Who Is Your Neighbor? with Dr. J. Derek McNeil

In this episode, Rachael Clinton Chen welcomes back Dr. J. Derek
McNeil, President and Provost of The Seattle School of Theology
and Psychology, for a thoughtful conversation about navigating
today’s fragmented world with hope, kindness, and connection.


They explore how uncertainty, institutional distrust, and
cultural polarization have left many feeling unmoored. 


As people of faith, we are called to love God and our
neighbors—but how do we do this in a world that feels so
divided? 


Regardless of religious, political, or personal identity, we all
feel the effects of fragmentation. We are in search of a new
story—a story that can hold us together.


Dr. McNeil reflects on the deep need for community and the
dangers of isolating in survival mode. Together, they discuss the
challenge of living faithfully amid social, political, and
relational fractures.


If you’re grappling with feelings of disconnection or isolation,
or if you’ve been wondering how to engage with others in a
fractured world, tune in for a powerful conversation about
finding hope, purpose, and co-creating a renewed sense of
belonging.