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Branson Parler (Ph.D., Calvin Theological Seminary) is Director of Theological Education and Professor of Theology at The Foundry in Grand Rapids, Michigan and a pastor, author, and speaker. He teaches and writes on a wide variety of topics in theology, philosophy, and biblical studies. He serves on the collaborative leadership team for The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender and as Director of Faith Formation at Fourth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids.
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Now available - Every Body's Story:
6 Myths about Sex and the Gospel Truth about Marriage and Singleness
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Andrew Zwart reviews Every Body's Story in The Banner: "Parler is such a careful thinker, and he has such deep biblical knowledge, that even when the reader feels challenged, they will come away from this book with fresh insight."
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I recently reviewed Jesus and Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher for Christianity Today: "The Christic vision of Fitzpatrick and Schumacher points us to a different practice of power and authority both within and beyond the walls of the church. In a world of antagonisms, the church needs to recover what it means to be a family of women and men joined in voluntary humiliation, focused on reciprocal benevolence, and committed to mutual flourishing."
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Jeff Fisher and I sat down with Dylan Pahman of The Acton Institute to talk about The Foundry, the future of theological education, and equipping the next generation of church leaders.
Listen here.