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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 51 MIN

Christianity in Ireland

from The Table Podcast · host Dallas Theological Seminary

In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership.  Time codes:   01:53  Ciaran’s journey   05:46  June’s story  08:07  A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary   15:20  The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland   25:39  The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church   34:10  Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles   42:04  Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership   47:18  Final encouragements  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership.  Time codes:   01:53  Ciaran’s journey   05:46  June’s story  08:07  A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary   15:20  The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland   25:39  The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church   34:10  Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles   42:04  Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership   47:18  Final encouragements  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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