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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 Preacher Persisted: Finding Courage in the Pulpit

Deborah Arca | March 01, 2017

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Preaching in the Era of Trump

Deborah Arca | February 21, 2017

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Standing Rock: Building Deeper Alliances with the Land and...

Deborah Arca | January 06, 2017

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When Tupac Goes to Church

Deborah Arca | December 30, 2016

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Fourth Week of Advent: When You're Stuck in the Waiting

Deborah Arca | December 21, 2016

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Third Sunday of Advent: Expecting, but Not Yet Expecting

Deborah Arca | December 14, 2016

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Give Ben-Hur a Chance: Watch the Movie with Your Heart and...

Deborah Arca | August 23, 2016

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Ben-Hur Opens Today! Star Jack Huston Shares What Drew Him...

Deborah Arca | August 19, 2016

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Surface Tensions: A Q&A with Millennial Author Nathan...

Deborah Arca | August 08, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with the Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow

Deborah Arca | August 05, 2016

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Years of Living Dangerously: 2nd Season of Emmy-Award...

Deborah Arca | August 05, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with Duke Divinity School Dean Elaine...

Deborah Arca | July 28, 2016

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Studio Asked Him to Direct the New BEN-HUR Film and He...

Deborah Arca | July 26, 2016

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A Brave New "Ben-Hur" Charges Into Theaters August 19th

Deborah Arca | July 26, 2016

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What Makes Someone Jewish? A Book Review

Deborah Arca | July 25, 2016

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"Prayer Woven Into the Fabric of the Film": A Q&A with...

Deborah Arca | July 21, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with 'Bipolar Faith' Author Monica...

Deborah Arca | July 19, 2016

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Friday Wrap 7/15: The Week's Top 10 Progressive Posts

Deborah Arca | July 15, 2016

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New Music for a New Christianity: The Convergence Music...

Deborah Arca | June 24, 2016

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This Time Orlando

Deborah Arca | June 17, 2016

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Announcing: "The Great Spiritual Migration"

Deborah Arca | June 13, 2016

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Us Versus Us: A Q&A with Author Andrew Marin

Deborah Arca | June 09, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with "Global Minister" Romal Tune

Deborah Arca | June 09, 2016

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Man Meets God: A Q&A with Josh Grisetti

Deborah Arca | May 25, 2016

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The Pursuing God: A Video Q&A with Joshua Ryan Butler

Deborah Arca | May 16, 2016

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The Armor of Light Airs Tonight on PBS

Deborah Arca | May 11, 2016

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The Pathway to Presence: A Mother's Day Reflection

Deborah Arca | May 07, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with Film Producer Erik Lokkesmoe

Deborah Arca | May 06, 2016

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A Very Human Jesus: Ewan McGregor on Playing Yeshua in...

Deborah Arca | May 04, 2016

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WATCH: Exclusive Clip from 'Last Days in the Desert' with...

Deborah Arca | May 03, 2016

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Tasting God: A Q&A with Ginny Kubitz Moyer

Deborah Arca | April 29, 2016

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The Rev. William Barber, NAACP President, Removed from...

Deborah Arca | April 19, 2016

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Getting Real About Jesus and Our Messy Lives: A Q&A Daniel...

Deborah Arca | April 01, 2016

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Join "The Great Spiritual Migration" Book Tour!

Deborah Arca | March 28, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with Activist-Minister Amanda...

Deborah Arca | March 23, 2016

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Standing for What Matters: Standing With Black Women and...

Deborah Arca | March 17, 2016

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Patheos 10+1: A Q&A with Millennial Author Addie Zierman

Deborah Arca | March 15, 2016

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Is God Relevant? Hillary & Bernie Talk Faith in Latest Dem...

Deborah Arca | March 07, 2016

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Q&R: Should a Pastor Marry a Non-Religious Couple?

Deborah Arca | February 29, 2016

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Becoming a Force for Justice: Finding God in the City

Deborah Arca | February 27, 2016

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Still Operating On Faith: A Painfully True Love Story

Deborah Arca | February 26, 2016

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Searching for Jesus: A Q&A with Risen's Joseph Fiennes

Deborah Arca | February 17, 2016

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Lent Post Round-Up! A Progressive Christian Lent at...

Deborah Arca | February 10, 2016

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Prophetic Pessimism: A Q&A with Andre Johnson

Deborah Arca | February 08, 2016

The hope I think we need is what I call a <a......

