34 episodes

We exist to help people do a better job asking and answering life’s big questions. We use the sciences to accelerate excellent contributions from Christians to life’s biggest questions. Season 1 comes from our TheoPsych initiative, which explores what new insights concerning human nature may be discovered when theology and psychological science are brought together? TheoPsych is an initiative that supports science-engaged theology, to discover how psychological science could help serve our theological research.

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    • Religion & Spirituality

We exist to help people do a better job asking and answering life’s big questions. We use the sciences to accelerate excellent contributions from Christians to life’s biggest questions. Season 1 comes from our TheoPsych initiative, which explores what new insights concerning human nature may be discovered when theology and psychological science are brought together? TheoPsych is an initiative that supports science-engaged theology, to discover how psychological science could help serve our theological research.

    Safe Space: Can the church be a good time for all? (feat. Preston Hill)

    Safe Space: Can the church be a good time for all? (feat. Preston Hill)

    This episode is guest hosted by BP intern, Emma Baker, a senior at George Fox University and double-major in theology and psychology. She's joined by Preston Hill, who's one of our most popular guests of all time (see the earlier episode on the feed). They have an in-depth and personal conversation about matters of faith and trauma.
    Find Emma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-baker-/
    Find Preston at his website: https://www.drprestonhill.com/
    More resources at www.psychforministry.com

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Better Together: How to bring church and social services together (feat: Dave Eckert)

    Better Together: How to bring church and social services together (feat: Dave Eckert)

    This episode is guest hosted by Emma Baker, BP intern from George Fox University. Her guest is Dave Eckert, ordained minister and trained social worker, doing dynamic work at the intersection of these worlds.
    Find Emma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-baker-/
    More resources at: www.psychforministry.com
    Resources mentioned by Dave:
    https://www.accessservices.org/services/intersect/
    https://spiritualitymindbody.tc.columbia.edu/
    https://www.hud.gov/offices/fbci#:~:text=The%20Center%20for%20Faith%2DBased,HUD)%2C%20the%20White%20House%20and

    • 57 min
    ISOTS: April Maskiewicz Cordero, Myron A Penner, and Amanda Nichols on Why Interdisciplinary Work is Good for You

    ISOTS: April Maskiewicz Cordero, Myron A Penner, and Amanda Nichols on Why Interdisciplinary Work is Good for You

    The Blueprint 1543 team concluded 18 months of qualitative research, summarily called “In Search of Theological Scientists” (ISOTS), and emerged with 5 important themes and 20 specific project sketches for activating progress in science-engaged theology. These findings have been thoughtfully captured in two documents: “A Strategy Document for Funding Bodies” and “Example Projects and Programs.”
    This episode focuses on what it looks like to create opportunities for constructive collaborations across theology and the sciences. We also make a case for including scientists and theologians at every step.
    theologicalscientists.com
    blueprint1543.org
    (Episode 4 of 4 ISOTS episodes)

    • 38 min
    ISOTS: Christa McKirland, Justin L Barrett, & How to Build Trust Across Disciplines

    ISOTS: Christa McKirland, Justin L Barrett, & How to Build Trust Across Disciplines

    The Blueprint 1543 team concluded 18 months of qualitative research, summarily called “In Search of Theological Scientists” (ISOTS), and emerged with 5 important themes and 20 specific project sketches for activating progress in science-engaged theology. These findings have been thoughtfully captured in two documents: “A Strategy Document for Funding Bodies” and “Example Projects and Programs.”
    In this episode we talk about building trust, when coming from very different perspectives.
    theologicalscientists.com
    blueprint1543.org
    (Episode 3 of 4 in the ISOTS series)

    • 33 min
    ISOTS: Joanna Leidenhag and Rebecca Dorsey on those awkward first academic meetings...

    ISOTS: Joanna Leidenhag and Rebecca Dorsey on those awkward first academic meetings...

    The Blueprint 1543 team concluded 18 months of qualitative research, summarily called “In Search of Theological Scientists” (ISOTS), and emerged with 5 important themes and 20 specific project sketches for activating progress in science-engaged theology. These findings have been thoughtfully captured in two documents: “A Strategy Document for Funding Bodies” and “Example Projects and Programs.”
    Here, we dig into how to "Inspire Integration" and what it means to "Get Specific" about your questions.
    theologicalscientists.com
    blueprint1543.org
    (Episode 2 of 4 in the ISOTS series)

    • 39 min
    ISOTS: Alister McGrath, Joanna Collicutt, and Justin L Barrett ask "What is Theology?"

    ISOTS: Alister McGrath, Joanna Collicutt, and Justin L Barrett ask "What is Theology?"

    The Blueprint 1543 team concluded 18 months of qualitative research, summarily called “In Search of Theological Scientists” (ISOTS), and emerged with 5 important themes and 20 specific project sketches for activating progress in science-engaged theology. These findings have been thoughtfully captured in two documents: “A Strategy Document for Funding Bodies” and “Example Projects and Programs.”
    theologicalscientists.com
    blueprint1543.org
    (Episode 1 of 4 in the ISOTS series)

    • 27 min

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