Date: May 26, 2026
Mercy vs. Justice or Mercy with Justice
Why do Christians struggle to love one another? Is it because we really do not take the gospel seriously? Is it that Christians themselves do not agree on what is […]
RPLI Posts
Date: May 21, 2026
A Life of Faithful Resistance and Change
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., a Phillips alum and longest serving pastor at East Sixth Street Christian Church in Oklahoma City, discusses his lifelong commitment to resistance and change. He […]
Date: April 30, 2026
Booklist: Democracy and Christian Nationalism
This past week allowed me the opportunity to lead a congregational workshop on faith, democracy, and Christian Nationalism. The group was very engaged and asked great questions about how they […]
Date: April 16, 2026
Art, Resistance, and Faith: A Conversation with Anthony Suber
On this episode of our Faithful Disruption podcast, Trista Soendker-Nicholson talks with the artist Anthony Suber about the intersection of his art, resistance and faith. He is the featured artist […]
Date: March 26, 2026
What We’re Reading: March Edition
March’s reading roundup is focusing on research of note. These studies bring interesting light to our conversations on democracy, the Trump Administration’s ICE policies and the impact of religion on […]
Date: March 12, 2026
Join Isaiah’s Palm Sunday Actions
During the season of Lent we join with Christians around the world as we open ourselves to practices and disciplines that align us more fully with Christ. Like many, I found myself […]
Date: February 26, 2026
February: What We’re Reading
Editor’s Note: From time-to-time, Trista Soendker Nicholson, our interim executive director, will commend articles and stories that have attracted her attention. The list varies but we know that the time […]
Date: February 17, 2026
Embracing Power for Transformational Change
On Feb. 7, I had the opportunity to attend an engaging community organizing training hosted by Action Tulsa. Their team of trainers encouraged us to find ways that the organizations […]
Date: February 12, 2026
The Genesis of the Center for Religion in Public Life
Join Trista Soendker Nicholson as she discusses the origins of the Center for Religion in Public LIfe with its founder, Gary Peluso-Verdend. You can also read Trista’s latest blogs. CLICK […]
Date: January 24, 2026
Phillips Seminary Stands in Solidarity with Minneapolis Protestors, Calls for Collective Stand to Affirm Beloved Community and Shared Humanity
By Trista Soendker Nicholson, Interim Director Phillips Theological Seminary continues to stand in solidarity with the overwhelming show of support for beloved community in Minneapolis and calls for continued peaceful […]