Pro Ecclesia is a Podcast of Baylor University, Truett Seminary, and the Truett Church Network. ”Pro Ecclesia” is taken from Baylor’s motto, ”Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana.” This is a podcast for the church and those who lead the church. We will discuss pressing challenges to pastoral ministry leadership as we hear from pastors, professors, and thought leaders in pastoral ministry.
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The Practice is a community that gathers for worship, prayer, teaching, and communion. The Scripture, prayers, and songs of our opening liturgy help us to set aside all that distracts us from the Lord’s loving presence. We slow down to learn and engage the spiritual practices that help us to walk with Jesus. Every gathering, we center around the communion table to meet with Christ in a tangible way. Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in o ...
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Mourning Talk Show is an interview-based podcast. Guests are chosen from across the ideological spectrum and from many fields of expertise. The goal is reciprocal conversations in which new thoughts can be formed and new connections made. Host Aaron Parker has a particular interest in philosophy, psychology, spirituality and art.
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What matters most to us in times of consequence? Is it wealth? Is it prestige and power? Is it likes or favorites? To me, what I hope to center is that friendship, family, empathy, compassion, quirkiness, humor, and hope will win out even amidst the fray of this transient and turbulent life. My name is Rob Lee, I’m a pastor, public theologian, and author working at the intersection of faith and public life. I want this podcast to be a place where I interview those people who are exemplifying ...
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The Liturgy of Politics: Crafting our experiments
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Aristotle said the purpose of politics is to create a people who are better than they would be without it. Politics has a way of shaping how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we should live in the world. Have you noticed how this is parallel to the task of the gospel? This journey of faith creates us to be someone better than we would be…
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Pro Ecclesia: Reflections on Truett Seminary's 30th Anniversary
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In this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Steve Wells, Joseph Parker, and Matt Cook, graduates of Truett Seminary's first class, to reflect upon the seminary's 30-year history.Kirjoittanut Truett Church Network
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The Communion of Saints: Thomas Kelly
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From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …
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The Communion of Saints: Ella Baker
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From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …
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The Communion of Saints: Harriet Tubman
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From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …
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The Communion of Saints: Desert Mothers and Fathers
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From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …
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The Communion of Saints: Irenaeus
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From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …
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Walking in the Promised Land: Judges
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In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out…
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Walking in the Promised Land: The Conquest Narratives
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In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out…
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Walking in the Promised Land: Joshua
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In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out…
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A Morning with Malcolm Guite
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In this gathering, the wonderful poet Malcolm Guite invited us to consider that the Light of the World is writing us into existence. For some additional resources, please visit our website. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-d…
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Todd Talks: Committee on Diversity and Belonging
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In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Jenn Martinez-Ayala, Dr. Angel Santiago-Vendrell, and Dr. David Wilhite, members of the Truett Seminary Committee on Diversity and Belonging.Kirjoittanut Truett Church Network
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The Gift of Forgiveness: Cutting Ties with the Hurt
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Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have been forgiven. This week, Casey Tygrett invited us to consider how Mark …
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This guided practice is a part of our series The Gift of Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have be…
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The Gift of Forgiveness: Received When Given Away
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Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have been forgiven. This week, Father Michael continued our examination of Ch…
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Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor
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Disciples of Christ Pastor Beau Underwood and religion journalist Brian Kaylor have written a new book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism" that is out with Chalice Press. Be sure to use the code BAPODCAST on Chalice Press' website and get a percentage off the book.…
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The Gift of Forgiveness: Surrendering Our Right to Get Even
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Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have been forgiven. We began our journey exploring the parable of the unmerci…
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Todd Talks: Dr. Julio Guarneri
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On this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Dr. Julio Guarneri, the Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of TexasKirjoittanut Truett Church Network
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Pro Ecclesia: Valentin Sinii
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In this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Valentin Sinii, President of the Tavriski Christian Institute in Ukraine. To support the Tavriski Christian Institute during these difficult times, you can follow the link below: https://tavriskichristianinstitute.breezechms.com/give/online…
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Experiment in Joy: Fertile Ground
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Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. In the third week of our experiments we asked, what if G…
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An Experiment in Joy: Our Joyful God
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Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. In the second week of our experiments, Bethany Timmons r…
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Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. You can find the handout for crafting an experiment here…
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Easter: Resurrection Hope
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On Easter Sunday, we gathered to celebrate the risen Christ. This year we considered three great hopes of resurrection. First, Jesus is with us in our suffering. Second, God’s kingdom is present and available here and now, and finally, one day God’s kingdom will arrive in its fullness, God will make all things new and everything sad will become unt…
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Todd Talks: Malcolm Guite
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In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Malcolm Guite to discuss the synthesis of reason and imagination.Kirjoittanut Truett Church Network
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This guided practice is a part of our series Attached. We were made for joyful connection with God. The truest thing about us is that we were created to live in joy-filled communion with God and one another, but we think we can do better. We choose what is right in our own eyes and introduce disorder into the world. That disorder infects the world,…
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Practice of Joyful Connection: A Practice of Stillness
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This guided practice is a part of our series Attached. We were made for joyful connection with God. The truest thing about us is that we were created to live in joy-filled communion with God and one another, but we think we can do better. We choose what is right in our own eyes and introduce disorder into the world. That disorder infects the world,…
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Practice of Joyful Connection: An Imaginative Encounter with Jesus
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This guided practice is a part of our series Attached. We were made for joyful connection with God. The truest thing about us is that we were created to live in joy-filled communion with God and one another, but we think we can do better. We choose what is right in our own eyes and introduce disorder into the world. That disorder infects the world,…
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Practice of Joyful Connection: Guided Meditation on the Parable of the Prodigal Son
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This guided practice is a part of our series Attached. We were made for joyful connection with God. The truest thing about us is that we were created to live in joy-filled communion with God and one another, but we think we can do better. We choose what is right in our own eyes and introduce disorder into the world. That disorder infects the world,…
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