Date: June 25, 2026
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. […]
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Date: June 18, 2026
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 […]
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Date: May 26, 2026
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 […]
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Date: April 30, 2026
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 […]
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Date: March 26, 2026
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 […]
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Date: March 12, 2026
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 […]
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Date: February 26, 2026
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 […]
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Date: February 17, 2026
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 […]
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Date: January 24, 2026
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 […]
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Date: January 20, 2026
Hi, I am Trista. I am delighted to be joining the team at Phillips Theological Seminary’s Center for Religion in Public Life. I am currently serving as the center’s interim […]
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