by Phillip Dieke
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. <br /><br />The Collective Voice consists of three shows: Belonging, Faith Transitions, and Have you Heard<br /><ul><li><b>Belonging</b> 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.</li><li><b>Faith Transitions</b> 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.</li><li><b>Have You Heard (about)... </b>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.</li></ul>If you are a young adult who would like to join us on The Collective Voice, email us at [email protected].<br />You can find the video version of this podcast on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@787Collective/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube channel</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 787 Collective is funded by Austin Seminary and a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
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June 30, 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Quote: "The best we can do is make the most of what the world God is putting before us."<br /><br />Reference:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moral-minority-show/id1476332130?uo=4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Moral Minority</a> Podcast</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Enemy-Righteous-Anger/dp/1513808141" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace</a> by Melissa Florer-Bixler </li></ul><br /><br /><br />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
June 13, 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. <br /><br />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:<br /><ul><li><a href="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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">An Alter in the World</a> by Barbara Brown Taylor</li><li><a href="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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Searching for Sunday</a> by Rachel Held Evans</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Alr-PzWOG2k?si=Bk2C3CLlMtuG0R4J" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inclusive Faith</a> series at FUMC Dallas</li><li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQVfAYB0S9oGqmvtluc231HMBURpN0IZ&si=ThEpEH8aqvoWgV6c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Studio 3A</a> - an online community hosted by Anna and Roy, another clergy at FUMC</li><li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQVfAYB0S9rZN_TLOARjQLd5ZWalMe2b&si=euVi7Nm1Yp4pNcxm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Howdy Theologian</a> - a podcast hosted by two other clergy at FUMC</li></ul><br /><br />Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background<br />08:30 Centering and Taking a Breath<br />10:19 Deconstructing Faith and Challenging Beliefs<br />21:41 Conflicts and Losses in the Process of Deconstruction<br />27:13 Safe and Sacred Conversations<br />29:35 Belonging and Change<br />33:18 The Role of Spiritual Formation in Reconstruction and Belonging<br />36:20 Approaching Young Adults with Open-Mindedness and Authenticity<br />39:07 Investing Time and Being Vulnerable for Building Belonging<br />42:52 The Importance of Joy in Spiritual Spaces<br />45:14 Advice for Young Adults<br />48:32 Advice for the Church<br />52:23 First United Methodist Church of Dallas: Platforms for Connection and Community<br />
May 24, 2024
In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke welcomes Alexandra Nelson-Tomlinson, the interim Assistant Director of the 787 Collective.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />"All bodies are good bodies"<br /><br />You can connect with her by emailing her: [email protected]<br /><br />As always, you can find out more about The 787 Collective by visiting our <a href="https://787collective.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction and Transitions<br />04:14 Studying American Christianity and Bodies<br />07:01 The Goodness of Embodiment<br />09:55 Embracing All Bodies<br />26:22 Resources for Conversations about Bodies<br />32:17 Engaging in Conversations and Reflecting on Experiences
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