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

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Jul 28, 2026
Theology Bible

Heresy: A Matter of the Heart

New Testament scholar Dennis R. Edwards argues that while much scholarly attention is given to conflicts around doctrinal heresy in the early church, the authors of 1 John, 2 Peter, and Jude emphasize a failure to know and live like Jesus as the greatest threat to their communities.

All Resources: Mental Health

Jul 15, 2026

Video | Beyond the Broken Brain: An Embodied, Christian, Relational Approach to Healing from Mental Health Problems

Psychiatrist Warren Kinghorn examines mental health through the lenses of theology, medicine, and human relationships, offering a vision of care that extends beyond the brain.
Jul 2, 2026

Video | Ministry in the Shadow of Trauma: The Dynamics of Trauma Exposure & Emotional Challenges in Ministry

Scholar, pastor, and psychologist David C. Wang looks at the presence of trauma at the heart of the Christian story and the prevalence of trauma among our clergy. "If you have scars," he observes, "you're in good company."
Jun 26, 2026

Podcast | Trauma & Spiritual Formation

What does it mean to care for ourselves and others in the aftermath of trauma? In this conversation, we explore the effects of trauma on individuals, leaders, and faith communities, reflecting on adverse childhood experiences, pathways toward healing, and the wisdom trauma survivors bring to the life of the church.
May 28, 2026

Podcast | Christian Faith and Mental Healthcare

In this thoughtful conversation, psychiatrist and theologian Warren Kinghorn reflects on the intersection of faith, mental healthcare, and human experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding people as whole persons journeying through life in community with others.
May 15, 2026

Podcast | What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience

Tish joins Claire and Rachel to discuss Christian resilience, spiritual exhaustion, and the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Together they explore practices of faith, hope, silence, and perseverance for those navigating seasons of weariness and uncertainty.
Mar 30, 2026

Is There a Trauma-Informed Theodicy?

Can theodicy comfort trauma survivors? This article critiques rational and casual explanations of suffering and proposes a trauma-informed, practical theodicy rooted in embodied, communal practices of lament, hospitality, and hope that bear witness to pain without silencing it.
Jan 16, 2026

Podcast | Addiction, Personhood, and Christian Communities

Quentin’s new book, Recovering People, weaves emergency medicine, theology, and life in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to explore addiction, personhood, and recovery. He calls churches and communities to address the deep hunger for connection with compassion and humility.
Nov 5, 2025

Podcast: Twenty Years at the Intersection of Trauma and Theology

A conversation with theologian Shelly Rambo on trauma, faith, and healing. She explores how Christian tradition helps us live with what remains unresolved, regain spiritual authority, and sustain community after harm.
Sep 16, 2025

When the Soul Grows Weary: An Invitation to Humility

Feeling overwhelmed and weary, the author found healing through rest, humility, spiritual practices, and encountering God in life’s messiness.
Sep 16, 2025

The Scars of the Resurrected Christ: What They Teach Us About Trauma, the Christian Life, and Vocation

A psychologist, pastor, and seminary professor explores how Christ’s scars speak to trauma, emotional formation, and ministry, calling for a theology that embraces woundedness and healing.
Sep 16, 2025

The Practice of Lament: Teaching Students to Grieve Biblically

A reflection on teaching lament through Scripture—showing how biblical lament invites honest, prophetic response to pain, injustice, and hope in God.
Sep 16, 2025

Video: Art, Conflict and Healing: Case Studies from Northern Ireland, China and Ukraine

This lecture explores contemporary artists—Bogside Artists, Ai Weiwei, and Ukrainian creators—whose powerful works respond to conflict and oppression.