Expanding the Table

Hosted by Princeton Theological Seminary President Jonathan Lee Walton, Expanding the Table gathers leading voices in history, theology, and public life to explore questions of faith, leadership, and justice.

Expanding the Table is a education podcast hosted by Princeton Theological Seminary President, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Princeton Theological Seminary President hosts Expanding the Table, a education show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  How Farming Teaches Us About Productivity and Life

  Jun 14, 202627 minS0

  <p>What life lessons does farming teach about productivity, rest, and faith? Dr. Nathan Stucky, director of The Farminary Project at Princeton Theological Seminary, and President Walton explore how regenerative agriculture and working on a 21-acre farm reveal the rhythm between effort, failure, and renewal in this episode of Expanding the Table. </p><p>At the Farminary, students learn how faith, sustainability, and food justice intersect with the cycles of nature, challenging society’s 24/7 culture of unending productivity. This discussion emphasizes the spiritual, ecological, and practical lessons that farming provides for personal growth, leadership, and wellness. </p><p>#Farming #Productivity #Rege...

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  Episode #2

  How Spirituality Supports Teen Mental Health and Resilience

  Jun 14, 202628 minS0

  <p>President Walton welcomes Dr. Lisa Miller to discuss the connection between spirituality, adolescent mental health, and emotional well-being in this episode of Expanding the Table. </p><p>Miller, a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University’s Teachers College and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, shares research on how spiritual development can strengthen resilience and protect against depression and substance abuse in teenagers. </p><p>Drawing on insights from her books “The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life” and “The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and...

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  Episode #7

  Lessons in Morality and Democracy from the Civil Rights Movement

  Jun 14, 202632 minS0

  <p>President Walton is joined by Dr. Peniel Joseph, The University of Texas at Austin professor of public affairs, to discuss how 1963 became a turning point in America’s civil rights struggle, bringing conversations about race, human dignity, and morality to the forefront in this episode of Expanding the Table. </p><p>Joseph shares how leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. used themes of Christian morality and redemption to envision a multiracial democracy, shaping the future of American civil rights.  </p><p>Joseph holds a joint professorship appointment at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the History Department in the...

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  Episode #3

  Why Faith and Religion Matter for Your Health

  Jun 14, 202630 minS0

  <p>How do faith, religion, and spirituality affect mental and physical health? Dr. Howard K. Koh, Harvard University professor and former U.S. assistant secretary for health, joins President Walton to discuss the powerful connection between spirituality and overall well-being in this episode of Expanding the Table. </p><p> <br>Together they explore how faith and health intersect, why spirituality matters for public health, and the relationship between religion, wellness, and purpose. </p><p> </p><p>Koh is the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. He a...

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  Episode #5

  Religious Diversity in Healthcare: Why Faith Matters for Patient Care

  Jun 14, 202627 minS0

  <p>How can healthcare providers better support patients’ religious beliefs, faith traditions, and spiritual needs? The Rev. Dr. Suzanne Watts Henderson, MDiv ’90, senior director of faith and health for Interfaith America, joins President Walton to explore how understanding religious diversity in healthcare can improve patient well-being and health outcomes in this episode of Expanding the Table. </p><p>Many physicians and healthcare professionals receive little training in addressing spirituality, religion, and faith in patient care, even though these factors often influence medical decisions, coping strategies, and healing.  </p><p>Watts Henderson leads Interfaith America’s growing exploration of the intersection of faith...

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