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My Essay with Dr. Lynn H. Cohick In New Book on Human Flourishing
Read more: My Essay with Dr. Lynn H. Cohick In New Book on Human FlourishingI had the privilege of participating in a symposium put on by the Oikonomia Network back in January 2019 in Dallas, TX. The proceedings from our respective biblical and theological colloquia have now been compiled into a brand new volume published by Wipf & Stock, in their Pickwick imprint, called Human Flourishing: Economic Wisdom For…
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Enneagram & Stress in 2020 (Podcast)
Read more: Enneagram & Stress in 2020 (Podcast)In this episode we carry on our conversation on the Enneagram from last week (“The Enneagram—What Is It?”) by diving more deeply into how we have all responded to the unique challenges of 2020. Engaging this topic is our largest panel of team members to date on The Two Cities podcast: Amber Bowen (Type 4),…
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The Enneagram—What Is It? (Podcast)
Read more: The Enneagram—What Is It? (Podcast)The Enneagram is a well-known “personality test.” For many, it is used as a simple means of compartmentalizing people. For others, it is a helpful tool to raise personal awareness and promote healthy growth. In this initial episode on the Enneagram, Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Brandon Hurlbert, and Rev. Daniel Parham promote…
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Disability, Autism, and the Church (Podcast)
Read more: Disability, Autism, and the Church (Podcast)In this episode we discuss how churches can be more inclusive of people with disability and varying ability. John Anthony Dunne talks with Brittany Hurlbert, whose work is in educational and therapeutic settings, working primarily with people who have autism. After explaining what autism is, what its relationship to asperger’s is, and some general misconceptions,…
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Science & Faith (Podcast)
Read more: Science & Faith (Podcast)Presently in our global situation, science is playing a crucial role in helping to squash the pandemic. Some, however, are skeptical of scientific expertise and tend to favor fringe ideas and conspiracy theories. In this episode, we wanted to take a step back and talk about the relationship between science and faith more broadly. It…
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Women in the Academy with Dr. Jill Firth and Dr. Christa McKirland (Podcast)
Read more: Women in the Academy with Dr. Jill Firth and Dr. Christa McKirland (Podcast)In this all-women episode, Amber Bowen discusses the unique experiences of women in the theological academy, including the challenges that women have to navigate as well as the particular benefits that they bring to the theological task. Joining Amber for this rich conversation are two special guests to The Two Cities: Dr. Jill Firth (PhD,…
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PhDs & The Preaching Life (Podcast)
Read more: PhDs & The Preaching Life (Podcast)Following up on an earlier episode, “PhDs & The Devotional Life,” from April 22nd, 2020, John Anthony Dunne and Brandon Hurlbert discuss the dynamics of preaching in the local church with PhD level education. How does a PhD help one prepare for preaching? In what ways does it hinder preaching? How can we ensure that…
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Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution with Dr. Tony Merida (Podcast)
Read more: Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution with Dr. Tony Merida (Podcast)To put it as understatedly as possible: conflicts have characterized much of 2020. From the conflicts that have emerged while being cooped up with family during quarantine, to the conflicts with extended family who share their abrasive political opinions on social media, and finally to the massive racial reckoning that has emerged in the aftermath…
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Join us virtually for the Chestnut Hill College Harry Potter Academic Conference this October!
Read more: Join us virtually for the Chestnut Hill College Harry Potter Academic Conference this October!Since today is Harry Potter’s birthday (#HBDHP) I thought that I’d invite you all to consider joining us in October for the annual academic Harry Potter Conference at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. Due to COVID-19, the conference will be held virtually this year. This is a genuine bummer because there are so many fun…
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Law & Order with Dr. Aaron Griffith (Podcast)
Read more: Law & Order with Dr. Aaron Griffith (Podcast)In this episode Amber Bowen and John Anthony Dunne are joined by Dr. Aaron Griffith (Th.D., M.Div., Duke Divinity), who is currently Assistant Professor of History at Sattler College (Boston, MA), to discuss his upcoming book God’s Law and Order: The Politics of Punishment in Evangelical America (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2020). Over the…