Liminal Living

144: Kathy Khang: You Made it Weird, When Faith Divorces from Life


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In this engaging conversation, Tom Rundel and Kathy Khang explore the complexities of faith, deconstruction, and the journey towards reimagining spirituality in a modern context. They discuss the importance of love, community, and the challenges of navigating conversations with differing perspectives. Kathy shares her insights on embodied theology, the significance of human connection, and the need for authenticity in faith practices. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of acknowledging past mistakes, trusting one's voice, and finding magic in everyday moments, ultimately advocating for a more compassionate and human-centered approach to spirituality.

takeaways

  • Kathy emphasizes the importance of love in understanding God.
  • Navigating tensions between love and anger is crucial in today's world.
  • Conversations with differing perspectives require discernment and good faith.
  • Embodied theology connects faith with physical experiences.
  • Authenticity in faith practices is a challenge for many.
  • Human connection is vital in moments of grief and loss.
  • Language shapes our faith and community interactions.
  • Trusting our voices requires acknowledging past mistakes.
  • Making peace with our past is essential for growth.
  • Finding magic in everyday moments enriches our spiritual journey.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Welcome Back and Coffee Conversations
  • 03:03 Deconstructing Faith and Reimagining God
  • 06:01 Living in Tension: Love and Anger
  • 09:10 Navigating Conversations with Different Perspectives
  • 11:50 Embodied Theology: Experiencing God in the Physical World
  • 15:02 Reconnecting with Humanity and Faith
  • 17:58 The Challenge of Authenticity in Faith
  • 20:49 Human Connection in Grief and Loss
  • 23:59 The Role of Language in Faith and Community
  • 27:03 Trusting Our Voices in a Changing Landscape
  • 30:14 Making Peace with Our Past
  • 33:01The Journey of Transformation and Mistakes
  • 36:01 Finding Magic in Everyday Moments
  • 38:57 The Power of Presence and Community
  • 41:47 Navigating the Complexity of Faith and Identity
  • 45:02 Final Thoughts on Faith and Humanity

Links:

Kathy's Books {Click Here]

web: http://www.kathykhang.com/

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