A Faith That Liberates: A Q&A with Monica A. Coleman

Deborah Arca | February 04, 2016

"We need to change laws and efforts at justice, yes, but we also need to change vision......

People of Color Rising: A Q&A with Onleilove Alston

Deborah Arca | February 04, 2016

"Black women have always made Black history and continue to make Black history with......

Building a Third Reconstruction: A Q&A with the William J....

Deborah Arca | February 04, 2016

"A people's movement that reflects the demographic of our state <em>and</em> is willing......

Dismantling Racism: A Q&A with Jacqui Lewis

Deborah Arca | February 04, 2016

What is the one issue every community of faith should be addressing from the pulpit, the......

The Greatest Manhunt in History: On the New Movie RISEN

Deborah Arca | February 01, 2016

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Patheos 10 + 1: A Q&A with Bar Church Pastor Jerry...

Deborah Arca | January 27, 2016

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Curing our Theological Laryngitis: A Q&A with Tripp Fuller

Deborah Arca | January 26, 2016

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Becoming a Recovery-Friendly Church: A Q&A with Jonathan...

Deborah Arca | January 19, 2016

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Reviving the Nonprofit Leader: A Q&A with Transformational...

Deborah Arca | January 14, 2016

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A Year in the Life: Top 10 Progressive Christian Posts of...

Deborah Arca | December 21, 2015

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An Open Letter to Jerry Falwell Jr., Students, and Faculty...

Deborah Arca | December 09, 2015

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Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian...

Deborah Arca | December 05, 2015

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Fractured Not Broken: A Q&A with Kelly Schaefer

Deborah Arca | November 16, 2015

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Spotlight: New Movie Exposes Catholic Church Sexual Abuse...

Deborah Arca | November 12, 2015

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A More Colorful Children's Sermon: A Q&A with Rev. Adam...

Deborah Arca | November 09, 2015

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Rob Bell: The Word 'Evangelical' Has Been Hijacked and We...

Deborah Arca | November 07, 2015

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The Vulnerable Pastor: A Q&A with Mandy Smith

Deborah Arca | November 02, 2015

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Finding God in the World: An Interview with Diana Butler...

Deborah Arca | October 08, 2015

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On Dying Well: A Q&A with Author Janet Wehr

Deborah Arca | October 06, 2015

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Christians, Guns, and Putting on the Armor of Light: An...

Deborah Arca | October 05, 2015

"I wanted to make a film in the spirit of peacemaking about the issues that seemed the......

Where Jesus Prayed: A Q&A with Danielle Shroyer

Deborah Arca | October 01, 2015

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Stripped: A Q&A with Heather King on Cancer and her...

Deborah Arca | September 18, 2015

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What's The Cause Church? A Q&A with jKonrad Hölé

Deborah Arca | September 01, 2015

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13 Simple Ideas for Becoming Human Again

Deborah Arca | August 28, 2015

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Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Video Q&A on Spiritual...

Deborah Arca | August 21, 2015

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Why I'm a Christian, Still

Deborah Arca | August 05, 2015

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The Future of Progressive Christianity: What If...?

Deborah Arca | July 30, 2015

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Tweeting with God ... and Young Adults: A Book Review

Deborah Arca | July 16, 2015

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Liberal Protestants, Social Justice and Antisemitism:...

Deborah Arca | July 15, 2015

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Slow Living: Resisting the Need for Speed

Deborah Arca | June 18, 2015

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Jane Eyre's Sisters: A Q&A with author Jody Bower

Deborah Arca | June 17, 2015

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On the Pilgrim's Journey: A Q&A with Christine Valters...

Deborah Arca | June 02, 2015

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On Biblical Manhood: A Q&A with Author Carolyn Custis...

Deborah Arca | June 01, 2015

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A Muslim Daughter, Her Christian Mother, Their Path to...

Deborah Arca | May 26, 2015

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Why Millennials Leave the Faith and How To Bring Us Back

Deborah Arca | May 22, 2015

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Finding Sanctuary: A Q&A with Spiritual Director Terry...

Deborah Arca | April 15, 2015

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When Missions Fail: A Q&A with 'Runaway Radical' authors...

Deborah Arca | April 02, 2015

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Did God Kill Jesus? Tony Jones on the Crucifixion, Love,...

