In this episode, Jim journeys into the heart of hospitality with Serge missionaries Stephen and Karis Rigby. Discover how true hospitality goes beyond a perfect meal to welcoming others into the beauty and mess of everyday life. The Rigbys invite us to see hospitality as a taste of God's Kingdom, where embracing the unexpected moments can create spaces for others to experience grace and connection. Join us for a heartwarming conversation that will inspire you to make room at your table, both literally and figuratively, for those in need of community and love. There's always space for one more in this ever-expanding table of grace.

In this episode, they discuss… 

• The art of hospitality in missionary life (04:33)
• Intentional hospitality and building community in Nairobi (15:04)
• The gospel’s influence on authentic hospitality (27:21)
• Balancing hospitality and personal expectations (33:12)
• The healing power of hospitality and community (36:33)

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Referenced in this episode:

• 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘺 by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
• Listen to The Power of Story with Ben Nihart
• Explore Serge’s Internships and Apprenticeships today!
• Support Stephen and Karis Rigby in their work
• Bible references: John 4:1-45

Credits:
Our guests for this episode were Stephen and Karis Rigby, Serge missionaries based in Nairobi, Kenya. They serve as leaders on a Serge team that works in theological and Christian-based education, Chronological Bible Storying, and sports ministry. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L. 

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