Better on the Inside Better on the Inside

Find Josh & Megan's work at Future of Faith!

Summary

Dr. Josh Packard and Master Megan Bissell discuss the future of faith and their work as sociologists. They emphasize the importance of applied sociology and doing work that is useful, not just interesting. They talk about how they became a team and their journey from academia to founding the Springtide Research Institute. They highlight the need for sacred listening and treating every conversation as meaningful. They also discuss the importance of relationship and understanding the spiritual practices of young people. The conversation explores the importance of understanding and guiding young people in their spiritual journeys. It highlights the need for parents and adults to have curiosity and empathy when engaging with young people's spirituality. The conversation emphasizes the role of adults as guides rather than authorities, allowing young people to explore and find their own answers. It also encourages parents to take notes and track their children's spiritual growth over time. The conversation concludes with a reminder that adults don't have to have all the answers and can rely on the Holy Spirit to guide the process.

Keywords

future of faith, sociology, applied sociology, sacred listening, relationship, spiritual practices, young people, spirituality, young people, guidance, curiosity, empathy, exploration, parents, adults, notes, growth, Holy Spirit

Takeaways


Applied sociology focuses on doing work that is useful, not just interesting.
Sacred listening is treating every conversation as meaningful and finding deep listening as a sacred practice.
Relationships are crucial in understanding the spiritual practices of young people.
Young people are repackaging faith practices and finding spiritual moments in nature and other ways.
Understanding the language and experiences of young people is essential in helping them develop meaningful faith practices. Parents and adults should approach young people's spirituality with curiosity and empathy.
Adults should act as guides rather than authorities, allowing young people to explore and find their own answers.
Taking notes and tracking a young person's spiritual growth over time can be valuable.
Adults don't have to have all the answers and can rely on the Holy Spirit to guide the process.


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Tim Sweetman is a freaking radical dude. You can find all his stuff at his website: TimSweetman.com. It's also worth checking out Tension, his Substack newsletter.



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Summary



The conversation explores the idea that humans have limited their potential by creating their own image of God. This self-constructed version of God has corrupted our understanding and hindered our growth. The speakers discuss the need to embrace the true nature of God and strive to become the best version of ourselves.



Keywords



aspiring, constructed, hamstrung, capacity, best, limited, eternal, other worldly, incorruptible, God, corrupted, imaginations, potential, understanding, growth



Chapters



00:00 Introduction and Self-Introduction

50:28 Defining Identity and Roles

52:28 The Impetus for Writing

53:42 Choosing a Non-Traditional Publishing Route

55:28 Building a Non-Traditional Audience

56:51 Making God Smaller

59:21 The Message of the Book

01:00:54 Why We Make God Smaller

01:05:26 Expanding Our Understanding of God

01:11:04 Avoiding Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

01:12:21 The Expanding Universe and God's Not Yet

01:14:35 Broadening Love and Avoiding Confinement

01:16:21 Idolatry and Shaping Ourselves

01:17:39 Introduction

01:21:56 BOTI Outro Video.mp4





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You can find Dianne on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠her church here.⁠

⁠rocaderefugiosatx.org⁠



AI Summary

Summary



In this conversation, Jon Pyle interviews Dianne Garcia, the pastor and church planter of Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Refugio, a church for immigrant families in San Antonio. Dianne shares her experience of starting a church that is led by and serves immigrant families. They discuss the importance of forming personal relationships with immigrants and the misconceptions surrounding immigration. The conversation highlights the need for churches and individuals to support immigrants in a way that truly helps and empowers them.



Keywords



church, immigrant families, church planting, community, relationships, support, misconceptions, empowerment



Chapters



00:00 Personal Connections and Changing Perspectives

07:02 Impact on the Soul through Engaging with Immigrants

08:40 Finding Meaning and Impact

09:24 The Challenge of Helping Many

09:54 The Most Meaningful Thing

10:36 Passion Rooted in Suffering

11:35 Moving Beyond Charity

12:30 Compassionate Relationship vs. Charity

13:21 Transformation through Suffering

14:17 Vulnerability and Empathy

15:16 The Impact on the Soul

16:01 Help that Hurts

17:12 The Danger of Dehumanization

18:08 Moving Beyond Transactional Help

19:41 Creating Safety, Narrative Change, and Empowerment

21:02 Seeking Sanctuary and Changing Narratives

22:29 Providing Emotional and Spiritual Sanctuary

25:08 The Emotional Journey of Asylum Seekers

26:01 Finding Joy in Watching Baby Chicks

27:52 Where to Find Diane

33:52 BOTI Outro Video.mp4








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You can find Dianne on Instagram and her church here.

rocaderefugiosatx.org



AI Summary



In this conversation, Jon Pyle and Dianne Garcia discuss the importance of treating immigrants with love, dignity, and respect. Dianne shares her experience as the pastor of a church that serves immigrant families and asylum seekers in San Antonio. They talk about the different categories of immigrants, the challenges they face, and the fear and uncertainty they live with. They also discuss the political and partisan aspects of immigration and the pushback Dianne receives for her work. The conversation highlights the need for a more humane and compassionate approach to immigration.



Keywords



immigration, immigrants, asylum seekers, church, love, dignity, respect, fear, uncertainty, political, partisan, pushback, humane, compassionate






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