Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe
Welcome to Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe where we’ll connect faith questions and insights with the everyday realities of modern life. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore key theological concepts and their relevance to our daily lives, intentionally working to partner with God in healing the world with love.
Delve into the depths of religious thought in the Episcopal tradition, uncovering diverse perspectives and philosophical insights. Engage in meaningful discussions on topics like ethics, spirituality, and fighting dehumanization. Bishop DeDe and the occasional guest will demystify theological complexities (and yes, even nerd out a bit), empowering you to apply these profound principles in your life. Together, let’s dig into the deep and old mysteries of faith and foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and our world. Tune in for transformative experiences and rollicking discussions with Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe!
Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe
Do we really want community across difference?
Summary
In this episode, we dig in to a big question: Do we really want community across difference? This short episode invites us all to consider if, amid the challenges of engaging with people who have different opinions and moving beyond seeking validation and comfort, we're truly committed to our relationships with the hypothetical and actual capital-O Other. We remind ourselves, based on the writing of St. Paul in Romans 12, that building community requires mutual affection, harmony, and a willingness to be present in times of joy and sorrow and that as we turn away from the need to be right and instead focus on understanding and developing relationships, we're making a decision to never slip into dehumanization. Building community across difference is complex and challenging, but essential for healing and love in the world.
This is our last episode before the podcast goes on break until September, but we invite you to practice building community across difference in the intervening time.
Keywords
community, difference, relationships, faith, love, curiosity, dehumanization, mutual affection, harmony
Takeaways
- Building community across difference requires moving beyond seeking validation and comfort.
- Approach conversations with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Recognize the humanity of others and avoid dehumanization.
- Building community requires mutual affection, harmony, and a willingness to be present in times of joy and sorrow.
- Repent of the need to be right and instead focus on understanding and developing relationships.
- Building community across difference is complex and challenging, but essential for healing and love in the world.
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