Why can’t we all just get along? Why is difference such a threat to us? What is at the heart of the conflict and violence and intolerance we find all around us and also within ourselves? In a completely globalized, multi-cultural, multi-faith world, we are surrounded by difference and diversity as never before. Our special guests Carolyn Francis, Dave Andrews & Bishop Spong help us explore what it means to inhabit such a world and to navigate an inclusive pathway forward.

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Chances are if you are a “justice-y” type and are on social media in Australia you have probably liked or shared something Jarrod McKenna has posted. If not, let us introduce you to this amazing man.

To find out more about (and perhaps get involved with) projects that Jarrod is involved in, check out:

First Home Project: here, and here.

Love Makes A Way (#LoveMakesAWay): here or here

Common Grace (not spoken about in this episode): here

Beyond Jarrod:

We asked Jarrod who he would point us to, whose voices would he suggest could further draw us out and stretch our perspective. His first response was wise and typically on-point: “Who are those that you are in conflict with? Those we are in conflict with can be our greatest teachers. Who are those in our circle that we would otherwise wish to ignore?"

He then went on to suggest people look up the following:

David Bentley Hart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bentley_Hart

James H. Cone (recent publication The Cross and the Lynching Tree) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H._Cone

Ben Myers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Myers

Miriam Dale - https://www.facebook.com/MiriamDaleWritings

Geoff Broughton - http://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Christ-Jesus-Justice-Discipleship/dp/1625640528

An intro to Beyondering.

In this episode you will meet your hosts Matt and Lucas and be taken on a whirlwind tour through what is in store for Season One of the Beyondering Podcast. Hear what the concept of beyondering is all about, why its so important and hear a sneak preview of some of the amazing guests lined up for this season.