In this Theology Lab video podcast with Matthew Soerens of World Relief, we look at how Christian faith, the Bible, and public policy intersect in the ongoing immigration debate. What does the Bible say about welcoming the stranger? How should followers of Jesus engage immigration with both truth, justice and compassion? This conversation is ideal for those interested in theological learning, curious faith, and rethinking immigration from a Christian perspective. Perfect for viewers exploring Scripture, God’s heart for justice, and navigating politics and faith in a more nuanced, compassionate way.

#ImmigrationAndFaith #WorldRelief #immigrationdebate

Learn more about World Relief here, and help support the work that Matt is doing to help resettle refugees: https://worldrelief.org

Welcoming the Stranger, Jenny Yang and Matthew Soerens: https://worldrelief.org/welcoming-the-stranger/

Podcast includes original music ("Imagination") written by Dean Payla, produced by PALA.

This is the second installment in Theology Lab's Critical Conversations series. In this session, Lanhee Chen (fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, former chief policy advisor for Mit Romney's 2012 presidential campaign, and former member of the George W. Bush administration) and Yi-An Huang (the City Manager of Cambridge, Massachusetts, engage in a conversation about politics, faith, and friendship. This topic addresses: politics and difference, the challenges and opportunities of political engagement, how faith informs one's approach to politics and issues of political conflict, and how faith informs our approach to relationships that can help navigate political differences.

The Theology Lab series will continue this year will interviews with Shane Claiborne, Sally Gary, Kellie Carter Jackson, Gregory Coles, and others.

Learn more about Theology Lab at www.highrock.org/theologylab

#politics #christianity

Podcast includes original music ("Imagination") written by Dean Payla, produced by PALA.

The YouTube version (with subtitles) of this interview with Stanley Hauerwas and Jonathan Tran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJaZ5B9Iug

In this interview with Stanley Hauerwas, named by Time Magainze as "the best theologian" in America, and Jonathan Tran, author of Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism, two theologians offer their perspectives on how Christians engage in political life as Christians. This interview covers topics such as faith and theology, Scripture, how Christians might approach voting, political parties, baptism as a way of life and a marker of polity, and the meaning of truth telling, honesty, and faithfulness in public life.

Check out Jonathan Tran's book, Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism: https://www.amazon.com/Americans-Spirit-Capitalism-REFLECTION-RELIGION/dp/0197617913

Stanley Hauerwas's, the Peaceable Kingdom: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268015541/the-peaceable-kingdom/

#Hauerwas #church #politics

Learn more about Theology Lab highrock.org/theologylab

Podcast includes original music ("Imagination") written by Dean Payla, produced by PALA.