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Maggie Hemphill
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Jan 6th - A Year Later
The Arise Podcast presents a collection of stories and laments on the anniversary of the Jan 6th Capitol Riot.
Jan 6, 20223 min read


The Art of Broken Pieces
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken things and highlighting the broken places.
Nov 9, 20212 min read


Open Wounds with Phil Allen Jr.
My podcast partner Danielle and I met virtually this week with author, filmmaker, theologian, poet and PhD candidate, Phil Allen Jr. to...
Sep 29, 202117 min read


Standing Against Anti-Asian Violence
I am filled with sorrow and rage. In the last year, violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has surged 149% according to a...
Mar 19, 20213 min read


In Defense of Hope: Politics
Hopelessness is a kind of numbness that desensitizes us to our world and ourselves.
Oct 10, 20203 min read


COVID, Capacity and Politics on the Arise Podcast's "Critical Conversations"
Tips for engaging others in this political season: Practice Hospitality. Offer kindness. Have Self-Awareness. Stay with it.
Sep 1, 20204 min read


White People: Do Something
Can you see what is happening? Can you hear the cries of our fellow human beings? Will you please do something?
May 27, 20203 min read


One Percent
We build memorials for those who defend our country but how about those Americans who have lost their lives during COVID?
May 24, 20202 min read


At This Moment
What is normal now?
Mar 15, 20201 min read


The Modern-Day Priesthood
There's a growing question among Christians and non-Christians alike, "Is the Church relevant anymore?"
Mar 4, 20203 min read


Lament vs. Despair: A Conversation with Michael Thornhill
Lament vs. Despair: Despair is rich with disbelief, lament is rich with belief. A conversation with Michael Thornhill...
Feb 12, 20203 min read


MLK Jr: A Call to ACTION
This past April, we took our kids to Washington, DC for Spring Break. It was so inspiring to be in the place where all the action is,...
Jan 18, 20203 min read


Grieving Beauty Broken
Do you see beauty broken and marred around you? Will you grieve it?
Jan 8, 20203 min read


Endings & Beginnings
I don't know when it happened, but New Year's Resolutions are no longer a thing. People just aren't into them anymore...
Dec 25, 20193 min read


The Tension with School Intruder Drills
I received an email from the principal of my kids' school yesterday informing me of their plans to have an intruder drill at school...
Dec 12, 20192 min read


Black Friday vs. Good Friday
I could not fall asleep last night. Perhaps it was because I ate a ridiculous amount of food on the Thanksgiving, also known as the...
Nov 29, 20192 min read
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