Episode 60 - Let's Get Ecumenical! Catholic & Protestant Thought in God's Kingdom (New Audio!)

What can Catholics and Protestants learn from each other's traditions? Can we work together in God’s upside-down kingdom? And when can—or should—we set aside the subtle (or not-so-subtle) differences in thought, doctrine, and practice of our own Christian belief systems to work toward a common good?

Alissa Molina hosts an intimate and honest ecumenical conversation with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Gina Ciliberto, and Lindsy Wallace. We’re thinking outside the box when it comes to our unofficial theme of this season: Get Your People and applying it to a discussion on ecumenism, hoping to model empathetic and loving discourse about our faith traditions.

In this episode, we:Discuss the meaning within ecumenical friendshipsModel asking and answering difficult questions (like about communion/Eucharist) with grace Break down misconceptions about Protestantism and Catholicism (What are Evangelicals? What is non-denominational? What's a mainline denomination? Why do Catholics use the phrase "convert"?)Explore the importance of having a posture of curiosity instead of defensivenessTalk about how we can apply a more nuanced and intentionally upside-down approach to our faithsJoin us as we explore how to develop deeper understandings between our Protestant and Catholic sisters and brothers. 

Reading & Resources:Alissa on the Catholic Feminist Podcast“Why I Stay” by Shannon EvansCCDA7 Key Differences Between Protestant and Catholic DoctrineProtestant Tour of Catholic ChurchNews, Notes, and Links:Support more conversations like this on Upside Down Podcast! Please visit us, where you can pledge a few dollars of monthly support to help us pay our bills and keep the conversations going.Learn more at Upside Down Podcast.We’re on Instagram, too.Join the Upside Down Together Facebook Group!Support the show