Well-being and justice are important contemporary themes. How do they relate to shalom? How do they connect with Jesus? Is there a spiritual element included? These are some of the themes we explore in this episode on the 3 absolute shalom requirements, the three things which must be present for shalom to be realized. Maybe […]

At 0:45 Our conversation picks up with Matty’s reservations about the catholic church he was connected to. Although he felt an aesthetic resonance, he began to be turned away by abortion politics and fundraising for priestly vestments, leading to disagreement/disconnect with rest of the congregation. “Once you start picking at one thread,” the rest starts […]

At 0:45 Our conversation picks up with Matty’s reservations about the catholic church he was connected to. Although he felt an aesthetic resonance, he began to be turned away by abortion politics and fundraising for priestly vestments, leading to disagreement/disconnect with rest of the congregation. “Once you start picking at one thread,” the rest starts […]

With this episode we begin a once-a-month conversation with someone on a “faith journey,” whether toward renovation (within the familiar Christian “household”) or toward reconstruction (outside that familiar Christian household). Two people–Matty Fearon and Isabel Ciudad Fontecha–have agreed to share their stories in real time, as it where, beginning with their background and upbringing. My […]

With this episode we begin a once-a-month conversation with someone on a “faith journey,” whether toward renovation (within the familiar Christian “household”) or toward reconstruction (outside that familiar Christian household). Two people–Matty Fearon and Isabel Ciudad Fontecha–have agreed to share their stories in real time, as it where, beginning with their background and upbringing. My […]

In this episode Tim responds to Noel’s 1-3-4-6 “formula” for remembering essential elements or aspects of our shalom perspective. He begins (1:00) with an account of his more “philosophical” way of reflecting, in contrast to Noel’s more “biblical” way of reflecting. Tim begins with non-religious engagement and reflection with culture, science, psychology, and sociology, on […]

In this episode Tim responds to Noel’s 1-3-4-6 “formula” for remembering essential elements or aspects of our shalom perspective. He begins (1:00) with an account of his more “philosophical” way of reflecting, in contrast to Noel’s more “biblical” way of reflecting. Tim begins with non-religious engagement and reflection with culture, science, psychology, and sociology, on […]

In part two of our conversation with Aglaia Barraclough, we turn to her work in restorative justice, prompted by her engagement in Workshop and reading done there (but not before a bit of sustained work in community development projects with immigrants and refugees, many from other faith perspectives). We explore what restorative justice is and […]