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The Collective Voice is a production of The 787 Collective at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with the purpose of centering young adult voices and the experience of young adults in...
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The Collective Voice is a production of The 787 Collective at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with the purpose of centering young adult voices and the experience of young adults in their ongoing faith exploration and formation.
The Collective Voice consists of three shows: Belonging, Faith Transitions, and Have you Heard
You can find the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.
The 787 Collective is funded by Austin Seminary and a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
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The Collective Voice consists of three shows: Belonging, Faith Transitions, and Have you Heard
- Belonging documents the everyday spiritual lives of young adutls in churches and faith organizations with The 787 Collective. These conversations explore the role of young adults in their churches and organizations and invites their reflections on being a young adult Christian.
- Faith Transitions shares the highs and lows of young adult Christian leaders within The 787 Collective network. These conversations feature The 787 Collective Campaign leaders and other young adults sharing about the transient nature of young adulthood through the lens of faith.
- Have You Heard (about)... this show provides firsthand insights about current topics, innovation, and interests relevant to the spiritual desires and needs of young adults. These conversations bring insights from authors, experts, innovation partners, thinkers, and theologians. This a great space for curiosity.
You can find the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.
The 787 Collective is funded by Austin Seminary and a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
14 OCT 2024 · In this episode, Rev. Phil Dieke is joined by co-hosts Heather Davis Reynolds and Morgan Reynolds to interivew Sharon "Rocky" Roggio, director of the documentary https://www.1946themovie.com/. Their conversation explores the first time the word "homosexuality" was used in a translation of the Bible and how this mistranslation has significantly impacted the LGBTQIA+ community. Rocky shares why she felt the need to create this documentary while Heather and Morgan share how the film impacted them as they also share their personal experiences.
The discussion delves into the historical context of the mistranslation, its cultural implications, and the ongoing struggles faced by the queer community. The episode also highlights the future aspirations for the documentary's outreach and impact. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the impact of clobber passages in scripture on the LGBTQIA community, the importance of personal connections in fostering transformation, and the need for dialogue over debate in navigating relationships amidst differing beliefs. They explore personal journeys of spirituality, the intersection of politics and religion, and the dangers of Christian nationalism, emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting religious freedom for all.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- https://www.1946themovie.com/
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27074938/
- https://danielomcclellan.wordpress.com/about/ - Data Over Dogma
Chapters00:00 Introduction to 1946: The Movie
05:48 The Impact of Mistranslation on LGBTQIA+ Community
12:00 Exploring the Cultural and Historical Context
17:53 Future Aspirations and Global Outreach
25:38 Clobber Passages and Their Impact
29:02 The Role of Personal Connection in Transformation
33:29 Navigating Relationships Amidst Disagreement
36:01 The Importance of Dialogue Over Debate
38:04 Personal Journeys and Spirituality
42:05 Politics, Religion, and LGBTQIA Rights
45:12 The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
20 SEP 2024 · In this episode of Have You Heard, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary student and 787 Collective Campaign Leader, Madison Turner joins Rev. Phil Dieke for an engaging conversation with Dr. Lyla June Johnston. Throughout the episode they explore the intersections of spirituality, the climate crisis, and Indigenous wisdom. They also discuss the importance of eco-faith dialogues, the role of the divine feminine in healing, and how communities can decenter humanity to foster environmental stewardship. Lyla shares her personal journey and insights on how collapse can lead to transformation and hope, emphasizing the need for compassion and community in addressing the climate crisis.
Resources
- Find all of Lyla's information, including her poetry book at her https://www.lylajune.com
- Connect with her on https://www.facebook.com/lylajune or https://www.instagram.com/lylajune/.
- And you can connect with The 787 Collective https://linktr.ee/787collective.
Chapters00:00 Podcast Overview and Guest Introduction
01:08 Madison's Campaign on Ecofaith Dialogues
04:39 Lyla's First Understanding of the Climate Crisis
13:55 Lyla's Journey and Perspectives on the Climate Crisis
23:44 Decentering Humanity: Lessons from Indigenous Cultures
33:25 The Role of the Divine Feminine in Healing
42:48 Healing Through Love and Compassion
52:18 Stories of Hope Amidst Collapse
13 SEP 2024 · In this BONUS episode Rev. Roger Wolsey joins The 787 Collective Council, a group of nine young adutls that act as an advisory council and so much more. Roger shares his background as a United Methodist pastor and his experiences in campus ministry and the local church. He discusses the inspiration behind his vulnerability in his book, Discovering Fire: Spiritual Practices That Transform Lives, and the importance of sharing personal stories.