Deborah Arca | March 27, 2015

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Stump a Scholar: John H. Walton on the Tree of Knowledge

Deborah Arca | March 26, 2015

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Evolution and Biblical Faith: The Messiness of it all

Deborah Arca | March 14, 2015

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Gifts of the Visitation: A Q&A with Catholic Convert...

Deborah Arca | March 13, 2015

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St. Patrick, AA, and Vulnerable Faith: A Q&A with Jamie...

Deborah Arca | March 03, 2015

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From Obesity to Ironman: A Conversation with Ragan...

Deborah Arca | February 14, 2015

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Watch Your Tongue: A Q&A with Author Nelson Searcy

Deborah Arca | February 12, 2015

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When God Hides: An Interview with Author Tony Kriz

Deborah Arca | January 17, 2015

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Alison Krauss and Yo-Yo Ma: The Wexford Carol

Deborah Arca | December 24, 2014

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Pray as You Can, Not as You Can't

Deborah Arca | December 13, 2014

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Rob and Kristen Bell on the Art of Marriage (and a Few...

Deborah Arca | December 05, 2014

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I Am Grateful He Is Gone

Deborah Arca | November 14, 2014

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Raising Abel: A Q&A with author Ronald Ragotzy

Deborah Arca | November 13, 2014

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Preaching as a Mad Act: A Q&A with John Holbert

Deborah Arca | November 11, 2014

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They Call Her the "God Girl": A Q&A with Newest Patheos...

Deborah Arca | November 07, 2014

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Confessions of an Advent Extremist: A Q&A with Sybil...

Deborah Arca | November 04, 2014

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Christian Piatt Takes PostChristian on the Road

Deborah Arca | October 30, 2014

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A Seminary Invites Silicon Valley to Play: The Launch of a...

Deborah Arca | October 24, 2014

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Three Tips for Facing the Future without Worry

Deborah Arca | October 15, 2014

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Jon Sweeney on When Saint Francis Saved the Church

Deborah Arca | September 30, 2014

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Stump a Bible Scholar: Was Jesus Perfect?

Deborah Arca | September 30, 2014

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Preventing Suicide is Possible: A Q&A with Author Karen...

Deborah Arca | September 24, 2014

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Leading in Changing Times: A Q&A with Pastor Michael W....

Deborah Arca | September 19, 2014

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Stump a Bible Scholar: What About Israel?

Deborah Arca | September 03, 2014

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Finding Jesus: Ben Corey on What's Missing in American...

Deborah Arca | August 30, 2014

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Stump a Bible Scholar: Why Genocide?

Deborah Arca | August 26, 2014

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Monday Meditation: Come Alive

Deborah Arca | August 25, 2014

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Zen and the Art of Self-Contradiction: A Review of Why I...

Deborah Arca | August 25, 2014

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Stump a Bible Scholar: Is Jesus God?

Deborah Arca | August 19, 2014

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When Believers and Nonbelievers Marry: A Q&A with Dale...

Deborah Arca | August 18, 2014

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PostChristian: Christian Piatt on the Church and the...

Deborah Arca | August 13, 2014

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On Praying with Beads: A Q&A with Author Kristen Vincent

Deborah Arca | August 04, 2014

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Bearing Beauty: The Studio P(atheos) Interview Series with...

Deborah Arca | July 09, 2014

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Why God Created the World: A Q&A with Ben Stevens

Deborah Arca | July 03, 2014

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Wild Christianity at the Wild Goose Festival

Deborah Arca | July 03, 2014

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Global Violence Against Women and Girls: Weep with Me and...

Deborah Arca | June 26, 2014

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A Joyful Feast: A Q&A with Companions on the Inner Way...

Deborah Arca | June 24, 2014

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"Ending Poverty": A Q&A with Third Day

Deborah Arca | June 05, 2014

Patheos scores an exclusive interview with the band Third Day about their commitment to......

Bearing Beauty: The Studio P(atheos) Interview Series with...

Deborah Arca | May 28, 2014

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Living Liberation: A Q&A with Wild Goose Producer Rosa Lee...

Deborah Arca | May 21, 2014

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The Problem of Gendercide: A Q&A with Elizabeth Gerhardt

Deborah Arca | May 15, 2014

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Where the Wind Leads: A Q&A with Vinh Chung

Deborah Arca | May 15, 2014

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Patheos@5: From Mainline to Progressive to…? Celebrating...

