Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST Martijn van Tilborgh / New Wine, New Wineskins: A Union Approach to Rethinking Church
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Sep 23, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Martijn van Tilborgh, a Netherlands-born author and systems thinker, dives into reimagining church structures and faith identity. He shares his personal spiritual journey, emphasizing the need for grace in diverse communities. The discussion explores how God can be found beyond rigid paradigms, the value of listening across cultures, and the importance of personal revelation. With the metaphor of tacos, Martijn highlights how we can foster meaningful connections and create spaces for varied expressions of faith.
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Childhood Encounter That Broke The Box
- Martijn had an early personal encounter with God at age eight that contradicted his church experience.
- That led him to conclude "God is bigger than the religious system," shaping lifelong questions about faith.
Organ Music Repaired Religious PTSD
- Martijn reluctantly attended his hometown church and heard his uncle play the organ.
- The music unexpectedly brought a tangible sense of God's presence and healed part of his religious PTSD.
A Muslim Blessing That Shifted Theology
- Martijn delivered furniture to an Iranian Muslim couple and received a blessing from the woman.
- Her words triggered a Holy Spirit experience that forced him to rethink his antagonistic theology toward Muslims.
