• Being in nature and facing challenges is vital.
• Community support is essential during difficult times.
• Toxic positivity denies reality; genuine hope acknowledges pain.
• Pastors often feel powerless in a chaotic world.
• The need for pastoral care is mutual between pastor and congregation.
• Navigating political issues in ministry is complex.
• Moral choices in politics often feel inconsistent.
• Christian nationalism poses a significant challenge to faith.
• Capitalism influences our understanding of God.
• We must imagine God beyond economic systems. Self-interest governs the market, but it conflicts with the Kingdom of God.
• The Kingdom of God operates on grace, not merit.
• Christianity has been co-opted by capitalism in America.
• The Enlightenment shifted God from the material to the immaterial.
• Debt relief is a biblical principle that many Christians overlook.
• Christian nationalism often distorts the true message of the Gospel.
• Freedom and supremacy are often conflated in religious contexts.
• Naming systemic issues is crucial for spiritual growth.
• Experiments against mammon can lead to meaningful change.
• Community practices can reclaim time and challenge capitalist norms.

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takeaways

• Tori Owens and Jonathan Foster discuss their experiences with open and relational theology.
• The definition of love is explored as a non-violent, non-scapegoating energy.
• Personal stories play a crucial role in understanding authority within the church.
• God assumptions can shape our emotional well-being and spirituality.
• Reimagining God in modern contexts is essential for spiritual growth.
• Emotional well-being is tied to our understanding of God and how we relate to others.
• Integrating new understandings of God requires practical steps in daily life.
• Listening to our bodies can provide insights into our emotional state and spirituality.
• Acting our way into new ways of thinking is more effective than merely changing our thoughts.
• The conversation emphasizes the importance of love-centric theology over power-centric theology.

Links:

Links: Jonathans many links: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com/

Tori's Substack: https://toriowens.substack.com/

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takeaways

• Ministry leadership is inherently difficult and often leads to burnout.
• Burnout can stem from vocational disappointment and unmet expectations.
• Relational injuries within ministry contexts are common and can be deeply impactful.
• Pastors often neglect their emotional health, leading to unregulated emotions.
• It's essential for pastors to have friendships outside their congregations.
• The Kineo Center provides support for pastors experiencing burnout.
• Naming and addressing emotions is crucial for mental health.
• Internalized expectations can distort a pastor's sense of self.
• Navigating change in ministry requires awareness of relational dynamics.
• Creating space for lament in church settings is important for emotional health.

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The Quiz: https://www.thekineocenter.com/burnoutprevention

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