Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

[137] Crafting a clarity of belief with Bruce Reyes-Chow


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Summarizing Faith and Theology with Bruce Reyes-Chow on Compass: Finding spirituality in the everyday. Bruce shares the importance of distilling and articulating beliefs in simple, digestible formats. Discover his innovative concept of a “faith montage” and how it serves as a primer on progressive Christianity to guide individuals through faith deconstruction and reconstruction.

Bruce Reyes-Chow is an influential author, speaker, parent, consultant, coach, podcaster, and pastor. His latest book, “Everything Good About God is True,” encapsulates beliefs about God through the lens of lived experiences. In this episode, he discusses his approach to writing, crowd-sourcing feedback, and addressing both practical and theological questions. Bruce’s work aspires to be a conversation starter in churches, giving depth and clarity to longtime churchgoers and spiritual seekers alike.

Join Ryan Dunn and Bruce Reyes-Chow as they reflect on the future of the church, diversity, inclusivity, and Christianity’s portrayal in media. This episode offers rich insights into condensing complex theological ideas and crafting a narrative that resonates with both believers and those curious about faith.

Keywords: progressive Christianity, faith deconstruction, spiritual reconstruction, faith montage, Bruce Reyes-Chow, articulate beliefs, theology, Christianity in media, diversity in the church, inclusive faith.

Check out episode 133 with John Pavlovitz and episode 126 with Heather Jallad for more compelling discussions on spirituality and faith.

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In this episode:

(00:00) Exploring the evolving future of the church.
(05:04) Challenge the dominant Christian cultural narrative responsibly.
(08:29) Distilling beliefs into simple, understandable messages is essential.
(09:29) God loves you, no need for more.
(13:24) Reflecting on writing project, seeking input for relevance.
(16:37) A cautious approach to the definitive article.
(18:58) Connecting to God through Jesus, death & resurrection.
(24:26) Treat everyone as complex child of God.
(27:32) Our shared human value.
930:26) Committed to Jesus, bodily resurrection, healing world.
(33:06) Changed denominational stance on LGBTQI inclusion, progress.
(36:22) Transitioning from pastor to full-time writer and speaker.

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