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In this introductory episode of Thread, co-hosts Hannah Desouza and Dr. David Pocta share their diverse spiritual narratives. Hannah recounts her journey from being raised by ministers in London. Dr. Pocta, on the other hand, shares his transformation from a troubled youth to finding spiritual direction. Through their stories and conversations on spirituality, deconstruction, and reconstruction, they hope to help listeners discover their own place in God's grand story.

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  • Co-hosts Hannah Desouza and Dr. David Pocta explore their personal faith narratives.
  • Hannah recounts her journey from being raised in a minister's home in London, working in Boston and Moldova, and studying theology at Harvard.
  • David discusses his transformation from a troubled youth to dedicating three decades to ministry, studying spirituality, and answering a profound spiritual calling in South Africa.
  • They discuss David's spiritual midlife crisis that led him to pursue a Ph.D. in spirituality, exploring the journeys of wandering Christians and how this has shaped his view of church culture and Protestant Evangelicalism.
  • The podcast will explore spirituality, deconstruction, and reconstruction, helping listeners discover their own place in God's grand story.
  • The co-hosts outline their three-year plan for the podcast, focusing on the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the rest of the New Testament each year.
  • The conversation revolves around spirituality and story, aiming to help listeners understand God's love and how their lives are woven into His story.
  • The podcast seeks to offer a unique approach by focusing on the big picture of spirituality, rather than getting lost in the details.
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    “So, in other words, I studied the struggle, I studied the wilderness.” – David Pocta

    “And right now our plan – again don't hold us to these things – but we're intending to is to release an episode each week and our first four episodes will be foundational to the series. – Hannah Desouza

    “Our hope is that you, the listeners, will see and understand God's love and beauty surrounding you, weaving you into this story, especially through the trials and suffering that we all go through.” – David Pocta

     

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