Watch the talks from CCPL’s 2023 Summit, “For the Good of the Public.”
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Michael Wear on the Spirit of our Politics
Michael Wear, the CEO and President of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, issues the first keynote at the Center for Christianity and Public Life's inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
Moral Knowledge, Higher Education and the Public
Dr. Steve L. Porter, senior research fellow and executive director of Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture at Westmont College, moderates a conversation about moral knowledge, in context of higher education.
A Vision and Model for Moral Knowledge in Practice: Higher Education
Anne Snyder, Editor-in-Chief of Comment Magazine, interviews Hope College President Matt Scogin, regarding Hope’s innovative approach to financing higher education.
Chris Griswold on a Worker Friendly Conservatism
Michael Wear, the President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, sat down with Chris Griswold, Policy Director at American Compass, at the Center's For the Good of the Public inaugural summit.
Building a Culture of Service and Volunteerism
The Center for Christianity and Public Life hosted a conversation on how to build a culture of service and volunteerism during our inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
Christian Resources and AI: A Conversation with Dr. Rosalind Picard and Michael Sacasas
Michael Sacasas, Executive Director of the Christian Study Center of Gainesville and author, sat down with Dr. Rosalind Picard, founder and director of the Affective Computing Research Group at the MIT Media Lab and co-founder of the startups Affectiva and Empatica.
The Rise of the Nones and the Future of Religion in America
Director of Theos Chine McDonald moderates a conversation with Dr. Ryan Burge of Eastern Illinois University and Author Tara Isabella regarding the rising number of Americans who have left the Church.
Rev. CJ Rhodes on What the Black Church Offers America Today
Reverend CJ Rhodes, pastor of the historic Mt Helm Church in Jackson, MS, speaks about the unique perspective the Black Church offers America today.
Eboo Patel on What A Pluralistic America Needs from Christians
Eboo Patel, the president of Interfaith America, spoke to civic and faith leaders at the Center for Christianity and Public Life's inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
Confronting Poverty and Child Hunger in America
The Center for Christianity and Public Life hosted a conversation on poverty and child hunger during their inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Conversation with Liz Bruenig
Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Liz Bruenig sat down with Michael Wear at the Center for Christianity and Public Life's inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
Senator Chris Murphy on Faith and Belonging
Senator Chris Murphy, the junior United States senator from Connecticut, examines the interaction between public policy and spiritual formation.
Christine Emba on Rethinking Sex
Director of Theos, Chine McDonald, sits down with The Atlantic’s Christine Emba to discuss modern sexual ethics and Emba's book, "Rethinking Sex."
Christian Resources and Criminal Justice Reform: A Model
Heather Rice-Minus, President of Prison Fellowship, sat down with Ralph Diaz, former California Corrections Officer, at the Center for Christianity and Public Life's inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
Senator Chris Coons on Christianity and a Healthier Politics
Senator Chris Coons, the junior United States senator from Delaware, spoke to civic and faith leaders at the Center for Christianity and Public Life's inaugural summit, For the Good of the Public.
Thoughts and Prayers: The Place of Prayer in Politics
James Catford, founding chair of The Center for Christianity and Public Life, moderates the discussion with Reverend Cece Jones-Davis and U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black about the significance prayer has been in their outreach and work.
More to come!
All of the summit talks will be released alongside our podcast, “For the Good of the Public.” Every Wednesday this summer a new episode will drop. Subscribe to be the first to know.