As we now find ourselves in a season of disruption, I believe it is increasingly important that we communicate鈥攖hat we learn to talk openly about our struggles and confusion, while also sharing our joys and hopes. Today鈥檚 cultural moment is saturated with fear and anxiety arising from the invisible threat of coronavirus. The news is […]
In the larger conversation of resilient practices, or wellbeing, or (already an on-the-way-to-outdated term) self-care, people are often quick to say 鈥淎nd I don鈥檛 just mean bubble baths and yoga,鈥� or 鈥渂ubble baths and candles,鈥� or 鈥渂ubble baths and manicures,鈥� or really, bubble baths and anything. Bubble baths have become the mascot of superficial self-care, […]
Growing up, water was home. My body was free when I was submerged in it. Whenever I jumped, dove, danced, or maneuvered in exaggerated ways, I did not get hurt nor faced the physical consequences as if I were on land. And when my body had much energy and emotion that needed to be released, […]
Our alumni are those who embody text.soul.culture and build transformative relationships far beyond the walls of our red brick building. Corinne Vance (MACS, MACP 鈥�11) lives with her husband in Birmingham, Alabama. She is the Trauma Therapy Director at The Well House and also serves as the Assistant Director of the Global and Domestic Internship […]
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Often we hear calls for peace and reconciliation following an act of racism that overlook the fact that our culture is, in many ways, sinking back into one with a deep fear of the other. A culture that fears difference, that fuels white supremacy by staying silent while messages of oppression are spoken by those […]
Shauna Gauthier hosts a conversation with Annie Mesaros about Christianity鈥檚 impact on American politics, and about Annie鈥檚 theological podcast God Help Us.
Gabes Torres presents on her integrative project about the impacts of colonialism in the Philippines, and how hospitality is perverted to maintain power.
We鈥檙e thrilled to be launching the third season of text.soul.culture this week! Tune in to hear a conversation between Nicole Greenwald, Vice President of Brand & Enrollment, and our podcast hosts, Shauna Gauthier, Alumni Outreach Coordinator, and Dr. J. Derek McNeil, Acting President and Provost. Nicole, Shauna, and Derek reflect on the vision for this […]
The invitation to pilgrimage and wilderness ultimately leads to the call of serving God and neighbor鈥攖wo directions of service that are inextricable.
For Black History Month, we asked faculty, staff, and students to weigh in on texts by Black authors to inspire our reading and learning throughout the year.
Kellye Kuh explores cultural messages about white single women, and how the stereotype of the 鈥渂asic鈥� woman is formed by the fear of mystery and eroticism.