Emerge: Questions that Matter for Young Adult Spirituality

The young adults we know wonder why struggling in their faith causes so much distress and makes us feel so alone. Falon and Sara are talking to Liz Mancuso — a clinical psychologist, professor, and researcher — about how to grow in our faith through spiritual struggle.

Dr. Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University. Check out Liz’ author page on Amazon and learn more about her work here.

The young adults we know wonder why it is so challenging to navigate experiences of deep sadness and loss. Falon and Sara are talking to Earl Turner — a clinical psychologist and grief expert — about how to care for ourselves and grow, even through life’s most difficult challenges.

Dr. Erlanger Turner is Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He has his PhD from Texas A&M and has a book titled Mental Health among African Americans: Innovations in Research and Practice. Learn more about his work here.

The young adults we know wonder why there is so much violence in the Bible. From sacrifice to murder to genocide, there is a lot of disconcerting stuff in a book that we often go to for comfort and peace. Falon and Sara are talking to Rick Marrs — a Bible professor and Hebrew scholar — about how to navigate the messy and disturbing stories of the Bible.

Dr. Rick Marrs is a professor of Old Testament and the former provost at Pepperdine University. He has his PhD from Johns Hopkins University, and he has a book titled Embracing the Call of God: Finding Ourselves in Genesis. Learn more about his work here.

The young adults we know wonder why preaching matters, especially when so many sermons are boring, narcissistic, judgmental, or just plain hard to understand. Falon and Sara are talking to Jaclyn Williams — who is a professional preacher and storyteller — about how to preach sermons and hear sermons in a way that builds community and transforms our lives.

Dr. Jaclyn Patrice is Assistant Professor of the Practice of Preaching and Chaplaincy, at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has her PhD from the University of Birmingham in the UK, and she is an American-Baptist ordained minister. Her research interests include incarnational and embodied preaching. Follow Jaclyn on Instagram @thejaclynpatrice, and learn more about Jaclyn here.

The young adults we know wonder why it is so hard to figure out what they believe, why they believe it, and what it all means for their lives. Falon and Sara are talking to Steve Argue, who loves and knows emerging adults better than anyone, about how to spiritually flourish and find identity during the confusing, unstable, and complicated season of being an 18-30-ish-year-old.

Dr. Steve Argue is Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Applied Research Strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute. He researches, speaks, consults, and writes regularly on topics surrounding adolescence, emerging adulthood, faith, and spiritual struggle. Follow Steve on Instagram ⁠@stevenargue⁠. Check out Steve’s author page on ⁠Amazon⁠ and learn more about his work ⁠here⁠.

We take seriously the questions that young people have about faith, religion, and their spiritual journeys. Two Christian ministers have conversations with guests about what matters most to emerging adults so that they — and the people who care for them — can be equipped to flourish. Coming in October!