Belonging at First UMC Dallas: Safe and Sacred Conversations

Jun 13, 2024 · 53m 53s
Belonging at First UMC Dallas: Safe and Sacred Conversations
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In this episode of Belonging, young adults from First United Methodist Church in Dallas discuss their experiences finding community through the process of deconstructing, and reconstructing, their faith. They emphasize...

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In this episode of Belonging, young adults from First United Methodist Church in Dallas discuss their experiences finding community through the process of deconstructing, and reconstructing, their faith. They emphasize the importance of safe and sacred conversations, even when there are disagreements, and that open-mindedness and joy are always helpful when creating community. 

Throughout the conversation they share a variety of resources that have been helpful to them individually, as a young adult community, and as a church. Resources such as:


Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background
08:30 Centering and Taking a Breath
10:19 Deconstructing Faith and Challenging Beliefs
21:41 Conflicts and Losses in the Process of Deconstruction
27:13 Safe and Sacred Conversations
29:35 Belonging and Change
33:18 The Role of Spiritual Formation in Reconstruction and Belonging
36:20 Approaching Young Adults with Open-Mindedness and Authenticity
39:07 Investing Time and Being Vulnerable for Building Belonging
42:52 The Importance of Joy in Spiritual Spaces
45:14 Advice for Young Adults
48:32 Advice for the Church
52:23 First United Methodist Church of Dallas: Platforms for Connection and Community
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Author Phillip Dieke
Organization Phillip Dieke
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