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GEORGE FOX TALKS
Hosted by George Fox University · EN
Accessible and academically driven discussion on the topics of theology, wellness, culture, and travel. This podcast is presented by faculty and friends of George Fox University in Newberg, OR.
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When to Make an Estate Plan (It’s Now)
1w ago00:51:41Tap to summarizePlanning for your death or incapacity may not be fun, but the impact of a thoughtful estate plan can be more powerful than many of us imagine. Join guest host Scott Winter and seasoned estate planning attorney Randy Grove and institutional trustee & investment manager Brett Bryant as they unpack how a financial legacy can memorialize your values, inspire others toward generosity, and promote peace during a disorienting time for the people you love.Scott Winter: https://www.winterwealthmanagement.com/team/scott-winterRandy Grove: https://www.landerholm.com/t-randall-groveBrett Bryant: https://www.midwesttrust.com/people/brett-bryant/This podcast is for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial, legal, or tax professional. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LPL Financial or Winter Wealth Management, LLC.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →Financial Health at Any Age: Wealth, Gratitude, and Contentment
3w ago00:31:11Tap to summarizeWhat habits separate people who cultivate financial health from those who struggle? What’s the simplest way to start investing? How should Christians navigate the tension between planning for the future and trusting God with their lives? Guest host and George Fox Professor of Business Brandy Walton sits down with Becky Gratsinger, Senior Consultant & CEO Emeritus at RVK, Inc., for a conversation that blends practical advice with thoughtful reflection on the role of financial resources in following the way of Jesus.More on Becky Gratsinger: https://www.rvkinc.com/staff/Rebecca_Gratsinger.phpMore on Brandy Walton: https://www.georgefox.edu/business/faculty/walton.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →Hobbits, Kings, and Priests: Gospel Themes in The Lord of the Rings
Jul 700:34:20Tap to summarizeGandalf the wizard as an Old Testament prophet? Hobbits as intercessory priests? Aragorn as a messianic king? Dr. Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College, joins Brian in the studio to uncover the rich Gospel themes in J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. While Tolkien famously insisted his work was not an allegory, Dr. Ryken explains how the author’s faith and theological imagination imbued the text with profoundly Christian motifs—most significantly, “the threefold office of Christ” depicted through several of the story's central characters.Check out Dr. Ryken’s book, The Messiah Comes to Middle-Earth: Images of Christ's Threefold Office in The Lord of the Rings:https://www.ivpress.com/the-messiah-comes-to-middle-earth-ebook?srsltid=AfmBOoqIanzXkiPyRO2X4rIxKb0kBGrYOE-fWxYlRUj0R3WN1_0knL92Dr. Ryken has published more than 50 books and he serves as president of Wheaton College: https://www.wheaton.edu/about-wheaton/leadership/president-rykenDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →The Grocery Store is a Spiritual Place…Here's Why
Jun 2300:28:43Tap to summarizeA simple trip to the grocery store inspires a flavorful conversation between Brian and Professor Steffanie Altenbern. Join us as they dig into food inequality in America, the pros and cons of Instacart, and food as an under-explored part of our spiritual health. Steffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →Christian Art—Industry or Ministry? ft. Scott Erickson
Jun 900:38:16Tap to summarizeArtist Scott Erickson returns for a conversation about what we gain by including the messiest parts of our humanity in art that fuels our spiritual reflection, worship, and practice. Joined this time by Tim Timmerman, professor of art and design at George Fox, Scott and our hosts lift the veil on Christian art as a vocation, a ministry, and a tool for transformation.Scott Erickson creates art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences: https://www.scottericksonart.com/Tim Timmerman is a studio practitioner specializing in painting, sculpture, glass, and assemblage sculpture: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/visual-art/faculty/tim.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →The 6 Principles of a Legendary CEO ft. Jim Donald
May 2600:30:09Tap to summarizeWhat makes a meeting worth the time? How involved should leaders be in the work of their employees? What does it take to turn a failing company around? Businessman and former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald chats with Brian about the hands-on, revitalizing framework that earned him the moniker “The Turnaround King.” Punctuated with memorable action points and vivid stories, Jim’s advice offers something worthwhile for leaders of all kinds. (Spoiler alert: He takes his coffee black.)Jim Donald is a world-class executive widely known for his unique ability to revive financially ailing organizations and lead through uncertainty.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →Christianity Today’s CEO on Leadership: Don’t Chase Perfection
May 1200:32:00Tap to summarizeModern leadership models tend to revolve around attaining power, loyalty, and even perfection. In today’s episode, author and Christianity Today CEO Nicole Massie Martin invites us to flip these values upside down. Drawing on Jesus’ ministry to provide a countercultural model for effective leadership, Nicole talks with Brian about the inevitability of pain in the leader’s journey, resisting the pressure to achieve perfection, and the nuances of navigating competition and partnership across the gender divide.Nicole Massie Martin is a leader, author, speaker, teacher, and CEO of Christianity Today. Check out her book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender: https://www.nicolemassiemartin.com/Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →Political Opposites, Genuine Friends: A Conversation with Cornel West & Robert George
Apr 2801:22:48Tap to summarizeIn this exciting episode, Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George model and expound upon the antidote to the polarization plaguing our times: a blend of intellectual humility, a hunger for truth, and a Gospel-shaped love for humankind. Dr. Joseph Clair—Associate Provost and Professor of Theology and Culture at George Fox—hosts this rousing conversation with two of America’s most influential public intellectuals.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →The Cost of American Hustle Culture
Apr 1400:30:58Tap to summarizeFrom our work habits to the competitive way we rest, Americans are notorious for our “hustle and grind” culture. But what is this approach to life costing us, and is there a better way? In today’s episode, Brian and social worker Steffanie Altenbern consider alternatives from other countries, the origins of the American work ethic, and the value of putting aside optimization in favor of what truly matters. New York Times article, “The Europeans Have Some Notes About American Sauna Culture”: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/well/european-american-sauna.htmlSteffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
Transcribe →Evangelizing in Exile ft. Kevin Palau
Mar 3100:41:16Tap to summarizeIs Gen Z on the brink of an old-school revival? How are social media and AI shaping how Christians share their faith? Is exile the perfect metaphor for Christians in Portland, Oregon, today? George Fox Talks pays a visit to Palau, the global evangelistic ministry founded by Luis Palau, for a conversation with current president and CEO, Kevin Palau.Check out Kevin’s book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Setting-Aside-Differences-Gospel/dp/1476797269Kevin Palau is president and CEO of Palau, a global evangelistic organization based near Portland, OR: https://www.palau.org/kevinDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.
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