"God draws straight with crooked lines."

We’ve all heard it, but what does it actually look like when your life feels more like a zigzag than a straight shot?

This week at The Friary, Brother Jay dives deep into the "crooked lines" of his own journey-from the pain of being kicked out of a fundamentalist church to finding a radical, expansive home as an Episcopal Franciscan. It’s a story about panic attacks at Pride services, the "Jesus-adjacent" life, and the startling realization that the God who promised "I will never leave you" actually meant it.

As we stare down a New Year, we’re ditching the "Hustle" and the "Apathy." We’re looking for a Third Way.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why your "Vision Board" might be keeping you from seeing what’s actually there.

• The shift from a Map (which is rigid) to a Compass (which is directional).

• How to find "The Table" when you’ve been told you don’t belong.

• A Franciscan rhythm for 2026 that is about beholding rather than achieving.

Whether you are a devout contemplative, a cynical seeker, or someone just looking for a gentler way to exist in the world—pull up a chair. The door is unlocked.

Let’s breathe, settle in, and begin.