Candler in Conversation

What if the stories of our grandmothers and ancestors are woven into God’s own story—and what does that mean for how we read the Bible and live our faith? In this clip, Dr. Elizabeth Arnold explores Kat Armas’ "Abuelita Faith" and invites us to see wisdom, strength, and liberation through the lived experiences of women on the margins. Their stories challenge us to pay attention to the pain and joy that shape true freedom.
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Dr. Arnold shares how embodied theology—faith lived out in everyday acts, truth-telling, and even salsa dancing—can deepen our understanding of God and each other. This conversation is for anyone curious about how faith, scripture, and real life come together in unexpected and powerful ways.
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What does a Greek myth about a banished witch have to do with Christian faith and the Bible? Dr. Elizabeth Arnold explores how Madeline Miller’s novel Circe invites us to think about vulnerability, agency, and what it means to be made in the image of a God who chose to be embodied. If you’ve ever wondered how stories outside the Bible can deepen your understanding of theology and everyday life, this conversation is for you.
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Dr. Arnold reflects on the power of words, the gift of mortality, and the creative potential we all share—connecting ancient myth to the heart of Christian belief. Join the conversation and discover how literature can spark new questions about faith, ministry, and what it means to live fully.
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What can a summer murder mystery teach us about faith, discernment, and the stories we tell ourselves? Dr. Elizabeth Arnold invites you into a lively conversation about "The Final Problem" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, exploring how the genres we love shape the way we read the Bible, understand theology, and even navigate what's real in our everyday lives.
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This clip is for anyone who loves a good story and wants to think more deeply about how fiction, feelings, and faith intersect. Join Dr. Arnold as she reflects on why paying attention to genre—and to the blurry lines between fiction and reality—matters for Christian faith and life.
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How have Protestant ideas about Islam shaped the way Christians see their Muslim neighbors today? Dr. Deanna Womack joins Candler in Conversation to explore the roots of American Islamophobia, the power of images and stories, and how gender has influenced both misunderstanding and connection between faiths. This conversation invites us to reflect on our own assumptions and discover what it means to truly love our neighbor.
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Dr. Womack shares surprising insights from her research, including how missionary women’s scrapbooks and photographs reveal both the challenges and the beauty of interfaith encounters. If you care about Christian faith, dialogue, and seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building empathy and understanding.
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What happens when your life doesn’t fit into just one box—musician, theologian, or professor? In this candid conversation, Tony Alonso shares how his journey through music, faith, and church life has shaped his calling and what it means to bring your whole self to Christian leadership and theological education. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/Tony reflects on the power of worship, the challenges of church trauma, and the importance of patience and authenticity in faith. His story invites us to consider how our own experiences—failures and all—can become meaningful resources for ministry and spiritual growth.Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—changing the world, or being changed yourself? In this conversation, Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson explores the heart of Christian discipleship, challenging us to think beyond social action or rule-following and consider how faith transforms who we are from the inside out.
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Dr. Johnson shares why the character and inner life of a disciple matter just as much as outward acts, and how the journey of becoming like Christ shapes our relationships, our prayers, and our communities. If you care about Christian faith, church life, or what it means to live out the Bible today, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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What does it mean to be both a scholar and a person of faith—and how do you bring your whole self into the classroom, the church, and everyday life? In this candid conversation, Dr. Joel Kemp shares how his journey from law to ministry to academia has shaped his approach to Bible study, Christian leadership, and the questions that matter most.
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Dr. Kemp opens up about the challenges of making scholarship personally meaningful, the importance of character formation, and how he creates space for honest exploration in theological education. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and learning can truly shape who we are, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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What if Mary, the mother of Jesus, is Black—and what does that mean for how we see God, ourselves, and each other? In this conversation, Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones shares how her new book, "Immaculate Misconceptions: A Black Mariology," invites us to reimagine Mary’s story and why it matters for faith, justice, and the way we live out Christian hope. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Dr. Adkins-Jones explores how seeing Mary through a new lens can open us to deeper empathy, challenge our assumptions, and help us find God’s presence in unexpected places. This is a conversation for anyone curious about theology, the Bible, and what it means to follow Christ in a complex world. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

What does it look like to follow a winding, unscripted path in ministry, teaching, and life—and how do you find your calling when there’s no clear example to follow? In this candid conversation, Dr. Sarah Bogue shares how her love for history, digital learning, and creative teaching has shaped her journey at Candler School of Theology, inviting us to see the connections between our own stories and the stories of faith.
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Dr. Bogue reflects on the challenges and joys of blending academic, ministerial, and technological gifts, and why agency, gratitude, and community matter for anyone navigating faith, church life, or theological education today. Her story is an invitation to embrace possibility and discover new ways to live out your calling.
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What if the deepest experience of God’s grace happens not in the sanctuary, but in the church basement? Dr. Jen Carlier joins Dr. Elizabeth "Ebby" Arnold to explore how addiction, recovery, and honest vulnerability can reshape our understanding of faith, community, and what it means to practice grace together.
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This conversation invites us to rethink how church spaces—and our own stories—can become places of healing, connection, and real transformation. Whether you’re interested in theology, church life, or simply what it means to walk alongside others, Dr. Carlier’s insights offer a fresh perspective on Christian community.
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