Faith, Work & Rest
Faith, Work & Rest
Teena Dare
We Belong to a Narrative: Esau McCaulley and John Onwuchekwa
1 hour 8 minutes Posted May 13, 2025 at 6:53 pm.
Introduction to the Series
Meet the Guests: Dr. Esau McCauley and John Onwuchekwa
John's Coffee Business Journey
The Impact of Narrative on Business
Esau's Journey and Reflections on Ministry
The Provocative Nature of the Book
Unexpected Success and Public Attention
Navigating Fame and Personal Boundaries
Embracing the Impact of 'Reading While Black'
Family Dynamics and Hometown Recognition
Intentional Church Leadership
The Role of Liturgy in Personal Faith
Diverse Church Experiences
Writing and Touring: The Emotional Toll
The Power of Storytelling and Grief
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Show notes
Teena is joined by Esau McCaulley, PhD and John Onwuchekwa, DMin to talk about the narratives that shape our life and faith and the power of narrative in hospitality, business and theology. John shares his journey with Portrait coffee and then into his time curating conversations around grief and hope, connected with his book, We Go On. Esau opens up his story with Reading while Black and the shift into writing a much more personal narrative, How Far to the Promised Land. They also chat about their favorite coffee beans, Esau’s new church plant and the elusive nature of “success”.
Watch this conversation on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShHjeH27DZ0&t=3678s
Explore more from Esau McCaulley: https://esaumccaulley.com/
Explore more from John Onwuchekwa: https://www.johno.co/
Discover the Global Faith and Work Initiative here: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/
Learn more about the Surge Network here: https://www.surgenetwork.com/