GEORGE FOX TALKS

Dear listeners, thank you for joining us on the first season of the George Fox Talks podcast! After celebrating 46 weekly episodes, we’ll be taking a hiatus while looking forward to a forthcoming second season. Email Brian with your thoughts to get a free George Fox Talks t-shirt: bdoak@georgefox.edu Don’t forget to include your shirt size and mailing address. Sign up for the George Fox Talks mail...

In this episode, Abigail Favale talks with professor of economics Luke Petach. What is an efficiency/equality trade off? What is the truth about the minimum wage and income disparity? What are the long term economic effects of recent government dividends and labor shortages? Dr. Luke Petach is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University. Orig...

In this episode, Abigail Favale talks with author and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba about sex culture in modern times. The sexual liberation movement drastically changed the landscape of sexual norms and engagement; what are the tangible outcomes of that change? What kind of correlation can be drawn between high rates of pornography addiction and dysfunctional sex culture? How can we th...

In this episode, Joseph Clair talks with Dr. Lydia Dugdale about shifts in cultural perception of the end of life. They discuss the immense medical advances and major historical events of the last century that have profoundly affected people’s attitude toward death. Does Christian belief in life after death alleviate the fear of it? In a culture that keeps death at a distance, what practices can h...

In this episode, Abigail Favale talks with author, teacher, and philosopher Peter Boghossian about the culture wars. In a time of cancelling and defunding, critical theories and political extremism, tolerance and moral orthodoxy, how do we navigate the turbulent social and political scene we find ourselves in? Does the standard of reality depend upon individual experience or on hard data? What rol...

In this episode, Daniel Kang talks with Dr. Rebecca Yazzie about pursuing restorative justice and holistic wellness in the area of social work. What does it mean to seek wellness for those who are in the process of social rehabilitation? How does the Gospel’s focus on restoration influence the way we think about social work? How can we maintain hope while continually engaging in restorative work?...

In this episode, Spanish professor David Martínez welcomes travel writer Rolf Potts into the studio to recount stories of risky adventures, unlikely friendships, and intercultural hospitality. The two give tips for new travelers and share their advice on how to be a good guests in a foreign place. Rolf Potts is a travel writer, essayist, author of several books including Vagabonding: An Uncommon G...

In this episode, Joseph Clair talks with Fritz Bauerschmidt about the kind of love that God is. What are the theological implications of the statement, “God is love”? How does “crucified love” interact with the reality of sin and brokenness? Why does community matter within the context of Christianity? Dr. Fritz Bauerschmidt is a professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland and a permanent...

In this episode, Abigail Favale broaches the topic of postmodernism with Isaac Choi and Joel Mayward. How does it speak into theology, culture, and the arts? Can postmodernism coexist with modernism? Should everything that suggests a postmodern framework be rejected or feared? Dr. Isaac Choi studied physics and chemistry at Harvard College. He received two master’s degrees from Princeton Theologic...

In this episode, Daniel Kang talks with Dr. Erika Barber about the inescapable and widely varied experience of growing older. What are some helpful markers of holistic health in the latter part of life? How does the Bible speak about the human lifespan and the suffering that goes with it? What is the significance of dwelling with others in pain? Dr. Erika Barber joined the physician assistant prog...

In this episode, Dave Tussing talks with Nishant Bhajaria about ethics in the tech industry and in tech companies. What role does big tech have in modern society, and what role should it have? How does change actually take place in a company?  Nishant Bhajaria is a cybersecurity and privacy executive and author of Data Privacy: A Runbook for Engineers . His work is to protect user data and custome...

In this episode, Joseph Clair meets with Dr. Angel Adams Parham to discuss classical education, sociology, homeschooling, and more. How do cultural lenses affect the way we read classical literature? How could the concept of a “generous Canon” change how we understand history? Angel Adams Parham is Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture...

In this episode, Abigail Favale shares a conversation with philosophy professor Isaac Choi spanning from the existence of aliens to artificial intelligence takeover. Does Christian Theology actually lend itself to the possibility of extra-terrestrial life? How does ancient philosophy address ideas that we might consider to be “science fiction?” What are the most prominent contemporary theories abo...

