Three Failed Pastors
Three Failed Pastors
Across the Footbridge
Across the Footbridge
Across the Footbridge
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Alex Blanton shares his mission experience in Thailand, discussing faith, family, and church conflicts on the Faith Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Across the Footbridge: Rethinking Faith and Family in Thailand
And I think the common thread is this thing I would call the elementary principles of the world, that there are principles that bring people into line and into conformity, principles like authority and Stanley Milgrom's studies on compliance and obedience, where people, you know of everybody in the study was willing to administer what they believed were lethal shocks to a stranger at simply the behest of a person in a lab coat.
Ever wondered what happens when faith meets real-world challenges? In this episode of the Faith Recovery Podcast, Alex Blanton takes listeners on a journey through his mission in Thailand. Alex opens up about the tough choices he faced, especially when those decisions started to impact his family negatively. It’s a raw and honest look at the complexities of missionary life and the often-unspoken conflicts between personal beliefs and institutional expectations.
Joined by co-hosts Kent Hoskins and Nathan Wilkerson, the trio dives deep into the tension between church structures and genuine human connections. They question how authority and compliance sometimes overshadow the true essence of the Gospel. The episode doesn't shy away from hard truths, but it also offers a hopeful perspective on rediscovering faith through deconstruction.
By examining their own disillusionments with church and missions, they shed light on how embracing diversity and breaking down old beliefs can lead to a more authentic spiritual journey. Whether you're struggling with your own faith or simply curious about the intersection of spirituality and real life, this episode promises to be both enlightening and relatable.