5th Annual Symposia Videos: Part Two

��Ƶ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:48:51 +0000

A few months ago, the school gathered in a form of a “homecoming” to hear our alumni present on flourishing at our fifth annual Symposia. This year the theme centered around what it means to truly flourish. Today, we’re sharing the second half of their presentations, each inviting us to pause and reflect on the insightful, evolving work of our alumni and how they embody text.soul.culture outside our walls.

To Hide and to Heal
Kate Hoskin (MACP ‘17)

“The return to the First Love is not a movement back to God, but a movement towards God and ourselves with the pieces of our lives.”

In her presentation, Kate reframes the prodigal narrative as a sabbatical that allows for a more complete return, using images from South Korean artist Cheoul-Shin Kang to depict the retreat and return.

Internalized Racism and the Racial Empathy Gap
Richard Kim (MDiv ‘10)

Richard engaged the impact of internalized racism and how it misguides even the most sincere attempts to related across human differences as equals throughout his presentation.

Connection to the Wild Feminine
Laura Wade Shirley (MAC ‘02)

In her presentation, Laura looks at the connection, or lack thereof, to the feminine body. She discusses how women’s bodies, in particular the pelvic bowl, hold so much, yet they often have an ambivalent attachment to their very being.

Attunement to Your Self
Sarah Steinke (MACP ‘19)

“Living into the flourishing you were meant for requires recognizing those places, and welcoming them home, to the place in you that is already whole.”

Sarah guided a conversation that listened to the wholeness of one’s self and to the parts seeking connection in order to bring them into an attuned, reparative relationship.

Open Therapy—Send and Receive Ethical Client Referrals
James Waggoner (MACP ‘16) and Conner Cress (MACP ‘18)

James and Connor created an online platform called Open Therapy that helps manage the client-therapist referral process. In their presentation, they discuss how this platform grew out of the concept “flourish” and how it streamlines a critical process for those seeking help.

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5th Annual Symposia Videos: Part One

��Ƶ — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:58:27 +0000

A few months ago, the school gathered in a form of a “homecoming” to hear our alumni present on flourishing at our fifth annual Symposia. This year the theme centered around what it means to truly flourish. Today, we’re sharing the first half of their presentations, each inviting us to pause and reflect on the insightful, evolving work of our alumni and how they embody text.soul.culture outside our walls.

A Case for Embodiment: Reframing Anti-Oppression Work
Grace Rock (MACP ‘14) & Elise Hale-Case (MACP ‘15, MATC ‘16)

Grace and Elise, using Resmaa Menakem’s book “My Grandmother’s Hands” and other, similar sources, explored how we can refocus anti-oppression work towards deeper embodiment, resilience, and healing, beginning with a trauma-informed lens.

A New Life After Death
Andrew (MACP ‘10) and Christy Bauman

Andrew and Christy bring their vulnerability and heartache as they explore flourishing after loss in their presentation.

Can Female Anger and Subversion be an Element of Spiritual Flourishing?
Charissa Bradstreet (MDiv ‘04)

Using examples from her own life and journey, Charissa sheds light on how our culture continues to view women’s anger and subversion and turns to scripture and tradition to see if any of those themes can be found.

Flourishing After Suffering
Kate Davis (MDiv ‘15)

Kate, also the Director of the Resilient Leaders Project, seeks to help others understand how pain, failure, burnout, and grief are all part of the path to flourishing.

Heroic Allies: Roleplaying Games As Gateways To Playful Flourishing
Phil Doud (MDiv ‘13)

Phil discusses how roleplaying games can be a powerful tool for someone’s growth, creativity, and community. Heroically is also the name of Phil’s life coaching practice, designed to help people in helping professions by providing opportunities for play and creativity.

Stay tuned for part two featuring the second half of our alumni presenters, exploring topics such as internalized racism, the weakness of God, and attuning to your self.

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5th Annual Symposia Videos: Part Two

To Hide and to Heal Kate Hoskin (MACP ‘17)

Internalized Racism and the Racial Empathy Gap Richard Kim (MDiv ‘10)

Connection to the Wild Feminine Laura Wade Shirley (MAC ‘02)

Attunement to Your Self Sarah Steinke (MACP ‘19)

Open Therapy—Send and Receive Ethical Client Referrals James Waggoner (MACP ‘16) and Conner Cress (MACP ‘18)

5th Annual Symposia Videos: Part One

A Case for Embodiment: Reframing Anti-Oppression Work Grace Rock (MACP ‘14) & Elise Hale-Case (MACP ‘15, MATC ‘16)

A New Life After Death Andrew (MACP ‘10) and Christy Bauman

Can Female Anger and Subversion be an Element of Spiritual Flourishing? Charissa Bradstreet (MDiv ‘04)

Flourishing After Suffering Kate Davis (MDiv ‘15)

Heroic Allies: Roleplaying Games As Gateways To Playful Flourishing Phil Doud (MDiv ‘13)

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