BLOG — Jana L.G. Peterson

Grief and Gratitude for Rev. Dr. Gay Byron

Often in life, we encounter others whose lives leave an indelible mark on our own.

Written by Jana, Sitting with ScholarsJana PetersonDecember 15, 2023

In Favor of Celebrating Indigenous People's Day

A response to Focus on the Family’s article published last month in favor of celebrating Columbus Day.

Faith & Culture, PhD Ponderings, Written by JanaJana PetersonNovember 12, 2023

Lingering with Holy Saturday

And invitation to linger a little longer with sorrow

Faith & Culture, Written by Jana, Sitting with ScholarsJana PetersonAugust 10, 2023

A Place Where Culturally Authentic Faith Expressions Are Unmatched

Published ElsewhereJana PetersonJune 15, 2023

Holding a Complex Grief

What does it look like to grieve when the one departed did not leave behind a praiseworthy legacy?

Faith & Culture, Written by JanaJana PetersonMarch 29, 2023

Reflections on Yellowstone Revealed 2022

I spent the last week of August 2022 in Yellowstone National Park with Mountain Time Arts’ latest event, Yellowstone revealed.

Faith & Culture, PhD Ponderings, Written by JanaJana PetersonSeptember 20, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Jana Peterson, MDiv ‘21

Published ElsewhereJana PetersonJune 1, 2022

The Parable of the Broken Cookie

The Kin-dom of Heavens is like a cookie…

Faith & Culture, Written by JanaJana PetersonMarch 8, 2022

Will the Real Christianity Please Stand Up?

By now, many of you are aware of the events that transpired last week in Kenosha, WI.

Guest Contributions, Faith & CultureJana PetersonSeptember 2, 2020

The Biggest Story

I chose five of my favorite quotes to put on the back of my business cards and have presented them on this blog in a particular order on purpose.

Faith & Culture, Written by JanaJefte SanchezJanuary 8, 2020

Thrive with Creativity

As an Mdiv student, everything strikes me as a theological conversation

Faith & Culture, Written by JanaJana PetersonJanuary 3, 2020

Acceptance is Fertile Soil

Back in the 70’s and 80’s, Dr. James Dobson wasn’t the only one writing to parents.

Faith & CultureJana PetersonJanuary 2, 2020

Dreams… Clearer than Reality

It wasn’t too long ago that I discovered Simon’s beautiful little book, Together is Better

Faith & CultureJana PetersonDecember 22, 2019

Worthy of Love and Belonging

I read Brené Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection, in 2018, eight years after it was published

Faith & Culture, Written by JanaJana PetersonNovember 22, 2019