Conversing with Mark Labberton

Caption: Audrey Denney, a 2018 candidate for California's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House, reflects on what led her to become a congressional candidate, the impact of women activists, encountering defeat, and grappling with the Paradise, CA fires. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Mitali Perkins, celebrated children's author, reflects on her childhood in India, studying political science and public policy, and transitioning to writing stories about characters who navigate cultural difference. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio

John Ortberg, senior pastor at Menlo Church and Fuller trustee, reflects on his own vocation as a preacher and writer, how practices of discipleship transform the human person, and what leading a church in Silicon Valley has taught him about the future of churches in the United States. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Beth Moore reflects on her journey as a woman in ministry, how she developed an authentic style of teaching that ministers to thousands of women, and her battle against misogyny in the church. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Lauralee Farrer, Fuller's Chief Storyteller and Vice President of Communications, discusses her life as a storyteller and independent filmmaker, her role in starting FULLER studio, and how she helps shape the way Fuller shares its stories across the world. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Ben Houltberg, associate professor of human development, reflects on working with elite athletes, performance-based identity, and the role of community in sports. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Civil rights activist John M. Perkins reflects on his storied life, friendship and justice, and the role of passion to shape our lives together. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Parker Palmer, celebrated Quaker author and speaker, reflects on a contemplative approach to life, the value of failure, and the difficult work of weaving together words and action. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Dave Gibbons, pastor of the Newsong global alliance of churches, reflects on disruption, risk, and the cultivating an imagination for the future of the church. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., reflects on international development, insights from his leadership, and the whole gospel. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.