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Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU Acting President Allan Belton and University Provost Joanna Gregson to discuss the university's Lutheran identity, their roles on campus and what it means to work here, how they themselves identify spiritually, and the paths they've taken to discover their vocations.

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Pacific Lutheran University students Emily Shane and Alex Lund to discuss faith formation at a Lutheran university, and how their own faith paths have changed while being a part of Lutheran higher education.

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU Chair of Lutheran Studies Marit Trelstad to discuss Lutheran higher education and why it matters.

In the first episode of "Because We're Lutheran," Pacific Lutheran University Pastor Jen Rude discusses spiritual journeys and faith traditions with two non-Lutheran PLU graduates.

PLU professors Samuel Torvent and Beth Griech-Polelle discuss Martin Luther's anti-semitism, Lutheran Higher Education and PLU’s upcoming Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education. Dr. Torvent serves as a Professor of Religion and is the Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies at PLU. Dr. Griech-Polelle is an Associate Professor of History and the Kurtis R. Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies. Conversation Subjects The legacy of Martin Luther's anti-semitism. (:50) Addressing Luther’s anti-semitism in class. (4:50) How the reformation relevant is now. (16:20) The reformation represented in Lutheran Higher Education. (18:25) PLU's commitment to Holocaust studies. (26:15) Women in the Holocaust. (32:15)

PLU faculty members discuss Pokémon, the presidential election, parenting and the meaning of "civility." The eighth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "civility" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill and Marriage and Family Therapy Department Chair David Ward. Conversation Highlights 1:30: Kaitlyn's summer binging of the Pokémon television show. 6:30: Defining "civility" – unwritten rules, context and respect. 9:20: What we can learn about civility and anonymity from internet comment sections. 15:10: The negative effects of the cautiousness-in-the-name-of-civility mentality of career politicians. 20:20: "At low levels of conflicts relations don't strive – because there is too much civility." 25:30: Discussion of Malcolm Gladwell's assertion that groups over 150 people will start to socially degrade. 30:00: How young children communicate prior to being taught civility, inclusivity and

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The seventh episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "failure" among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila, and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown. Conversation Highlights 6:50: How can failure present a path to success? 10:00: Developing a "thick skin" for failure and the ability to problem solve following failure. 14:00: How can students develop persistence when facing failure. Should ways of learning from failure be part of college courses? 19:40: How faculty can help students through failure without "fixing it for them." 27:20: Why is it so difficult to recover from failure? 28:55: Why Professor Avila tells so many of his students who are interested in attending grad school "perhaps not yet." 31:10 Professor Brown shares about coping with failure as a business leader in the private sector. 32:55 Closing thoughts on failure. “Open to Interpretation” is a podcast devoted to exploring the meanings

A conversation with PLU Assistant Professor of Religion Seth Dowland about his new book "Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right."

The sixth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'interpret' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Religion Michael Zbaraschuk and Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Kane Anderson. Conversation Highlights 3:25: What comic book character would make the best President of the United States? 6:10: First thoughts on “interpret” – hermeneutics and production. 11:40: The responsibility of professional “interpreters.” 18:40 Similarities in modernizing super hero stories and the bible. 22:10 The role of “edutainment” –why many interpretations prioritize being “interesting and fun.” 24:20 Common mistakes made by interpreters of theater and religion. 30:25 How religious and legal authorities adjust antiquated interpretations of culturally defining documents like the Bible and the U.S. Constitution? “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social

The fifth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'gender' among host and PLU Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women's Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey.

The fourth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'protest' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, PLU President and Professor of English Thomas W. Krise and Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Angie Hambrick. Recorded November 24, 2015.) “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Previous OTI topics include "Climate," "Violence" and "Advocacy." Upcoming topics include "Gender" and "Interpret." Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu.

The third episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "climate" between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill. “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses.

The second episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "violence" between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin. “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu.

Hosted by Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. The inaugural episode of OTI is a discussion of the word “advocacy” between Young, Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O'Brien and Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Justin Eckstein. Episodes of OTI will be released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu.

Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, Pacific Lutheran University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program challenges its students to consider difficult questions relating to artistry, self-awareness and commission. “What are your goals as a student and maker of literature, as an artist contributing to the conversation about the urgent matters of our time? What is the work you want to do, the work that is specific to your experience, talent, and imagination?” In our latest podcast, we pose these questions and others to a pair of RWW faculty members and acclaimed creative writers, Rick Barot and Ann Pancake. Learn More About the Rainier Writing Workshop at www.plu.edu/MFA Podcast Conversation Outline: 2:40 Ann discusses her “Stranger Genius Award in Literature” nomination and Rick shares what it was like to have a poem recently published in the New York Times. 5:25 Rick and Ann are asked “literature favorites” questions ranging from who their favorite poets are to the novels that had the grea