Ethics Spotlight: The Podcast of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics

Journal of Lutheran Ethics
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What does it mean to live well? The online Journal of Lutheran Ethics tackles this complex question to offer thoughtful reflections on timely topics related to faith and ethics. Each issue draws on history, theology, the bible, and social sciences to spark a conversation about living well in today’s world for scholars, students, activists, advocates, experts, non-experts, and seekers. In the JLE podcast, a companion to the journal, listeners join authors on a deep dive into articles from the current issue.

Episodes

  1. Apr 10

    Singing the Melody of Hope

    In this episode, our host, Rev. Matthew Best, interviews Rev. Dr. Sivin Kit, who serves as Director for Theology, Mission and Justice at the Lutheran World Federation. In a time that can feel hopeless, what can we learn from our Lutheran siblings working for justice and peace throughout the world? This interview focuses on Rev. Dr. Kit's latest piece in the Journal of Lutheran Ethics and it may be helpful to read it before listening to the episode. Find out more about the Journal of Lutheran Ethics at https://learn.elca.org/jle/

    40 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Machines, Mortals, and Meaning: AI & Christian Vocation

    How should Christians think about AI? In this episode, we talk about hte role and challenges of AI and faith. Episodes published by the Journal reflect the perspectives and thoughts of their authors and not necessarily the theological, ethical, or social stances of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.​ Find out more about the Journal of Lutheran Ethics at https://learn.elca.org/jle/

    35 min

  3. 05/02/2025

    Summer 2025 Book Review Teaser

    Jennifer Hockenbery, William Rodriguez, and Matthew Best discuss books ahead of the annual Summer Book Review Issue. Find out more about the Journal of Lutheran Ethics at https://learn.elca.org/jle/

    37 min
  4. Unpacking Ordinary Faith in Polarized Times

    10/18/2024

    Unpacking Ordinary Faith in Polarized Times

    Americans are more divided from one another than at any point in recent history. The divisions that we feel individually are even seen in recent research. Even faith communities are not free of sharp polarization.  But that doesn’t have to be the case. In this episode, host Mattthew Best talks with Amy Carr and Christine Helmer, authors of Ordinary Faith in Polarized Times about where polarization comes from and what faith communities might do to heal these divisions. Find out more about the Journal of Lutheran Ethics at https://learn.elca.org/jle/

    45 min
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What does it mean to live well? The online Journal of Lutheran Ethics tackles this complex question to offer thoughtful reflections on timely topics related to faith and ethics. Each issue draws on history, theology, the bible, and social sciences to spark a conversation about living well in today’s world for scholars, students, activists, advocates, experts, non-experts, and seekers. In the JLE podcast, a companion to the journal, listeners join authors on a deep dive into articles from the current issue.

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