In this episode, Daniel Kang talks with Dr. Amber Nelson and Dr. Danny Rodriguez about how a patient’s cultural identity affects the experience of the healthcare system. What does it mean to be a minority group patient? How can mentorship and inter-professional education help shape a more effective and inclusive healthcare system? What does the system look like when it is operating well? Dr. Amber...

In this episode, Dave Tussing talks with director of Evangelical Friends Mission Stan Leach about servant leadership. How does a focus on the value of people affect the way an organization functions? What does it look like to share power in a servant leadership model, and how is conflict dealt with when humility is the rule? Hint: it all has a lot to do with listening. Stan Leach, President and Fo...

In this episode, Joseph Clair talks with Dr. Nancy Pearcey about worldview, sexuality, and the human body. How has the “truth split” affected the way we think about the value of our bodies? Is the body or the mind a better indicator of personal teleology? What is it that Christians offer to the conversation about sex, gender, and embodiment that allows people to hold onto the high dignity of their...

In this episode, Abigail Favale has a conversation with Eve Tushnet and Wesley Hill about homosexuality, celibacy, friendship, and community in the context of the Church. What does it look like to follow the Way of Jesus while being attracted to the same sex? What does the Bible say about friendship between members of the same sex?  How has a focus on romantic love affected the way the church comm...

In this episode, Daniel Kang meets with Dr. Dan Rhon to discuss arthritis and physical therapy. Is it better for patients with osteoarthritis to receive injections or to go through manual physical therapy? What are the common misconceptions when it comes to joint pain? How can therapists get past mental barriers with patients to achieve the greatest health outcomes? Dr. Dan Rhon is a clinician and...

In this episode, Dave Tussing meets with Emily Brummund to discuss coaching. As a certified CliftonStrengths coach, Emily shows how she is able to help clients identify their talents and gain clarity in their lives. She touches on the benefits of having a coach in various areas of life including career, faith, and home life. Emily Brummund is an entrepreneur and a Strengths & Leadership Coach...

In this episode, Joseph Clair invites Lindsey Hankins and Isaac Choi into an exploration of prayer. They discuss the mysteries of answered and unanswered prayers of petition and consider the formative nature of all types of interaction with God. Dr. Lindsey Hankins completed her PhD in theology, with a concentration in the history of doctrine, from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2020. She has t...

In this episode, Abigail Favale speaks with Theology & Ethics professor Travis Pickell about the way we experience death. They discuss Americans’ understanding of the topic, why we fear it & keep it at a distance, and how certain people have demonstrated meaningful ways to engage with death. Dr. Travis Pickell was a lecturer and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Virginia before teac...

In this episode, Daniel Kang meets with Dr. David Hanscom to discuss pain. Why do so many people suffer from chronic pain, and what is the real underlying problem? What is the purpose of anxiety, and how does it affect the way we experience pain? How does the dynamic healing process (or multi-modal approach) address these problems and questions? Dr. David Hanscom is an orthopedic spine surgeon who...

In this episode, Dave Tussing meets with Sam Jones and Timon Smith to discuss matters of calling. What can research teach us about personal calling in the workplace? How do you craft a calling statement? How are faith and calling related to one another? Dr. Sam Jones has advised MBAs on their careers for 10+ years at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and he helps to run organiza...

In this episode, Joseph Clair shares a conversation with author and teacher Nijay Gupta on citizenship and participation in society as Christians. What does the ancient Greek etymology of the word “politics” mean for Christians’ role in our republic? How can we reconcile our dual citizenship in the Kingdom of God and our country of origin? Dr. Gupta teaches New Testament courses at Northern Semina...

In this episode, Abigail Favale talks with philosophy professor Phil Smith about the various iterations of dualism we've seen in history and the type we frequently encounter today. What makes a whole person? Does Christian theology demand that we adopt a Platonic view of the body and soul? How does dualistic thought affect our perceptions of sexuality and race? Dr. Phil Smith teaches a wide range...