I always learn so much when I talk to Melvin Bray, he’s brilliant and kind and resourceful. I ask him to tell us about the COMPOST acronym which helps us determine whether a story is worth telling:  
Confess more than prescribe
Opposing forces in dynamic with each other
Meekness to admit other interpretations
Pose more questions than answers
Others-interestedness
Susceptibility to harm
Tradition as a living word - God is still speaking

I always learn so much when I talk to Melvin Bray, he’s brilliant and kind and resourceful. I ask him to tell us about the COMPOST acronym which helps us determine whether a story is worth telling: Confess more than prescribe Opposing forces in dynamic with each other Meekness to admit other interpretations Pose more questions than answers Others-interestedness Susceptibility to harm Tradition as a living word - God is still speaking

Episode 2: Melvin Bray - Composting Toxic Stories

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Episode 2: Melvin Bray - Composting Toxic Stories