The Living Church Podcast Living in Love and Faith, Unpacked
Feb 25, 2021
Rev. Canon Dr. Andrew Goddard, a key architect of the Living in Love and Faith project, tackles the complexities of human sexuality and marriage within the Church of England. He discusses the diverse resources provided, emphasizing the importance of personal stories and the need for deeper theological understanding. Andrew highlights how LLF serves as a learning tool rather than a directive, encouraging communal discernment. He also reflects on sociological trends impacting church teachings and shares hopes for future dialogues, while urging patience in decision-making.
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A Broad, Multidisciplinary Teaching Suite
- Living in Love and Faith is a multi-part suite combining scholarship, videos, and a course to teach across disciplines.
- The project assembled 40–50 scholars in scripture, history, science, and ethics to provide a panoramic resource for the church.
Run The Five-Part Course Locally
- Encourage parishes to run the five-part LLF course over weeks using the produced videos and booklet.
- Use diocesan study days to train clergy and leaders as tasters before wider parish use.
Step Back To Understand Deep Roots
- LLF steps back from polarized debate to examine deeper questions about theological anthropology and method.
- The project aims to explain why disagreements persist and to create space for better communal discernment.
