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Community as Healing: Building Resilient Faith Communities
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In Episode 3 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the vital role of authentic community in healing. Drawing from Henri Nouwen's wisdom that "Christian community is a healing community not because wounds are cured, but because wounds become openings for a new vision," they unpack how true healing happens in the context of relationships. Through personal stories—from Malissa's experience with elementary school students to Josh's insights on the loneliness epidemic—the hosts examine how vulnerability, mutual support, and consistent presence create spaces where both strength and weakness can coexist. They challenge the cultural emphasis on individualism and efficiency, instead advocating for the "inefficient" but transformative work of building genuine connections. Whether you're seeking to create healing spaces or looking for community yourself, this episode offers practical wisdom on how ancient principles of Christian community can guide us in fostering environments where authentic healing can flourish.
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Manage episode 467082779 series 3644431
In Episode 3 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the vital role of authentic community in healing. Drawing from Henri Nouwen's wisdom that "Christian community is a healing community not because wounds are cured, but because wounds become openings for a new vision," they unpack how true healing happens in the context of relationships. Through personal stories—from Malissa's experience with elementary school students to Josh's insights on the loneliness epidemic—the hosts examine how vulnerability, mutual support, and consistent presence create spaces where both strength and weakness can coexist. They challenge the cultural emphasis on individualism and efficiency, instead advocating for the "inefficient" but transformative work of building genuine connections. Whether you're seeking to create healing spaces or looking for community yourself, this episode offers practical wisdom on how ancient principles of Christian community can guide us in fostering environments where authentic healing can flourish.
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