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Theology Lab, Deliver Us from Evil

Dates

September 28 - April 28

Time

7:45-9:15pm ET (all sessions)

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Scott Rice

ScottR@highrock.org
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Theology Lab: Deliver Us From Evil

Theology Lab is an exciting, year-long (2025-2026) online discussion series on the themes of evil, suffering, and faith. It’s free and open to all (individuals, communities, church group). You can register for the sessions that interest you here.

Evil and Suffering?

The problem of suffering and evil is pervasive. From the realities of ongoing war, climate challenges and racial strife to the breaking of trust between friends, we’re reminded things are not as they should be. For Christians, it is essential to name and confront evil in this world. 

This year’s Theology Lab brings together a group of respected thinkers – including Tim Mackie, Nicolas Kristof, Willie Jennings, Kaitlyn Scheiss, Russell Moore, Shane Claiborne, Miroslav Volf, and others – to explore key questions like: What does the Bible say about evil and suffering? What happens when our understanding of evil differs from someone else’s? and What does true forgiveness require?

While we won’t solve the mystery of evil, these conversations can inspire us towards fresh and faithful Christ-like responses to the problems of evil and suffering in our world.

Schedule and Guests

For the 2025-2026 series, we are delighted to welcome another esteemed group of theologians, pastors, and practitioners as guest speakers. Recordings of past sessions will be added as they become available.

  • October 28 (12pm ET) | Evil, War, and Human Trafficking | Munther Isaac & Mary Speta
  • December 7 (7:45pm ET) | Personal Bias: “Can’t they see it’s wrong?” | Brian McLaren & Drew Jackson
  • January 27 (7:45pm ET) | Evil and Destruction in the Bible | Tim Mackie
  • February 10 (7:45pm ET) | Evil and Politics | Kaitlyn Schiess & Yi-An Huang
  • March 8 (7:45pm ET) | On-the-ground Responses to Suffering | Nicolas Kristof
  • April 27 (7:45pm ET) | What is Forgiveness? Is Reconciliation Possible? | Miroslav Volf & Matthew Ichihasi Potts

Register Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Through a form of learning that values humility and curiosity, we strive to become informed followers of Jesus, to encourage solidarity amongst one another and with the marginalized, and to reflect together on next-steps for discipleship.

  • While each session differs, we usually begin by hearing from one or two invited guests in a casual interview. This is followed up with a Question-and-Answer session between the speaker and group participants (you can submit questions and keep a conversation going in the chat). During the last part of the session we use Zoom breakout groups to discuss reflections on that session’s topic. These groups are smaller, around 4-6 people, and discussion questions are provided. There is not a designated facilitator, so please refer to the discussion questions as helpful.

  • No! Theology Lab discussions are free, sponsored by Highrock Online. You are invited to make a voluntary contribution to help offset speaker fees and operating costs, but this is entirely optional.

  • Yes. All we ask is that you come to the session with a willingness to learn and a spirit of curiosity.

  • No. However, there is a general progression in the sessions so attending as many as you can is encouraged.

  • Yes! We release all Theology Lab sessions on our YouTube channel

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