Published writings

Writing is an important part of Teresa's spiritual direction practice. She wrote 50 Ways to Pray: Practices from Many Traditions and Times to help directees and others find new and exciting ways to connect with God.

Other Books

Meeting God in Virtual Reality: Using Spiritual Practices with Media. Abingdon Press, 2004. This is the ultimate study guide for spiritual reflection on any film, video or television show. Includes several popular prayer practices adapted for use with media.

Watching What We Watch: Prime-Time Television Through the Lens of Faith. Geneva Press, 2001. This is a guide to theological reflection on prime-time television. Includes case studies on Seinfeld, Law & Order, and The Simpsons. An extensive study-guide worksheet is included for leading discussions on theology and television.

Articles and Essays by Teresa

"Dying in Darfur: Human Rights Work as Christian Vocation," Calling: A Journal for Leaders Who Nurture Vocation, Summer 2006.
"A Life in Sermons: Religion Bookline talks with Frederick Buechner" October 26, 2005.
"The Divine Ick Factor: How creepy religion heightens television dramas," Beliefnet, posted April 13, 2005.
"Wrestling with the God of Love," Soma Review, posted April 11, 2005
"What if ABC's Desperate Housewives Got Religion? Spiritual Direction for the wild and wacky women of Wisteria Lane," Beliefnet, posted December 19, 2004.
"'Sex and the City,' Television's 'Song of Songs.'" Beliefnet.com, posted February 22, 2004.
"A Study Guide for Discussing 'Joan of Arcadia.'" Presbyterians Today Online, January 2004 to present.
"The Theology of Television," Beliefnet.com, posted September 26, 2003.
“Ten Tips for a Nutritious News Diet,” Spirituality & Health, May/June, 2003.
“Hollywood: Faith on the Set,” Presbyterians Today, May 2003.
“A Hearty Defense of Being in One’s Head,” Spirituality & Health, Winter 2002 issue.
“The Spiritual Lessons of The X-Files” Sojourners magazine, June/July/August 2002 issue

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