Claire K. McKeever-Burgett is an assistant theology editor for The Other Journal and director of communications and employee relations at the Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center. She is also ordained clergy; the former host of the award-winning Academy podcast; a leader of contemplative spirituality offerings; a mother; a certified birth and postpartum doula; a yoga, dance, and martial arts instructor; and a partner, lover, and friend. She has written for Weavings, Worship and the Arts, Disciplines, and elsewhere. McKeever-Burgett’s theological interests include God as deliverer (i.e., the one who gives birth), womanist/feminist theological dialogue, and the unearthing of women’s stories, voices, and experiences from sacred Scripture.
Justin Phillips reflects on writing about the formative communities of his life—white, southern, evangelical—and on trying to live faithfully and speak prophetically in the context of his upbringing.
Lindsey Krinks implores faith-adhering, justice-seeking Christians to pray with their feet on the streets and in the communities where they find themselves.
Claire K. McKeever-Burgett reimagines the traditional Christmas Eve liturgy from Mary’s perspective.
