Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology Less Duty and More Delight – How to Feast on God’s Word with Kristi McLelland
Aug 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kristi McLelland, a Professor and speaker known for her insights on Scripture, shares her wisdom on experiencing the Bible as a feast for the soul. Laughter fills the air as she and the hosts explore the joy of faith through community and nourishment even in challenging times. They dive into transformative journeys during spiritual deserts, emphasizing growth through grief and the importance of authentic connections. Kristi encourages embracing theology as a vibrant adventure, highlighting the healing power found in silence and compassion.
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Scripture As Nutritional Feasting
- Kristi McLelland frames Scripture as nourishment you ingest, not just information to analyze.
- Feasting on the Bible involves communal intake that shapes embodied faith and action.
End Group Study With A Meal
- After Bible study, make communal meals part of your spiritual practice to embody faith together.
- Treat shared food and fellowship as equally holy to private Bible study.
The Word Comes Searching For Us
- The Bible can meet us in liminal, desperate moments by 'finding' us where we are.
- Kristi describes Scripture as actively coming for us, providing word and table in the wilderness.
