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Latest Episodes

‘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

How AI Threatens Religion with Professor John Pittard
July 13, 2023

YDS Professor John Pittard discusses artificial intelligences impact on religion; reflects theologically on whether future AI robots could connect with God; and argues for a global alliance to regula

How Christianity in Africa is changing global religion
May 22, 2023

Dr. Kyama Mugambi, Professor of World Christianity at Yale Divinity School, discusses how Christianity in Africa is impacting the global religious landscape, why Christianity in Africa is not a colon

Why Our World Needs ‘Crazy Christians’ with Bishop Michael Curry
April 14, 2023

Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church Bishop Michael Curry 78 M.Div. reflects on his fiery sermon on love at the royal wedding, becoming the first person of color to lead the Episcopal

Clergy Wellbeing: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Self-Care
March 13, 2023

YDS faculty member and former Yale University chaplain Jerry Streets 75 M.Div. discusses the results of his survey on clergy wellbeing, the importance of multi-faith ministry, and lessons learned fro

Living buildings pioneer Jason F. McLennan on YDS Living Village and architecture for the future
February 09, 2023

Renowned sustainability architect Jason F. McLennan discusses Yale Divinity Schools Living Village complex, the relationship between religion and the environment, and his response to critics of green

The Case for Women in Catholic Church Leadership
December 13, 2022

Yale Divinity School alumna Kerry Robinson discusses advocating for women in leadership positions in the Catholic Church, offers advice on best practices in the field of fundraising, and shares how a