Bridgetown Audio Podcast

Philemon: Hospitality

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Sep 2, 2024
Gerald Griffin, a notable contributor on hospitality and Philemon, dives into profound themes of connection and community. He reflects on the transformative power of hospitality in a distracted world, emphasizing reconciliation and unconditional love. The dialogue also touches on the enriching experiences from a sabbatical journey, highlighting the value of genuine relationships. Griffin illustrates how recognizing the divine in one another can combat loneliness, while sharing insights from a women's prison that reveal the power of faith-driven connection.
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ADVICE

Practice Hospitality Intentionally

  • Practice hospitality as a spiritual discipline to restore relational connection in a busy, digital age.
  • Prepare your home and heart to welcome others as Paul expects Philemon to prepare a guest room.
INSIGHT

God's Welcome Changes Our Welcome

  • God's hospitality is the foundation for Christian welcome and shapes how we treat others.
  • Experiencing God's unconditional welcome frees us to welcome others fully, shame and all.
ANECDOTE

Healing Shame With Imagined Welcome

  • Gerald describes a 30-day practice imagining Jesus entering shame-filled memories and offering compassionate embrace.
  • That exercise shifted his shame by allowing Jesus' welcome into the painful memory repeatedly.
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