Conversing with Mark Labberton

Susan Maros reflects on how we understand calling in light of our ongoing formation, the mission of God, and the need for community. Susan Maros is affiliate assistant professor of Christian leadership and author of Calling in Context: Social Location and Vocational Formation.

Andrew Steer talks about working against environmental damage and climate change and about caring for God’s creation as a form of discipleship. Andrew Steer is president and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

Thema Bryant discusses her journey of becoming a psychologist and reflects on topics of trauma, thriving, mental health, and race, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thema Bryant is an author, professor, researcher, and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. 

Mark Noll discusses his newest book, which explores the reciprocal relationship between notable historical events in the United States and the interpretation of scripture during the 19th and 20th centuries. Mark Noll is an American church historian, retired professor, and author of numerous books, including his most recent, America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911.

Gary Haugen discusses the origins and organizational focus of International Justice Mission and reflects on the intersection between Christian faith and global justice.  Gary Haugen is a human rights attorney, author, and the founder of International Justice Mission.

Hunter Farrell examines the impact of capitalism and colonization on congregational mission efforts and invites us to practice radical mutuality as we redefine the meaning of mission. Hunter Farrell serves as the director of the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and is the author of Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development.

Charlie Dates reflects on how the Black preaching tradition has shaped him into the preacher he is today, as well as how to practice faithful discernment about one’s pastoral calling. Charlie Dates is senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago.

Caleb Maskell shares about his personal faith journey and traces the history of the Pentecostal and charismatic movements in the 20th century. Caleb Maskell is the associate national director of theology and education for Vineyard USA.

Bethany McKinney Fox talks about how our understanding of disability shapes our understanding of healing, of community, and of how we do church. Bethany McKinney Fox is founding pastor of Beloved Everybody Church and the author of Disability and the Way of Jesus.

Otis Moss III speaks about how his family legacy and other legacies of faith have shaped his theology and ministry, and about the critical questions facing the church today. Otis Moss III is the senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois.