In this episode, Rev. Phil Dieke interviews Brian McChesney, a young adult passionate about advocacy, justice, and ministry. Brian shares his journey from aspiring architect to pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church, emphasizing the importance of integrating justice into congregational life. He discusses his experiences in seminary, the significance of the Flipping Tables initiative at Violet Crown City Church in Austin, TX, and the upcoming Nativity Demonstration focused on immigration advocacy taking place at the Texas Capitol on December 20th. The conversation highlights the need for community, belonging, and theological imagination in faith, as well as the importance of nurturing one's soul amidst activism.
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