Andrew Forrest is the head pastor at Asbury Church, where he is leading his congregation into the future after having exited The United Methodist Church. As he surveys the American religious landscape, he sees a lot of people who are very good at describing the failures and challenges of our era, but he notices that few have clarity about how to move forward. What does Christ require in the present moment?

Years ago, the idea of a book germinated in his mind. It is finally in print and available this week. The book makes the case that, despite the somewhat novel ways in which sin and specter haunt and hound the elect, our way of life is the same as it always has been: to reach out in love to those who hate us, just like our Savior did.

This segment is a conversation about the topics involved in such an exhortation. Andrew is eager to engage, fully convinced that God has ordained this as our constant way of life. While the teaching he gives is biblical and somewhat self-evident, it is also sorely needed as a reminder in this moment. I genuinely enjoyed the visit, and I think you will, too.

Andrew’s book, ‘Love Goes First,’ can be found at https://my.seedbed.com/product/love-goes-first-reaching-others-in-an-age-of-anxiety-and-division/ and most other book-sellers. While being great for individual meditation and thought, the book is also geared to be used by and for the church in small group discussions, and there is a leader guide available for free to anyone who wants it.

Also, go to Andrew’s website and join his mailing list here: www.andrewforrest.org

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