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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on white poverty, race myths, and the reconstruction of American democracy
September 26, 2024

Yale Divinity School Lecturer Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove offers insights on the upcoming presidential election – drawing from his latest book with Bishop William Barber, ‘White Poverty’; discusses how

Sharing Sacred Spaces and Radical Hospitality with Vanessa Avery
September 09, 2024

YDS alumna Vanessa Avery shares lessons learned from decades of interfaith peacebuilding, how architecture can be used as a tool to bring people together, and the importance of radical hospitality. ht

The Future of Theological Education with YDS Dean Gregory E. Sterling
August 14, 2024

Yale Divinity School Dean and Professor of New Testament Gregory E. Sterling discusses the future of theological education, overcoming polarization in America, and how the schools new Living Village

Emotional Intelligence and Spirituality with Dr. Robin Stern
June 10, 2024

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence co-founder Dr. Robin Stern discusses the role of spirituality and religion in understanding and managing emotions, the danger of suppressing emotions like anger,

The Bible and the Apocalypse with Professor John Collins
April 17, 2024

YDS Professor Emeritus John Collins, author of the book The Apocalyptic Imagination, discusses what the Bible really says about the end of the world; what caused the rise of apocalyptic literature;

The Importance of Sacred Practice with Martin Jean
March 11, 2024

As the Yale Institute of Sacred Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, ISM Director Martin Jean discusses the institutes past, present and future; how to save the genre of classical music; and whats

‘Beyond the Ivy’: Professor Joel Baden on taking theological education to wider public
February 08, 2024

YDS Professor Joel Baden discusses launching and leading the Center for Continuing Education at YDS, defends his critical scholarship of the Bible, and critiques what he calls scholarly evangelicalism

Eve Isn’t Evil: A Feminist Perspective on Women in the Bible from Dr. Julie Faith Parker
January 09, 2024

In this episode, YDS alum Dr. Julie Faith Parker interprets the Bible through a feminist lens reclaiming the biblical figure of Eve as a hero, questioning the common idea that only men authored scri

How the YDS Good Life Center Counters A Toxic Culture of Productivity
December 06, 2023

YDS Associate Dean for Student Affairs Reverend Vicki Flippin discusses the new Good Life Center at YDS, her previous pastoral role that included sheltering people at risk of deportation, and how Malc

Leading a church for Black lives: Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes
October 10, 2023

Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes 18 M.Div. and husband, Pastor Andrew Wilkes, discuss launching a Brooklyn-based church committed to Black lives and justice; their co-authored book, Psalms for Black Lives; and