New Way

Gina Brown is the curator of The Faith Studio, where the guiding scripture is, “for where two or three are gathered together because they are mine, I will be right there among them.”

In part one of conversation, we discuss how our communities of faith can encourage people to show up in their own vernacular, to share about their experiences of God in conversation with others, and to grow as a result. Gina's reverence for the mysteries of faith, and her own open heartedness toward God and her neighbors, create a truly special kind of community that makes spaces for awareness of the Divine to grow.

Jon Mathieu serves as the community engagement editor of the Christian Century and pastors a fresh new church called Harbor Online, which started last year. As Harbor’s full name implies, this church gathers - well - not in person, like many churches, but Thursday nights, dialogically on Zoom. In part two of our conversation, faith deconstruction - and reconstruction; the importance of an online worshiping community for those who do not find acceptance where they live; and what Jon's beard says about Jon's approach to life and ministry.

Jon Mathieu serves as the community engagement editor of the Christian Century and pastors a fresh new church called Harbor Online, which started last year. As Harbor’s full name implies, this church gathers - well - not in person, like many churches, but Thursday nights, dialogically on Zoom.  In part one of our conversation, we explore the journey and the practices behind this unique gathering today. We also hear Jon's own story about his move away from leadership in a conservative evangelical church - a departure and deconstruction that, he says, brought him closer to Jesus than ever before.

We continue our conversation with noted author and activist Brian McLaren. In this episode: white supremacy, the cost of following Jesus, and our faith; and why Brian asked the question Do I Stay Christian? in his latest book.

In part one of our conversation with author and activist Brian McLaren, we talk about being brave and the spiritual practices that sustain bravery. And Brian unpacks his view that Christianity is best understood not as a system, but as a story; and what kind of a difference could that understanding make in our institutions, our communities, and in our personal lives.

This year, our annual Christmas episode features highlights from the last two years, including guests Jeff Eddings, Becca Blake, Ray Bowden, Chris Romine, Carlton Johnson, and Samuel Henry.

Minha convidada é Fabiana Araujo. A experiência dela como música e arquiteta influenciaram a atuação dela no ministério. Em sua adolescência em Itararé, no estado de São Paulo, ela orava para desenvolver um interesse por Deus ou pela Igreja, mas Fabiana e o marido (Xechel) passaram os últimos vinte anos atuando no ministério ao redor de seu país, o Brasil. Agora, eles estão nos Estados Unidos, na cidade de Atlanta, que fica no estado da Georgia, onde ela está realizando uma residência pelo movimento 1001 Novas Comunidades de Adoração. A clareza e as ideias da Fabiana, não só sobre o ministério, mas sobre a vida de forma geral, são um presente para quem tem o prazer de conhecê-la.

Neste episódio, que será a segunda parte da nossa conversa, batemos um papo sobre a grata surpresa de uma congregação irmã que recebeu uma nova igreja nascente de braços abertos; conversamos sobre como a arquitetura capacitou a Fabiana para encarar o ministério como uma série de projetos; e descobrimos uma regra não dita da hospitalidade brasileira.

Fabiana Araujo’s backgrounds as a musician and architect have shaped her approach to ministry. Once the teenager from Itararé, São Paulo, who reluctantly prayed to have an interest in God or the church, Fabiana and her husband have spent the last twenty years ministering throughout their home country of Brazil. They are now in the United States, in Atlanta, Georgia, where she serves as a resident of the 1001 new worshiping communities movement. Her clarity and insights – not only about ministry, but about life in general – have been a gift to those of us who know her.

In this episode, part two of our conversation, we discuss the lovely surprise of welcome from a sister congregation toward an organizing new church; how being an architect has trained Fabiana to see ministry as a series of projects; and the hidden rule of Brazilian hospitality.

Minha convidada é Fabiana Araujo. A experiência dela como música e arquiteta influenciaram a atuação dela no ministério. Em sua adolescência em Itararé, no estado de São Paulo, ela orava para desenvolver um interesse por Deus ou pela Igreja, mas Fabiana e o marido (Xechel) passaram os últimos vinte anos atuando no ministério ao redor de seu país, o Brasil. Agora, eles estão nos Estados Unidos, na cidade de Atlanta, que fica no estado da Georgia, onde ela está realizando uma residência pelo movimento 1001 Novas Comunidades de Adoração. A clareza e as ideias da Fabiana, não só sobre o ministério, mas sobre a vida de forma geral, são um presente para quem tem o prazer de conhecê-la.

Neste episódio, que será a primeira parte da nossa conversa, a Fabiana começará a contar a história da vida dela, falará dos momentos importantes que demonstram o poder da compaixão e compartilhará como Deus atuou várias vezes de formas misteriosas para conectá-la com outras pessoas.

Fabiana Araujo’s backgrounds as a musician and architect have shaped her approach to ministry. Once the teenager from Itararé, São Paulo, who reluctantly prayed to have an interest in God or the church, Fabiana and her husband have spent the last twenty years ministering throughout their home country of Brazil. They are now in the United States, in Atlanta, Georgia, where she serves as a resident of the 1001 new worshiping communities movement. Her clarity and insights – not only about ministry, but about life in general – have been a gift to those of us who know her.

In this episode, part one of our conversation, Fabiana begins to tell the story of her life, and the significant moments that demonstrate the power of compassion; and how God's mystery has worked  to connect her with others again and again.