The Center for Transforming Engagement Podcast
Center staff hosts conversations about changes that serve a common good — and a higher good.
We talk with ministry leaders, counselors, academics, practitioners, and more to learn about how change happens as we pursue transforming engagement. Each season explores a single aspect of transforming engagement.
The Call for Reparation and Reconciliation with Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil | Women in Ministry
With a profound commitment to social justice, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil advocates for reconciliation that transcends superficial diversity and inclusion efforts, highlighting the necessity of reparations as a critical step towards genuine reconciliation. In this...
Women in Ministry – New season with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman and Jenni Wong Clayville
In this podcast series, you’ll hear from a diverse group of women leaders in ministry. We’ll discuss the path to ministry, how to discern the way forward, challenges and triumphs, mental health, gender and leadership, and much more.
Reflections on the Christ & Cascadia 2024 Gathering with Dr. Kate Rae Davis | Christ & Cascadia
Join us for a special bonus episode as Dr. Kate Rae Davis reflects on the theme of the inaugural Christ & Cascadia Gathering held last month. Ministry leaders from diverse contexts across the Pacific Northwest convened to explore what makes ministry unique in the...
Shifting from Traditional Church-Centered Approaches to Community Engagement with Rev. Ron Werner | Christ & Cascadia
Rev. Ron Werner, Jr. joins Dr. Kate Rae Davis share a conversation that highlights the shift from traditional church-centered approaches to community engagement to a more decentralized and collaborative model.
The Transformative Power of Place-Based Ministry with Tim Soerens | Christ & Cascadia
Tim Soerens joins the Center’s podcast to talk about challenges and opportunities of ministry in Cascadia and how place based ministry produces thriving community
Discovering Innovative Ministry Models within Congregational Traditions with Rev. Melissa Skelton | Christ & Cascadia
Rev. Melissa Skelton talks embracing nature’s influence, navigating cultural nuance in the ministry, discovering innovative ministry ideas and reflecting on congregational fundamentals.
Understanding Cultural and Religious Contexts in Ministry with Rev. Emily McGinley | Christ & Cascadia
Rev. Emily McGinley joins the Center’s podcast to dive deep into understanding cultural and religious contexts, intersectionality in Ministry, balancing idealism with realism, and engaging with contemporary issues in ministry.
Serving God and Community in Our Unique Culture with Dr. Forrest Inslee | Christ & Cascadia
On this podcast, we are dedicated to exploring how each of us can serve God and neighbor in our unique communities and contexts.
Reflective Conversation Around Youth & Campus Ministry Burnout
The season has unfolded a spectrum of challenges faced by those in youth and campus ministry, ranging from the struggles of maintaining work-life balance to the emotional toll of guiding young individuals through pivotal life stages. Host Rose Madrid Swetman and Kate Rae Davis recap the season.
Establishing Boundaries and Protecting Well Being with Kurt Rietema | Youth & Campus Ministry Burnout
Youth ministry leaders can experience enmeshed relationships that can contribute to burnout or experiencing vicarious trauma. Kurt Rietema talks boundaries and wellbeing