Listen "From Othering to Belonging: A Radical Reimagining — Ben McBride"
Episode Synopsis
The dominant story isn’t working. In this bold conversation, Ben McBride challenges Christians to confront power, discomfort, and exclusion—and reimagine a faith big enough for belonging. Learn why he says we must be hard on systems, soft on people, and always building a bigger table.00:25Iintro01:34 Leaning into discomfort06:10 Self-compassion, or hope that’s larger than our fears09:24 Jer remembers similar experience with his dad11:20 The need for a new story15:28 The perceived righteousness of the dominant Christian story17:52 Gospel of a dead Jesus22:00 Personal Suffering and America’s Decline26:22 Relationship with the powerful36:00 Relationship with the suffering38:42 The pace of transformation42:51 Relationship with people in pain45:25 Challenges engaging all sides at once48:02 EndMentioned in this episode:Listen to Navigating Deep Disagreements with Loved OnesNavigating Deep Disagreements with Loved Ones (Everyday Peacemaking Podcast)Become an EmberEMBERS is our community of investors and partners committed to igniting and fueling the Everyday Peacemaking movement. Through their continued monthly support, EMBERS members accompany us in our work of forming Everyday Peacemakers and Reconciling Leaders to mend divides. Donate - Embers
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