GEORGE FOX TALKS

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...

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...