Deborah Arca | May 05, 2014

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My Friends, the Saints: A Q&A with Elizabeth Ficocelli

Deborah Arca | April 30, 2014

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Bearing Beauty: The Studio P(atheos) Artist Interviews

Deborah Arca | April 28, 2014

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Richard Cole on Becoming Catholic, Finally

Deborah Arca | April 16, 2014

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Sharing a Common Faith: Reflections on Saffron Cross and...

Deborah Arca | April 01, 2014

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Lunching with C. S. Lewis: A Q&A with Alister McGrath

Deborah Arca | March 31, 2014

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Between Heaven and Earth: A Q&A with Steve Berger

Deborah Arca | March 14, 2014

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Mediating Faith: A Q&A with Clint Schnekloth

Deborah Arca | March 14, 2014

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Welcoming the Age of the Spirit: Happy Birthday, Phyllis!

Deborah Arca | March 12, 2014

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It’s Called Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome, and Yes It’s...

Deborah Arca | March 06, 2014

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Jesus Feminist: A Conversation with Sarah Bessey

Deborah Arca | March 05, 2014

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Taking Ashes to the Streets: A Q&A with Sara Miles

Deborah Arca | March 04, 2014

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Experiencing the Presence of God: A Q&A with Author Norris...

Deborah Arca | March 04, 2014

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Transform 2014: A Q&A with Steve Knight

Deborah Arca | February 19, 2014

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Mercy in the City: A Q&A with Kerry Weber

Deborah Arca | February 18, 2014

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Here Comes Lent...

Deborah Arca | February 18, 2014

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Freestyle: A Q&A with the Rev. Michael Waters

Deborah Arca | February 14, 2014

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Death at the Movies: A Q&A with Lyn and Tom Davis Genelli

Deborah Arca | January 31, 2014

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Restless: A Q&A with Author Jennie Allen

Deborah Arca | January 21, 2014

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Conversations About Race: A Q&A with Bruce Reyes-Chow

Deborah Arca | December 18, 2013

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Better Than We Believed: A Q&A with Fr. Robert Cormier

Deborah Arca | December 16, 2013

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Welcoming the Stranger: A Q&A with Jonathan...

Deborah Arca | December 13, 2013

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Angels, Today: A Q&A with "The Angel Effect's" John Geiger

Deborah Arca | December 13, 2013

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Birthing God: Women's Experiences of the Divine

Deborah Arca | December 12, 2013

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POTUS Spiritual Advisor Joshua DuBois Comes to...

Deborah Arca | December 04, 2013

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Jesus, First-Century Rabbi: A Q&A with Rabbi David Zaslow

Deborah Arca | December 02, 2013

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Living Lightly at the Holidays: Three "Dos"

Deborah Arca | November 27, 2013

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Holy Food Everywhere: A Q&A with Author Brian Doyle

Deborah Arca | November 20, 2013

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7 Questions Before C21: Ani Zonneveld

Deborah Arca | November 19, 2013

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Charles Eistenstein, Saving the World, and the George...

Deborah Arca | November 18, 2013

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What Our Hearts Know: A Q&A with Charles Eisenstein

Deborah Arca | November 18, 2013

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Sex and the Single Christian Girl: A Video Q&A with Marian...

Deborah Arca | November 15, 2013

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7 Questions Before C21: Jonathan Merritt

Deborah Arca | November 12, 2013

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7 Questions Before C21: Phyllis Tickle

Deborah Arca | November 04, 2013

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7 Questions Before C21: Sarah Cunningham

Deborah Arca | October 31, 2013

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On Faith and Doubt: A Q&A with Author Kyle Cupp

Deborah Arca | October 31, 2013

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Loosely Christian: An Interview with Bruce Epperly

Deborah Arca | October 25, 2013

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Tony Jones on Public Square Theology, Passionate Metaphors...

Deborah Arca | October 17, 2013

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The Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself: A Q&A with...

Deborah Arca | October 16, 2013

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How Pope Francis Leads: A Q&A with Chris Lowney

Deborah Arca | October 15, 2013

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A Spirituality for the Home: A Q&A with Tim and Sue...

Deborah Arca | October 15, 2013

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When Life Sucks: A Raw Look at Real Faith in Hard Times

Deborah Arca | October 14, 2013

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Circling the World in Prayer: An Interview with Shalem's...

