Candler in Conversation

The Candler Foundry

Hosted by The Candler Foundry, Candler in Conversation invites Candler faculty, students, staff, and alumni to engage in dialogue on issues of faith, theology, and public life.

  1. May 29

    How Protestant History Shaped American Views of Islam with Dr. Deanna Womack

    How have Protestant ideas about Islam shaped the way Christians see their Muslim neighbors today? Dr. Deanna Womack joins Candler in Conversation to explore the roots of American Islamophobia, the power of images and stories, and how gender has influenced both misunderstanding and connection between faiths. This conversation invites us to reflect on our own assumptions and discover what it means to truly love our neighbor. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Dr. Womack shares surprising insights from her research, including how missionary women’s scrapbooks and photographs reveal both the challenges and the beauty of interfaith encounters. If you care about Christian faith, dialogue, and seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building empathy and understanding. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    28 min

  2. May 22

    How Do I Embrace My Full Calling in Faith?

    What happens when your life doesn’t fit into just one box—musician, theologian, or professor? In this candid conversation, Tony Alonso shares how his journey through music, faith, and church life has shaped his calling and what it means to bring your whole self to Christian leadership and theological education. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/Tony reflects on the power of worship, the challenges of church trauma, and the importance of patience and authenticity in faith. His story invites us to consider how our own experiences—failures and all—can become meaningful resources for ministry and spiritual growth.Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    26 min

  3. May 9

    What Does It Really Mean to Be a Disciple? with Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson

    What does it really mean to follow Jesus—changing the world, or being changed yourself? In this conversation, Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson explores the heart of Christian discipleship, challenging us to think beyond social action or rule-following and consider how faith transforms who we are from the inside out. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Dr. Johnson shares why the character and inner life of a disciple matter just as much as outward acts, and how the journey of becoming like Christ shapes our relationships, our prayers, and our communities. If you care about Christian faith, church life, or what it means to live out the Bible today, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    32 min

  4. May 2

    How Do I Discern My Calling in Faith and Life

    What does it mean to be both a scholar and a person of faith—and how do you bring your whole self into the classroom, the church, and everyday life? In this candid conversation, Dr. Joel Kemp shares how his journey from law to ministry to academia has shaped his approach to Bible study, Christian leadership, and the questions that matter most.Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/Dr. Kemp opens up about the challenges of making scholarship personally meaningful, the importance of character formation, and how he creates space for honest exploration in theological education. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and learning can truly shape who we are, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    17 min

  5. Apr 24

    Why Seeing Mary as Black Changes Everything

    What if Mary, the mother of Jesus, is Black—and what does that mean for how we see God, ourselves, and each other? In this conversation, Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones shares how her new book, "Immaculate Misconceptions: A Black Mariology," invites us to reimagine Mary’s story and why it matters for faith, justice, and the way we live out Christian hope. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Dr. Adkins-Jones explores how seeing Mary through a new lens can open us to deeper empathy, challenge our assumptions, and help us find God’s presence in unexpected places. This is a conversation for anyone curious about theology, the Bible, and what it means to follow Christ in a complex world. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    27 min

  6. Apr 18

    How Do I Find My Calling When the Path Is Unclear - The Scholar Unscripted, with Dr. Sarah Bogue

    What does it look like to follow a winding, unscripted path in ministry, teaching, and life—and how do you find your calling when there’s no clear example to follow? In this candid conversation, Dr. Sarah Bogue shares how her love for history, digital learning, and creative teaching has shaped her journey at Candler School of Theology, inviting us to see the connections between our own stories and the stories of faith. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/podcast Dr. Bogue reflects on the challenges and joys of blending academic, ministerial, and technological gifts, and why agency, gratitude, and community matter for anyone navigating faith, church life, or theological education today. Her story is an invitation to embrace possibility and discover new ways to live out your calling. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    25 min

  7. Apr 6

    Why Grace Feels Different in Recovery Than in Church

    What if the deepest experience of God’s grace happens not in the sanctuary, but in the church basement? Dr. Jen Carlier joins Dr. Elizabeth "Ebby" Arnold to explore how addiction, recovery, and honest vulnerability can reshape our understanding of faith, community, and what it means to practice grace together. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ This conversation invites us to rethink how church spaces—and our own stories—can become places of healing, connection, and real transformation. Whether you’re interested in theology, church life, or simply what it means to walk alongside others, Dr. Carlier’s insights offer a fresh perspective on Christian community. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    24 min

  8. Mar 27

    The Scholar, Unscripted: What Makes a Good and Just Community

    What makes a truly good community, and how do we nurture it in our lives and institutions? In this candid conversation, Robert Franklin, Jr. shares personal stories and hard-won wisdom about leadership, reconciliation, and the virtues that shape just communities—drawing on his experiences from family, faith, and leading Morehouse College. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Franklin reflects on the risks and rewards of leadership, the lifelong pursuit of balance, and the hope that fuels meaningful change. Whether you’re passionate about Christian leadership, theological education, or simply seeking to live with greater purpose, this conversation invites you to consider how faith and community shape who we become. Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/

    23 min
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About

Hosted by The Candler Foundry, Candler in Conversation invites Candler faculty, students, staff, and alumni to engage in dialogue on issues of faith, theology, and public life.

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  • Creator
    The Candler Foundry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Candler Foundry
  • Show Website
    Candler in Conversation

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