Perspectives Podcast Season 1, Episode 21: Divine Gifts – Deconstruction
Jun 10, 2024
Summary
In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany continue the discovery of the Divine gifts that God brings to us. Today’s gift: Deconstruction – specifically through an institutional lens.
Detail
In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany continue the discovery of the Divine gifts that God brings to us. Today’s gift: Deconstruction – specifically through an institutional lens.
They begin by looking at a passage in Mark where Jesus redefines the institution of family. It’s the perfect example of how the process of deconstruction (and reconstruction) is nearly guaranteed to hurt at least some of those involved.
But sometimes discomfort and hurt is necessary to decenter a dominate narrative so we can hear and speak to the voices of those on the margins – the oppressed – so that the gospel can be centered around “the least of these.”
Racism, sexism, poverty, ableism, and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit – all of this and more are discussed in this week’s episode. So, take a deep breath and get ready to be challenged!
Our weekly Bible Study discussion group, Convergence, is currently taking a break for Summer. But we invite you to ponder and discuss the following questions with your friends and family:
- Does the church, as we know it, need to be deconstructed and reconstructed? If so, what aspects of the church?
- Is reconstruction possible without deconstruction?
- Do you think deconstructing institutions is inherently violent?
