Princeton Theological Seminary launches ‘Expanding the Table’ podcast

Princeton Theological Seminary launches ‘Expanding the Table’ podcast Hosted by President Jonathan Lee Walton, podcast brings together leading voices in history, theology and public life PRINCETON, New Jersey — The first season of Princeton Theological Seminary's new podcast, “Expanding the Table,” launched Monday with the Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, a U.S. Senator from Georgia, as the show’s inaugural guest. Hosted by Princeton Seminary’s President, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton, the podcast brings together experts in health, politics, theology and history to explore questions of faith, leadership and justice. “Drawing from the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, ‘Expanding the Table’ seeks to welcome new and diverse perspectives to the Princeton Theological Seminary learning community,” said Walton. “It is through this diversification that we will expand the table of intellectual inquiry and explore how a theological perspective can help shape a more just and moral world.” Expanding the Table’s first season includes: - “Faith, Politics, and the Moral Crisis in America” with the Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, U.S. Senator from Georgia - “How Spirituality Supports Teen Mental Health and Resilience” with Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University professor and clinical psychologist - “Why Faith and Religion Matter for Your Health” with Dr. Howard K. Koh, Harvard University professor and former Obama administration assistant secretary for health - “How Farming Teaches Us About Productivity and Life” with Dr. Nathan Stucky, director of The Farminary Project at Princeton Theological Seminary - “Religious Diversity in Healthcare: Why Faith Matters for Patient Care” with Dr. Suzanne Watts Henderson, senior director of faith & health for Interfaith America - “How Churches Can Support Teen Faith” with Dr. Almeda Wright, Yale Divinity School professor of religious education - “Lessons in Morality and Democracy from the Civil Rights Movement” with Dr. Peniel Joseph, University of Texas at Austin professor of public affairs These distinguished experts discuss a range of topics, from faith’s role in shaping an ethical democracy, to how spirituality impacts adolescent mental health and overall well-being, to the importance of religious diversity, and more. “At a time when public discourse often narrows rather than broadens, ‘Expanding the Table’ is an invitation to listen deeply, embrace other viewpoints, and ponder how theological wisdom can inform our most pressing societal concerns,” said Walton. “Expanding the Table” is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Learn more and subscribe here. About Princeton Theological Seminary Founded in 1812, Princeton Theological Seminary equips women and men for faithful, compassionate, and competent leadership in ministry, academia, and public life — preparing them to serve Christ with integrity, scholarship and joy. You may freely reuse and distribute this article in its entirety for non-commercial purposes in any medium. Please include author attribution, photography credits, and a link to the original article. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDeratives 4.0 International License.