GEORGE FOX TALKS

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Accessible and academically driven discussion on the topics of theology, wellness, culture, and travel. This podcast is presented by faculty and friends of George Fox University in Newberg, OR.

  1. 2D AGO

    How to Navigate the Healthcare Maze in 2026

    Professor and social worker Steffanie Altenbern joins Brian on an expedition through the “maze” of healthcare in the United States, a system they argue has become too complicated for the average person to navigate without help. Join us as we explore the reasons why, the impact on patients and providers, and some practical steps we can take to get the care we need.  Steffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.html Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.html Stand up comedy bit on American healthcare: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIclMKPyTuS “Uncompensated care crisis”: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2025/oct/expiring-premium-tax-credits-lead-340000-jobs-lost-2026 https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-what-to-watch-in-2026/ “Healthcare anxiety”: https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-health-care-costs-expiring-aca-tax-credits-and-the-2026-midterms/ “Rural Care Deserts”: https://www.aha.org/environmentalscan “Alorithm Bias”: https://naacp.org/resources/building-healthier-future-designing-ai-health-equity https://dhinsights.org/news/naacp-releases-blueprint-to-tackle-bias-in-healthcare-ai If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    31 min

  2. FEB 3

    Can AI Imitate the Soul? Where Christians Need to Draw the Line

    Can physics explain the soul? Is AI building a silicon god? Should Christians be open to merging their brains with the cloud or using AI to “resurrect” a loved one? Brian and philosophy professor Isaac Choi explore these and other questions at the intersection of faith, science, and futurism. Check out The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweil: https://www.singularity.com/ Dr. Isaac Choi directs the George Fox University Honors Program: https://www.georgefox.edu/honors-program/faculty-pages/isaac-choi.html Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.html If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    38 min

  3. JAN 20

    When Christian Leaders Fail: Grief & Accountability

    News of beloved author Philip Yancey’s years-long affair with a married woman sparks a tough but worthwhile conversation between Brian and theologian Lindsey Hankins. From initial grief and accountability to the ultimate legacy of their work, join us as we explore what to do when a Christian public figure we trust and respect experiences a fall from grace. Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/author-philip-yancey-confesses-affair-withdraws-from-ministry/ The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect Dr. Lindsey Hankins is the Director of the School of Humanities and Assistant Professor of Theology at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/hankins.html Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.html If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    34 min

  4. JAN 6

    Is Biblical Justice Liberal or Conservative?

    Tune in to hear Brian Doak and LA pastor Jennifer Toledo cover justice, diversity, immigration policy, and more. What does a unified, bi-partisan approach to these issues look like in the Church? Is it possible for Christians to rise above political differences and live the “undiluted gospel?” And why is it so important that we really include kids in how we do church? Jennifer Toledo is a pastor, author, speaker, and strategist; a leading voice for the theology of justice, the undiluted gospel, and the place of children in the church today. Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor. Leviticus 19:14: “You shall not curse a person who is deaf, nor put a stumbling block before a person who is blind, but you shall revere your God; I am the Lord.” If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    35 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Why Dignity is the Defining Issue for Christians Today ft. Propaganda

    Christian hip hop artist and author Propaganda talks with Brian Doak & Jason Fileta about what really matters for Christians in this moment: human dignity. Is Gen X the last generation with street smarts? Why are men struggling so hard in our culture? And how can we think about passing on what really matters from one generation to the next? Propaganda is a rapper, poet, and author born and raised in Los Angeles.  Check out his book Terraform: https://www.prophiphop.com/book Listen to a tune from Prop’s latest album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U593BIvGa4 Jason Fileta is a Christian activist and Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence at George Fox University: https://www.bread.org/bio/jason-fileta/ Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.html If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    37 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    A Stunning New Way to Read "The Good Samaritan" Parable!

    Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says there’s only one basis for love: human dignity. Tune in as she presents a powerful study on Jesus’ philosophy of love—revealed through his famous thought experiment, The Good Samaritan. Could this ancient parable hold the key to transcending our social and political identities, so that we can love literally everyone? Meghan Sullivan is a decorated scholar and teacher at the University of Notre Dame, where she is professor of philosophy: https://ethics.nd.edu/people/meghan-sullivan/ Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.html Institute for Ethics and the Common Good: https://ethics.nd.edu/ Opening ND Summit Keynote on the DELTA Framework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_tQ-5njGhV0 Love and Social Transformation: Empowering Scholars and Social Innovators to Develop the Love Ethic: https://ethics.nd.edu/labs-and-centers/jenkins-center-for-virtue-ethics/the-love-ethic-network/ If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    33 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    The Best Advice About AI You're Going to Get in 2025 (Tyler Staton, Andy Crouch, & Meghan Sullivan)

    Tune in for a public discussion on a Christian response to the AI revolution. Is it possible for a Christian to be a “doomer” while maintaining genuine faith & hope? As AI models increasingly outperform humans in many areas of work, what distinguishes people as uniquely valuable? How can Christians avoid social obsolescence while remaining thoughtful about how we use technology? All this and more from Meghan Sullivan, Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, Isaac Choi, and Brian Doak. Meghan Sullivan is a decorated scholar and teacher at the University of Notre Dame, where she is professor of philosophy: https://ethics.nd.edu/people/meghan-sullivan/ Andy Crouch is a well known author, speaker, and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship: https://andy-crouch.com/ Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon: https://bridgetown.church/ Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.html If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    59 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    You’re Addicted to Noise (and Don’t Even Know It) ft. Tyler Staton

    "We've cultivated a way of being in the world that eliminates quiet, stillness, and inactivity." Tyler Staton proposes a return to the ancient Christian practice of solitude to combat the rampant busyness and inattention that characterize the modern life.  Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon: https://bridgetown.church/ He's also the author of three books: https://www.tylerstaton.com/ If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

    47 min
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Accessible and academically driven discussion on the topics of theology, wellness, culture, and travel. This podcast is presented by faculty and friends of George Fox University in Newberg, OR.

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  • Creator
    George Fox University
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
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    © 2026 George Fox University
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