Two decades into the 21st century, J. Dana Trent believes that small town churches can collaborate and pool resources to tackle the growing problems rural children face when poverty, addictions and mental illness hit their homes.
Like other small-town communities, Dana in Vermillion County is trying keep the community vibrant after the loss of population and jobs.
“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen, selected poems, 1956-1968 In three years, I’ve lost my Mom, transitioned to my full-time faculty dream job at Wake Tech, and published three books. Then 2020 hit. Like all of us, I’m …
From Victoria Wresilo, Spectrum News: Many people are experiencing ongoing stress and anxiety stemming from the election, rising numbers of COVID cases and deaths, as well as the impending holiday decisions. So what are the ways we can deal with the stress and anxiety in …
Enjoy my Collegeville Institute Q&A with Stina Kielsmeier-Cook, whose spiritual memoir Blessed Are the Nones: Mixed Faith Marriage and My Search for Spiritual Community was just published. Stina, who identifies as Christian, is married to Josh, who identifies as a “none.” But that wasn’t always the case. …
With so little hope, it feels like a good time to share a little light. Announcing the “Array of Faith” podcast, where we shed light on the beauty in our numerous religious and spiritual differences. Listen. Subscribe. Review. Let us know what you think! As a professor of world …