GEORGE FOX TALKS

In this episode, Daniel Kang focuses on the eye with optometrist Erika Bury. The two discuss holistic eye care including nutrition, screen time practices, and remedial technology. They also dive into Erika’s journey, exploring how battling leukemia and completing an Ironman triathlon has shaped her into who she is today. Erika Bury, O.D. , was born and raised in Maryland. She has studied at Virgin...

In this episode, English professor Gary Tandy hosts author Joseph Pearce in a discussion about prominent Christian authors in the 20th century, their conversion stories, and how faith is revealed in fantasy literature. Why were the relationships between J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and other authors of their time significant in the world of literature? Joseph Pearce is an internationally acclaimed...

In this episode, Joseph Clair speaks with author Steven Garber and Theology & Ethics professor Travis Pickell about vocation, occupation, and wholistic personhood. What is your telos, and what is your praxis? How does learning fit into the greater context of our lives? Dr. Steven Garber has been a professor, consultant, writer, scholar and teacher of many people in many places. He served as pr...

In this episode, Abigail Favale meets with Isaiah Jones to shed light on Critical Race Theory. What are the historical and metaphysical roots of this social theory? How does it relate to Christianity's value of human dignity? Isaiah Jones works in higher education at Utah State University. He holds a master's degree in Eastern European History, and continues to study the intersection between Catho...

In this episode, Daniel Kang explores the importance of play with physical therapist Ryan Jacobson. How do playing and learning work together in kids' development? What does play have to do with stewarding our souls? Ryan Jacobson is an assistant professor of physical therapy at George Fox University. He has formerly worked as a pediatric rehab supervisor with Providence Children's Development Ins...

Dave Tussing speaks with Brittney Van Matre about career paths, personal calling, flow state, and the future of the workplace. Brittney shares tools for determining one's values and goals. Brittney is a workplace strategist with a lifelong interest in understanding what it means to be human. Drawing from personal and professional experience, she helps individuals and teams regain aliveness and ful...

Joseph Clair talks with Paul Lorenzini about some of the key cultural movements in post-enlightenment history. They discuss romanticism, materialism, and Christianity, and the tension that found its climax in the 1960s. They also touch on the value of understanding the historical context of contemporary thought and the powerful way that the Gospel of Jesus meets the true spiritual needs of all peo...

In this episode, Abigail Favale meets with educator Anika Prather to discuss race and classical literature. How do the Classics and the literary canon of Western civilization speak into the conversation on race, and should traditions be retrospectively adapted to reflect the values of contemporary philosophy? Dr. Anika Prather currently teaches in the English department at Howard University and is...

In this episode, Daniel Kang speaks with psychologist David Cimbora about holistic mental health and human relationship. How can we tell the difference between being self-aware and being self-absorbed? What does God's relational nature mean for our relationships with one another? Dr. David Cimbora is a licensed psychologist who serves as executive dean of the wellness enterprise at George Fox Univ...

In this episode, Dave Tussing welcomes leadership coach, author, and former NFL player Alex Molden into a conversation about self-knowledge, real success, and faith. Through the narrative of his life, Molden shares the principles he's learned along the way that guide the way he leads himself and others. Alex Molden was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8 year...

In this episode, Joseph Clair speaks with author Richard Foster about spiritual formation, disciplines, and following the Way of Jesus in the digital age. They explore the tension between carefully training oneself in spiritual devotion and striving for spiritual achievement. They also discuss times of walking with God in the absence of feeling His presence. Richard Foster studied at George Fox an...

In this episode, Abigail Favale meets with legal scholar Erika Bachiochi to discuss feminism and the many hot topics associated with it. What does "sexual asymmetry" mean?  Has contraception helped or harmed women's position in society? What does virtue have to do with our sexuality? A fellow of the Ethics & Public Policy Center , Erika Bachiochi is a legal scholar specializing in Equal Protec...

In this episode, Daniel Kang welcomes Dr. Andrew Meszaros into a talk about the nervous system: what is included in the nervous system and what is its role in the unity of the human body? The two discuss how to exercise the nervous system, and they also address the relationship between science and faith. Learn more about Dr. Andrew Meszaros here . The host for this episode, Dr. Daniel Kang , joine...

In this episode, Dave Tussing invites Organizational Transformation Consultant Joe Thouvenel into a talk on strengths, leadership, and calling. What is calling? How do natural gifts help us determine our calling or callings? Joe Thouvenel is employed by Providence Healthcare as a consultant helping teams navigate change and create the future. Prior to his work with Providence, Joe worked at George...

In this episode, our host Joseph Clair welcomes physics professor Todd Curtis into a discussion about the interplay between faith and science from a Christian worldview. How is science defined, what does belief in a Creator mean for its practice, and what can the church learn from science? Todd Curtis received a BS in physics and mathematics in 2007 from Linfield College and an MS in mechanical en...

In this episode, Abigail Favale hosts David French in a discussion on the political climate in the USA and where it's headed. The two explore the psyche of the average American voter and French shares his tips for choosing which candidates to support. They also touch on abortion and the Christian's response--politically and otherwise. David French is senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s also a colu...

In this episode, Daniel Kang talks with exercise scientist Mary Imboden and physical therapist Tyler Cuddeford on movement. What metrics can we use to measure health and activity? How are physical movement and mood related? What are some tips on jumpstarting an active lifestyle? Find Dr. Mary Imboden's academic profile here , and more information on Dr. Tyler Cuddeford here . The host for this epi...

In this episode, our host Dave Tussing meets with finance professional Kayode Odeleye to discuss relationship with God, integrity, and adversity as they relate to career building. What kind of adversity is helpful, and how does faith in God speak into the way we lead and plan our lives? Kayode is the Founder and CEO of Caena.io, a financial technology company building tools to simplify the fundrai...

In this episode, Joseph Clair meets with professor and researcher Michael Ward to discuss C.S. Lewis' famous book, The Abolition of Man . How did Lewis reconcile reason and emotion in humanity—and what can we learn from his mid-twentieth century take on subjectivism for our own time? Find Ward's book, After Humanity, here: https://www.wordonfire.org/humanity/ Michael Ward is Senior Research Fellow...

In this episode, our host, Dr. Abigail Favale, welcomes English Professor Bill Jolliff into a discussion about difficult texts. How do we engage with literature that may cause us emotional distress? Can unsettling books be instrumental in shaping our worldviews in a positive way? Dr. Bill Jolliff: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/u... Professor Abigail Favale completed her doctorate at the Univ...

In this episode, our host Dr. Daniel Kang talks with Dr. Kevin Sellars about disease, resiliency, and hope. Along the way, they discuss what to look for in a doctor and how to make it through low points in life.   Find Dr. Kevin Sellars' medical profile here . The host for this episode, Dr. Daniel Kang , joined George Fox’s Department of Physical Therapy as an assistant professor of physical thera...

We need to talk. To each other—often. About serious things. Political things and theological things and leadership things. Wild things. About our bodies and our health. About poetry and death. About God. And so we’re going to talk about it, together, as people of Christian faith, here in our new podcast and video series: it’s called “George Fox Talks” We’re going to use this new George Fox Talks s...