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Candler in Conversation

Hosted by The Candler Foundry, Candler in Conversation invites Candler faculty, students, staff, and alumni to engage in dialogue on issues of faith, theology, and public life.

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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 25, 2026

    What Spiritual Care Looks Like in African Traditions (opens the original)

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    What if spiritual care was measured by the real difference it makes in people’s lives? Dr. Emmanuel Lartey invites us to rethink how faith, healing, and community are deeply connected in African religious traditions—and what that could mean for Christian ministry and everyday spiritual practice. This conversation explores how authentic spiritual care is practical, relational, and rooted in the ways we show up for one another. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Dr. Lartey shares stor

  2. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    What Does It Mean to Take Spiritual Risks? (opens the original)

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    What does it really mean to take a risk for your faith, your calling, or your community? Actor and first-year Candler student Cedric Mays shares how embodying a character on stage is a lot like living out your faith—both require opening yourself up, taking risks, and letting something deeper transform you. His story invites us to consider what it means to truly commit to the work God calls us to, even when it’s uncomfortable. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/Cedric reflects on how

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    A Song for the Incoming Class of 2026 (opens the original)

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    Created especially for Candler School of Theology’s 2026 New Student Orientation, this original musical selection by Okorie Johnson invites the Class of 2026 to pause, listen, and discern the significance of the present moment. As part of the orientation theme, “Maximizing This Moment,” Okorie uses music as a space for reflection—connecting faith, theological education, creativity, and the journey ahead. The piece encourages Candler’s newest students to honor where they have come from, remain at

  4. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    What Does It Mean to Find Home in Faith? | Dr. Walter Earl Fluker (opens the original)

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    What does it really mean to search for "home"—and could it be less about a place and more about a journey? In this conversation, Dr. Walter Fluker shares insights from his book "Wake Up Running," exploring how the longing for belonging, the risks of crossing into new spaces, and the courage to imagine something different shape our faith and our lives. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Dr. Fluker invites us to see the Christian story as one of movement, imagination, and radical welc

  5. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Why Theological Education Matters for Everyday Christians (opens the original)

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    What if the challenges facing theological education today are actually opportunities for deeper faith and community? Dr. Ted Smith shares insights from his new book, "At This Time: Dialogues in Theological Education," exploring how moments of crisis can spark hope, creativity, and renewed purpose for churches and everyday Christians. Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/ Discover why theological education isn’t just for professionals, but for anyone seeking to grow in Christian faith,

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