The Regent Vine

Welcome to the Vine, a publication of Regent College. Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.

Sep 16, 2025
Bible Spirituality

The Paradoxes of God’s Physical Presence in the Old Testament

Matthew Lynch

The Old Testament wrestles with the paradox of seeing God—depicting Him as near yet veiled, visible yet ungraspable, always beyond human comprehension.

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Sep 16, 2025

Disruptive Questions Posed in Love

Conor Wilkerson

At Regent’s atrium, “disruptive questions posed in love” spark growth—humble, heartfelt inquiry that deepens faith, learning, and human connection.

Sep 16, 2025

A Mutual Exchange: Why Theology Needs the Church

Rhonda M. McEwen

The article calls for theology to be rooted in the lived experience of the local church, highlighting a contextual, practical, and dialogical approach. It urges theological institutions to engage with real-life issues through partnership with congregations, fostering “theology for life.”

Sep 16, 2025

Limiting Love and Excluding Empathy?

Krish Kandiah

This article critiques how Christian faith is being misused to justify exclusion and hate in right-wing politics. It calls the Church to reclaim its prophetic role through true discipleship, rooted in love, justice, and the radical, inclusive message of Jesus.

Sep 16, 2025

Why the Church Needs Sociology

Jessamin Birdsall

Sociology helps the church see and understand social realities that shape human behavior, offering insight into issues like race and class. While theology gives vision, sociology offers tools for diagnosis. Together, they help churches more effectively pursue justice, inclusion, and transformation.