RPLI Posts

Civics 101: A conversation with Jessica Hill

On this episode of “Faithful Disruption,” Trista’s guest is Jessica Hill. She is a middle school civics teacher in the Kansas City area. She was also the teacher for both […]

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Not Too Long, Worth the Read: August Edition

As we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton, we give thanks for her contributions and commitment to philanthropy and supporting all of God’s people. May we follow in her example […]

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Climate Corruption

On this episode of “Faithful Disruption,” Trista’s guest is U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. He has represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate since 2007. The senator has a reputation as […]

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Is Education Dangerous?

The Trump Administration may think education is dangerous. While our students were immersed in the culture of D.C., the White House was announcing cuts to educational programs. Students interested in […]

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Churches and Life on the Breadline

On this episode of “Faithful Disruption,” Trista’s guest is Chris Shannahan, author of Life on the Breadline: Theology, Poverty and Politics in an Age of Austerity. He is an Associate […]

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What We are Reading: Election Edition

It is exciting to read your thoughts on what we’ve been reading lately. It is good to engage in these important topics with you, and I hope that you will […]

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Considering Church and State in the U.K. and U.S.

On this episode of “Faithful Disruption: Religion in Public Life,” our host, Trista Soendker Nicholson, takes us to Cambridge, England for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Chaplin. They discuss the […]

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

What is the American Dream? For many of us, it symbolizes a country that offers opportunities to succeed regardless of our birth status. That all, regardless of our demographics, are […]

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