What happens when Christians actually try to live together in real community? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers Podcast, Matt and Tim Krell—Protestant monks from Life Mission Fellowship—react to an article from Plough Quarterly titled “An Experiment in Common Living” by Jeffrey Wald. Wald describes starting a small intentional Christian community in North Carolina, and the Krell brothers discuss the blessings and challenges of such a venture. Drawing from their own experience in a covenanted Protestant monastic community, they explore the difference between casual association (Gesellschaft) and committed, covenantal life (Gemeinschaft), and why true Christian community requires shared purpose, structure, and sacrifice—not just proximity. If you’ve ever dreamed about living closer with other believers or wondered how to make Christian community actually work, this episode will give you honest insights and inspiration to start your own.
