Why are we so lonely?

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
Why are we more lonely than ever, and what does authentic community actually look like?

In this episode Tyler, Amy, Maron, and Barry (reporting live from Turkey!) dive into Hope Month's focus on isolation and explore how intentional nurturing and authentic community can bring hope to our disconnected world. We also hear about Barry's adventures exploring ancient biblical sites, get updates on how Maron managed while her son was away and Amy's theater antics, and discover what it really means for church to be about showing up, loving well, and making everyone feel at home.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:07 Podcast Introduction & Theme Setup
00:53 What's New with the Gang + Barry from Turkey
25:25 Transition to Sermon Discussion
26:01 Hope Month & Loneliness Sermon Overview
27:55 Intentionality in Nurturing & Jesus' Example
33:05 Loneliness as a Life-or-Death Issue
39:26 Breaking Down Barriers & Church's Role
42:22 Outreach, Hospitality, and Personal Stories
45:14 Practical Steps for Nurturing Community
49:01 Redefining Nurturing & Observing Needs
51:16 Generational Loneliness & Technology
53:34 Church Programs & Intergenerational Connection
55:10 Majority Experience Loneliness—What's the Message?
57:26 Personal Experiences of Isolation
1:01:12 Friendship, Discipleship, and Church's Role
1:04:01 Hope in Loneliness—Individual and Church Action
1:05:09 Funeral Follow-Up & Supporting the Bereaved
1:06:31 Encouragement to Pay Attention & Be Hope
1:08:19 Where Do We Go Next? & Sign Off

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW:
Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?"

Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.


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