What happens when a secular college student seeking truth stumbles into a radical Christian community—and finds Christ? In this moving interview from the Circle Dwellers podcast, Jared Barton, now a music director and elder in Life Mission Fellowship, shares his journey from hedonism and existential searching in California to a life of deep transformation, covenantal relationships, and shared mission in a Protestant monastic community. Hear how revival theology, relational discipleship, and the love of the Body of Christ shaped Jared’s decision to stay, grow, and flourish in committed Christian community. If you're a pastor, seeker, or believer yearning for something more than shallow church life, Jared’s testimony will open your eyes to a vision of church as family—where love, mutual responsibility, and God's grace create space for real healing and hope.We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org.LINK TO THE FULL PLAYLIST:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMej6nRbT1w&list=PL7hIF0W9VbDiA6l2AxkeFz-46rppTs418 Facebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell.37X:Matt Krell: https://x.com/mattckrellTim Krell: https://x.com/timothykrellOur abbot, Adam Krell: https://x.com/adamkrell#podcast #christian #monastery #monasteries #benedictoption #faith #religion #spirituality #spiritualgrowth
