The Living Church Podcast When Revival Meets Rosaries with Nathan Smith and David Han
Nov 20, 2025
David Han, Pentecostal theologian and seminary dean, and Nathan Smith, Catholic ecumenism director, trade stories about surprising Catholic–Pentecostal encounters. They recount how shared testimony, liturgy and exuberant worship reshape expectations. Conversations highlight listening, lived unity, communal transformation, and practical collaborations addressing poverty and marginalization.
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Surprising Cross‑Tradition Influence
- Pentecostal revival at Azusa Street reshaped global Christianity and influenced older traditions like Roman Catholicism.
- These cross-tradition encounters show God gifting diverse practices that enrich mutual understanding.
Lead With Experience, Not Structure
- Lead ecumenical work by sharing personal experiences of Jesus rather than beginning with structural or doctrinal debates.
- Centering lived faith opens the table to laypeople and fosters deeper engagement across traditions.
A Day Of Stories, Not Arguments
- At the Global Christian Forum participants spent a day and a half simply sharing life stories instead of debating doctrine.
- Listening revealed unexpected experiences like healing across traditions and softened rigid assumptions.
