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A Revolutionary Faith
podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 7/24/24 podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 7/24/24

A Revolutionary Faith

Amirah Orozco talks with Dr. Raúl Zegarra about his recent book on religious beliefs, politics, and advancing progressive social change via Latin American Liberation Theology

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On Becoming Wise Together
podcast, OPTalks, Books, TEBT Open Plaza 7/3/24 podcast, OPTalks, Books, TEBT Open Plaza 7/3/24

On Becoming Wise Together

Dr. Javier Viera talks to Dr. Maria Liu Wong about her recent book on urban ministry and theological education

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From Prof to Admin
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 6/26/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 6/26/24

From Prof to Admin

Rev. Dr. Joanne Rodriguez talks with Dr. Luis G. Pedraja about transitioning between roles and the lessons learned

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Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 6/12/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 6/12/24

Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz

Theologians Dr. Theresa L. Torres and Dr. Theresa A. Yugar discuss Latinx women's leadership in the context of the 17th-century Mexican protofeminist and ecofeminist

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Nuestro Llanto
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 6/5/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 6/5/24

Nuestro Llanto

Dr. Felipe Hinojosa talks to Felipe E. Agredano and Daniel Ballon-Garst about the queer Apostolic history that dates back to the early 1900s

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Opened by the World
podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 5/29/24 podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 5/29/24

Opened by the World

Rebecca Rhodes Blackburn talks to Rev. Dr. José Francisco Morales Torres about his recent book Wonder as a New Starting Point for Theological Anthropology

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Engaging the Old Testament
podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 5/22/24 podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 5/22/24

Engaging the Old Testament

Dr. M. Daniel Carrol Rodas and Dr. Dominick S. Hernández discuss his new book on how to read biblical narrative, poetry, and prophecy well

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Atlas Obscura
blog, Compilation, podcast Open Plaza 5/8/24 blog, Compilation, podcast Open Plaza 5/8/24

Atlas Obscura

Selections from the award-winning guide to the world's most wondrous places

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The End of Theological Education
podcast, OPTalks, Books, TEBT Open Plaza 4/15/24 podcast, OPTalks, Books, TEBT Open Plaza 4/15/24

The End of Theological Education

Dr. Antonio (Tony) Alonso and Rev. Dr. Ted A. Smith discuss his latest book, which reimagines church, ministry, and dominant educational models in this time between the times

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A Faithful and Constructive Conversation
podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 4/8/24 podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 4/8/24

A Faithful and Constructive Conversation

Rev. Dr. Tony Lin talks to Dr. Robert Chao Romero and Dr. Jeff M Liou about their recent book Christianity and Critical Race Theory

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The Look of Common Prayer
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 4/1/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 4/1/24

The Look of Common Prayer

Historian Dr. Felipe Hinojosa talks to PhD candidate The Rev. Francisco García, one of the few Latino Episcopal priests in the U.S.

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Lady Justice
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 3/4/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 3/4/24

Lady Justice

Historian Dr. Felipe Hinojosa talks to attorney Luz Herrera about her legal journeys–from study and practice to teaching and research

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Empowering Latina Leaders at HTI
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 2/19/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 2/19/24

Empowering Latina Leaders at HTI

HTI Executive Director Rev. Joanne Rodriguez speaks with Dr. Ahida (Calderón) Pilarski and Dr. Maria Carrión about the Latinas in Leadership Program

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Design Thinking and Church Innovation
podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 2/5/24 podcast, OPTalks Open Plaza 2/5/24

Design Thinking and Church Innovation

Rev. Dr. Tony Lin talks to Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija about the founding of TryTank Research Institute, an “action-resource laboratory”

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Our Year of the Rabbit
blog, OPTalks, Compilation, podcast Open Plaza 12/4/23 blog, OPTalks, Compilation, podcast Open Plaza 12/4/23

Our Year of the Rabbit

HTI Open Plaza highlights from 2023

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Spirit Nations
blog, podcast, video, OPTalks Open Plaza 10/9/23 blog, podcast, video, OPTalks Open Plaza 10/9/23

Spirit Nations

HTI Open Plaza celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with inspired selections from our archive

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MEDS for Biblical Scholars
podcast, OPTalks, 2023 Highlights Open Plaza 9/25/23 podcast, OPTalks, 2023 Highlights Open Plaza 9/25/23

MEDS for Biblical Scholars

Rev. Joanne Rodríguez talks to Dr. Ahida (Calderón) Pilarski about Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep—the four foundational pillars for wellness and personal development

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Self-Made
podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 9/19/23 podcast, OPTalks, Books Open Plaza 9/19/23

Self-Made

Rev. Dr. Tony Lin talks to Dr. Nely Galán about her book and podcast series on becoming empowered, self-reliant, and rich in every way

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The Institute for Signifying Scriptures
podcast, OPTalks, AfroSpiritus Open Plaza 8/7/23 podcast, OPTalks, AfroSpiritus Open Plaza 8/7/23

The Institute for Signifying Scriptures

Dr. Jacqueline Hidalgo and ISS Founding Director Dr. Vincent Wimbush discuss the work of the organization and its 20th anniversary

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Catholic and Indigenous
podcast, OPTalks, SpiritNations Open Plaza 7/24/23 podcast, OPTalks, SpiritNations Open Plaza 7/24/23

Catholic and Indigenous

Theologian Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo, anthropologists Dr. Valentina Napolitano and Dr. Kristin Norget discuss reconciliation, Indigenous Peoples, and the Catholic Church

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