The Social Thread Podcast

Kristen is the pastor of Reno First United Methodist Church and an enneagram "enthusiast." She says that "If you’re open to what God is saying to you or what your heart is saying to you then you can take anything and use it for good."

Matt joins the podcast to talk about his faith journey and how the practice of Buddhism led him to be a more compassionate Christian.

Tony Minear joins the podcast to talk about how reading the Bible in context helps us see how our understanding of God has evolved over time.

Rob and Robert discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries in life and on a journey of faith.

Rob and Robert talk about self-compassion and how mindfulness can help when we're experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety.

Rob and Robert discuss that loving yourself begins with getting to know yourself by doing a deep dive on your personality and what makes you tick.

Rob and Robert discuss how being generous helps us be better neighbors.

Rob and Robert discuss why not just respecting, but learning from, and even celebrating, other faith and wisdom traditions deepens our own faith and makes us better neighbors.

Rob and Robert discuss empathy and why it is core to what it means to love our neighbor.

Rob and Robert discuss that loving our neighbor begins with getting to know our neighbor.