Dr. Veola Vazquez is a Professor of Psychology at Cal Baptist University. She serves as the Diversity Coordinator for CBU’s PsyD program, and she also teaches the Cultural Diversity class within the program. Her most recent book is Healing Conversations on Race: Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology.

P.S.: We apologize for the audio issues in this episode. After consulting with Dr. Vazquez, we agreed to release the episode despite the audio problems. Thanks for your patience as we, in the Kim Lab, are still learning the ways!

Dr. Webb has been teaching at Seattle Pacific University for more than 25 years. She is the author of the book, Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder. Her areas of research and scholarship have focused on the integration of psychology and theology, particularly with regard to psychological disorders; the experiences of guilt and shame; as well as trauma and anger with God.

Dr. David A. Tizzard ([email protected]) has a Ph.D. in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He is a social/cultural commentator and musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times and is also the host of the Korea Deconstructed podcast.

David C. Wang, Th.M., Ph.D. is a pastor of spiritual formation at One Life City Church (Fullerton, CA), licensed psychologist (drdavidcwang.com), and the Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders and Associate Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA, USA). His academic and applied work focuses on the holistic formation of Christian leaders, inclusive of the formation of emotional health and resilience alongside the leader’s intellectual and spiritual formation. He is the editor of the Journal of Psychology and Theology and conducts research on trauma and traumatic stress, spiritual formation, and spiritual theology (with special interest in the experience of the spiritual desert), and various topics related to multicultural psychology, peace, and justice. He also oversees research grants funded by the John Templeton Foundation (on the human and spiritual formation of religious leaders; seminaryformationproject.com) as well as the Lilly Endowment (on mobilizing diverse local congregations to meet the spiritual and mental health needs of trauma survivors).

Dr. Brittany Tausen is a social-cognitive psychologist. Dr. Tausen's research focuses on the causes and consequences of dehumanization. Additionally, her research probes factors that cultivate socially conscious communities and foster the mental health and well-being of marginalized group members. Dr. Tausen lives in Seattle, WA with her partner Kris, two tiny humans Odyn (4) and Aksel (1), and one (not so tiny) rottweiler, Reeses. As a family, they enjoy hiking, playing at the beach, and trying new foods.

Jessica ChenFeng, PhD, LMFT is an associate professor of marriage and family therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has been a practicing MFT for almost 2 decades and consults with academic, healthcare and church organizations to improve the well-being of people within their communities. Her research and clinical work center around social contextual intersections of race, gender, generation, trauma, and spirituality. Jessica has been shaped by multi-denominational faith contexts (Presbyterian, United Methodist, American Baptist, Adventist, Jesuit) and is grateful for the ways these traditions have shaped the contours and depths of her Christian faith. She identifies as a second-generation Taiwanese American and resides in Upland, California with her spouse, and two young children. Whenever she gets the chance, she loves reconnecting with her love for analogue: paper planners and stationery, baking, and sewing.

Dr. Myers is a professor of psychology at Hope College, where he has taught for many years. David has 17 books published, chapters in over 60 books, numerous journal articles, and also blogs at TalkPsych.com. His latest book is titled How Do We Know Ourselves?: Curiosities and Marvels of the Human Mind which is a collection of essays connecting psychological science to everyday life. Impressive fact that I saw on Wikipedia: According to the Open Syllabus Project, David is most frequently cited among authors on psychology syllabi. David also writes about the intersection of Christian faith and psychological science. For more on David and his work, find him on twitter @DavidGMyers.

Some time ago, two SPU colleagues and I collaborated on a Christian Scholar Review's blog series titled "When the Professional Becomes Personal: Opportunities and Challenges for Faculty of Color Teaching DEI Courses" (⁠https://christianscholars.com/these-are-my-students-a-reflection-on-three-different-student-profiles-in-my-dei-course/⁠). We each reflected on the rewards and pains of teaching about diversity in our classrooms, especially as faculty teaching in Christian higher education.

This interview is with Dr. Peter Rivera, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University. Read his blog piece here: https://christianscholars.com/guest-post-benefits-and-challenges-of-teaching-a-dei-course-one-ethnic-racial-minority-instructors-reflection/

Some time ago, two SPU colleagues and I collaborated on a Christian Scholar Review's blog series titled "When the Professional Becomes Personal: Opportunities and Challenges for Faculty of Color Teaching DEI Courses" (https://christianscholars.com/these-are-my-students-a-reflection-on-three-different-student-profiles-in-my-dei-course/). We each reflected on the rewards and pains of teaching about diversity in our classrooms, especially as faculty teaching in Christian higher education.

This first interview is with Dr. Jordan Shannon, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Seattle Pacific University (Dr. Shannon is now teaching at Seattle University). Read his blog piece here: https://christianscholars.com/guest-post-a-volcanic-tightrope/