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A podcast exploring the connections between people, their communities, and the ways that context shapes faith

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

A podcast exploring the connections between people, their communities, and the ways that context shapes faith

    The Juicy Fruit of Patience: More with Troy Bronsink

    The Juicy Fruit of Patience: More with Troy Bronsink

    The Rev. ⁠Troy Bronsink⁠ is the founder of ⁠The Hive⁠, a center for contemplation art and action. Troy does his work at the intersections of spirituality and leadership. He is an expert, facilitator, and coach who walks the talk of contemplation. In part two, we pick up our conversation talking about the importance of both personal and communal change; and why communities of faith can be good - and complicated - places to do both.

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    • 27 min
    Flock, Flee, Fight, Freeze, Fawn: A Conversation with Troy Bronsink

    Flock, Flee, Fight, Freeze, Fawn: A Conversation with Troy Bronsink

    The Rev. Troy Bronsink is the founder of The Hive, a center for contemplation art and action. Troy does his work at the intersections of spirituality and leadership. He is an expert, facilitator, and coach who walks the talk of contemplation. In part one of our conversation, we discuss trauma: how human beings make sense of and deal with it. We explore the link between individual awareness and human connection, and we talk about what it means to come home to ourselves.

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    • 26 min
    Decluttering the Gospel: More with Bethany Peerbolte

    Decluttering the Gospel: More with Bethany Peerbolte

    The Rev. Bethany Peerbolte, known to many as “The TikTok Pastor”, took to the platform because she was so taken aback by the things her flock was not only observing, but absorbing. In part two of our conversation, we discuss spiritual triage and how - and why - she keeps going when the going gets tough.



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    • 25 min
    The TikTok Pastor: A Conversation with Bethany Peerbolte

    The TikTok Pastor: A Conversation with Bethany Peerbolte

    The Rev. Bethany Peerbolte, known to many as “The TikTok Pastor”, took to the platform because she was so taken aback by the things her flock was not only observing, but absorbing. In part one of our conversation, we discuss what it's like to go viral, why she does it, and who she does it for.



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    • 24 min
    Obviously, This Is Part of God's Plan: More with Deb Swift

    Obviously, This Is Part of God's Plan: More with Deb Swift

    The Rev. Deb Swift is a long-time community organizer and pastor whose “merry band of believers” have literally left the building to live out what they call “Acts of Faith” all over Rochester, New York. In part two of our interview, we discuss the congregation’s unique approach to ministry; their expanding web of relationships; and the rubric they use, in the words of the great philosopher Kenny Rogers, to “know when to hold them, when to fold them, what to throw away, what to keep.”



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    • 31 min
    The Church Has Left the Building: A Conversation with Deb Swift

    The Church Has Left the Building: A Conversation with Deb Swift

    The Rev. Deb Swift is a long-time community organizer and pastor whose “merry band of believers” have literally left the building to live out what they call “Acts of Faith” all over Rochester, New York. In part one of our conversation, we discuss her congregation’s choice to sell their building, the fervent prayer that accompanied that decision, and how their faith has been strengthened as a result.



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    • 29 min

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4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

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Great hosts, inspiring guests, and hope for the future of the church

Sara is a gracious host, and brings in guests from a variety of different, innovative faith communities. She provides an opportunity to learn from these leaders as they navigate the space of reconstruction within the Christian church.

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