In Trust Center
The In Trust Center podcast is hosted by Matt Hufman. Walk alongside theological school leaders and innovators as they explore issues relevant to North American seminaries, all while helping institutions live out their missions more intentionally. Find more at intrust.org/podcast.
In Trust Center
Latest Episodes
Ep. 112: New research, new thinking on advisory bodies
What makes an advisory body effective? Some of the conventional wisdom about advisory bodies has changed, thanks to new research. In this episode of the Good Governance podcast, In Trust Center President Amy Kardash and the...
Ep. 111: Beyond earnings – defining the value of theological education
Higher education is entering a period of significant regulatory change, with new federal proposals potentially reshaping accreditation, student loans, institutional accountability, and how the value of graduate education is measured. For theolo...
Ep. 110: Seeing the mountains: Preparing theological education for the future
Theological education is built on centuries of tradition, but leadership expert the Rev. Tod Bolsinger, Ph.D., says the models that served institutions well in the past may not be enough for the world ahead. In this episode of the Good Gove...
Ep. 109: Beyond church decline: New research points to renewed vitality, future opportunities
Scott Thumma, Ph.D., has spent decades studying congregations, megachurches, and religious trends in America. In this episode, he discusses what the latest research reveals about the state of congregational life after the pandemic—and why theol...
Ep. 108: Making hard choices through faithful governance
When the board of Luther Seminary in Minnesota voted unanimously to sell its 120-year-old campus, it came after years of deep listening, careful research, and a healthy culture of shared governance. In this episode, President Robin Steinke expl...