What makes us want to be on the inside of a community, even one with seemingly arbitrary membership rules? In this episode, Eric shares his childhood experience with “The Gray Gang” to explore how communities create and maintain boundaries – and what happens when we find ourselves on the outside looking in.

From playground exclusivity to ancient Trojan conflicts, discover how boundaries both protect and divide us. Through personal stories, insights from C.S. Lewis’s concept of the Tao, and Jesus’ revolutionary approach to belonging, learn how our sense of security profoundly affects whether our boundaries connect or separate.

This exploration reveals that thriving communities need boundaries that distinguish without dividing – creating spaces where differences are recognized without rejecting those who differ. Whether navigating family relationships, church dynamics, or broader social divisions, this episode offers wisdom for building communities where boundaries serve relationship rather than replace it.

Join Eric as he continues Season 2’s exploration of what it means to live “the better” in community, not just understand it.

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