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September 20, 2018

By Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando

Embracing the Heroine in Us: Learning from Michal

What can Michal teach us about following God despite our own flaws? Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando uncovers timeless truth in the biblical story.

Podcasts

August 30, 2018

By Karen Hice Guzmán and Tish Harrison Warren

The Shape of a Call: An Interview with Tish Harrison Warren

What does it mean to embrace the fullness of God's call in your life? Listen in on our interview with Tish Harrison Warren as we discuss the joys and trials of moving to a new city, the experience of personal grief, and the process of discovering your call.

Arts, Books, and Media

June 12, 2018

By Natalie d'Aubermont Thompson

Living in Gracious Uncertainty: A Review of "Everything Happens for a Reason"

How can a person live fully in the face of a life-threatening illness? Natalie d'Aubermont Thompson reflects on the nuances of this question in her review of Kate Bowler's recent memoir.

Spiritual Formation

November 16, 2017

By Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando

The Story of Tamar: Cherishing victims in a #metoo era

Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando examines the biblical story of Tamar and finds solace for all who have experienced sexual violence in our #metoo generation.

Blog

October 16, 2017

By the staff of Women in the Academy and Professions

Responding at The Well: The Las Vegas Shooting

The staff at The Well offer some of the best resources we've come across to help respond to the recent shooting in Las Vegas.

Blog

September 14, 2017

By Tish Harrison Warren

Holding Space: A Public Lament

After six months filled with loss, Tish Harrison Warren breaks her writing silence and opens her heart in the midst of grief.

Blog

September 07, 2017

By the staff of Women in the Academy and Professions

Responding at The Well: Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

The staff at The Well offer some of the best resources we've come across to help respond to the hurricane crises of this season.

Blog

March 08, 2017

By Heather Walker Peterson

On Not Having It All Together: Lent Isn’t Advent

Heather Walker Peterson reflects on the way Jesus sees through polished exteriors and meets us during Lent.

Reflections

March 01, 2017

By Ann Boyd

Why I Don't Like Lent

Ann Boyd reflects on the complicated relationship she has with Lent and what Jesus has taught her through it.

Reflections

February 02, 2017

By Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando

Searching for Magi in the Academy

Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando considers the connections between the Magis' search for Jesus, the pain of injustice then and now, and links with the modern academy.

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