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S3E5: Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church with Aimee Byrd

from Theologically Fashioned · host monica ritchie

What does it mean to live face to face - with God, with others, and with our truest selves? In this episode of Theologically Fashioned, Aimee Bird discusses her newest book, Saving Face.  Through poetic reflection and theological honesty, Aimee invites us to explore what happens when our spiritual masks begin to crack - and how Christ meets us not in perfection, but in the vulnerable unveiling of who we really are. Together, Monica and Aimee talk about disillusionment in the church, the courage it takes to be seen, and how beauty and wonder can become pathways to healing.  Whether you've wrestled with faith, felt unseen in your community, or longed for a more authentic encounter with God, this conversation will hlelp you rediscover the face of grace.  Topics include:  The meaning behind the title Saving Face Navigating spiritual disillusionment and church hurt Learning to live unmasked before God and others Beauty, vulnerability, and the art of being truly known Find Aimee Byrd  AimeeByrd | Inside the Word, Outside the Box Instagram | @AimeeByrdLife

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