Simon Flinders

In this discussion, Simon Flinders, an Anglican minister and Archdeacon to the Archbishop of Sydney, dives into the radical teachings of Jesus on family and kinship. He highlights how Jesus challenges cultural faithfulness to biological families, prioritizing allegiance to God. Simon explains the shocking notion of 'hating' one’s family in light of discipleship and explores the concept of adoption into God's family. The talk emphasizes that church community should reflect true kinship, transcending personal family expectations in favor of biblical practices.