In this episode podcaster and spiritual director, Josh Banner with Keith Reynolds, and Robert Caldwell explores how the church can embody creative, justice-oriented responses to today’s social realities by centering marginalized communities and reimagining spiritual formation as social transformation.
Guests:
• Keith Reynolds (Western Theological Seminary)
• Robert Caldwell (Answer Poverty)
Key Topics:
• Church and social justice
• Community development
• Faith in action
• Racial equity
• Creative ministry models
00:00 – Introduction
• Opening thoughts on not being anxious about current events and the call for the church to focus on supporting marginalized people.
00:32 – Organizing for Impact
• Discussion on how resources are used to meet material needs in the community.
00:47 – New Wine, Old Wineskins
• Reflection on the need for new approaches in faith and community work.
01:03 – Suffering and Imagination
• The idea that suffering requires imagination and leads to collective genius, especially in the Black community.
01:25 – Robert Caldwell’s Influence
• Robert’s non-reactionary approach and the wisdom gained from elders.
01:51 – Episode Overview
• Host Josh introduces guests Keith Reynolds and Robert Caldwell, and outlines the themes of the episode: church planting, justice, and hope.
02:36 – Orientation and Vision
• Robert shares his story; Keith discusses his vision for a new kind of church.
04:20 – Turning to Hope
• Encouragement to focus on good news and practice hope despite a difficult news cycle.
05:40 – Love and Justice
• Exploring the connection between loving God, neighbor, and self; justice as love in action.
09:00 – Personal Journeys
• Keith and Robert share their backgrounds, vocational journeys, and the importance of mentorship and legacy.
16:36 – Church Planting and Community
• Keith describes the influence of Robert on his approach to church and community development.
36:14 – Closing Reflections
• The episode closes with thoughts on witness, legacy, and the ongoing journey of faith and justice.
For more information visit: www.theinvitationcenter.org
For information about the pending DMin cohort at Western Theological Seminary, visit: https://www.westernsem.edu/admissions/
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In this episode podcaster and spiritual director, Josh Banner with Keith Reynolds, and Robert Caldwell explores how the church can embody creative, justice-oriented responses to today’s social realities by centering marginalized communities and reimagining spiritual formation as social transformation.
Guests:
• Keith Reynolds (Western Theological Seminary)
• Robert Caldwell (Answer Poverty)
Key Topics:
• Church and social justice
• Community development
• Faith in action
• Racial equity
• Creative ministry models
00:00 – Introduction
• Opening thoughts on not being anxious about current events and the call for the church to focus on supporting marginalized people.
00:32 – Organizing for Impact
• Discussion on how resources are used to meet material needs in the community.
00:47 – New Wine, Old Wineskins
• Reflection on the need for new approaches in faith and community work.
01:03 – Suffering and Imagination
• The idea that suffering requires imagination and leads to collective genius, especially in the Black community.
01:25 – Robert Caldwell’s Influence
• Robert’s non-reactionary approach and the wisdom gained from elders.
01:51 – Episode Overview
• Host Josh introduces guests Keith Reynolds and Robert Caldwell, and outlines the themes of the episode: church planting, justice, and hope.
02:36 – Orientation and Vision
• Robert shares his story; Keith discusses his vision for a new kind of church.
04:20 – Turning to Hope
• Encouragement to focus on good news and practice hope despite a difficult news cycle.
05:40 – Love and Justice
• Exploring the connection between loving God, neighbor, and self; justice as love in action.
09:00 – Personal Journeys
• Keith and Robert share their backgrounds, vocational journeys, and the importance of mentorship and legacy.
16:36 – Church Planting and Community
• Keith describes the influence of Robert on his approach to church and community development.
36:14 – Closing Reflections
• The episode closes with thoughts on witness, legacy, and the ongoing journey of faith and justice.
For more information visit: www.theinvitationcenter.org
For information about the pending DMin cohort at Western Theological Seminary, visit: https://www.westernsem.edu/admissions/
Advent Meditations Pt V Longing & Expectation in our SOUL No. 90
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2 years ago
Advent Meditations Pt V Longing & Expectation in our SOUL No. 90
Let's return to prayer, to longing and expectation with our strength during Advent.
In this meditation, Josh offers a short meditation of praying with the soul. We attended to our bodies in the previous episode. We are bodies. We are also souls. This is the fifth of a six-part series of Advent meditations using the Invitation prayer guide, 40 Ways to Spend 5 Minutes with God.
This prayer guide, first written in 2015 has been substantially re-written with new prayer practices and Biblical rationale.
Download a digital copy of the prayer guide: theinvitationcenter.org/downloads
The Invitation is a spirituality center that creates time and space for God at the vital intersection of contemplation and justice.
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The Invitation
In this episode podcaster and spiritual director, Josh Banner with Keith Reynolds, and Robert Caldwell explores how the church can embody creative, justice-oriented responses to today’s social realities by centering marginalized communities and reimagining spiritual formation as social transformation.
Guests:
• Keith Reynolds (Western Theological Seminary)
• Robert Caldwell (Answer Poverty)
Key Topics:
• Church and social justice
• Community development
• Faith in action
• Racial equity
• Creative ministry models
00:00 – Introduction
• Opening thoughts on not being anxious about current events and the call for the church to focus on supporting marginalized people.
00:32 – Organizing for Impact
• Discussion on how resources are used to meet material needs in the community.
00:47 – New Wine, Old Wineskins
• Reflection on the need for new approaches in faith and community work.
01:03 – Suffering and Imagination
• The idea that suffering requires imagination and leads to collective genius, especially in the Black community.
01:25 – Robert Caldwell’s Influence
• Robert’s non-reactionary approach and the wisdom gained from elders.
01:51 – Episode Overview
• Host Josh introduces guests Keith Reynolds and Robert Caldwell, and outlines the themes of the episode: church planting, justice, and hope.
02:36 – Orientation and Vision
• Robert shares his story; Keith discusses his vision for a new kind of church.
04:20 – Turning to Hope
• Encouragement to focus on good news and practice hope despite a difficult news cycle.
05:40 – Love and Justice
• Exploring the connection between loving God, neighbor, and self; justice as love in action.
09:00 – Personal Journeys
• Keith and Robert share their backgrounds, vocational journeys, and the importance of mentorship and legacy.
16:36 – Church Planting and Community
• Keith describes the influence of Robert on his approach to church and community development.
36:14 – Closing Reflections
• The episode closes with thoughts on witness, legacy, and the ongoing journey of faith and justice.
For more information visit: www.theinvitationcenter.org
For information about the pending DMin cohort at Western Theological Seminary, visit: https://www.westernsem.edu/admissions/