Deborah Arca | October 07, 2013

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Something Better: A Q&A with Tim Chaddick

Deborah Arca | October 04, 2013

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Facing Fear with Faith: A Q&A with Dr. David Jeremiah

Deborah Arca | October 04, 2013

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Surviving and Thriving in Marriage: A Q&A with Greg and...

Deborah Arca | September 30, 2013

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Grace Unplugged: A Review

Deborah Arca | September 30, 2013

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SFTS Student Starts Street Ministry in San Francisco

Deborah Arca | September 25, 2013

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Coming Undone: A Video Interview with the Rev. Laura...

Deborah Arca | September 23, 2013

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Living Conversion: A Q&A with Judith Valente

Deborah Arca | September 16, 2013

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Occupy Spirituality: A Video Interview with Matthew Fox

Deborah Arca | September 14, 2013

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Sinner and Saint: An Interview with Nadia Bolz-Weber

Deborah Arca | September 06, 2013

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Some Footnotes on Hell: Responding to Jack Graham’s...

Deborah Arca | September 06, 2013

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Brian McLaren on Passing on the Faith

Deborah Arca | August 31, 2013

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Rock-Bottom Blessings: A Q&A with Author Karen Beattie

Deborah Arca | August 30, 2013

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Frank Schaeffer Reads From His Latest Novel: And God Said,...

Deborah Arca | August 27, 2013

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Introducing Mimetic Mondays: Exploring God and Violence

Deborah Arca | August 26, 2013

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Itchy Intentions for a Messy World: A Tale of Two...

Deborah Arca | August 22, 2013

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Living Free: A Q&A with Author Mark Scandrette

Deborah Arca | August 05, 2013

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A Christian Case for Nonviolence: A Q&A with Author...

Deborah Arca | July 31, 2013

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Finding God in the Bible: A Q&A with Author Darren Wilson

Deborah Arca | July 30, 2013

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The Social Media Gospel: A Q&A with Digital Strategist...

Deborah Arca | July 12, 2013

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Silence with a Sloth: On Meeting the Divine in Costa Rica

Deborah Arca | July 09, 2013

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Getting My Goose On: A Q&A with Wild Goose Festival...

Deborah Arca | July 03, 2013

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What Do the Indigo Girls, Krista Tippett, Philip Yancey...

Deborah Arca | June 06, 2013

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What We're Reading This Summer

Deborah Arca | June 01, 2013

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Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: A Q&A with Christine...

Deborah Arca | May 31, 2013

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Illustrating Faith: A Q&A with Artist Paul Soupiset

Deborah Arca | May 17, 2013

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animate.Faith -- Sparking Fresh Christian Conversation

Deborah Arca | May 16, 2013

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What is God's Favorite Place on Earth? A Q&A with Author...

Deborah Arca | May 03, 2013

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The Secrets of Leaven: A Q&A with Author Todd Wynward

Deborah Arca | May 01, 2013

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In the Presence of Angels: A Q&A with Andrea Garrison

Deborah Arca | April 30, 2013

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A Bible Study for Heretics: A Q&A with Christian Piatt

Deborah Arca | April 18, 2013

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A Recipe for Joy: A Q&A with Robin Davis

Deborah Arca | April 15, 2013

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A Master's Degree for our Times: CLU Launches Online...

Deborah Arca | April 02, 2013

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A New (Old) God, Quantum Physics, and Riding the Big...

Deborah Arca | March 21, 2013

Rob Bell and I share breakfast and a conversation about his new book, the church,......

On Signs and Wonders: A Video Chat with Chad Norris

Deborah Arca | March 15, 2013

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Rethinking Christian Activism: A Q&A with Tyler...

Deborah Arca | March 12, 2013

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C.S. Lewis, A Life: A Q&A with Author Alister McGrath

Deborah Arca | February 28, 2013

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The Questions of Lent: To Give Up or Not to Give Up?

Deborah Arca | February 19, 2013

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Abolitionist Mamas: A Q&A with Shayne Moore and Kim McOwen...

Deborah Arca | February 18, 2013

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Walking Through Lent: Progressive Christians on the...

Deborah Arca | February 12, 2013

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The Passionate Jesus: A Q&A with Author Peter Wallace

Deborah Arca | February 06, 2013

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Love & Salt: A Q&A with Amy Andrews and Jessica Mesman...

