Broken but Beautiful: Why Church is Still Worth It

Joseph P. Conway and Drue L. Clark
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Broken but Beautiful: Why Church is Still Worth It

honest, hopeful conversations on all the ways the church has fallen short and all the reasons why we're still drawn to her

  1. 07/30/2022

    Ep. 17: A Christian's Thoughts on Christian Nationalism w/ Andy Polk

    In this episode, J.P. introduces Drue to his childhood friend Andy Polk, best remembered in the Conway house for mentoring J.P.'s youngest brother in track. Andy serves as a history professor at Middle Tennessee State University, specializing in religious history. Recently, Andy released the book "Faith in Freedom: Propaganda, Presidential Politics, and the Making of an American Religion".  In this thought provoking conversation, Andy encourages Christians to understand the manipulative tendencies of politics and the compromises often involved in the thirst for power.

    51 min

  2. 06/14/2022

    Ep. 16: Churches and Special Needs Families w/ Kelly and Travis Speck

    In this episode, J.P. and Drue talk about the new book by Kelly Speck, "Hope in the Heartache: A Journey of Growth and Grace with a Special Needs Child." They discuss J.P.'s interview with Kelly and her husband Travis, a life long friend. They delve into the world of families with special needs and shed light on how to walk alongside the hurting while finding God's hope in this world.

    44 min
  3. Ep. 15: Trauma and the Long Wait for Redemption w/ Melody Jones

    06/01/2022

    Ep. 15: Trauma and the Long Wait for Redemption w/ Melody Jones

    In this episode, J.P. introduces Drue to Melody Jones, the mother of one of his close friends. If you've spent 5 minutes with Melody, you feel like you've known her your entire life. She's a natural story teller with the courage to look for Jesus in every story, especially the hard ones. This episode contains references to physical abuse and domestic violence.

    46 min
  4. Ep. 14: The Church Promoting Human Flourishing w/ Drue & JP

    05/10/2022

    Ep. 14: The Church Promoting Human Flourishing w/ Drue & JP

    J.P. and Drue discuss recent (even surprising) social science research on the health benefits of faith community and practice.

    40 min

  5. 03/28/2022

    Ep. 13: Living Single in the Church w/ Pieter L. Valk

    In this episode, J.P. introduces Drue to his friend Pieter Valk, a counselor and the director of Equip. They discuss how and why contemporary churches seem to cater to families and kids as well as the challenges singles face in church culture. Pieter shares thoughts on solutions, including the creation of the Nashville Family of Brothers.

    41 min
  6. Ep. 12: Church as Foundation for Personal Growth w/ Namayo Kendrick

    01/22/2022

    Ep. 12: Church as Foundation for Personal Growth w/ Namayo Kendrick

    In this episode, J.P. introduces Drue to his longtime friend Namayo Kendrick, a math teacher and minister in Nashville. Namayo shares how church helped him grow as a person at a crucial time in his life. They explore how church can be a grace filled community that encourages moral development and spiritual maturity.

    40 min
  7. Ep. 11: Reconciling with the Faith of Your Childhood w/ Tom Carroll

    12/16/2021

    Ep. 11: Reconciling with the Faith of Your Childhood w/ Tom Carroll

    In this episode, J.P. introduces Drue to his longtime friend Tom Carroll. Years ago, in the early 2000s, J.P. and Tom were part of a weekly Bible study/prayer group. They delve into a common issue - how do I process the good and bad of my childhood faith and find a way to return as an adult? Tom shares his experiences growing up in the Catholic Church, his time in agnosticism, and his later return to the Catholic Church.

    34 min
  8. Ep. 10: Charity vs. Justice w/ Lindsey Krinks

    10/18/2021

    Ep. 10: Charity vs. Justice w/ Lindsey Krinks

    In this episode, J.P. and Drue discuss a conversation J.P. had with his friend, Lindsey Krinks. She serves as a Street Chaplain with Open Table Nashville. She encourages us all to ask deep, hard questions about poverty and housing as we pursue faithfulness to Jesus. Earlier this year, Lindsey released a thought provoking book, "Praying with our Feet: Pursuing Justice and Healing on the Streets."

    40 min
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