Liminal Living

97: Jon Turney: This is Not Church


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takeaways

  • Jon has worked at Costco for 30 years and has a diverse personal life.
  • He grew up in a religious household but questioned church teachings from a young age.
  • Jon's early questions about the Bible led to feelings of rebellion during his teenage years.
  • His experiences in theater challenged his views on homosexuality and church teachings.
  • Jon's journey included studying various religions and ultimately identifying as agnostic.
  • He reconnected with faith through the hyper grace movement, emphasizing God's unconditional love.
  • Jon became a worship leader and preacher but struggled with the church's teachings on hell and salvation.
  • His departure from the church was driven by a desire for authenticity in his beliefs.
  • Jon maintains a friendship with his former pastor despite differing beliefs.
  • The conversation highlights the complexities of faith, control, and personal growth. Universal salvation was a leading belief before modern teachings.
  • Engaging in online arguments about faith can be exhausting.
  • Identifying as a follower of Jesus rather than a Christian reflects personal beliefs.
  • Christian nationalism has a loud platform that many reject.
  • Political tensions are affecting faith communities today.
  • Understanding the roots of anger can lead to healing.
  • The church's connection to politics is concerning.
  • Deconstruction can lead to new beginnings and perspectives.
  • Creating a podcast allows for diverse voices in faith discussions.
  • Community is essential in navigating faith journeys.

Links

Podcast: https://thisisnotchurch.com/

Book: https://amzn.to/3OIjubx

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