Cruciform Conversations

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation) (Our last conversation, with Dr. Hank Spaulding and Dr. Amanda Montgomery, Searching for a Redemptive Se—al Ethic , ended up in a lot of spam folders, most likely due to the sensitive nature of the topic covered and its description! I f you missed that...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation) The (Re)union Project is a movement of Christians trying to make sense of the conflicts dividing the church and how we have been complicit in those divisions. If we understand the origins of these deep divisions, perhaps we can imagine a new way forwar...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation) The (Re)union Project is a movement of Christians trying to make sense of the conflicts dividing the church and how we have been complicit in those divisions. If we understand the origins of these deep divisions, perhaps we can imagine a new way forwar...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation)In this conversation, Greg Arthur speaks with Rev. Carlos Malave about the Latino Christian National Network and the evolving conversations around immigration within the church. They discuss the challenges the Latino community faces, the importance of u...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation)In this conversation, Greg Arthur speaks with Dr. John Hawthorne about the current state of Christian universities, exploring the tensions and challenges they face in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. They discuss the pervasive culture of fear with...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation)Christians in every culture have to be aware of and navigate syncretism, a blending of their culture, other religions, and traditions with their faith. The American Church has an arduous task of separating out American civil religion from faithfulness t...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation)Are you trying to make sense of what is happening in the American church and who and what an evangelical is in 2025? You aren’t alone! In this conversation, Greg Arthur and Dr. David Fitch explore the current state of evangelicalism, the ideologies that...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation)In this conversation, Greg Arthur speaks with Dr. Ray Kim from the International Center of Religion and Diplomacy about the complexities of peacemaking today, touching on themes of extremism, Christian nationalism, and the importance of building conflic...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation) In the recent election, abortion access was a significant topic, ballot measure, and factor in voting choices. Not only is the country deeply divided on this issue, so too is the American church. In this conversation, Ideos’ Greg Arthur speaks with Ang...

(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation) In this conversation reflecting on what they are learning and observing after the 2024 election, Ideos VP Greg Arthur speaks with Mako Nagasawa about his unique journey from a diverse cultural background to founding ⁠ The Anástasis Center⁠ . “We procla...

In this conversation, Ideos VP Greg Arthur and David M. Bailey, founder of Arrabon, explore the themes of racial reconciliation, justice, and unity within the context of spiritual formation. They discuss the importance of understanding reconciliation as a process of spiritual growth, the challenges posed by fundamentalism and political orthodoxy, and the need for a new imagination shaped by the ki...

In this conversation, Greg Arthur and Jasmine Bellamy explore the transformative power of love in leadership, corporate culture, and the church. Jasmine, a love scholar-practitioner, discusses her journey of integrating love into her professional life and how it disrupts fear and promotes growth. They delve into the importance of love in fostering mental health, overcoming challenges in corporate...

In this conversation, Greg Arthur and Dr. Geoff Holsclaw explore the intersection of spiritual formation and relational neuroscience, particularly focusing on attachment theory. They discuss how attachment styles influence our relationships with others and God, emphasizing the importance of secure attachments for personal and communal transformation. The conversation highlights the need for church...

In this conversation, Ideos Institutes' VP Greg Arthur engages with Michael Gulker and Nicholas Ma to discuss the challenges and possibilities of cultivating unity within the church amidst a polarized society. They explore the themes of healing divisions, the role of film in bridging differences, and the importance of vulnerability and accountability in leadership. The discussion highlights the un...

In this conversation, Ideos Institutes' VP Greg Arthur engages with Michael Gulker and Nicholas Ma to discuss the challenges and possibilities of cultivating unity within the church amidst a polarized society. They explore the themes of healing divisions, the role of film in bridging differences, and the importance of vulnerability and accountability in leadership. The discussion highlights the un...

This conversation is part of the launch of the 31 Days of Unity campaign, a national campaign focused on cultivating unity in the church. The guests, Dr. Paul Choi and Sue Park-Hur, share their experiences and insights on cultivating healing and reconciliation in the church. They discuss the importance of clarifying the motivation for pursuing unity and the challenges and costs involved. They also...

In this conversation with Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College (IL), we discuss his book The Political Disciple, the challenges he sees and is studying regarding Christian political engagement, helpful practices for reshaping our political engagement, and the hopefulness he experiences while working with the next gener...