• S3 E41: Danny Cox: Making Inclusive Faith Spaces

  • Oct 23 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
  • Podcast

S3 E41: Danny Cox: Making Inclusive Faith Spaces

  • Summary

  • Takeaways

    • Transparency and clarity are essential in church communities, particularly when it comes to issues like LGBTQ inclusion.
    • Churches should clearly communicate their theological stance and actively work towards creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
    • The concept of covenantal relationships, where individuals are bound together in a covenant of community, allows for diversity of theology while maintaining a sense of unity.
    • Churches should prioritize open and honest conversations, embracing the mystery and wonder of God rather than trying to control or limit understanding.
    • Pastors should focus on meeting the spiritual needs of their community and creating spaces for diverse spiritual exploration and community. Shifting from winning people to walking with them allows for a more authentic and compassionate approach to relationships.
    • Questioning and letting go of beliefs, such as eternal conscious torment, can lead to a deeper understanding of God's love and grace.
    • Creating spaces of love and service, like the Open Table Collective, allows for the inclusion and support of diverse individuals and communities.
    • Living in liminal spaces, embracing change and uncertainty, can lead to personal growth and a deeper connection with the divine.
    • Practicing spiritual disciplines, such as prayer and silence, can help cultivate awareness of God's presence in everyday life.

    Chapters:

    • Introduction and Background
    • Challenges within the Evangelical Church
    • The Power of Covenantal Relationships
    • Leaving the Pastoral Realm and Starting Open Table Collective
    • From Winning People to Walking with Them
    • Creating Spaces of Love and Service
    • Living in Liminal Spaces
    • Practicing Spiritual Disciplines

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-open-table-collective-podcast/id1667876129

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    All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree

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