Upcoming Guests
Friday, January 23, 2026
Rod Wilson
Trained in English Literature, Psychology, Counselling, and Theology, Dr. Rod Wilson has worked as a psychologist, consultant, and researcher, served as a Pastor in three different churches, and been involved in multiple roles in theological education, including as President of Regent College in Vancouver, Canada from 2000-2015. Currently, he serves as a mentor-advisor to many international leaders and organizations, is a member of the Wise Stewards Initiative Team with In Trust Center for Theological Schools, and is a writer of articles and books on leadership, fundraising (including his book, Keeping Faith in Fundraising), community, anger, counseling, and relationships (including his last book, Thank You. I’m Sorry. Tell Me More. How to Change the World with 3 Sacred Sayings). His major life questions revolve around how the spiritual and the human work together, particularly in his parenting (with his wife Bev) of a daughter with multiple disabilities.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
John Swinton
John is a former member of the AHRC panel review committee, the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology, the International Academy of Practical Theology and the American Academy of Religion. John is also a member of the Scottish Association of Healthcare Chaplains and a registered member of the NMC. (Nursing and Midwifery Council). John sits on the National Board of Social Responsibility within the national Church of Scotland and the local boards of mission and ministry.
John is currently one of the editors of the Journal of Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, and a former editor of Contact: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Pastoral Studies (Contact (Now re-titled Practical Theology) is the leading journal of practical theology within the United Kingdom). John was the founding editor of the Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplains. John sits on the editorial board of various other leading pastoral journals in Britain and the United States including: The Journal of Religion, Disability and Health, Contact, The Scottish Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, The Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy.
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/j.swinton
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Kay Warren
Kay Warren cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick, in Lake Forest, CA in April 1980 where they served until Rick’s retirement in September 2022. Their youngest son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, died by suicide in April 2013. As a result, Kay founded the Hope for Mental Health Community at Saddleback Church to provide a safe and welcoming place for individuals and families to receive accurate psychoeducation, build community, and be fully incorporated into the life of the church.
Over time, Kay’s concern for hurting parents became the impetus to establish the BREATHE ministry in 2019, which includes weekend respite retreats for mothers, online retreats for parents, free Zoom prayer calls for parents, as well as Zoom calls with mental health professionals, and a private Facebook page where moms and dads can find empathy, encouragement, and practical suggestions.
Hope for Brighter Tomorrows was founded in January 2024 to expand the mental health ministry of Kay Warren, combining two of her passions: ministry to hurting parents and mental health training for local churches.
Kay was an EXCOM member of the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention for seven years (2014-2022) and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, CA.
Kay authored Sacred Privilege: Your Life and Ministry as a Pastor’s Wife; Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough; Say Yes to God: A Call to Courageous Surrender; and coauthored Foundations: 11 Core Truths to Build Your Life On with Pastor Tom Holladay.
Kay is mom to Amy (m. to Tommy), Josh (m. to Jaime), and Matthew (who is in heaven), and Grammy to Kaylie, Cassidy, Caleb, Cole, and Claire.
https://kaywarren.com/
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Dr. Curt Thompson
Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson
Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known.
With a considerable dose of warmth (and surprising measure of humor), Curt weaves together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and a Christian view of what it means to be human — to educate and encourage others as they seek to fulfill their intrinsic desire to feel known, valued and connected. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly.
Curt’s unique insights about how the brain affects and processes relationships help people discover a fresh perspective and practical applications to foster healthy and vibrant lives, allowing them to get unstuck and move toward the next beautiful thing they’re being called to make.
Through his workshops, speaking engagements, books, organizational consulting, private clinical practice and other platforms, he helps people process their longings, grief, identity, purpose, perspective of God and perspective of humanity, inviting them to engage more authentically with their own stories and their relationships. Only then can they feel truly known and connected and live into the meaningful reality they desire to create.
Curt and his wife, Phyllis, live outside of Washington DC and have two adult children.
https://curtthompsonmd.com/
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Dr. Curt Thompson
Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson
Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known.
With a considerable dose of warmth (and surprising measure of humor), Curt weaves together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and a Christian view of what it means to be human — to educate and encourage others as they seek to fulfill their intrinsic desire to feel known, valued and connected. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly.
Curt’s unique insights about how the brain affects and processes relationships help people discover a fresh perspective and practical applications to foster healthy and vibrant lives, allowing them to get unstuck and move toward the next beautiful thing they’re being called to make.
Through his workshops, speaking engagements, books, organizational consulting, private clinical practice and other platforms, he helps people process their longings, grief, identity, purpose, perspective of God and perspective of humanity, inviting them to engage more authentically with their own stories and their relationships. Only then can they feel truly known and connected and live into the meaningful reality they desire to create.
Curt and his wife, Phyllis, live outside of Washington DC and have two adult children.
https://curtthompsonmd.com/