My Faithwalking Journey

Download | Subscribe on iTunes Notes: “To love someone is not first of all to do things for them, but to reveal to them their beauty and value, to say to them through our attitude: ‘You are beautiful. You are important. I trust you. You can trust yourself.’ We all know well that we can do […] The post MFJP 24: What Does it Mean to Love? appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/myfaithwalkingjourney/MFJP_23.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes In this conversation, Jim and Trisha consider the impact of how we read the bible on how we love. It is possible for people who are committed to the authority of the Scriptures to reach different conclusions on important social issues? And, when that happens, how do they relate to one another? How […] The post MFJP 23: What Role Does the Bible Play in Building Loving Communities? appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/myfaithwalkingjourney/mfjp_22.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes “I believe that Jesus says in multiple, unequivocal ways that love is the supreme value. I believe It is more important than theology . . . more important than preference or tradition . . . more important than politics . . . more important than race or culture or context. […] The post MFJP 22: The Challenge of Loving Others Who See Things Differently appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

How can we respond to cultural change? In this episode, Jim and Trisha explore the grief and loss of shifts in the cultural and societal systems we are a part of. Throughout the conversation, they consider how curiosity, community, and courage impact our ability to lead off-map. Thank you for listening! http://traffic.libsyn.com/myfaithwalkingjourney/mfjp_21.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes […] The post MFJP 21: Exploring the Grief in Change appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

What does it look like to growing your capacity to be a more loving person? In this episode, Jim and Trisha explore a few of the ways they are trying to be more loving people by taking on compassion and disruptive-neighborliness. Thank you for listening! http://traffic.libsyn.com/myfaithwalkingjourney/MFJP_20.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes If you enjoy listening to My Faithwalking Journey Podcast, […] The post MFJP 20: A Conversation About Love in Action appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

It’s a normal impulse to want to work for justice. How do you do that in a way that actually brings change? In this episode, Jim and Trisha explore a very counter-intuitive way of bringing about the change you want to see. And, they assert that to engage this counter-intuitive strategy will require you to […] The post MFJP 19: Counterintuitive Strategies for Fighting Injustice appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

In this episode, Jim and Marty Troyer explore what it means to follow Jesus right where you are. What is the gospel? What does it mean when we pray for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven”? What does it look like to follow Jesus, make peace, and overcome injustice in […] The post MFJP 18: Following Jesus Right Where You Are with Marty Troyer appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

In this episode, Jim and Trisha explore what it means to love well post-election. Anxiety is high and the country feels increasingly divided. So how do we respond thoughtfully? How do we define ourselves while staying connected to those with whom we do not agree?  How can we grow our capacity to engage with others […] The post MFJP 17: The Presidential Election – a conversation between two friends appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.

Marilyn describes herself as an “MBA graduate and perpetual learner committed to helping the Church love their neighbors, with a background in corporate recruiting and event planning.” After receiving a BA from Rice and an MBA from the University of San Fransico with some time in the workforce in-between, Marilyn found her way back to […] The post MFJP 16: A Conversation with Marilyn Lee appeared first on My Faithwalking Journey.