Whitworth Flourishing Project

Alisa Keeton

In this episode, wellness teacher and author Alisa Keeton discusses the importance of loving our bodies as a part of God's creation and part of who we are, as well as how connection to our bodies impacts our spiritual, psychological, and physical flourishing. Keeton emphasizes the idea that "our bodies are for ability, not vanity". 
 
Alisa Keeton's book, The Body Revelation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496462602?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ET5EVVH1Y5HYWJ4VXMTE_1&bestFormat=true 

Psychological Flourishing with Joelle Czirr

In this episode, the tables are turned on Joelle and Josh, as they are questioned on what it means to flourish from the perspective of their disciplines, particularly psychology.

Sabrina Little

In this episode, philosopher and ultramarathon runner Sabrina Little discusses the concepts of moral psychology and virtue ethics while emphasizing the value of emotions, community, self-regulation, and agency from the views of both moral development and athletics. 
Check out Sabrina Little's book, The Examined Run: https://a.co/d/0hDOFC4c 

Josh Leim

Josh Leim shares his expertise as a theologian as he and Joelle approach the idea of flourishing in terms of "telos"—purpose.

Ron Pyle

"When I was at Whitworth, one of the classes I taught was Interpersonal Communication. If I could only teach one class for my entire life, that would be the class. And the reason is the centrality of relationship for what it means to flourish. The governing claim of that class was the quality of your life is related to the quality of your relationships." --Ron Pyle

Kristin Du Mez

Kristin Kobes Du Mez talks to Joelle and Josh about her work in studying Christian Nationalism, and how that relates to her faith and Calvinist tradition. The group approaches how to comprehend a world in which power has become idolized, how to preserve one's humanity in a world wrecked with fear, and how to truly, courageously, flourish.

What is Psychological Flourishing?

In this episode, Josh Leim and Joelle Czirr discuss the concept of psychological flourishing, "the ability to habitually regulate emotions, make sense of our cognitions of self and others, and learn to engage with and relate to others through the existential challenges of human life". 

Melody Workman

In this episode, educator and doctoral psychology student Melody Workman discusses the importance of meaning, self-efficacy, and optimism in flourishing. She emphasizes the need for a balance of community and individuality as well as challenging experiences for personal growth. 

Matt Bell

In this episode, reverend and computer science professor Matthew Bell discusses the intersection of computer science and theology, and ethics. He highlights the important of curiosity, changing perspectives, self-awareness, and humility in the pursuit of a flourishing life. 

Justo Gonzalez

In this conversation, Dr. Justo González discusses with Joelle and Josh human flourishing from his expertise in Christian history and theology. Emphasizing the importance of community for flourishing, Dr. Gonzalez reflects on the nature of suffering, the Christian conception of God, and how flourishing can be understood in the context of the majority world. He highlights the transformative nature of Christ’s ministry and the importance of love and responsibility in achieving a flourishing life.
 
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