The conversation explores the intersection of hospitality, LGBTQ+ ministry, and personal experiences within the context of faith and community. Lily White shares her unique role at the Alliance of Baptists, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive spaces and the significance of her cultural background in her work. The conversation explores the significance of LGBTQ+ affirming spaces within the Baptist community, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and love for individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It highlights personal experiences of healing and belonging in affirming churches, as well as the ongoing efforts of organizations like AWAB to create inclusive environments.

Takeaways

• Importance of inclusive spaces
• Intersection of faith and hospitality LGBTQ+ affirmation is vital
• Community healing through acceptance

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Unlearning Curve
• 01:04 Personal Hobbies and Experiences
• 05:54 Lily White's Unique Role
• 10:11 The Alliance of Baptists and Its Mission
• 15:13 Creating Inclusive Spaces in Events
• 19:49 LGBTQ+ Ministry and Community Engagement
• 22:00 Creating Affirming Spaces
• 23:22 The Journey of Acceptance
• 29:30 The Importance of Community
• 30:28 Redefining Hospitality in Faith
• 33:00 Healing Through Affirmation
• 39:07 Inspiration and Hope in Leadership
• 44:59 Building a Beloved Community

Annie Phoenix of Jesuit Social Research Institute shares her journey, work, and insights on faith, hope, and social justice. The conversation delves into personal stories, legislative change, and the influence of faith and relationships in the pursuit of justice.

Takeaways

• Faith and hope are essential in the pursuit of justice and social change.
• Personal stories and lived experiences have a powerful impact on legislative change and decision-making.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
• 01:03 Icebreaker: Irrationally Strong Opinions on Food
• 03:12 Defining a Grilled Cheese and Sandwiches
• 05:28 Annie's Background and Work with Operation Restoration and JSRI
• 11:19 Operation Restoration and JSRI's Work
• 18:27 Jesuit Tradition and Influence on JSRI's Work
• 24:23 Learning and Unlearning in Social Justice Work
• 27:15 Maintaining Faith and Hope in Challenging Times

A conversation with Sam Hubbard of Just Love New Orleans about his role as a movement initiator and the creation of a community. The conversation delves into meeting people where they're at, spirituality, connection, and the influence and inspiration that shapes Sam's work. The conversation explores themes of boldness and challenging culture, the arc of the universe bending towards justice, creating an inclusive community, family trauma and personal influence, the unlearning curve, deconstruction and spiritual exploration, the human experience of change and growth, the beauty of polytheism and perennialism, understanding and connection, and unexpected hope and joy in the work.

Takeaways

• Creating a movement requires curiosity, care, and collaboration.
• Spirituality is about connection, diversity, and finding meaning and purpose in the world. Boldness and bravery are essential in challenging cultural narratives.
• The process of unlearning and spiritual exploration leads to personal growth and understanding.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
• 01:00 Getting to Know Sam Hubbard
• 03:25 The Movement Initiator Role
• 05:42 Creating a Movement and Community
• 08:22 Meeting People Where They're At
• 10:56 Spirituality and Connection
• 21:27 Influence and Inspiration
• 26:45 Boldness and Challenging Culture
• 27:35 The Arc of the Universe Bends Towards Justice
• 28:03 Creating an Inclusive Community
• 29:38 Family Trauma and Personal Influence
• 34:18 The Unlearning Curve
• 37:35 Deconstruction and Spiritual Exploration
• 39:12 The Human Experience of Change and Growth
• 41:39 The Beauty of Polytheism and Perennialism
• 46:18 Understanding and Connection
• 49:16 Unexpected Hope and Joy in the Work