Conversing with Mark Labberton

Pamela Ebstyne King discusses her research and work on the topic of thriving, as well as her new podcast, With & For. Pamela Ebstyne King is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science and executive director of the Thrive Center for Human Development.

Andrew Hanauer, president and CEO of the One America Movement, discusses bridging divides in American politics and faith communities. They explore the challenges pastors face in addressing political divisions, the strategic approach to combating toxic polarization, and the importance of organizations like Global Immersion. They also discuss living out faith in a confusing world and highlight various organizations working towards combating toxic polarization through collaboration and open discussions.

Stephen Newby reflects on the ability of Gospel music to invite all people in and what that means for today's world and church. Stephen Michael Newby is the inaugural holder of The Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and also serves as Professor of Music and Ambassador for The Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor University.

Jemar Tisby discusses the relevance of Tom Skinner's speech on race and evangelism in today's American church. They explore the impact of Skinner's message on promoting diversity and understanding in evangelical communities, emphasizing the need to address racism within before reaching out globally. The conversation delves into maintaining narrative integrity and honoring the legacy of black leaders like Skinner for bridging racial divides in faith communities.

Luann Pannell discusses mental health and training in law enforcement and shares about her two decades of work with the Los Angeles Police Department. Luann Pannell is a Fuller alum, CEO of Exceptional Edge Consulting, and was director of police training and education at the LAPD for 18 years.

Ben McBride talks with Mark about his new book, Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging, which outlines his journey and work in the "kill zone" in Oakland, CA. Ben McBride is a visionary leader of radical belonging. The co-founder of the Empower Initiative, a capacity-building firm devoted to empowering organizations and communities, he is a leading expert in fostering belonging and public safety reform.

Chris Henry talks about the importance of rhythm in the church year and about leadership in a post-pandemic world. Chris Henry is senior pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.

David Brenner, board chair of AI and Faith, discusses ethical questions in artificial intelligence, including control issues, loss of agency, and the impact on Eastern and Western religions. They explore the positive aspects of AI in the faith community and the intersection of AI, faith, and justice, addressing biases in algorithms. The podcast emphasizes merging conversations about AI and faith for positive change guided by ancient wisdom.

Phil Chen discusses the development of AI and the ethics of sourcing material for large language models. Topics include Siri's natural language processing, addictive nature of mobile phones and social media, augmented reality and Apple's newest device, ethical dimensions of AI in the living room, and the importance of balance and ethics in AI.

Guy Kawasaki discusses the positive impacts of artificial intelligence on creativity, productivity, and society. They explore the potential of AI as a divine connection and reflect on the rapid progress and uncertainty in AI. They emphasize the importance of studying historical events and express optimism for AI's positive impact. They discuss the perception of success and the need to consider what's missing when evaluating individuals or companies.