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Welcome to The Academy Podcast, a podcast dedicated to sharing rich content for the purpose of spiritual growth. The Academy Podcast is brought to you by The Academy for Spiritual Formation, an international ministry of The Upper Room. The Academy is dedicated to creating safe space for people to connect with God, self, others, and creation for the sake of the world. To learn more about our Five-D... more

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In this conversation, host Shalom Agtarap is joined by Dr. Shively Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament at Boston University School of Theology and faculty member for Academy #43. Drawing from her deep scholarship and lived experience, Dr. Smi... more

In this month’s episode, Shalom Agtarap is joined by Cláudio Carvalhaes, a theologian, liturgist, performer, artist, and activist whose work bridges worship, ecology, and justice.

In this conversation, we explore how formation—not just information—s... more

In this month’s episode, Shalom Agtarap is joined by Beth Richardson. Beth Richardson is a longtime Upper Room writer, leader, worship designer, and spiritual guide whose journey with The Academy has reawakened her sacramental calling and shaped her ... more

In this month’s episode, Shalom Agtarap is joined by Amy Oden—professor, theologian, and longtime Academy faculty member. Amy reflects on her first encounter with the Academy and how its rhythms of silence, spaciousness, and community reshaped her pe... more

We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of The Academy Podcast, a space for deep listening, spiritual insight, and meaningful conversation. Hosted by Shalom Agtarap, a Two-Year Academy alum, the podcast will feature thoughtful interviews with Academy... more

In this episode of The Academy Podcast, we share an important update: a hiatus and reimagination of our podcast journey. Join host Shalom Agtarap as we reflect on the gifts of the new year, the wisdom of the Magi, and the importance of rest and disce... more

This month, the Academy Podcast features Rubén Ortiz's teaching from the 2022 online Academy Day Apart retreat called “Hope in a Time of Despair: Advent Through Immigrant Eyes." In this episode, Rubén Ortiz shares his personal journey as a migrant, w... more

This month, the Academy Podcast features Barbara Brown Taylor's teaching from a Five-Day in Alabama in 2022. In this episode, Barbara reflects on the spiritual significance of twilight, exploring how this threshold time between light and dark mirrors... more

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Dr. Shively T. J. Smith
Associate Professor of New Testament at Boston University School of Theology, Howard Thurman scholar, and author
Boston University School of Theology
Episode: Formed by Scripture, Formed for Community with Shively Smith
Cláudio Carvalhaes
An internationally recognized earth thinker, theologian, liturgist, performer, artist, and playwright.
Union Theological Seminary
Episode: Liturgy That Protects Life with Cláudio Carvalhaes
Barbara Brown Taylor
Best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest
Episode: Exploring Liminality in Faith and Practice with Barbara Brown Taylor
Molly Vetter
Senior Pastor of Westwood United Methodist Church.
Westwood United Methodist Church
Episode: Spirituality and Embodiment with Molly Vetter
Juan Carlos Huertas
Minister of Proclamation and Practice of Justice at First Plymouth Congregational Church, spiritual director, and pastor
First Plymouth Congregational Church
Episode: Attentiveness to the Word with Juan Carlos Huertas

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Shalom Agtarap
Host dedicated to facilitating discussions on spirituality and social justice, often integrating themes of community and personal growth.

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Formed by Scripture, Formed for Community with Shively Smith
Q: What gives you hope right now?
The shared prayer life and the moments of affirmation from others during difficult times give me hope.
Formed by Scripture, Formed for Community with Shively Smith
Q: Can you share a pivotal moment in your own spiritual journey that led you to become involved with the Academy for Spiritual Formation?
The pivotal moment was when two professors redirected me from a path in math to pursue biblical studies, revealing a calling I hadn't recognized.
Liturgy That Protects Life with Cláudio Carvalhaes
Q: What does it mean for you to make meaning in your rituals?
Meaning making should be grounded in communal responsibility and ensuring that everybody is cared for, highlighting the importance of community and collective care over individualism.
Liturgy That Protects Life with Cláudio Carvalhaes
Q: What are the spiritual practices for this season that you are suggesting we pursue?
Cláudio emphasizes the need for reminding ourselves of the collective suffering and embodying a commitment to helping those in need as fundamental spiritual practices.
Liturgy That Protects Life with Cláudio Carvalhaes
Q: Can you share with us some curriculum that you have taught for Academy in the past, or maybe that you will now that you are joining again as faculty?
Cláudio discusses his focus on both practice and theory in his classes, stressing the importance of keeping alive the traditions of the past while also incorporating practical applications.

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