Archive - Kristen Padilla's Memos

PhD Journey Check-In

and a new job...

Jul 19 •

Kristen Padilla

And the sounds of God's grace and providence

Jul 4 •

Kristen Padilla

June 2025

How fear of rejection keeps us from repentance and how the love of Christ invites us into true freedom.

Jun 7 •

Kristen Padilla

May 2025

PhD Journey Updates

Coming out from the craziness of May

May 31 •

Kristen Padilla

April 2025

Why study theology?

The value of a theology degree.

Apr 14 •

Kristen Padilla

Application Process and Challenges

How I ended up at Durham and the challenges I face

Apr 6 •

Kristen Padilla

March 2025

Comfort and Certitude in Julian of Norwich

Why I chose this topic for my PhD studies

Mar 15 •

Kristen Padilla

Starting a PhD at 42

Journaling about my journey to Durham

Mar 8 •

Kristen Padilla

January 2023

Living with Hope Between the Two Advents

The following homily was given at Samford University during a faculty and staff worship service on Dec. 15, 2022. The texts used were Hebrews 6:17-20…

Jan 8, 2023 •

Kristen Padilla

March 2022

Padilla Vacation Out West

Part V (and the final one!): Zion National Park

Mar 30, 2022 •

Kristen Padilla

Padilla Vacation Out West

Part IV: Zion National Park and Desert Pearl Inn

Mar 20, 2022 •

Kristen Padilla

Padilla Vacation Out West

Part III: Antelope Canyon

Mar 12, 2022 •

Kristen Padilla

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