A Conversation with Brian McLaren
About this event
For the last quarter-century, author and activist Brian McLaren has been writing at the intersection of religious faith and contemporary culture. In his latest book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for A World Falling Apart, McLaren defines doom as the “un-peaceful, uneasy, unwanted feeling” that “we humans have made a mess of our civilization and our planet, and not enough of us seem to care enough to change deeply enough or quickly enough to save ourselves.”
Blending insights from philosophers, poets, scientists, and theologians, Life After Doom explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief – and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times. If you want to help yourself, your family, and the communities you belong to find courage, resilience and opportunity in challenging times ahead, this conversation with this wise and kind man will provide you with ideas for moving forward.
Brian McLaren
Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is Dean of Faculty for the Center for Action and Contemplation and a podcaster with Learning How to See. A frequent guest on television, radio, and news media programs, Brian has appeared on All Things Considered, Larry King Live, Nightline, On Being, and Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. His work has also been covered in Time, New York Times, Christianity Today, Christian Century, the Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and many other print and online media.