During the episdoe the group engages in a presence practice led by Roger, then reflect on their experiences and the significance of being present. The conversation shifts to the meaning of spiritual practices and the idea of re-enchanting the world through awe and gratitude. They explore the shift from logic and reason to experiential faith and the importance of noticing and living into faith.
Roger also discusses the importance of community and shared experiences in the church. He emphasizes that church's need to create opportunities for people to share life together and engage in meaningful service and spiritual practices. Wolsey explores the idea of re-enchanting the church by making adjustments to traditional practices and embracing new ways of worship. He discusses the potential benefits of incorporating practices like psychedelics and plant medicine into the church, while also acknowledging the need for caution and responsible integration. The conversation highlights the importance of being open to new practices and experiences while also respecting the traditions and beliefs of others.
Links:
- https://www.rogerwolsey.com/
- https://787collective.org/leadership/#council
- Connect with Rev. Phil Dieke to get connected with The 787 Collective (pdieke@austinseminary.edu)
- Watch this episode on our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihO0dPnDA0DRKQ_MO2tFZA.
Sound Bites
- "The thing that you think might lead people to think less of you if they only knew is the thing that actually draws people to you."
- "Bless each other with our presence. Bless creator with our presence. Receive creator's presence."
- "You're not fully the human beings we're called to be if we don't make room for some wow time."
- "Following Jesus is hard to do solo, so doing it with others makes sense. Oh, that's called church. Okay."
- "Everything is in motion and everything has changed, including the Lord's Prayer."
- "There's lots of ways to keep things fresh and maybe we aren't going to do church in this way today."
Chapters00:00 Introductions and Purpose of the 787 Collective Council
04:06 Roger Wolsey's Background and the Importance of Vulnerability
12:16 Engaging in Presence Practices and Being Fully Present
19:25 The Meaning of Spiritual Practices and Re-Enchanting the World
32:39 From Logic and Reason to Experiential Faith
39:47 Noticing and Living into Faith
42:58 Creating Community and Shared Experiences in the Church
45:03 Re-Enchanting the Church: Adjusting Traditional Practices
53:35 Respecting Traditions and Beliefs While Embracing New Experiences
01:05:33 Exploring New Practices: Psychedelics and Plant Medicine in the Church
01:19:13 Salvation as Wellness Work
01:21:04 Navigating Cultural Appropriation and Responsible Integration
01:22:22 Organic Unfolding and Open-Mindedness
01:23:00 Closing Remarks and Blessings
16 AUG 2024 · In this episode Jade and Phil discuss the various transitions happening in Jade's life. They talk about Jade's recent move, her new role at her home church, her ongoing PhD work, and the root cause of why her family made the decision to make so many transitions at once.
As part of these transitions Jade will be stepping down as the Assistant Director of Congregational Innovation at Austin Seminary. Throughout the episode, she shares some of her favorite experiences working with the 787 Collective and Austin Seminary. The conversation ends with reflections on hope for the future of the church and young adult spiritual formation rooted in relationships and service.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back
03:13 - The Challenges of Balancing Multiple Transitions
06:43 - Jade's PhD Work on Memorialization
09:39- The Role of Black Women in Memorial Work
13:52 -Favorite Aspects of Working with the 787 Collective
19:39 - Staying Grounded in the Midst of Transitions
23:12 - Future Involvement of the Collective Council
28:48 - Conclusion and Blessing
20 JUL 2024 · In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke interviews Stephen McIntosh about his journey from college to running a Substack called Stained Glass Graffiti. They discuss the intersection of sustainability and technology, the importance of community and connection, and the role of faith in shaping their perspectives. Stephen his passion for advocacy, especially regarding public transit and the integration of nature into urban environments. He also explores the potential of social media and digital platforms as a tool for connection and personal growth.
Quotes:
- "There's something about trees I've always found deeply spiritual."
- "I think what I would like to see honestly is a lot of people in the younger generations like Gen Z and Gen Alpha who are growing up on this stuff... just log off more and care more about... face to face."
