On this episode of Nuance, Case is joined by former naval officer David McKinney to discuss his career in the military and how his faith intersected with his service. They discuss the role of Christians in the military the spiritual challenges of military life, and the importance of finding one's identity in Christ rather than in military achieveme…

In this fourth week of Eastertide, Case reflects on recent book banning laws and Paul's exhortation to avoid causing fellow believers to stumble in eating food sacrificed to idols. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar…

In this third week of Eastertide, Case reflects on the surprising ways in which Jonah's call for repentance in Nineveh speaks to our current conversations on cryptocurrency. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar throug…

On this episode of Nuance, Jeff and Jonathan Shafer join Case to discuss impact investing, the intentional placement of one's investment capital in projects that both generate profit and positive social outcomes. The Shafer brothers share examples of their projects, such as investing in renewable energy and affordable housing in Africa. They highli…

In this second week of Eastertide, Case explores the call of the prophet Samuel, discerning God's voice, and the ethical considerations raised by artificial intelligence. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through t…

In this first week of Eastertide Case explores the future glory of Zion in Isaiah 60 and how it can be seen as a metaphor for God's invitation to pursue Christ-like cultural renewal. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calend…

Spoken word is a deeply powerful, and often prophetic, art form. It has the power to uncover beauty and tragedy, point out the just and unjust, and help us look inward and outward to see all the ways that God is inviting us to deeper faithfulness. On this episode of Nuance, Case interviews Shawn Welcome, Orlando's official Poet Laureate. Shawn refl…

In this sixth week of Lent, Case delves into the depths of pain and suffering that Jesus endured on the cross. He explores the physical and physiological effects of crucifixion, highlighting both the torment of Christ as well as his unfathomable love. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ …

In this fifth week of Lent, Case reflects on the life of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. St. Cyril exemplified the call to be a light in the public square, defending the Gospel, and caring for the community. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows …

The American evangelical movement is at a crossroads. Cultural and political pressures threaten church unity, upcoming generations are asking new questions about the truthfulness of Christianity, and church attendance is plummeting. On this episode of Nuance, Case interviews Dr. Russell Moore, former president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Comm…

In this fourth week of Lent, Case reflects on God's call to obedience, humility, and loving the marginalized, drawing both from the words of Paul in the epistle to the Philippians and from the life of St. Vincent de Paul. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Cas…

In this third week of Lent, Case reflects on the glory of God and the opportunities we have to bear witness to the beauty and wisdom of the Gospel to our colleagues. He also offers a poetic prayer for the upcoming election cycle. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. …

In this second week of Lent, Case reminds us that our calling to serve the world is also a call to pray specifically and consistently for the needs to which God opens our eyes. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar thr…

In this first week of Lent, Case walks us through a reflection on the importance of starting within before engaging in the public square and offers a simple prayer of confession to helps us consider every aspect of our being before Christ. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the publi…

The phenomenon of de-churching, where individuals who used to attend church regularly no longer do so, has been widely discussed. However, finding the origins of this challenge have proven difficult. On this episode of Nuance, Case interviews Michael Graham, co-author of The Great De-Churching, to discuss the surprising data behind the exodus from …

In this sixth week of Epiphany, Case walks us through a reflection on the importance of recognizing God's authority in public places, as emphasized in Psalm 50 and the transfiguration of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Tho…

Tim Keller’s impact, whether locally in New York City or on churches across the globe, has been addressed by a number of pastors, theologians, and even secular journalists since his passing last year. On this episode of Nuance, Case had the honor of interviewing two of Keller’s friends and co-laborers in ministry, Katherine Leary Alsdorf and Yvonne…

In this fifth week after Epiphany, Case walks us through a reflection on the universality of salvation in Christ and our calling to bear witness to the work of God in each of our lives. Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church cal…

Dr. James Eglinton holds the prestigious position of the Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at New College, the University of Edinburgh. He is the world’s leading authority on Herman Bavinck, who was a Calvinist theologian and churchman. James is a prolific writer and his latest book, Bavinck: A Critical Biography, was published in 2020 a…

Amy Lein is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Second Harvest serving seven counties and with the aid of countless volunteers and partners distributed 81 million meals last year. Amy is also a Gotham Fellow graduate 2018. Nate Shannon is the Director of People Operations with IServ Management Group. Th…

Steven Garber is the Senior Fellow for Vocation and the Common Good for the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust. A teacher of many people in many places, he has authored several books, including Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good. His most recent book is The Seamless Life: A Tapestry of Love and Learning, Worship and Work. You can fin…

Dr. Ryan T. Anderson is president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a former Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. He is the author numerous books on marriage, religious freedom, and most recently When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Movement. His research has been cited by two U.S. Supreme Court justices in …

Andy Crouch, a culture and technology guru, challenges us to recognize how technology promotes the disembodied self which further destabilizes our identity. This episode helps us think about how we can begin to recover our humanity. Learn more about Andy Crouch and his latest book 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/059323734X Learn more about the substack…

Scott Sauls is the Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee. As a pastor he helps us to overcome our Biblical amnesia by expanding on those principles that should ground our thinking about all of the gender identity issues facing our culture today. To learn more about Scott Sauls, check out his website and latest book: We…

Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith at work. Nuance invites Christians in the workplace to pursue the cultural and economic renewal of the city by living out faith through work. Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp and Crosland Stuart host conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at t…

In this final episode of the season, Anne Synder, editor of Comment Magazine, helps us define what a prophetic voice is, as well as sharing who were prophetic voices in her own life. She also challenges the listener to strengthen our own voices, so that speaking truth, speaking love, and speaking humility could be used by God in our workplaces. For…

Dr. Matthew Kaemingk is a Christian ethicist and public theologian at Fuller Theological Seminary who has written widely on Christian citizenship. Today he helps us address any and all of the topics discussed in this season of Nuance. In this episode we look specifically at common grace and its role for the Christian at work. For a spiritual format…

Do you have the courage to stand up for what you believe while maintaining the humility to learn from others? Do your Christian convictions lead you to have empathy to engage respectfully with those whose views differ from your own, otherwise? It is much easier to verbalize this than it is to live it out in a hostile workplace. Principled pluralism…

Hospitality is a foundational aspect of our Christian citizenship because it goes before us in reputation, it guides our embodiment of the Holy Spirit, and it influences how others encounter Christ. The Reverend Rufus Smith, Senior Pastor of Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee (the largest Presbyterian church in the United St…

Christian citizenship for the Evangelical Christian has evolved and matured (for the good) especially in recent decades.This doesn’t make it any easier to live out one’s faith, however. Dr. Jonathan Chaplin is widely regarded as an expert in Christian political thought, which includes political philosophy and various Christian traditions (especiall…

Do not miss Dr. Vincent Bacote of Wheaton College discussing what public theology is and its importance to a Christian’s walk. A rich public theology gives us a vocabulary and concepts to better understand that as Christians our God is ALWAYS greater than our experiences. For a spiritual formation exercise that corresponds with this episode, click …

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