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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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Does the Bible Mention Reparations for Slavery?
Feb 18, 202500:36:55Tap to summarizeEkemini and Brian dig into the reparations conversation, advocating for a spiritual category for both racial evil and restitution. What is the formal definition of the term reparations? How can we know who the process of reparations might apply to? Can every person of a given color be considered either equally liable or equally entitled?The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi CoatesBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesReparations for Slavery and the Slave Trade: A Transnational and Comparative History by Ana Lucia AraujoSix times victims have received reparations — including four in the US by Dylan MatthewsTruth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation By Ekemini Uwan, Christina Edmondson, and Michelle HigginsEkemini Uwan is a public theologian and author.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.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 →Should Singles Ask God for a Spouse?
Feb 4, 202500:38:57Tap to summarizeDebrianna and Ekemini talk singleness - what is it like to be a single black woman in the United States? Why does physical attractiveness so often turn out to be a scam? If you're single and lonely, should you be asking God for marriage?Ekemini Uwan is a public theologian and author.Check out Ekemini's book: Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and LiberationDebrianna DeBolt serves as University Pastor for Chapel and Creative Liturgies at George Fox University.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 →WHAT is the REAL Reason we are here on Earth?
Jan 21, 202500:38:35Tap to summarizeDo you feel the pressure to clearly know your own purpose, to identify your personal mission in this world? Ekemini and Brian discuss the anxiety many young people feel around this issue, placing the conversation in context of the volatile environment in which young people are growing up. Is the intense focus on the individual’s unique purpose an artifact of our modern time, or does it run deeper than that? How are Christians to hold on to a sense of purpose when life seems out of control?“Millennials in Better Financial Condition Than Previous Generations”“The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake”Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and LiberationEkemini Uwan is a public theologian and author.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.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 →What's REALLY Behind the Homelessness Crisis in America?
Jan 7, 202500:32:12Tap to summarizeSubstance abuse, mental health, lack of trauma-informed care - what is at the root of the homeless crisis in United States cities? Can changes in social policy fix the problem? Dr. Brian Doak and social worker Steffanie Altenbern discuss the barriers to overcoming poverty and the mindsets that tend to keep people stuck there.Check out Bridges out of Poverty.Steffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.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 →This is the Problem with Christian Art
Dec 17, 202400:33:12Tap to summarizeDr. Brian Doak talks with film critic and theology professor Dr. Joel Mayward about art, faith, incarnation, and the image of the Divine in humanity’s creativity. Can the word “Christian” be used as an adjective to describe any kind of art? How should Christians discern what kind of films or music to engage with, and are there any that should be avoided outright? Is art necessary?Check out Francis Schaeffer’s Art and the Bible.Dr. Joel Mayward is a film critic and theology professor.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.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 →Can CHRISTIANITY and Education REALLY Mix?
Dec 10, 202400:32:34Tap to summarize“For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe” (1 Corinthians 1:21). How can Christian students and scholars reconcile statements like this with the earnest pursuit of understanding that is encouraged elsewhere in the Bible? Is it possible to openly engage with the honest exchange of ideas while adhering to doctrinal standards and remaining committed to faith? Dr. Brian Doak and Dr. Joseph Clair weigh in on these questions while evaluating the purpose and value of a Christian university.Dr. Joseph Clair serves as the associate provost for the Division of Humanities, Honors, and Education at George Fox University. He is also a professor of theology and cultureDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.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 →Here’s why Christian College students are STRUGGLING
Nov 26, 202400:32:57Tap to summarizeHas the average church-kid Christian college student actually read through the Bible? Brian talks with theologian and professor Lindsey Hankins about the University's role in catechizing young people toward a thoughtful and durable life of faith. How is the decline in church attendance affecting students' Biblical literacy and understanding of Church history? What should professors expect their freshmen to already know about the Bible and Christianity, and what counsel can they offer when students are struggling with faith?Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.Dr. Lindsey Hankins is the Director of the School of Humanities and the Chair of the Department of Theology at George Fox University.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 →Is THIS the most terrifying problem a person can face?
Nov 12, 202400:44:38Tap to summarizeWhy is there evil and suffering in a world governed by an omnipotent, benevolent God? Filmed live in an introductory theology class at George Fox University, Dr. Brian Doak defines the problem of suffering and examines the Bible's several responses to this question with which humanity has struggled from the beginning.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.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 →Is THIS the key to defending the Christian Faith?
Oct 29, 202400:33:36Tap to summarizeBrian talks with apologist Andrew del Rio about the experience of doubt in a life of faith. What are Christian parents supposed to do when their children begin to evaluate faith for themselves? What does the Bible say about doubt, and is it a sin? Is apologetics really about defending the faith, or is it about helping Christians to navigate their own questions? Dr. Andrew del Rio directs the Apologetics Initiative at George Fox University.Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor.Check out Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk's book.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 →A White Biblical Scholar and Black Theologian on Race and Theology!
Oct 15, 202400:36:26Tap to summarizeOld Testament scholar Dr. Brian Doak talks “sista-matic” theology with public theologian and author Ekemini Uwan. Why are ordinary Christians sometimes suspicious of trained theologians? How does racial identity affect the way people study and teach theology - particularly what is perceived as “normative” theology? How can we think about “whiteness” or “blackness” from a Biblical perspective?Check out Ekemini's book, Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and LiberationIf 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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