Godsplaining Guestsplaining: Thomas Griffin on St. Francis of Assisi
Jan 27, 2025
Thomas Griffin, an author and educator specializing in St. Francis of Assisi, joins the conversation to explore the saint's radical approach to holiness. They discuss St. Francis's unique concept of giving all to Jesus and the transformative power of personal conversion. The dialogue touches on whether Generation Z is becoming more engaged in spirituality, especially in all-boys high school settings. Griffin's insights invite listeners to reflect on faith, commitment, and how to renew religious life in modern times.
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Griffin's Personal Spiritual Breakthrough
- Thomas Griffin shares a personal moment of shame and forgiveness that inspired his book about St. Francis.
- This encounter with brokenness revealed Christ's attraction to restoration and renewal through radical love.
Radical Holiness of St. Francis
- Holiness is a radical reorientation of one's heart to share Christ's heart, as exemplified by St. Francis.
- Francis sought to live precisely as Jesus's disciples did, embodying total surrender and discipleship.
Obedience Like a Dead Body
- Thomas Griffin highlights Francis's radical obedience by likening it to a dead body fully moved by another's will.
- Francis enforced service and humility, bringing beggars to dine with his brothers as a lesson in true discipleship.