Writing to Wake the Soul A Conversation with Karen Hering, Part OneJanuary 16, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment In this video interview, Karen describes how writing can awaken our souls, give expression to our souls’ voices, and draw us into communion with others.
Well-Being at Work An Interview with Matt Bloom, Part OneJanuary 13, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker 1 Comment Janel Kragt Bakker interviews Matt Bloom about his research on well-being at work as Associate Professor at the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
My Job and My Joy is to Write An Interview with Michael Dennis BrowneJanuary 9, 2014 By Collegeville Institute 2 Comments Michael is a poet, librettist and professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. Read more about his love of words, music, and the art of writing.
Faith and Writing Series An Interview with Lauren WinnerJanuary 2, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment Lauren is an assistant professor of Christian spirituality at Duke Divinity School and the author of numerous books, including Girl Meets God, Real Sex, and most recently, Still.
Hope in View Five Snapshots from 2013December 26, 2013 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment From foot washings by Pope Francis to a flash mob tribute by the Soweto Gospel Choir—these five images from 2013 are signs of hope.
Connection or Conflict? Global Christianity ReconsideredDecember 19, 2013 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment For centuries both Christians and non-Christians in the West have perceived Christianity as a western religion. But if it was ever fitting to so identify Christianity, that time has passed.
Behind the Scenes Lives Explored with Diane Millis – Part 2December 16, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment Diane Millis shares more insights on her work of interviewing people for our Lives Explored video narrative project on vocation.
Peacemaker Priest Still Missing in Syria December 12, 2013 By Elisabeth Kvernen 1 Comment On July 28, 2013, Jesuit priest Paolo Dall’Oglio went missing in the Syrian city of Raqaa. It is unclear whether or not he is still alive. No one has heard from him since his disappearance.
Behind the Scenes Lives Explored with Diane Millis – Part 1December 9, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment What is it like to explore with people their sense of God’s callings? We interviewed Diane Millis about her work of interviewing people for our Lives Explored video narrative project on vocation.
To the Children of the Church Set Loose in the World December 4, 2013 By David Giuliano 4 Comments "I am sorry that the Jesus we served up at pot-luck suppers was so bland."—an open letter to young adults raised in the church