The Trinity Forum

In case you missed it, here is our "End of the Year" recap video. We were blessed with 18 Online Conversation and 3 Evening Conversations filled with the best of Christian thinking for the common good. Watch here: loom.ly/sO8D6fk

Join us April 3 for a special Good Friday online event as we explore the next part of George Frideric Handel’s "Messiah." As with our previous exploration at Christmastime, our guides will be concert pianist Mia Chung, a Senior Fellow of the Trinity Forum, and maestro Richard Westerfield. Through Lent, we are called to ponder Jesus’ sacrifice and look ahead to his ultimate triumph over death. The next part of Handel’s "Messiah" carries on the story of Christ, moving to and through the Passion and the Resurrection. With a mix of music and conversation, Mia and Richard will continue the conversation. Register here: ttf.org/events/online-… Thanks to co-host Octet Collaborative for their support of this event.

In the shadow of the Second World War, J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis faced the growing darkness of their age with moral clarity. They understood the evil menacing the world. Yet rather than surrendering to despair, they turned to story and imagination, shaped by Christian faith, to offer timeless visions of goodness, beauty, and hope. How did these friends transform the crisis of their time into art, and why do their stories continue to speak so powerfully to us? Our guide for this exploration will be historian @JosephLoconte. In his new book, "The War for Middle-Earth: J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945," he brings to life the extraordinary men and desperate times that forged "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Chronicles of Narnia." The Trinity Forum invites you to join us in Nashville on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. CT for an Evening Conversation with Joseph Loconte, presented in partnership with @MontgomeryBell and St. Paul Christian Academy.

The Trinity Forum and @TheRabbitRoom invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., on March 23 for a special Evening Conversation with @MalcolmGuite. Together we will celebrate the forthcoming publication of "Galahad and the Grail," the first volume of his epic poem, "Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad." A poet, Anglican priest, and Trinity Forum Senior Fellow, Malcolm will describe his vision in creating this epic ballad, a poetic retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. With beautiful woodcut illustrations by Stephen Crotts, Malcolm’s book renews in our time the ancient tradition of epic storytelling. Register now: ttf.org/events/evening… The evening will begin with drinks and appetizers, followed by remarks and discussion and a time for audience questions.

The Trinity Forum and @TheRabbitRoom invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., on March 23 for a special Evening Conversation with @malcolmguite. We’ll celebrate the upcoming release of "Galahad and the Grail," the first volume of his epic poem "Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad," a poetic retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Join us for an evening of conversation, drinks, and discussion on Monday, March 23 from 6:30–8:30 PM. Register now: tr.ee/vcJO72

As we continue our journey through the season of Lent, we’re offering a series to help each of us prepare the way of the Lord. As we go deeper in our spiritual practices during these days, our guide today is the author and psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson. In this conversation, Curt talks about the virtue, and discipline, of pursuing hope, even amid the darkness of a broken world. Listen here: ttf.org/podcasts/episo… This episode is drawn from an online conversation recorded in 2023.

"One of the reasons I love the Bible so much is because it's gritty and real." - Nijay Gupta Author and theologian Nijay Gupta @eng_Scrptr joined us recently to discuss the importance of "Slow Theology." Here, he discusses how the Bible, particularly the poetic sections, doesn't shy away from pain, loss, or suffering. Listen here: ttf.org/events/online-…

"We need to learn how to be okay not knowing the stuff that we'll never know." -- Nijay Gupta Author and theologian Nijay Gupta @eng_Scrptr joined us last week for an Online Conversation, where he argued that it's not only okay not to have all the theological answers, but that living with those tensions can actually be good for us. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=7hMJmv…

The Trinity Forum and @ProjectPeace present this powerful conversation with @DavidAustinFrench, New York Times columnist, constitutional attorney, author, and Trinity Forum Senior Fellow. In this talk, David explores the church’s role in our cultural moment and how Christians can pursue justice, mercy, and community in an increasingly polarized world. Watch the full video: tr.ee/yrWo2r

