Building Belonging: Young Adults and Faith with Rev. Carter Grant

This week we explore the evolving landscape of young adult ministry, the importance of community, and the role of faith in college life with Reverend Carter Grant. Discover insights on belonging, ecumenical relationships, and the transformative power of church communities.Show Notes:Ukirk campus ministry at the University of TexasUniversity Presbyterian Church Austin Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships by David Schnarch, PhDKey TopicsThe role of Ukirk in college ministryBuilding community and belonging among young adultsEcumenical partnerships and collaborationThe importance of boundaries and self-care in ministrySound Bites"Belonging their way into belief""Church as a space to just be""What would Dolly do?"Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:02 Carter Grant's Role and Background05:58 Transitioning to Ministry in Austin10:56 Young Adults and Community Belonging14:53 Navigating Church and Personal Life18:48 Belonging and Belief in Modern Faith23:47 Building Community Beyond the Church24:41 Encouragement and Community Building25:28 Belonging vs. Believing: The Young Adult Experience26:14 The Pressure of Expectations on Young Adults28:27 Creating Non-Performative Spaces in Ministry31:05 The Importance of Rest and Enoughness32:42 Finding Inspiration in Relationships and Counseling39:22 The Role of the Church in Young Adult Lives44:37 Deconstruction and Representation in Ministry