The Table and the Compass
from The Radiant Soul Hosted by with Br. Jay
"God draws straight with crooked lines." We’ve all heard it, but what does it actually look like when your life feels more like a zigzag than a straight shot? This week at The Friary, Brother Jay dives deep into the "crooked lines" of his own journey-from the pain of being kicked out of a fundamentalist church to finding a radical, expansive home as an Episcopal Franciscan. It’s a story about panic attacks at Pride services, the "Jesus-adjacent" life, and the startling realization that the God who promised "I will never leave you" actually meant it. As we stare down a New Year, we’re ditching the "Hustle" and the "Apathy." We’re looking for a Third Way. In this episode, we explore: Why your "Vision Board" might be keeping you from seeing what’s actually there. The shift from a Map (which is rigid) to a Compass (which is directional). How to find "The Table" when you’ve been told you don’t belong. A Franciscan rhythm for 2026 that is about beholding rather than achieving. Whether you are a devout contemplative, a cynical seeker, or someone just looking for a gentler way to exist in the world—pull up a chair. The door is unlocked. Let’s breathe, settle in, and begin.
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