In this milestone 20th episode, we dive into the complexities of intergenerational dynamics within the church. We revisit last week's conversation about Gen Z returning to faith andsteer the discussion towards understanding how different generations perceive each other. We explore the concept of the church as a multi-generational family and discuss the challenges of dealing with anxiety in this context. Based oninsights from Peter Steinke’s book 'How Your Church Family Works’ https://a.co/d/1eoSEXw,  we unpack key concepts like triangulation, linear vs. systems thinking, and the importance of self-regulation. Join us as we gather around the well of Jesus, navigating our faith community with compassion, integrity, and a focus on moving forward together.A special thank you to Dr. Gary Braun — his insights on this topic sparked the inspiration for this episode, we are grateful for you! 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:36 Generational Perspectives in the Church 05:12 Understanding Church as a Family System 10:51 Addressing Anxiety in Church Communities 23:39 The Role of Triangulation in Church Conflicts 25:50 Addressing Conflicts Directly 27:45 Linear vs. Systems Thinking 34:56 Homeostasis vs. Change 39:33 Owning Our Beliefs and Actions 45:02 Helpful Responses for Leaders 47:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThank you for joining us! Be sure to join us here every Friday to hear the latest from 'Desert Well'! You can also watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/tJFQ5_AJpzY.You can listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/desert-well/id1823028492.

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