S3E1: The Pandemic and Going Back to Church

In a lively discussion, AJ Swoboda, a church leader reflecting on community impacts, and Nijay Gupta, a theologian offering fresh insights, explore the pandemic's reshaping of church dynamics. They delve into the rise of online services and the longing for tactile community connections, as Swoboda notes, "You gotta be able to smell each other!" The duo grapples with shifting attendance trends, the search for genuine spiritual ties, and the need for empathy in a post-pandemic world, challenging traditional notions of faith and participation.