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Weighing in on faith and life.
B.H. Carroll faculty members, students, and those who support its mission desire to create dialog and stoke critical thinking about important topics which relate to faith and life in this world. Below are posts from diverse authors, whose views contribute to the ongoing discussion of these areas. The positions of the authors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary, its faculty, and its governors.
Avoiding Unnecessary Antagonism
Learn practical strategies from The Trinity Forum to navigate political and religious polarization, focusing on differentiating values from conclusions and avoiding manufactured outrage.
Be strong and do the work.
Read B.H. Carroll Theological Institute’s update on enrollment growth during the pandemic, a significant gift for Chaplain Studies, the upcoming Spring Colloquy with Dr. Louise Kretzschmar, expansion of their Teaching Network, and their virtual Convocation.
Good Enough for Letterman
Church Rituals for Healing: Explore practical ideas for post-pandemic services of reflection, including bell ringing, cardboard testimonies, and communal art projects.
B.H. Carroll Theological Institute’s Frank and Pauline Patterson Spring Colloquy: Living Truth in a Cheap Talk World
Explore the timely topic of “Living Truth in a Cheap Talk World” with Dr. Louise Kretzschmar at B.H. Carroll’s virtual Spring Colloquy.
Shannon Wolf featured author in Christian Counseling Today
Trauma Bonds Explained: B.H. Carroll Professor Shannon Wolf featured in Christian Counseling Today on the powerful emotional connection between abuser and victim.
Will Beth Moore’s Departure Help Southern Baptists Get Their Act Together?
Beth Moore Leaves the SBC: A Wake-Up Call or a Reinforcement of Division? – Explore the significance of Beth Moore’s departure from the Southern Baptist Convention, the hopes for change, and the author’s personal feelings and cautious perspective on the SBC’s future.
Ironies Of The Cross Event
Unpacking Easter’s Ironies: Explore how biblical writers, especially John, used irony to unveil profound theological truths within the familiar events of Holy Week.
Carroll Prayer Network
Explore the call to prayer at B.H. Carroll and the development of the Carroll Prayer Network, including online resources and teaching church prayer teams.
Jesus of the In-Between
In the Midst of Change: Like Moses, Abraham, and Paul, we experience “in-between” times. Discover how Jesus walks with us through these transitions.
Itching Ears
Itching Ears & Eroding Truth: How our self-serving desires are corrupting our politics and endangering our spiritual integrity, a warning inspired by 2 Timothy 4:3.