Rev. Dr. Christine Hong will be chatting about her forthcoming book Decolonizing Learning: Intercultural and Interreligious Intelligence. A keynote speaker for the NEXT Church national gathering, Dr. Hong is sought after as a speaker, writer, preacher, interfaith leader, and friend. Hong directs the Doctor of Educational Ministry program at Columbia Theological Seminary where she is an Assistant Professor of Educational Ministry. Dr. Hong’s research interest includes Asian American studies, child and adolescent behavior and development and immigrant communities, church history, post-colonial studies, and systematic theology.

Decolonizing Learning in the Church with Rev. Dr. Christine Hong

Ellison is a modern-day mystic who invites people of faith to push past systemic problems and access their unique gifts to make a difference in the world and the Church. Ellison’s daily spiritual practice includes seeing, no matter how hidden, and hearing the stories, no matter what they are, of those within three feet of him daily. This beautiful spiritual practice is based on wisdom from a beloved aunt. It is his way of changing the world and invite others to do the same. Now an award-winning pastoral care and counseling faculty member at Emory’s Candler School of Theology, Ellison is also the founder of Fearless Dialogues and author or editor of Cut Dead But Still Alive: Caring for African American Young Men; Fearless Dialogue: A New Movement for Justice and most recently Anchored in the Current: Discovering Howard Thurman as Educator, Activist, Guide, and Prophet

Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman with Gregory Ellison

Join the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty in a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Patrick Reyes about his recently released book The Purpose Gap: Empowering Communities of Color to Find Meaning and Thrive. 
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Exploring 'The Purpose Gap' with the Rev. Dr. Patrick Reyes and

Join us for this conversation between the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty and Dr. Grace Kao, Professor of Christian Ethics at Claremont School of Theology. Kao co-edited the 2015 book, Asian American Christian Ethics, and is currently writing an introduction to Asian American Christian Ethics. 

You won't want to miss this timely conversation, considering the escalated violence against Asian Americans in the U.S. even as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. Kao, a graduate of Stanford and Harvard is a visiting professor at Loyola Marymount University this academic year.

Dr. Grace Kao on Asian American Christian Ethics

How can we reframe U.S. secular holidays In the church? In this episode of Leading Theologically, we are in conversation with the Reverend Dr. James Calvin Davis, author of the 2021 released book American Liturgy: Finding Meaning in the Holy Days of US Culture. Davis, a Christian ethicist and Presbyterian minister, serves as Professor of liberal arts and religion at Middlebury College in Vermont. Learn more about him at jamescalvindavis.com.

Reframing U.S. secular holidays with James Calvin Davis

Best-selling author, profound teacher,  and highly sought preacher and Episcopal priest, Barbara Brown Taylor talks about “COVID (as) essentially turn(ing) us into a nation of shut-ins. I've had a lot of time to reflect on what happens to identity (especially, perhaps, ministerial identity) during such a long period of social isolation, disembodied meetings (including worship), limited travel, diminished physical activity, and the unavoidable nearness of death.  It's like we've all gotten some practice in old age no matter what age we are, bringing up parallels with retirement and Sabbath practice for me. The connection to the farm is about how I have grounded myself during this time--literally--by giving my attention more fully to the rhythms and realities of the created world. My center of gravity has shifted very noticeably.” Join me for this plain yet quotable and gracious conversation with a preachers-preacher, Barbara Brown Taylor.

Attentiveness from the Farm with Barbara Brown Taylor

Jenny McDevitt began sharing @writing.lightly as she calls it on Instagram, “writing faithfully, not perfectly” as one of her spiritual practices and disciplines in December 2021.  What friends, colleagues, and congregations that know her was shared more broadly, that her words, wisdom, liturgy and poetry are captivating and deeply meaningful. Join Lee Hinson-Hasty for this episode of Leading Theologically as a Holy Week pause to breathe in the Spirit in preparation for the final days of Lent.

Formerly senior pastor at Madison Avenue PC(USA) in NY, NY and on staff at Village PC(USA) of Kansas City, Jenny McDevitt, a creative writing major and field hockey player at Kenyon College in OH and Union Presbyterian Seminary grad, says writing is more about practice and grace than it is about inspiration. McDevitt’s preaching, prose, pastoral leadership, creativity and collegiality is inspiring whether in a Benedictory in the Presbyterian Outlook, preaching from pulpits across the country including at Shandon Presbyterian in Columbia, SC where she has served since May 2020.

