"We are still hungry for spaces, rituals, and rhythms that will help us beat despair and recover wonder." – Debie Thomas

In this episode, the New Church team wrestles with writing a mission statement—and with it, a bigger question: Can we truly "recover wonder" in a space built not on perfection, but on patience, smallness, and honesty?

Team member Lizzie brings the concept of wonder to life through stories from her Catholic childhood and her evolving spiritual journey—from aspiring nun, to Evangelical missionary in the Middle East, to someone now embracing a humbler, more curious approach to faith.

As the team reflects together, a surprising truth emerges: even without a clearly defined mission, something is already binding this community—a quiet, shared hope.

Join us as we explore what holds us together, what wonder really means, and the story behind the unexpected name of this new church. It's a name that reaches back to the unlikely saints of Lizzie’s youth—and forward into the wild, mysterious path we’re walking now.

Article: Which Church is Dying? by Debie Thomas

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Music:

Blue Dot Sessions: Two in the Back, Symphony in G Minor, Stephi, Town Market, Skyway