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.