

In Trust Center
In Trust Center for Theological Schools
The In Trust Center podcast is hosted by Matt Hufman. Walk alongside theological school leaders and innovators as they explore issues relevant to North American seminaries, all while helping institutions live out their missions more intentionally. Find more at intrust.org/podcast.
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May 24, 2022 • 30min
Ep. 14: Women in Leadership Series: A conversation with Rev. Joanne Rodriguez
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we kick off a series of conversations with women in leadership throughout theological education. In today’s episode, Amy Kardash, president of the In Trust Center, speaks with Rev. Joanne Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI), about her work at HTI, Latina women in leadership, and raising up future leaders.

May 17, 2022 • 41min
Ep. 13: Dirty Money
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we talk with Dr. Rebekah Basinger, project director of our Wise Stewards Initiative, as she discusses the moral implication of institutions accepting "dirty money". Read more about this issue in the Spring 2022 issue of In Trust magazine here.

May 10, 2022 • 42min
Ep. 12: Bivocational ministry - A conversation with Dr. Darryl Stephens
Send us a textThis week, we talk with Rev. Dr. Darryl Stephens, director of United Methodist studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary, as he shares about a project he led that focuses on bivocational ministry. If you wish to see more from Dr. Stephens, check out his interview in the Spring 2022 issue of In Trust magazine

May 3, 2022 • 46min
Ep. 11: A momentous decision with Dr. Alton B. Pollard, III
Send us a textTune in to episode 11 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guest Dr. Alton B. Pollard, III, president of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS). Listen as he shares about the “momentous decision” to sell part of the LPTS campus and the importance of stewarding the mission of the institution.

Apr 5, 2022 • 27min
Ep. 10: Board engagement
Send us a textTune in to episode 10 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow and Dr. Byron Klaus, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Listen as they discuss why engagement is so critical to the success of a theological school board, and how effective meeting agendas, feedback from trustees, and diverse voices can aid in fostering the skills and interests of board members.Listen to episode 10 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Mar 29, 2022 • 46min
Ep. 9: Presidential evaluation and care
Send us a textTune in to episode 9 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow and Dr. Rod Wilson, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Our guests will explore the importance of the board’s role in caring for the president, how presidential assessment is linked to that care, and the benefits of assessment at key points in the president’s career. Listen to episode 9 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Mar 22, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 8: The consultant's viewpoint
Send us a textTune in to episode 8 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. David Rowe and Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Listen in as they discuss the value of the board engaging a consultant, the issues boards should consider, and important questions to ask. Listen to episode 8 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Mar 15, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 7: President and board reflections
Send us a textTune in to episode 7 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. David Rowe, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coach and governance consultant, and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Project Director and governance consultant. This episode gives a firsthand look at interim president and board member relationships and offers key insights for other interims and the valuable role they play in the institution. Listen to episode 7 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Mar 8, 2022 • 51min
Ep 6: The uniqueness of advisory boards
Send us a textTune in to episode 6 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. Byron Klaus and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and Governance consultants. This episode will explore the difference between governing boards and advisory boards, the uniqueness of embedded school advisory boards, and how they support the mission of the institution.Listen to episode 6 at www.intrust.org or whenever you stream podcasts.

Mar 1, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 5: Board recruitment and diversity
Send us a textTune in to episode 5 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coach and governance consultant, and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Project Director and governance consultant. They will share more about the board’s role in recruitment and diversity and how tending to institutional equity, diversity, and inclusion is critical.Listen to episode 5 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.