Deborah Arca | January 31, 2013

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What Does It Mean to Really Follow Jesus? A Video Q&A with...

Deborah Arca | January 31, 2013

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Operation Screwtape: A Q&A with Author Andrew Farley

Deborah Arca | January 16, 2013

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Emergence Christianity 2013: A Q&A with Tony Jones

Deborah Arca | January 10, 2013

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Emergence Christianity: A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

Deborah Arca | January 08, 2013

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Finding True Love: A Q&A with author Gary Thomas

Deborah Arca | January 02, 2013

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Win a Copy of Holy Nomad!

Deborah Arca | December 19, 2012

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The Young Atheist's Survival Guide: A Q&A with Author...

Deborah Arca | December 18, 2012

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The God Who Weeps: A Q&A with Authors Terryl and Fiona...

Deborah Arca | December 15, 2012

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The Seven Deadly Sins: A Q&A with Author Lawrence...

Deborah Arca | December 14, 2012

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Win a Copy of Holy Nomad!

Deborah Arca | December 14, 2012

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Practicing Our Faith: A Q&A with Colleen Griffith and...

Deborah Arca | December 11, 2012

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The Invitation of the Beatitudes: A Video Q&A with Josh...

Deborah Arca | December 10, 2012

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Spirituality for the Second Half of Life: A Q&A with Paula...

Deborah Arca | November 30, 2012

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Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New

Deborah Arca | November 30, 2012

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Heaven on Earth: A Q&A with Author Josh Graves

Deborah Arca | November 30, 2012

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Rob Bell and a New Christianity: A Q&A with Author James...

Deborah Arca | November 16, 2012

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Becoming Catholic, Again: A Q&A with Catherine Brunell

Deborah Arca | November 15, 2012

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Following the Holy Nomad: A Video Interview with Author...

Deborah Arca | November 07, 2012

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Mere Luck and The Hobbit: A Video Interview with Tolkien...

Deborah Arca | November 06, 2012

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Making Friends Among the Taliban: A Q&A with Author...

Deborah Arca | November 02, 2012

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A How-To for Intentional Christian Community: A Q&A with...

Deborah Arca | November 02, 2012

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Holy Nomad: A Q&A with Author Matt Litton

Deborah Arca | November 01, 2012

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The History of New Thought: A Q&A with John S. Haller, Jr....

Deborah Arca | October 31, 2012

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The Christian World of The Hobbit: A Q&A with Author Devin...

Deborah Arca | October 31, 2012

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The Heart of Progressive Christianity: A Q&A with Marcus...

Deborah Arca | October 19, 2012

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A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy: A Q&A with...

Deborah Arca | October 17, 2012

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Rediscovering the Beauty: A Conversation with Brian...

Deborah Arca | October 12, 2012

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Rediscovering the Beauty: A Conversation with Brian...

Deborah Arca | October 11, 2012

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Frank Schaeffer Gets Real for RealClear Religion

Deborah Arca | October 11, 2012

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Ghost Brother Angel: A Spiritual Memoir on Facing our...

Deborah Arca | October 01, 2012

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A Pilgrim Christian at the Wake-Up Festival

Deborah Arca | August 29, 2012

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Awakenings of Hope: A Q&A with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Deborah Arca | July 31, 2012

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Pub Theology: Beer, Conversation, and God

Deborah Arca | July 31, 2012

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Nadia Bolz-Weber: This is the God We're Dealing With

Deborah Arca | July 28, 2012

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Do you Believe in Miracles? A Q&A with Journalist Tim...

Deborah Arca | July 13, 2012

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Finding Our Voice: A Q&A with John Voelz on Social Media...

Deborah Arca | July 11, 2012

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For God and Country: A Video Interview with Author Logan...

Deborah Arca | July 03, 2012

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How Much is Enough? A Q&A with Will Davis Jr.

Deborah Arca | June 29, 2012

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Brian McLaren: A Message to the Church on the Fourth of...

Deborah Arca | June 29, 2012

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Favorite Moments from the Goose: Snapshots from the Wild...

Deborah Arca | June 26, 2012

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The Wild Goose Honks for You! (A Q&A with Gareth Higgins,...

Deborah Arca | May 23, 2012

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SFTS Preachers Retreat Renews both Mind and Spirit

Deborah Arca | May 22, 2012

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Closer Than You Think: A Q&A with Author Deborah Heneghan

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