Where We Belong

Where We Belong

By Whitworth University Office of Church EngagementReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Where We Belong episodes

  • Episode 4: Calibrating Expectations with Thomas Anderson Jr.

    Pastor Thomas Anderson sits down with us to walk through realistic expectations for the church, why it's important to have your own list of "non-negotiables", and how he thinks about setting or meeting expectations as a pastor.


    Learn more about our work in the Office of Church Engagement at www.whitworth.edu/oce

    52 min
  • Episode 3: A Theologian Goes to Church with Samantha Miller

    Whitworth Professor of Theology Samantha Miller joins us to talk about engaging with the church as a theologian, the importance of the church in providing accountability and diverse influence in your faith life, and calibrating your expectations for what the church can and should deliver.

    Episode References:

    • Helmut Thielicke - ‘A Little Exercise for Young Theologians’

      • Learn more about our work in the Office of Church Engagement at www.whitworth.edu/oce

      47 min
    • Episode 2: Belonging Throughout History with Jerry Sittser

      Author and theologian Jerry Sittser joins us to talk about belonging to the church throughout history, how historical church movements have fostered belonging, and what has changed to lead us to a "crisis of belonging" today.


      Get to know our work better at www.whitworth.edu/oce

      Check out Jerry's small group study "A New Catechumenate" at www.whitworth.edu/catechumenate


      45 min
    • Episode 1: Introduction

      Welcome to Where We Belong. In our introductory episode, our host, Lauren Hunter, gives you a glimpse into the inspiration for the podcast and what you can expect from the rest of Season 1. You'll also get to hear a bit more about Lauren and our producer, Alexis.

      13 min

    About Where We Belong

    From the publisher's feed

    This is a podcast about belonging. Belonging to a community of faith, despite that undeniable tension of possibility and mess. Together we will ask questions like: How do we unashamedly love and hope for the church while still honestly holding her failures? How can the church foster spaces of true belonging? How do we find our “fit”? Why should we care at all?