The Regent Vine

Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College. Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.

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May 12, 2026
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The Son Went Up . . . and the Spirit Came Down: Lessons from the Ascent of the Son and the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Ross Hastings

This article explores Acts 1–2 to reflect on Christ’s ascension and the Spirit’s descent at Pentecost, highlighting Trinitarian relations, the distinct roles of Father, Son, and Spirit, and their significance for salvation, the church, and the ongoing mission of God’s kingdom.

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Mar 30, 2026

Is There a Trauma-Informed Theodicy?

Rachel Hanna
Can theodicy comfort trauma survivors? This article critiques rational and casual explanations of suffering and proposes a trauma-informed, practical theodicy rooted in embodied, communal practices of lament, hospitality, and hope that bear witness to pain without silencing it.
Jan 16, 2026

Podcast: Addiction, Personhood and Christian Communities

Quentin Genuis
Quentin’s new book, Recovering People, weaves emergency medicine, theology, and life in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to explore addiction, personhood, and recovery. He calls churches and communities to address the deep hunger for connection with compassion and humility.
Nov 5, 2025

Podcast: Twenty Years at the Intersection of Trauma and Theology

Shelly Rambo
A conversation with theologian Shelly Rambo on trauma, faith, and healing. She explores how Christian tradition helps us live with what remains unresolved, regain spiritual authority, and sustain community after harm.
Sep 16, 2025

When the Soul Grows Weary: An Invitation to Humility

Claire Perini
Feeling overwhelmed and weary, the author found healing through rest, humility, spiritual practices, and encountering God in life’s messiness.
Sep 16, 2025

The Scars of the Resurrected Christ: What They Teach Us About Trauma, the Christian Life, and Vocation

David C. Wang
A psychologist, pastor, and seminary professor explores how Christ’s scars speak to trauma, emotional formation, and ministry, calling for a theology that embraces woundedness and healing.
Sep 16, 2025

The Practice of Lament: Teaching Students to Grieve Biblically

Alejandra Ortiz
A reflection on teaching lament through Scripture—showing how biblical lament invites honest, prophetic response to pain, injustice, and hope in God.
Sep 16, 2025

Video: Art, Conflict and Healing: Case Studies from Northern Ireland, China and Ukraine

Adrienne Dengerink Chaplin
This lecture explores contemporary artists—Bogside Artists, Ai Weiwei, and Ukrainian creators—whose powerful works respond to conflict and oppression.