In The Beginning
The term “community” is never used in Genesis 1-3. In fact the passage is focused on God, a single couple and the world around them. How do we find the basis of community in that story and why is it so important to our understanding of ourselves in community?
Going “back” even further, what does the nature of the Trinity tell us about human community? And how exactly does the Trinity exist and function as three-in-one?
This episode tackles some tough and foundational concepts but guests Dr. Meghan Larissa Good, Dr. Patrick Franklin, Dr. Betty Pries and Dr. Beth Stovell make a convincing case for the importance of both concepts and how they apply to community.
Guests
Dr. Patrick Franklin
Dr. Patrick Franklin is an experienced pastor and church planter who serves as the president of the Canadian Scientific Christian Affiliation and an associate professor of theology at Tyndale University.
Dr. Meghan Larissa Good
Dr. Meghan Larissa Good is lead pastor at Trinity Mennonite Church and the theology chair of the Jesus Collective. She is also the author of several books including Divine Gravity: Sparking a Movement to Recover a Better Christian Story.
Dr. Betty Pries
Betty is a Conflict, Change, and Leadership Specialist at Credence and Co., with over 28 years of experience as a coach, mediator, trainer, facilitator, consultant and writer. Betty specializes in working with complex challenges, supporting leaders and their organizations to be at their best. Betty’s PhD (Free University Amsterdam) considers the intersection between conflict transformation and contemplative spirituality.
Dr. Beth Stovell
Dr. Beth Stovell has been involved with a variety of ministries over the years and is an Old Testament professor and the Chair of General Theological Studies at Ambrose University.
Resources from this Episode
The Space Between Us: Conversations about Transforming Conflict, by Dr. Betty Pries
Divine Gravity: Sparking a Movement to Recover a Better Christian Story, by Meghan Larissa Good
The Armchair Anabaptist is a Theodidaktos podcast and Theodidaktos is a publication of the Evangelical Mennonite Conference.
Executive Producer: Erica Fehr
Producer: Jesse Penner
Hosts: Andrew Dyck and Jesse Penner
Administration: Ruth Block
Social Media: Betty Ramones
Audio Engineer: Jesse Penner
Theme Song: “Making Us One”, by Shades
Closing Song: “Dakota Hymn”, by Steve Bell