Find Stephen digitally:
- @mackintoshmedia
- https://stephenmackintosh.substack.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reconnecting
02:36 College and Emerging Faith
04:30 Exploring Sustainability and Technology
08:12 The Role of Faith in Environmentalism
12:22 Nourishment in Small Town Church
14:34 Maintaining Faith Connections
19:02 Media Work and Exploring Sustainability
26:17 The Importance of Public Transit
32:28 The Spiritual Significance of Trees
37:54 The Future of Social Media and Digital Connections
40:43 Closing Remarks
30 JUN 2024 · In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke interviews Joshua Luckett about his faith journey and his work at the Stewpot, a resource center for people experiencing homelessness. Joshua shares how his upbringing in a socially liberal household clashed with the socially conservative theology of the Southern Baptist church he attended. He discusses the catalysts that led to his faith transition, including reading the Gospels and witnessing the response of evangelicals to the Trayvon Martin case.
Joshua also talks about his love for transitions and his desire to invest in the communities he serves. Overall, his faith has shifted towards a focus on action and making a tangible impact in the world. In this conversation, Phil and Josh discuss various topics including the complexity of life, the intersection of politics and faith, and the importance of local engagement. They explore the wisdom literature in the Bible and how it challenges simplistic interpretations of life. They emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions to social issues and the importance of creating an environment for change. They conclude by encouraging mutual submission and collaboration between different generations in the church.
Quote: "The best we can do is make the most of what the world God is putting before us."
Reference:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moral-minority-show/id1476332130?uo=4 Podcast
- https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Enemy-Righteous-Anger/dp/1513808141 by Melissa Florer-Bixler
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Joshua's Work at the Stewpot 08:45 Faith Transition from Southern Baptist to Socially Liberal 23:52 Catalysts for Change: Reading the Gospels and the Trayvon Martin Case 26:49 Faith as Action and Making a Tangible Impact 27:47 Navigating the Complexity of Life 29:11 The Intersection of Politics and Faith 33:48 The Dichotomy of Black Nationalism and Integrationism 41:44 Comprehensive Solutions for Social Issues 52:34 Mutual Submission and Collaboration in the Church
13 JUN 2024 · 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:
- https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/an-altar-in-the-world-a-geography-of-faith_barbara-brown-taylor/255433/item/23649935/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_frontlist_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqncXMnmaNAaugOBcylzx2rT4LQltkI1cNnW3biMn-6Z68-fXdFtg5b4aAl4yEALw_wcB#idiq=23649935&edition=5406419 by Barbara Brown Taylor
- https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/searching-for-sunday-loving-leaving-and-finding-the-church/9198144/?resultid=7cb26eee-e0df-4f70-8324-26926f8df458#edition=8484461&idiq=9407389 by Rachel Held Evans
- https://youtu.be/Alr-PzWOG2k?si=Bk2C3CLlMtuG0R4J series at FUMC Dallas
- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQVfAYB0S9oGqmvtluc231HMBURpN0IZ&si=ThEpEH8aqvoWgV6c - an online community hosted by Anna and Roy, another clergy at FUMC
- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQVfAYB0S9rZN_TLOARjQLd5ZWalMe2b&si=euVi7Nm1Yp4pNcxm - a podcast hosted by two other clergy at FUMC
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
24 MAY 2024 · In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke welcomes Alexandra Nelson-Tomlinson, the interim Assistant Director of the 787 Collective.
Alexandra shares her background in ministry and her current research as a PhD student at the University of Texas - Austin on body size, gender, and sexuality in American Christianity. They discuss the importance of embracing all body types and challenging societal expectations of appearance. Alexandra recommends resources for individuals and congregations who are interested in conversations around faith and embodiment. She also offers to engage in conversations about embodiment and the impact of health and fitness culture on young adults' faith journeys.
"All bodies are good bodies"
You can connect with her by emailing her: anelson-tomlinson@austinseminary.edu
As always, you can find out more about The 787 Collective by visiting our https://787collective.org/.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Transitions
04:14 Studying American Christianity and Bodies
07:01 The Goodness of Embodiment
09:55 Embracing All Bodies
26:22 Resources for Conversations about Bodies
32:17 Engaging in Conversations and Reflecting on Experiences
13 MAY 2024 · In this episode of The Collective Voice, Jade and Phil are joined by representatives of EpiscoPals, a group of young adult Episcopals in Austin, Texas. The conversation explores the origins and activities of the group, as well as their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guests discuss the use of poetry as a spiritual practice, the importance of connection and belonging, and the challenges and joys of gathering online. They also touch on the concept of Christology and the metaphor of a cathedral in a swamp to describe the church.