The Trinity Forum and @therabbitroom invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., on March 23 for a special Evening Conversation with @MalcolmGuite. We’ll celebrate the upcoming release of "Galahad and the Grail," the first volume of his epic poem "Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad," a poetic retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Register: tr.ee/kIbjq2

In a culture shaped by speed, outrage, and constant distraction, many Christians find it difficult to cultivate resilient faith. How can we tune out the noise and hear the “still, small voice”? Drawing on the themes of his book "Slow Theology," co-author Nijay Gupta @eng_Scrptr will join us to reflect on the formative practices that strengthen faith over time. Join us on March 13 at 1:30 PM ET for an Online Conversation with Nijay on making our faith more intentional in a frenetic world. We’ll explore how intentional Christian discipleship can help us hear God’s voice amid the noise. Register here: ttf.org/events/online-… With thanks to co-host @BrazosPress for support of this event!

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The Trinity Forum and @TheRabbitRoom invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., on March 23 for a special Evening Conversation with @MalcolmGuite. We’ll celebrate the upcoming release of "Galahad and the Grail," the first volume of his epic poem "Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad," a poetic retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Register: tr.ee/kIbjq2

We are a culture well acquainted with anxiety. Author @FadlingAlan joined us for a conversation about "Living a Non-Anxious Life." Here, he points out that anxiety "has often pretended to be a wonderful counselor." Listen to more here: ttf.org/events/online-…

"I always want to clarify that 'busy' and 'hurry' are not the same thing...you can learn to bring an unhurried soul to a very full day." - @FadlingAlan Listen to the rest of our Online Conversation, "Living a Non-Anxious Life," with Alan here: ttf.org/events/online-…

In this Online Conversation with @DrMoore, he presents some guides for discerning whether Christian leaders are truly seeking to follow Jesus, or are using faith as an instrument of power. Listen to the conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=NBt9Bt…

In a culture shaped by speed, outrage, and constant distraction, many Christians find it difficult to cultivate resilient faith. How can we tune out the noise and hear the “still, small voice”? Drawing on the themes of his book "Slow Theology," co-author Nijay Gupta @eng_Scrptr will join us to reflect on the formative practices that strengthen faith over time. Join us on March 13 at 1:30 PM ET for an Online Conversation with Nijay on making our faith more intentional in a frenetic world. We’ll explore how intentional Christian discipleship can help us hear God’s voice amid the noise. Register here: ttf.org/events/online-… With thanks to co-host @BrazosPress for support of this event!

In our Online Conversation with @DrMoore, he encourages us to ask ourselves, " Who are the people around me that it's most convenient for me to keep invisible? And how do I then care for them?" Listen to the full discussion here: ttf.org/events/online-…

In a culture shaped by speed, outrage, and constant distraction, many Christians find it difficult to cultivate resilient faith. How can we tune out the noise and hear the “still, small voice”? Drawing on the themes of his book Slow Theology, co-author Nijay Gupta @eng_Scrptr will join us to reflect on the formative practices that strengthen faith over time and how slowing down can renew our love of God and neighbor and sustain a more durable, authentic faith in a restless age. Join us March 13 at 1:30 PM ET. Register here: ttf.org/events/online-… With thanks to co-host @BrazosPress for support of this event!

As we move through the season of Lent, we’re offering a series to help each of us prepare the way of the Lord. It’s a good time to take stock of our spiritual practices, and our guide today is the author and professor Alan Noble. In his book, "On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living," Alan contends that simply deciding to engage with the world each day constitutes a declaration of the goodness of God. Listen to the full podcast here: ttf.org/podcasts/episo…

THIS FRIDAY! Author @AlanFadling describes Jesus as “the ultimate non-anxious presence.” Drawing on his book A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God’s Presence, Alan will help us construct a posture from which we can rest more deeply, live more fully, and lead better. He’ll offer insights on how to fix our minds on grace and eternity, loosening our grip and operating from a sure foundation. Join us this Friday, February 27 at 1:30 PM ET for an Online Conversation with Alan Fadling as we explore a new posture to release anxiety and take up authentic love. Register now: ttf.org/events/online-… @ivpress