Something Meaningful is Always Brewing: Explore our Conversation Archive
Catch 5-minute highlights from our chats with authors, artists, and neighbors. Parish Collective Members get full access to the hour-long recordings.
Catch 5-minute highlights from our chats with authors, artists, and neighbors. Parish Collective Members get full access to the hour-long recordings.
How can we redesign our cities to reflect the justice and hospitality of the kingdom of God? Ebony Walden, the Founder and Principal of Ebony Walden Consulting, joins us to discuss the intersection of urban strategy, racial equity, and the local parish.
How does the beauty of our physical surroundings shape the beauty of our spiritual lives? Jennifer A. Craft, Professor of Theology and Humanities at Point University, joins us to explore the vital connection between the arts, theology, and the neighborhoods we inhabit.
How does our theology change when we start to see the neighborhood as the primary habitat of the church? Dwight J. Friesen, Professor of Practical Theology at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, joins us to explore the spiritual discipline of staying put.
What if our primary calling is simply to be a neighbor? Shannan Martin, author of Start with Hello and The Ministry of Ordinary Places, joins us to discuss how practicing small acts of attention can lead to radical community and belonging.
What does it mean to be a neighbor in the kingdom of God? Jonathan Brooks, the Lead Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church, and Chelsea Johnson, the Operations Director at Parish Collective, join us to discuss the launch of the Coffee Break series and the movement of neighborhoods everywhere.
How can our church buildings become catalysts for community flourishing instead of burdens of maintenance? Kate Toth from Bricks and Mortals joins us to discuss the strategic and spiritual art of stewarding neighborhood real estate.
How does the landscape of the first Advent mirror the struggles of our own neighborhoods today? Author and liberation theologian Kelley Nikondeha joins us to discuss the "gritty" reality of hope and the spiritual practice of solidarity.
How do we cultivate a faith that is as deep as the soil we stand on? Erika Thorne and Ranae Hanson join us to explore the connection between spiritual practice, climate justice, and the neighborhoods we call home.
What does it take to stay rooted in a community for the long haul? Lorenzo Watson joins us to discuss the core principles of community development and the spiritual endurance needed to seek the peace of our neighborhoods.
What does it look like to align our money with our values right where we live? Rosa Lee Harden and Leroy Barber join us to discuss how we can rethink investment and build thriving local economies together.
What if the most sacred thing we could do is pay attention? Roving listener De’Amon Harges joins us to explore how naming the gifts, not the gaps, of our neighbors can spark community repair and radical joy.
How can art transform a neighborhood from a collection of houses into a shared story? Join poet and playwright Gill Sotu as we explore the role of creativity in bridging divides and fostering true connection.
Is your neighborhood a place of deficit or a place of abundance? Pastah J shares how we can shift our perspective to see the incredible gifts and potential already present in our local communities.
How does the land beneath our feet shape our faith? Author and activist Randy Woodley invites us to rediscover our place in the "Harmony Way" and learn what it means to truly belong to the Earth.
How do we bridge the divides in our neighborhoods and build a world where everyone belongs? Activist and author Ben McBride shares why "radical belonging" is the essential work of our time.
How do we find God in the midst of our actual, messy lives? Artist and author Scott Erickson joins us to discuss how we can clear away religious clutter and rediscover the wonder of the Divine in our everyday neighborhoods.
Economics is about more than money, it's about the health of our whole neighborhood. Rev. José Humphreys III invites us to rethink how we share resources and cultivate "Jubilee" right where we live.
What if being a "good neighbor" is simpler than we think? Author Shannan Martin shares how the "ministry of ordinary places" starts with a simple hello and a willingness to be moved by the people right next door.
How do we find God in the quiet rhythms of our own streets? Join songwriter and pastor Tom Wuest as we explore the intersection of art, liturgy, and the spiritual practice of staying put in our neighborhoods.
Where is God already speaking in your neighborhood? Poet and pastor Drew Jackson joins us to explore how poetry helps us slow down and pay attention to the "holy interruptions" in our daily lives.
How do we heal a lonely and divided society? Seth Kaplan shares a roadmap for moving from "fragile neighborhoods" to flourishing ones by investing in the local institutions and relationships right outside our front doors.
You don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one. Majora Carter discusses how "talent retention" and local investment can transform low-status communities into thriving home-grown economies.