EpiscoPals is a young adult ministry at St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. The group provides a sense of belonging and community for young adults who may be searching for connection and friendship. The members gather regularly for social events, discussions on various topics, and shared meals. The ministry offers a safe space for individuals to explore their faith and engage in meaningful conversations. Episcopals emphasizes the importance of genuine connection and the value of intentional conversations. The ministry welcomes new members and encourages them to reach out and join the community.
You can connect with the EpiscoPals on the https://stdave.org/ministries/join-a-group/group-detail/219492/young-adults/.
You can find out more about The 787 Collective, including how you and your congregation could join us on The Collective Voice, on https://787collective.org/collective-impact/.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Episcopal House
10:27 The Power of Poetry as a Spiritual Practice
31:27 Transitioning to Remote Work and Online Communities
39:20 The Evolution of Episcopal's Gatherings
50:19 Finding Belonging and Connection in EpiscoPal's
58:19 Encouragement for Young Adults Seeking Belonging
6 MAY 2024 · This week's episode with Rev. Cecie Suknaic-Saulnier was actually recorded during Advent. Some of the references are a few months old and Gather Austin, the collaborative ELCA young adult ministry Cecie co-founded is not closer to their 18 month anniversary rather than their one year anniversary. Nonetheless, the conversation speaks to a variety of young adult transitions that take place: major milestones (such as an anniversary), moving from city to city, and starting things from scratch to name a few.
Throughout the conversation, Cecie discusses the challenges of building a networked community without a physical church building and the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for young adults from diverse religious backgrounds. She highlights some favorite moments, including blessing events for graduates and those leaving the community, and the willingness of young adults to step up and lead. She also reflects on how her role in Gather has shaped her growth and sense of calling as a pastor.
Gather Austin has provided a safe and nurturing space for young adults to explore their faith and find community. It has given hope and a sense of purpose to those who may have lost hope in the traditional church. The creativity and innovation of Gather Austin have inspired congregations to think beyond the traditional models of ministry and consider new ways to engage young people. The message to young people is that Gather Austin offers a place where they can ask questions, be renewed, and find connections with others in their life stage. The message to congregations is to support and partner with organizations such as Gather Austin, recognizing that it is not about stealing young people but creating space for them to be nourished and then go into congregations of their choice.
You can find out more about Gather Austin on their https://gatheraustin.org/. And, as always, you can find out more about The 787 Collective on our https://787collective.org/.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:20 Building a Networked Community for Young Adults
08:19 Celebrating Transitions and Blessings in Community
15:11 The Willingness of Young Adults to Lead
23:19 Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space for Diverse Religious Backgrounds
26:51 Personal Growth and Calling
29:23 Losing Hope and Finding Purpose
32:59 Looking Forward: Ministry Partnerships and Pilgrimage
38:25 Message to Young People: Finding Hope and Community in Gather Austin
41:48 Message to Congregations: Supporting and Partnering with Gather Austin
The Collective Voice is a production of The 787 Collective at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with the purpose of centering young adult voices and the experience of young adults in...
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The Collective Voice is a production of The 787 Collective at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with the purpose of centering young adult voices and the experience of young adults in their ongoing faith exploration and formation.
The Collective Voice consists of three shows: Belonging, Faith Transitions, and Have you Heard
You can find the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.
The 787 Collective is funded by Austin Seminary and a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
show less
The Collective Voice consists of three shows: Belonging, Faith Transitions, and Have you Heard
- Belonging documents the everyday spiritual lives of young adutls in churches and faith organizations with The 787 Collective. These conversations explore the role of young adults in their churches and organizations and invites their reflections on being a young adult Christian.
- Faith Transitions shares the highs and lows of young adult Christian leaders within The 787 Collective network. These conversations feature The 787 Collective Campaign leaders and other young adults sharing about the transient nature of young adulthood through the lens of faith.
- Have You Heard (about)... this show provides firsthand insights about current topics, innovation, and interests relevant to the spiritual desires and needs of young adults. These conversations bring insights from authors, experts, innovation partners, thinkers, and theologians. This a great space for curiosity.
You can find the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.
The 787 Collective is funded by Austin Seminary and a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
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| Author | Phillip Dieke |
| Organization | Phillip Dieke |
| Categories | Christianity |
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| 787@austinseminary.edu |
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