Season 2: Episode 4 | Gathering on the Basis of Shared Desire
In their conversation on the Emmaus Road, Jesus created a safe space for the disciples to share their deepest desire. Getting in touch with our deepest desire is like peeling an onion—there are many layers, and getting to the center might leave you in a pool of tears. Listen to a great conversation about how to cultivate communities where people are safe enough with each other to name their deepest desires. In doing so, people can then support each other in arranging their lives for what they say they truly want. This is a great episode for leaders who need a safe place to name their own desires. Psalm 37 anchors this episode.
Listen to other episodes from Season 2 Access past podcast seasons
In this podcast:
- Life Together in Christ: Experiencing Transformation in Community by Ruth Haley Barton
- Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation (Chapter 1) by Ruth Haley Barton
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