Good Questions

Drawn from the author's popular column in Unity Magazine, Good Questions give informative and provocative answers to many of the most gut-wrenching questions people ask as they navigate life and the spiritual path. Dr. Tom doesn't hold back as he creatively engages with readers in answering their questions about personal tragedy, God, evil, religion, the Bible, prayer, healing, forgiveness and death. He also tackles questions about homosexuality, bigotry and violence. But his goal is to help his readers think more critically and spiritually about their lives. As he asserts, heart and head must work together, for disparaging either will condemn humanity to fanaticism or ignorance.

Thomas Shepherd, D.Min., teaches systematic and metaphysical theology, church history and theological ethics at Unity Institute, the education arm of Unity School of Christianity headquartered at Unity Village, Mo. Best known for his popular column That's a Good Question in Unity Magazine, Shepherd is also host of an online radio talk show on Unity.FM called Let's Talk About It. His books include Friends in High Places and Glimpses of Truth.
An ordained Unity minister, Shepherd's first career was in the military, including a tour in Vietnam as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot. After Vietnam, he left the Army to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education degree at the University of Idaho and a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pa. He returned to active duty and completed 20 years of service as an Army chaplain.
In 2009 Shepherd received his Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo. He lives in Lee's Summit, Mo., with his wife, Carol-Jean.