The Importance of Discourse With Dr. J. Derek McNeil

The Allender Center Podcast

The Allender Center

Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Mental Health, Christianity, Trauma, Health & Fitness, Theology

4.6 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In a time when divisions seem to define us, can we still foster meaningful conversations capable of driving real change?

In anticipation of the upcoming virtual summit, “Seattle School Connect 2023: Discourse,” we’re exploring the intricacies and challenges of engaging in discourse with Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.

Discourse isn't simply having a conversation; it's a transformative dialogue that can impact and change us. In this episode hosted by Rachael Clinton Chen, Derek McNeil walks us through some of the challenges we face in a world filled with polarization, trauma, the influence of technology, and much more. He also delineates some of the essential elements necessary for authentic discourse to thrive, emphasizing the creation of intentional and sacred spaces where curiosity and empathetic understanding can truly flourish.

We hope you’ll join us for Seattle School Connect 2023: Discourse, a free virtual summit kicking off this fall. This series is designed to engage in challenging discussions in order to enhance our capacity to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships.

The inaugural event hosted by The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is centered around the art of discourse, focusing on pertinent cultural topics. With a lineup of 6 live conversations, we aim to explore the practice of constructive conversations while embodying values of humility and hospitality. By engaging in these discussions, attendees will gain insights into bridging gaps, confronting personal assumptions, and building relationships grounded in empathy and growth.

Registration is free and open to all. Learn more at https://theseattleschool.edu/event/connect2023/

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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to the Allender Center podcast.
0:06.7	I'm Dr. Dan Allender.
0:08.7	And I'm Rachel Clinton-Centen.
0:10.5	We're fiercely committed to providing hope and healing to a fragmented world.
0:14.7	And restoration for the heart.
0:17.2	Thank you for joining us.
0:18.5	Let's get this conversation started.
0:29.6	Thank you for joining us. Let's get this conversation started. Well, good people, I hope this find you well loved today as you lean in with us as we lean into a conversation on the art and challenge of discourse, especially
0:39.0	in this increasingly traumatized, fragmented, and polarized world that we're all trying to
0:45.4	navigate. I'm very honored today to be joined by Dr. J. Derek McNeil, our beloved president
0:51.6	and provost of the Seattle School, and one of my favorite people to actually
0:57.0	engage in discourse with, welcome, Derek. Thank you. It really is a pleasure. This was not
1:04.1	hard to say yes to when I heard it with you. So that makes us partners in that. I have always enjoyed my conversations and tussles and growth with you.
1:14.8	Yeah.
1:15.5	And that's more what we're going to talk about, right?
1:17.4	That we think of discourse as like, oh, let's have a conversation and it'll feel good.
1:23.8	It'll be nice.
1:25.7	And that's part of what I love.
1:27.4	You know, Derek, I experience you as being someone incredibly faithful to staying in the tough
1:34.4	conversations, but the necessary conversations that shape who we're called to be and how
1:40.6	we're meant to live and love.
1:43.0	And in part, why we're having this conversation today is because coming up at the end of the month,
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