Toronto School of Theology

Toronto Theology Talks

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Toronto Theology Talks brings listeners into thoughtful, accessible conversations with the diverse thinkers shaping theological studies at the Toronto School of Theology, University of Toronto. Hosted by Stephen Hurley, each episode features in-depth dialogue with leading scholars, educators, and religious leaders exploring the intersections of faith, history, culture, and contemporary life. Through candid interviews and compelling stories, the series delves into burning questions and pressing issues centered on theology’s relevance today. Listeners gain insight into the dynamic, ecumenical, a...

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Faith, Vulnerability, and Recognition- Insights from Dr. Gerard Ryan 07.07.2026 33:33

In this episode, Stephen Hurley sits down with Dr. Gerard Rya n to explore the profound concepts of mutual accompaniment and recognition, especially in the context of faith-filled living and our relationships with "the vulnerable other." Drawing from his personal experiences within L'Arche communities and his scholarly journey through recognition theory and theology, Dr. Gerard Ryan reflects on th...

Theology as Encounter- Listening Across Religious Difference with Dr. Michelle Voss 12.06.2026 34:23

What does it mean to truly encounter religious difference? In this episode of Toronto Theology Talks, Stephen Hurley catches up with Dr. Michelle Voss , professor of Theology at Emmanuel College, to explore how comparative theology invites us into transformative dialogue across traditions. Drawing on her own journey between Christian and Hindu thought, Dr. Michelle Voss unpacks the intellectual an...

Rethinking Adolescence in Theology—Dr. Cynthia Cameron on Youth, Faith, and the Image of God 29.05.2026 27:22

What does it mean to embrace adolescence as part of God's image? In this episode of Toronto Theology Talks, Stephen Hurley sits down with Dr. Cynthia Cameron , Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair at St. Michael's College, to reimagine how the church sees—and values—its youngest members. Drawing from her article "You Are the Now of God," Dr. Cameron e...

Disability Theology and the Art of Being With— Insights from Dr Tom Reynolds 16.05.2026 31:56

Join Stephen Hurley as he sits down with Dr. Tom Reynolds, Associate Professor of Theology at Emmanuel College. Known for his deeply relational approach to theology, Tom’s work explores what it means to be human in communities shaped not by perfection or independence, but by vulnerability, interdependence, and belonging. In this conversation, we focus especially on his work in disability theolog...

Recovering Lost Voices Women Interpreters and the Hidden History of Biblical Interpretation with Dr. Marion Taylor 01.05.2026 35:38

Unearth the hidden history of women biblical interpreters with Dr. Marion Taylor and Stephen Hurley. Discover how lost voices are reshaping our understanding of faith, church tradition, and the power of interpretation—and why recovering these stories could transform lives, scholarship, and Sunday sermons. Dr. Marion Taylor is Professor of Old Testament at Wycliffe College in the Toronto School of...

Theology in a Pluralistic World- Fr. Darren Dias on Service, Challenge, and Change 13.04.2026 34:11

In this inaugural episode of Toronto Theology Talks, host Stephen Hurley is joined by Fr. Darren Dias, Executive Director of the Toronto School of Theology, to unpack the living legacy of ecumenism, the evolving role of theology in public life, and why theological education in Toronto matters more than ever. Dive into behind-the-scenes stories of collaboration, academic innovation, and hope for th...