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This Hunger for Holiness: An Interview with Barbara Brown Taylor

Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor.

Description

This podcast episode guides congregational leaders through the intricate dynamics of spiritual searching and the evolving concept of holiness. Host Krista Tippett engages in a rich dialogue with Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, a renowned Episcopal priest and public theologian whose insights have shaped the conversation around faith and spirituality for decades.

Drawing from her experiences, Rev. Taylor emphasizes the transformative power of seeking the sacred in everyday life. Together, Tippett and Rev. Taylor challenge the often simplistic phrase "spiritual but not religious," revealing the depth of the human desire for connection and meaning. They advocate for a richer understanding of faith that transcends traditional boundaries and honors the complexity of contemporary spiritual seeking.

Features

  • Guest biography
  • Full transcript of the episode
  • Curated links to recommended reading on the topic
  • Interactive space for listener reflections

Recommended Audience

clergy leaders, often with a progressive theological worldview

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Listen to the podcast episode to deepen your understanding of the human hunger for holiness.
  • Learn from Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor's insights so your congregation can engage in meaningful discussions about spirituality and faith.
  • Use this episode in a small group setting to explore how congregational members can seek the sacred in their daily lives.
  • Share reflections from the episode with your congregation to encourage a collective journey toward understanding and experiencing holiness.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Tim Shapiro

President

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation LearnsAfter his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and MessageHe has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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