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Tiya Miles: Harriet Tubman’s belief in God was central to her work for freedom

Along with her ties to the natural world, Tubman’s faith was formational in the heroic acts for which she is — and was, in her own time — known, says the author and academic.

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Kelly Brown Douglas: The history and hope in Kamala Harris’ candidacy

The racist and misogynist attacks against Kamala Harris reflect a culture of white supremacy. While Christianity has contributed to that culture, the church has an opportunity to respond differently, says the canon theologian at Washington National Cathedral.

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Jim Singleton: Why is it important to be an attentive leader?

Paying attention is the key to so many of the challenges in ministry, says a pastor and teacher.

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Becca Edwards: Science is a tool that helps us better live out our faith

In her work as a climate action fellow, a former science professor equips clergy and laypeople to advocate for environmental justice.

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Podcast: ‘David Armijo: Invest in Your People’

Giving your employees the freedom to fail can unlock new skills and push boundaries, says an executive with over 20 years of experience.

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Warren Kinghorn: Mental health includes learning to live wisely

Rather than focusing on fixing symptoms, the professor and psychiatrist describes in a new book how to reframe mental health care as learning to live more wisely and fully in the world.

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove: Mobilizing the poor can help fix America

Believing myths related to poverty and whom it affects has prevented Americans from constructing a society that works for everyone, authors of a recent book say.

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Brenda Salter McNeil: Reconciliation is about much more than making friends

For the Seattle-based theologian, living into the reality of reconciliation means contributing to a world where all of God’s creation can flourish.

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Ruth Braunstein: More organizations are recognizing the threat of Christian nationalism

Organizations across political lines and religious identifications are working to combat Christian nationalism, says a sociologist.

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Kwok Pui Lan: Writing our stories and finding ourselves

A matriarch of Asian American theology discusses storytelling, representation and capacity building with a director of educational programs at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Angie Kay Hong Director of Educational Programs, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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