Live from the Siburt Institute

Wes Crawford: Monumental Acts of Courage

Carson Reed talks with Wes Crawford about his new book,Courage in the Sheer Silence: Challenging Racism in 20th Century Churches of Christ. The two discuss 20th-century church leaders and their response to racially motivated social injustice in their day. Explore with them how the lessons of the past can inform the future work of the church.
This podcast is a part of our Intersection Webinars. You can listen here or head to our YouTube channel to watch the full webinar recording. 

Jesse Rincones: Connecting Hispanic Baptist Churches Across Texas

Myles Werntz talks with Jesse Rincones about his journey from studying engineering to law school and now his ministry at the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas. Jesse talks about the various initiatives they do within the convention for the Hispanic community in the San Antonio area. 

Mimi Larson and Lindsey Goetz: Creating an Inclusive Space for Children in the Faith Community

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Mimi Larson and Lindsey Goetz about the intentional inclusion of children in the faith community. The three discuss ways to invite children to be an active part of the faith community in a way that is counter-cultural to most churches. See below for the website and resources discussed in the conversation.
Website: faithandchildren.org
Books:
Faithful Presence by Dave Fitch
Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality by Mimi Larson and Robert Keeley
Podcasts: 
What We've Learned about Kids and Worship - This is the first post in the three-part series by Mimi. The other two posts are linked in this post. 
The Child in Our Midst (This is the podcast from the Center for Faith and Children.)
Pew Card: 4 Simple Ways to Help Kids Access Worship

Greg Dowell, Mic Biesboer, and Gabby Brandner: Navigating New Minister Transition

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Greg Dowell (executive minister), Mic Biesboer (senior minister), and Gabby Brandner (children's minister), from Central Church of Christ in Amarillo, TX, about their experience with helping new ministers transition well into their role at a church. This episode explores intentional choices that Central made throughout the process with insight into both the challenges and blessings that come with introducing a new staff member into a church.
 
You can contact our guests at www.amarillocentral.org.

Sarah Holmes: The Importance of Grandparents in Faith Formation

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Sarah Holmes about the important role grandparents play in the faith journey of their family. Dr. Holmes helps us think about ways churches can empower grandparents and grandparent-figures to play an active part in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren and the younger generations within their churches.
You can access her published resources at https://cym.ac.uk

Falon Barton and Rachel Collins: Are Young Adults Really Done with Faith?

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Falon Barton and Rachel Collins about their experiences in ministry with emerging adults, their research of the "dones," and how these two conversations converge to shape how we think of young adult ministry and the church. Their insight provides church leaders with innovative ways to walk alongside emerging adults as they build or rebuild their spiritual lives.
Barton and Collins published two articles on their research in Volume 11 Issue 1 of Discernment. Read the articles here: digitalcommons.acu.edu/discernment/vol11/iss1/ 
You can access the resources discussed in this podcast at www.emerge-collaborative.com/ 

Ellen Di Giosia: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Myles Werntz talks with Ellen Di Giosia about her role as the Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) of Texas. They help the audience get acquainted with what CBF is and how they can utilize its resources. Ellen shared the future goals of CBF and how you can partner with them either in Texas or in your home state. 

Heather Gorman and Mark Nelson: Lunchroom Theology

Carson Reed talks with Heather Gorman and Mark Nelson about their new book, Lunchroom Theology: Pushing Tables Together in a Fractured World. In this podcast, Heather and Mark discuss the theological and sociological origins of the polarization we’re experiencing and then examine how Jesus and the earliest Christians help us think faithfully and creatively about how to push tables together in our fractured world. 
This podcast is a part of our Intersection Webinars. You can listen here or head to our YouTube channel to watch the full webinar recording. 

Samjung Kang-Hamilton and Mark Hamilton: Being Formed by the Bible

In this podcast, Carson Reed talks with Samjung Kang-Hamilton and Mark Hamilton about their new book, Story, Ritual, Prophecy, and Wisdom, as well as offer insight and practical wisdom to the ways that narratives, practices, and forthright speech give rise to healthy, living communities of faith that demonstrate wisdom. 
This podcast is a part of our Intersection Webinars. You can listen here or head to our YouTube channel to watch the full webinar recording. 

Ian Harber: A Journey Through Deconstruction and Reconstruction

In this episode, Myles Werntz and Ian Harber have a vulnerable conversation about his personal faith journey. Ian discusses his home life growing up, the many losses he has faced, and how the grief in his life affected his walk with God. Through his deconstruction and reconstruction process, Ian Harber discusses his experience with faith deconstruction and how he navigated through this hardship.