Writing as a Spiritual Discipline with Rev. Jenny McDevitt

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 Rev. Lee Hinson-Hasty in learning more about pastoral residencies alongside the Rev. Chris Henry who is Head of staff with Lake Fellow Residency at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN, Rev. Savannah Demuynck who served at Myers Park Presbyterian in Charlotte, NC and now is an Associate Pastor at Lake Murray Pres in Chapin, SC, & Rev. Angela Ryo who served at First Presbyterian in Ann Arbor, MI and now is Transitional Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian in Muncie, IN.

Pastoral Residencies

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 support the well being of ministers amidst this change.

Hope Amid Change with Frank Spencer

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 alongside God. Join Lee and Jenny for this conversation about Strategic Spiritual Leadership and how her congregation is living out its mission as “a Base Camp Building a More Loving World.

Spiritually Strategic Leadership with Jenny Warner

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 in partnership, and imagine what God is doing next. Latinx students are one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in theological education today. Come and learn more and how to support them and what God is doing!

Cultivating Latine Theological Leaders with Joanne Rodriguez

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 prioritizing just community. He works with churches in order to help them do the important work of confession, undoing oppression, abolition, and community building. Join Lee for this lively conversation with Chris Burton, also known for his anti-racism consulting as Di Baddist Chaplain, an innovator you should know by the Presbyterian Outlook, as a CrossStreets podcast co-host, and TedX speaker.

Why Abolition Matters Today with Chris Burton

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 theological leaders. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Turning the tables: Interviewing Lee Hinson-Hasty

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 his service to the Church – and beyond – in this important role. We are indebted to you!

A Farewell Interview with the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II

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. Join us for a fast-paced conversation about ministry today, which Mark still believes is a joyful calling.

Ministry: A Joyful Calling Even Today with Mark Ramsay

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 this endemic era to move closer toward where God is calling us next? How is God’s grace involved? Listen in to this conversation full of laughter and insight.

Navigating Multiple Mires with Grace with the Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo

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 takes readers on an enchanting tour of the Old and New Testaments with reflections that reveal ancient wisdom and spark imagination anew.

A is for Alabaster with Anna Carter Florence

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 Galloway's Womanist witness of just, creative, sacrificial, and faithful parish and community leadership as a way to face the brazen racist inequities the world is facing. Join us for this important and overdue conversation inviting us all to wake up for what God gave us.

Waking up to What God Gave You with Jermaine Ross-Allam

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, Lutheran, queer, and Latin American liberation theologies, Reichel breaks new ground. Don’t’ miss this rich theological conversation!

Queer Grace, Conceptual Design, and the Possibility of Theology with Hanna Reichel

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 Leadership Coaching Program.

He deeply believes in God who provides enough, a sufficiency rather than an abundance. He wonders often about what we allocate versus what we accumulate. Join us for this rich and fun conversation during the liminal time between the Reign of Christ Sunday and first Sunday of Advent in a new liturgical year.

God Provides Enough with the Rev. Dr. David Loleng

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 Church in Chicago, IL to Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA.

Intentional Pastoral Transitions with the Rev. Shannon Kershner

Lee Hinson-Hasty and Jeff Bullock, President of the University of Dubuque, had a lively and engaging discussion on Leadership in a Pandemic.

Leadership In A Pandemic with Jeff Bullock

Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Executive Director of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, shared his thoughts on grief during this pandemic time. Lee Hinson-Hasty guided the conversation.
Trace discussed the nature of grief and how it may be hitting people differently during this pandemic. He also gave recommendations on how to live a more present and appreciative life in a beautiful charge and benediction. “In ways that you can savor Nature,” he said, “in ways that you can be grateful for these bodies that we have,” and “in ways you can find one another in a loving spirit that crosses all these boundaries and divides that just seem ridiculous in the face of a virus that doesn’t care about any of these things, may we be to one another the kind of gracious loving presence that the Universe has always longed for, and that we’re just far too good at mucking up.”
This conversation is part of a weekly Facebook Live series with church leaders on current topics.

Grief In A Pandemic with Trace Haythorn

Ted Wardlaw and Eric Wall from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary joined Lee Hinson-Hasty for a discussion on worship and community.

