Date: June 30, 2026
Book List for Your Summer Reading
I don’t know about you, but my summer reading list continues to grow. There have been some interesting books released recently related to faith and politics. In addition to the […]
RPLI Posts
Date: June 25, 2026
Faith and the Gerrymander: Conversation with Emma Olson Sharkey
Emma Olson Sharkey visits with Faithful Disruption host Trista Soendker Nicholson about the way congressional and other voting districts are changing to increase political power for some and disenfranchise others. […]
Date: June 18, 2026
Advocacy Beyond Pride Month
My family and I recently worshiped in a congregation that made an announcement about the upcoming Pride event in their community. They announced that all volunteer slots for their booth […]
Date: June 2, 2026
NTLWTR June: Not too Long, Worth the Read
There are lots of interesting things to read over the past several weeks. Here are a few highlights that are not too long and worth the read: Pope Leo released […]
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 […]
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 […]