Kasey Olander

Kasey Olander works as the Web Content Specialist at The Hendricks Center at DTS. Originally from the Houston area, she graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s degree in Arts & Technology. She served on staff with the Baptist Student Ministry, working with college students at UT Dallas and Rice University, particularly focusing on discipleship and evangelism training. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, having interesting conversations, and spending time with her husband. 

Kasey Olander’s Contributions

What Yesterday’s Saints Teach Us Today: A Conversation with Professor John Adair

John Adair, professor of theological studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, has a dear friend named Justin.…
January 16, 2026

Loss and Lament

Join Kasey Olander, Sam Won, and Rebecca Carrell as they explore why the church needs to…
January 13, 2026

Reading and the Spiritual Life

Join Kasey Olander, Kelley Mathews, and Jessica Hooten Wilson as they unpack how the books we…
January 6, 2026

Pastoring the Pastors

Who cares for the pastor? Join Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Roger Sharp as they talk…
December 30, 2025

Taylor Swift, the Gospel, and Being Human (62 Minute Version) (From the Vault)

In this special extended episode, Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander Speak Now about Taylor…
December 16, 2025

Did Jesus Claim to be God?

Join Kasey Olander, Darrell Bock, and Mikel Del Rosario as they explore the historical Jesus—His titles,…
December 2, 2025

Ink & Impact in Creative Writing

Join Kasey Olander with creative writing professors Brian Chan and Reg Grant for a conversation about…
November 18, 2025

Love in the Midst of Conflict: A Story of the Bramer Family

Dr. Stephen J. Bramer still remembers the spot where he stood on the DTS campus when…
November 1, 2025

Appreciating the Arts

Join Kasey Olander, Neil Coulter, and Todd Agnew as they explore why the arts matter for…
October 7, 2025

Taylor Swift, the Gospel, and Being Human

Join Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander as they Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon…
September 23, 2025

Seminarians at Sundance

Join Darrell Bock, Kasey Olander, and Ryann Heim for a conversation on Sundance and film in…
September 16, 2025

Is Self-Care Selfish? – Classic

In this classic episode, Kasey Olander, French Jones, and Michelle Pokorny discuss why self-care is essential…
August 19, 2025

Missional Living Nourishes Christian Community

Jessica and I have never lived less than 300 miles from one another. We have seen…
August 15, 2025

The Lost Art of Friendship – Classic

In this classic episode, Kasey Olander, Drew Hunter, and Rebekkah Scott discuss the need for a…
August 5, 2025

Pickleball Theology

Pickleball continues to build momentum in America, one former tennis court at a time. For Christians,…
June 3, 2025

Neuroscience and Spirituality

In this episode, Kasey Olander and Ekpedeme Wade discuss how neuroscience relates to mindfulness and other…
May 13, 2025

Anxiety, Gen Z, and Smartphones

In this episode, Kasey Olander, Gary Stidham, and David Sanchez discuss how smartphone use and digital…
April 22, 2025

Taking Humor Seriously: Classic

In this classic episode, Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Steve Wilkens explore the existence of humor…
April 1, 2025

Pickleball Evangelism

You walk in and face the other person. Who will go first? you wonder. How will…
March 30, 2025

Reading Literature Well

In this episode, Darrell Bock, Kasey Olander, and Karen Swallow Prior discuss how reading literature shapes…
March 11, 2025

Engaging Culture Through Film

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Kasey Olander discuss with Claude Alexander and Ryann Heim the…
February 11, 2025

Beholding Beauty

In this episode, Kasey Olander and Brian Chan discuss the objective nature of beauty, its reflection…
January 14, 2025

Using AI in Ministry

In this episode, Kasey Olander, Bill Hendricks, John Dyer, and Drew Dickens explore the rapidly growing…
December 10, 2024

Board Games and the Church?

In this episode, Kasey Olander, John Adair, and Travis Cook discuss how board games, when approached…
November 5, 2024

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