Worship And Community with Ted Wardlaw and Eric Wall

Rev. Dr. Darrell L. Guder is the Henry Winters Luce Professor of Missional and Ecumenical Theology Emeritus and one of the founders of the Center for Church Planting and Revitalization at Princeton Theological Seminary. He received the Excellence in Theological Education Award this year from the Committee on Theological Education. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, General Assembly is now a virtual event, and Rev. Dr. Guder will not have the opportunity to receive this award in person. We invited him to this Facebook Live to talk about missional theology and teaching, and to celebrate his legacy.

Why Missional Theology Matters Now with Rev. Dr. Darrell Guder

Rev. Dr. Darrell L. Guder is receiving the Excellence in Theological Education Award this year from the Committee on Theological Education. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, General Assembly is now a virtual event, and Rev. Dr. Guder will not have the opportunity to receive this award in person. We invited him to this Facebook Live to talk about missional theology and teaching, and to celebrate his legacy.

EXTRA - Celebrating the ministry and gifts of the Rev. Dr. Darrell Guder

Elizabeth "Lib" Caldwell has a long legacy of educating in the PC(USA). She served on faculty at McCormick Theological Seminary for 30 years, teaching generations of pastors and theological leaders how education can shape lives and communities. During her Facebook Live discussion with Lee Hinson-Hasty, she discussed how to handle tough question from children and discussed her life in ministry. She was joined at the end of the Facebook Live with well-wishers who congratulated her on receiving the Excellence in Theological Education Award, which was set to be presented to her at General Assembly 224. GA 224 (in 2020) was set for Baltimore but was turned into a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Kids Ask Hard Questions with Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell

Elizabeth "Lib" Caldwell has a long legacy of educating in the PC(USA). She served on faculty at McCormick Theological Seminary for 30 years, teaching generations of pastors and theological leaders how education can shape lives and communities. During her Facebook Live discussion with Lee Hinson-Hasty, she discussed how to handle tough question from children and discussed her life in ministry. She was joined at the end of the Facebook Live with well-wishers who congratulated her on receiving the Excellence in Theological Education Award, which was set to be presented to her at General Assembly 224. GA 224 (in 2020) was set for Baltimore but was turned into a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is part two of the Facebook Live; this portion provided an opportunity for Lib to talk to friends, former students and colleagues.

EXTRA - Celebrating the ministry and gifts of the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell

Join us for a conversation with recognized biblical scholar, Dr. Nancy C. Lee, Niebuhr Distinguished Professor at Elmhurst College in Chicago. A graduate of both Columbia Seminary and Union Presbyterian Seminary, she is author of a forthcoming biblical commentary on Lamentations and Song of Songs. She has lived and worked in global communities where genocide and social injustices have taken place, including Bosnia, South Africa, and the Cherokee community. Dr. Lee shares how expressing our many and various laments is of the utmost necessity during today's pandemic.

Expressing Lament with Dr. Nancy Lee

Leadership seems to be the answer for everything that is wrong in our lives, communities and the world, but will any leadership do? What is leadership and what is the role of courage in the face of the pandemic, civil unrest and uncertainty within our communities? We'll explore answers to these two questions and why courageous leadership matters for those longing for a more hopeful future.

Courageous Leadership Matters with Stephen Lewis

“History does not offer quick-and-easy solutions,” says Heath Carter, PhD. “But whether it is racial injustice or economic inequality, or any number of issues beyond, the challenges we face today are not new. Their roots stretch deep into the past. And if we don’t understand how we got here, we’ll struggle to find a faithful way forward.” Join me for a live conversation with Dr. Carter who teaches a class on Slavery at Princeton since 1865 and much more. His research agenda is focused on the intersection of Christianity and public life. The book he is working on now. On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Social Christians and the Fight to End American Inequality will offer a new history of American social Christianity from the Civil War through the civil rights movement. “It follows the stories of believers who saw the fight against structural inequality as a really important part of what it meant to be a faithful Christian in the modern world,” Carter says. Their activism reverberated far beyond the walls of the church.

Why Our Past Matters for Our Future with Heath Carter, PhD.

Jim Reese has been ordained for over 70 years as a Presbyterian minister and Christian educator and national staff person. Christian education is at the center of his call and practice in ministry. “How do you get things done in the church?” His answer is, “You work as a team to teach others.” You won't want to miss this episode of Leading Theologically with a legend in the Presbyterian Church USA.

Christian Education with the Rev. Dr. Jim Reese

Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty gathers a diverse group of friends, mentors and colleagues for conversations around spirituality, leadership, theology, and much more. Topics are current and fresh, and the conversation is always engaging.

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