how comparative theology invites us into transformative dialogue across traditions.Drawing on her own journey between Christian and Hindu thought, Dr. Michelle Voss unpacks the intellectual and spiritual stakes of listening deeply, the challenges of navigating appropriation and exclusivism, and the virtues that emerge when theology becomes an open-hearted encounter.Dive in to discover how comparative approaches can deepen understanding—of self, other, and the divine—at a pivotal moment for faith and spirituality.

What does it mean to embrace adolescence as part of God's image?In this episode of Toronto Theology Talks, Stephen Hurley sits down with Dr. Cynthia Cameron, Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair at St. Michael's College, to reimagine how the church sees—and values—its youngest members.Drawing from her article "You Are the Now of God," Dr. Cameron explores a theology where adolescents are loved and enough just as they are, not simply as future adults. Listen in as we discuss theological anthropology, Pope Francis's Christus Vivit, and what happens when churches truly listen to the voices of youth.

Join Stephen Hurley as he sits down with Dr. Tom Reynolds, Associate Professor of Theology at Emmanuel College.  Known for his deeply relational approach to theology, Tom’s work explores what it means to be human in communities shaped not by perfection or independence, but by vulnerability, interdependence, and belonging. In this conversation, we focus especially on his work in disability theology and the ways it challenges churches and communities to rethink hospitality, communion, and what it means to truly make space for one another.

Unearth the hidden history of women biblical interpreters with Dr. Marion Taylor and Stephen Hurley. Discover how lost voices are reshaping our understanding of faith, church tradition, and the power of interpretation—and why recovering these stories could transform lives, scholarship, and Sunday sermons. Dr. Marion Taylor is Professor of Old Testament at Wycliffe College in the Toronto School of Theology

In this inaugural episode of Toronto Theology Talks, host Stephen Hurley is joined by Fr. Darren Dias, Executive Director of the Toronto School of Theology, to unpack the living legacy of ecumenism, the evolving role of theology in public life, and why theological education in Toronto matters more than ever. Dive into behind-the-scenes stories of collaboration, academic innovation, and hope for the future of faith and scholarship. There's even an exciting challenge for current TST students!