If we want to practice radical inclusivity, we need to start by facing and accepting ourselves. Today, Mike Maeshiro shares his experience of serving in the church as a gay Christian. He explains how his experience of God forced him to re-evaluate the theology he believed in, and he encourages us to move beyond performative inclusion into radical, authentic inclusivity of all people.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking about radical inclusivity (0:10)

In 2023, so many Christians still are not affirming (1:33)

Mike’s own experience as a queer person in the church (4:40)

When our experience of God doesn’t match our theology, then what? (19:56)

The kingdom of God is a mirror (25:51)

We shouldn’t need to be convinced to love and accept people (30:56)

If we want to be radically inclusive, we have to start by facing ourselves (34:24)



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