How can poetry give words to the mystery of the divine?  Why is poetry sometimes difficult to understand and comprehend?  What ways can poetry help oneself and others reflect on deep personal longings and disappointments?  We discussed these questions and more with Jolene Nolte, who has recently published a book of poetry.  Jolene also shared some of her poems during the conversation.  We hope you find this conversation delightful and insightful!

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What is the difference between a refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant and how does the Biblical text talk about migrants and forced migrants?  How does the Biblical text reveal how Israel is to treat the refugee and what are the implications for us today?  What are the major ethical questions around refugees and forced migrants?  We discussed these questions and more with Dr. Barnabas Aspray.  We hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Also, Dr. Aspray published a book recently called Ricur at the Limits of Philosophy: God, Creation, and Evil.  Check it out here. 

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We have really enjoyed this past year of conversations around life, faith, and theology on the Regent College Podcast! If you have enjoyed the podcast, would you consider writing a review or rating us.  Also if there are any conversations you enjoyed or topics you think we should discuss feel free to email us at [email protected].  If you would like to give an end of the year donation to Regent College please let them know the podcast sent you.  Have a wonderful Advent season.  We will be back the beginning of January next year.  

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Many know him was one who led a life of poverty.  Others see him as one who brought renewal to the church.  Some even thought that he had the ability to communicate with animals.  So, who was St. Francis of Assisi, why did he live a life of poverty, and what impact did he have on the church and community at his time?  We had a conversation with Dr. Steven Watts about these questions and more.  We hope you enjoy the conversation!

If this conversation peaks your interest Dr. Watts is teaching a this winter on the Life of St. Francis of Assisi.  Check it out here. 

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Why is it important to find the right language when we talk about mental health?  How should we talk about mental health that paints a more wholistic narrative?  What is the goal for those who have a mental illness and how can the church and community  support them in this?  What does it look like to hold one another's joy amidst suffering and sadness? We discuss these questions and more with Dr. John Swinton.  We hope you enjoy!

If this conversation peaked your interest, John Swinton and Daniel Whitehead are teaching a  course this J-term, called "Seeking Sanctuary, Finding Shalom: Love, Community, and the Lived Experience of Mental Health Challenges". 

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Many questions have come up in regards to the Apostle Paul based on some of the things he wrote in his letter.  Some have accused Paul of being arrogant, a jerk, a killjoy, a misogynist, and other accusation.  How are we to understand who Paul was in light of some of the things he said in his letters?  Dr. Paul Spilsbury has delved into and taught on the Apostle Paul and his letters.   In our conversation Dr. Spilsbury helps us pack these accusations and questions.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.

If this conversation peaked your interest and you have more questions, Dr. Spilsbury is teaching a course at Regent called Paul and His Letters. 

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Grace Tan is a figurative artist and has always been captivated by the human body.  She uses charcoal to image individuals, which as she states "feels like an extension of her fingers."  Her most recent exhibition came out of the story of Hagar in Genesis and  reflects on how God saw Hagar through the eyes of love.  Grace is enthralled by faces and different figures and through her images strains to look deeper at the inner working of people's hearts.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Check out some of Grace's art work here. 

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Toni Dolfo-Smith reflects on the last seven years journeying with his dad through dementia.  His latest exhibition reflects on those last years with his dad. Each section of this exhibit reflects his attempt to understand a different stage of his father’s dementia.  Through his art he was able to playfully reflect and shed light on dementia through painting.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Check out Toni's painting here.  

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What does amish quilt making and the fine arts have in common?  How does the home cultivate human flourishing for the world?  We had a conversation about these questions and more with Kate Miller.  Kate has had multiple exhibits in Regent's Dal Schindell Gallery and is known as a maintenance artist.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.

To view some of Kates works check them out here. 

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We are in a series where we are having conversations with artist from Regent around their artistic journey, how their faith intersects, and the work they have created.  Abby Boggs will be filling in for Claire Perini for this series as Abby has an expertise in art herself. 

This episode we had a conversation with a current student at Regent Daniel Du.  He shared with us his artistic journey and how his faith has impacted it.  He spoke to how  art speak to both the transcendent reality and the injustices that many experience?  Also, why it is art is so important for communication, especially in regards to controversial or misunderstood issues and ideas?  Lastly, we talked about the pressures that many artist feel in responding to every issue that gets raised in culture.    We hope you enjoy our conversation.

Feel free to view Daniel's art as well while you listen to the conversation. 

Also, if you haven't heard of it check out The Dal Schindell Gallery, which has many different art exhibitions throughout the year. 

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