Today Warren speaks with McKinley. McKinley has only been at The Vine for less than six months, but she has become a valuable and active member during that short time. In this episode, she discusses her personal history and how she has encountered faith, deconstruction, reconstruction, disconnection, and wholeness, all while dealing with issues of mental health and the normal challenges of emerging in early adulthood.

This is the latest in a series of conversations with people at The Vine about their lives and faith journeys. As we encounter people at church, we may not know about the struggles, blessings, successes, and failures that have brought them to this point in their lives. As we get to know others and their stories better, we gain a little more of the image of Christ and the wholeness God wants for us. That is the mission of Vine Stories. If you want to be featured in a future episode or want to learn more about The Vine Church, please email Warren Gray at warren@thevinetemple.com.

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[NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part episode that was recorded at once. The first episode was released on January 22, 2024, and Part 2 is released on January 29, 2024.]

On November 30, 2023, Pope Francis gave brief comments about the need “to make the Church less masculine” and to understand how “the Church is woman.” In this episode Warren welcomes Karen Smith and Jennifer Jones, and the three of them use the Pope’s comments as a launching point to discuss the space for women in modern theological and religious spaces. To read the Pope’s comments for yourself, you can view a transcript here.

If you are interested in learning more about The Vine Church, please email Warren or subscribe to the weekly email newsletter. If you want to become a member or volunteer to serve at The Vine, you can do that on the website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[NOTE: This is part 1 of a 2-part episode that was recorded at once. The first episode is being released on January 22, 2024, and Part 2 will be released on January 29, 2024.]

On November 30, 2023, Pope Francis gave brief comments about the need “to make the Church less masculine” and to understand how “the Church is woman.” In this episode Warren welcomes Karen Smith and Jennifer Jones, and the three of them use the Pope’s comments as a launching point to discuss the space for women in modern theological and religious spaces. To read the Pope’s comments for yourself, you can view a transcript here.

If you are interested in learning more about The Vine Church, please email Warren or subscribe to the weekly email newsletter. If you want to become a member or volunteer to serve at The Vine, you can do that on the website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.