The Courage to Question

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Gracious reader,

I was recently honored as Alumna of the Year by my alma mater, Trinity Western University just outside Vancouver, Canada where I grew up.

With fellow Alumni Award recipients: David Punnamannil and Mary Wakutz

The award prompted me to reflect on the moment, years ago, when my intellectual and spiritual life collided—and nearly came undone. I share the story in the above video.