The Rev. Jess Cook is the co-founder of a community in Richmond, Virginia, called Every Table. If you visit on a Sunday night, you will probably hear some version of these words: “Jesus didn't have a table; he ate at tables where he was welcomed. Every table where Jesus is welcomed is his table, and every table where he is welcomed also welcomes the disenfranchised masses. Everybody is precious; everyday is holy, every place is sacred.” In part one of our conversation, we talk about the impact the last few years have had on Jess’ life - which have fostered what Jess describes as “an incredible experience of openness.” How did Jess get to that point? What changed in their own life that led to that newfound joy?

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