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 this tasty conversation as our reconciliation series continues.

Reconciliation with Adrian Miller, the Soul Food Scholar

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.

A Peaceful Reconciliation with Laurie Lyter Bright

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 important for us to understand when we talk about reconciliation, reparations, and repair.

Repairing Historic Harms with Jermaine Ross-Allam

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.

Show links:

Built Together – Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation
https://omahapresbyterianseminaryfoundation.org/built-together/

House United Movement
https://www.houseunitedmovement.org/

Political and Personal Reconciliation with Allen Hilton

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 professor of Old Testament at Louisville Seminary, where he teaches with a focus on African-American hermeneutics. He has degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and Princeton Theological Seminary, and his forthcoming book, "The Injustice of Noah's Curse," combines critical race theory, history, and literary approaches to offer new interpretations of a controversial biblical passages.

Reconciling Biblical Stories with Justin Reed

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 find out!

Reconciliation in Paul's Letters with Rod Caruthers

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.

Reconciliation, Healing and Hope with Emma Jordan-Simpson

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.

Season 6 recap and analysis with Bruce Grady

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, Gini shares stories of hope, excitement and ways to explore spaces and careers that “make you feel alive.”

Rev. Dr. Virginia “Gini” Norris-Lane became the executive director of UKirk in July, 2019, after having previously served as campus minister at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX from 2005-2019. She holds degrees from Temple Junior College (AA), Baylor University (BS in Education), Austin Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). She has been ordained in the PC(USA) since 1999. In addition to coordinating a grant for the PC(USA) from the Lilly Endowment prior to her career in campus ministry, she served congregations in San Antonio, TX, and Conyers, GA. From January 2021 to August 2023, she also served as the part-time stated supply pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, Texas.

Discernment and college students with Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane

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 is passionate in reaching the next generation through relationships, discipleship, and creativity. Tim also creates YouTube videos that help people grow in their faith with over 30,000 subscribers. He hopes his online ministry will reach the next generation and inspire them to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind. Some of his hobbies include playing volleyball, basketball, and watching superhero movies.

Discernment with youth with Rev. Tim Yi

In this podcast reboot, our new host the Rev. Bill Davis 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.

Discernment with youth with Rev. Tim Yi

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