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Wendi Park and Shayani Ann Turko delve into the concept of visible and invisible strangers. Shayani shares her personal journey of becoming a minority in Canada and feeling othered in the church, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing Christ. The conversation expands to include the challenges of marginalized individuals, the impact of trauma, and the value of rest, creativity, and presence. Through personal experiences and biblical principles, the episode highlights the need for listening, embracing differences, and creating spaces of safety, love, and acceptance.

Timestamps

[02:54] Support during Canadian residency journey, led to burnout.

[03:56] Finding solace at monastery through rest, art.

[08:17] Love God, love others, listen, create, rest.

[10:43] Visible minorities in Canada expand to marginalized individuals.

[15:33] Missionaries with deep Christian roots over heathen culture.

[18:01] Good Samaritan example challenges societal definition of neighbor.

[20:12] Can the church embrace those with trauma?

[24:55] Intuitive art workshop unites diverse group.

[28:25] Western Christianity's knowledge of Christ is self-assured.

[31:22] Acknowledge trauma, seek therapy, and embrace love

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