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Deborah Arca

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Deborah Arca is the former Director of Content at Patheos. Prior to joining Patheos, Deborah managed the Programs in Christian Spirituality at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, including the Program's renowned spiritual direction program and the nationally-renowned Lilly-funded Youth Ministry & Spirituality Project. Deborah has also been a youth minister, a director of music and theatre programs for children and teens, and a music minister. Deborah belongs to a progressive United Church of Christ church in Englewood, CO.

Works by Deborah Arca

The Church, As It's Supposed to Be: A Q&A with Scot...

Deborah Arca | March 01, 2015

"If there is one people, there is one table! Christians have been set free to embrace......

The Gift of Faith in "Unbroken": An Interview with Luke...

Deborah Arca | December 18, 2014

Louis Zamperini's son shares some of the back-story to the new movie, "Unbroken", and......

To Hell and Back: Q&A with Filmmaker Kevin Miller, Part 2

Deborah Arca | September 20, 2012

Read the second part of our interview with filmmaker Kevin Miller about his provocative......

To Hell and Back: Q&A with Filmmaker Kevin Miller, Part 1

Deborah Arca | September 19, 2012

A provocative new documentary opening this weekend questions everything you thought you......

The Chapels of Notre Dame: A Q&A with Vice President Dr....

Deborah Arca | August 15, 2012

These many places of worship have reminded the Notre Dame family that the love of God is......

Spiritual Practices in an Election Year: A Q&A with Brian...

Deborah Arca | April 25, 2012

Brian McLaren, author of a new series of ebook political stories, on why humor is the......

A Church Online: An Interview with Bruce Reyes-Chow

Deborah Arca | March 20, 2012

"At the end of the day, if we're not able to just be a church, then it's a gimmick,"......

The Saving Power of Sex: An Interview with Christopher...

Deborah Arca | February 01, 2012

What is the gospel according to sex? Author Christopher West discusses what the body has......

Simplifying the Soul: A Q&A with Paula Huston

Deborah Arca | January 16, 2012

Award-winning author Paula Huston discusses her newest book on Lenten practices, and how......

Set the Sex Slaves Free: An Interview with Daniel Walker

Deborah Arca | November 02, 2011

The author of "God in a Brothel" talks about his dangerous and difficult work as an......

Lessons from the Farm: An Interview with Robert Wicks

Deborah Arca | November 01, 2011

Best-selling author Robert Wicks answers questions on the meaning of contentment and how......

Teach Me To Pray: A Video Q and A with Richard Foster

Deborah Arca | October 06, 2011

Best-selling author Richard Foster sits down with Patheos to share insights about......

Social Media Salvation: Blogging Her Way from Atheism to...

Deborah Arca | October 04, 2011

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A Catholic Tourist's Travel Guide for the Digital...

Deborah Arca | September 30, 2011

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A Good and Perfect Gift: Q&A with Author Amy Julia...

Deborah Arca | September 23, 2011

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on "The Artist's Rule"

Deborah Arca | September 07, 2011

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A Journey in Progress: An Interview with Alisa Harris

Deborah Arca | September 01, 2011

Alisa Harris says that when we use religion for political ends, religion gets degraded....

Scot McKnight and Tim Challies on "Radical Together"

Deborah Arca | July 26, 2011

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Mother Teresa and Me: An Interview with Ruma Bose

Deborah Arca | July 11, 2011

A young businesswomen shares how her relationship with Mother Teresa influenced her......

Compassion for Animals: An Interview with Laura...

Deborah Arca | June 15, 2011

The author of the new book The Friends We Keep reminds us of the biblical call to......

Engaging Voices: Let's Begin!

Deborah Arca | March 16, 2011

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Eucharist

Deborah Arca | February 15, 2011

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A Night of Beautiful Madness to End Malaria

Deborah Arca | February 09, 2011

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Bittersweet Valentines

Deborah Arca | February 07, 2011

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Thoughts on Grace

Deborah Arca | January 18, 2011

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How Would You Preach from "Revelation of the Magi?" &...

Deborah Arca | December 08, 2010

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All I Want For Christmas is a Camel: Fair-Trade Christmas...

Deborah Arca | December 07, 2010

After stumbling into the alternative gift market at my church last week, I'm convinced......

Rival Religions? Hindu blogger Padma Kuppa responds to...

Deborah Arca | October 18, 2010

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Necessary Change for the Denominational Church

Deborah Arca | July 26, 2010

Recent Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Bruce Reyes-Chow reflects on the......

Reclaiming a "Movement": The Future of The United...

Deborah Arca | July 26, 2010

The newly-elected President of The United Methodist Church's Council of Bishops shares......

"Something's Going On": The Future Denominational Church

Deborah Arca | July 26, 2010

Recent Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Bruce Reyes-Chow talks about the......

Sanctuary's Daughter

Deborah Arca | July 14, 2010

A new documentary by two Christian filmmakers paints a personal picture of one family's......

Almost Christian: An Interview with Kenda Creasy Dean

Deborah Arca | June 22, 2010

The faith of teenagers has a message for the American church....

How the Holy Spirit Moves Today . . . in 100 Words or Less

Deborah Arca | May 14, 2010

Our favorite theobloggers muse on how the Holy Spirit is acting in the world today, in......

A Place of Rest: Embracing Differences

Deborah Arca | April 29, 2010

A Presbyterian minister and her Humanist husband talk about their evolving interfaith......

Tweeting the Bible

Deborah Arca | April 09, 2010

Six months ago, author and editor Jana Riess embarked on an epic adventure to take on......

A New Kind of Christianity

Deborah Arca | March 22, 2010

Popular emergent church leader Brian McLaren's "new kind of Christianity" is attracting......

God in 100 Words

Deborah Arca | March 17, 2010

We challenged a dozen bloggers across faith traditions to answer the question: Who (or......

Wonder, Fear, and Longing

Deborah Arca | March 11, 2010

Prayer has taught me to be more accepting of who I am, what I'm feeling, what's broken......

Tattoo Faith

Deborah Arca | November 25, 2009

You've heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve, meet one emerging Lutheran pastor who......

New Music: John Steiner

Deborah Arca | July 21, 2009

Patheos caught up with composer, pianist, and worship leader John Steiner to reflect on......

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