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.

Candler in Conversation
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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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7/20/2020
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Recent Episodes

May 29, 2026
How Protestant History Shaped American Views of Islam with Dr. Deanna Womack
<p>How have Protestant ideas about Islam shaped the way Christians see their Muslim neighbors today? Dr. Deanna Womack joins Candler in Conversation to explore the roots of American Islamophobia, the power of images and stories, and how gender has influenced both misunderstanding and connection between faiths. This conversation invites us to reflect on our own assumptions and discover what it means to truly love our neighbor.<br />Learn more at <a href="https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/</a><br />Dr. Womack shares surprising insights from her research, including how missionary women’s scrapbooks and photographs reveal both the challenges and the beauty of interfaith encounters. If you care about Christian faith, dialogue, and seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building empathy and understanding.<br />Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/</a></p>

May 22, 2026
How a Song He Called a Failure Led to Writing for Pope Francis
<p>What happens when your life doesn’t fit into just one box—musician, theologian, or professor? In this candid conversation, Tony Alonso shares how his journey through music, faith, and church life has shaped his calling and what it means to bring your whole self to Christian leadership and theological education. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Learn more at https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/Tony reflects on the power of worship, the challenges of church trauma, and the importance of patience and authenticity in faith. His story invites us to consider how our own experiences—failures and all—can become meaningful resources for ministry and spiritual growth.Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/</p>

May 9, 2026
What Does It Really Mean to Be a Disciple?
<p>What does it really mean to follow Jesus—changing the world, or being changed yourself? In this conversation, Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson explores the heart of Christian discipleship, challenging us to think beyond social action or rule-following and consider how faith transforms who we are from the inside out. <br>Learn more at <a href="https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/</a><br>Dr. Johnson shares why the character and inner life of a disciple matter just as much as outward acts, and how the journey of becoming like Christ shapes our relationships, our prayers, and our communities. If you care about Christian faith, church life, or what it means to live out the Bible today, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.<br>Follow The Candler Foundry on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/candlerfoundry/</a></p>
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