When the Tribe Needs an Enemy: Paula Stone Williams on Fear, Faith, and the Future

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a culture decides it needs an enemy to survive?In this unforgettable conversation at Harvest Sarasota, Stan Mitchell sits down with Paula Stone Williams pastor, counselor, author, TED speaker, and international advocate for gender equity for a candid, deeply personal dialogue on fear, faith, and the future.Paula shares her story of coming out as transgender after decades of ministry and leadership, and what it cost her professionally, financially, and relationally. Together, Stan and Paula explore why humans so often organize around fear and anger, how minority groups become targets, and what it means to live with courage when the ground is shifting beneath us.This episode doesn’t offer easy answers. It offers wisdom forged in pain, hope rooted in faith, and a clear invitation for the church and for all of us: choose proximity over projection, listen before speaking, and tell better stories in fearful times.#FearSells #CultureAndFaith #Tribalism #Scapegoating #MediaLiteracy #PublicTheology #DignityForAll #Belonging #JusticeAndMercy #SpiritualGrowth Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led PodcastJust Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative