Sanctuary Conversations
Sanctuary Conversations
Sanctuary
Sanctuary Conversations is a podcast about people of faith working together to create inclusive and diverse communities. Hosted by James Farlow, Rebecca Farlow, and Justin Lee. For more info, visit www.sanctuaryforall.org.
Episode 9: What Does Third Way Really Mean?
We hear from Ken Wilson (14:10), author of "A Letter to My Congregation." He shares about the definition of third way and the politics of inclusion.
Sep 24, 2019
1 hr 7 min
Episode 8: Church Planting and the Future of the Church
We hear from Nick Warnes (15:20), Executive Director of Cyclical Churches (www.cyclicalchurches.com), as he describes church planting in a way you might not've heard before. Also, Justin asks James and Rebecca why they're still in Christian ministry.
Sep 11, 2019
57 min
Episode 7: Sexism and the Future of the Church
This is the first in a series of discussions about the future of the church. James, Justin, & Rebecca talk about what they're reading, where the church is headed (13:20), and how much sexism (35:18) still stands in the way of women.
Aug 28, 2019
1 hr 16 min
Episode 6: Traditionalist Pastor/Inclusive Journey
We hear from Kevin Haah, the lead pastor of New City Church, a diverse church in downtown Los Angeles. We discuss their journey towards inclusivity (this conversation begins at the 18:20 mark). Also, James and Justin discuss stereotyping in comedy.
Aug 22, 2019
1 hr
Episode 5: Things Fall Apart
Change can be hard on individuals and communities. We hear about some of the challenges experienced by New Heart Community Church after they became fully inclusive in 2014.
Aug 13, 2019
1 hr 29 min
Episode 4: Remembering Rachel
Rachel Held Evans, brilliant author and wonderful person, died suddenly on May 4, 2019. She served as an inspiration to us and countless others, and we remember her in this episode. We also discuss the latest developments in the Southern Baptist Convention with regards to women in leadership and sexual abuse.
Jun 20, 2019
54 min
Episode 3: From Welcoming to Fully Inclusive (Sanctuary Community Church of Iowa City)
Sanctuary Community Church became fully inclusive and watched their congregation grow and flourish. This is their story.
Jun 11, 2019
59 min
Episode 2: Opening Doors to the LGBTQ Community (Evergreen Baptist Church of LA)
Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles began a group for LGBTQ+ Christians several years ago. Ken Fong and Marian Sunabe tell the story of "The Open Door."
May 24, 2019
46 min
Episode 1: Becoming an Inclusive Church
We hear from a gay couple whose church is in the process of discussing LGBTQ inclusivity.
May 16, 2019
42 min