Chandrika Phea & Brian McLaren: the Gift of Curiosity




Tripp Fuller show

Summary: Brian McLaren is joining me on four Sunday evenings for some live QnA. This is our third QnA! You can join the online class, future sessions, submit questions, and access the video guide to the book by <a href="https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/doistaychristian/">heading over here</a>. PS… there is a three short video guide to the book you can use with a group ?<br> This week we are joined by Chandrika Phea, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3UIzrjB">Lord, I don’t want to Die a Christian</a>. <br> <br> <a href="https://chandrikadphea.com">Chandrika D. Phea</a>, an ordained reverend, is an outdoor enthusiast, a triathlete, a Wellness Coordinator by profession, and a partner with W. Brand Publishing for the release of her debut book,<a href="https://trippfuller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dustin-Kensrue-17.png"></a> “<a href="https://amzn.to/3RmX7qU">Lord, I Don’t Want to Die a Christian</a>.” In 2005, she graduated from Beacon University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Biblical Studies and then went on to complete a two-year teaching and missions assignment in China that ultimately revolutionized her life. For fun, Chandrika initiates local events (e.g. Bikes and Breakfast, Melanin Miles &amp; More), providing her community’s Black women with trustworthy outdoor experiences.<br> <a href="http://brianmclaren.net">Brian D. McLaren</a> is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English<br> teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of  <a href="https://cac.org/living-school/living-school-welcome/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">The Living School </a>and podcaster with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-how-to-see-brian-mclaren-jacqui-lewis-richard/id1532685433" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Learning How to See</a>, which are part of the <a href="https://cac.org/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Center for Action and Contemplation.</a> He is also an <a href="http://auburnseminary.org/senior-fellows/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Auburn Senior Fellow</a> and works closely with the <a href="http://wildgoosefestival.org/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Wild Goose Festival,</a> the <a href="http://www.fairfoodprogram.org/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Fair Food Program</a>, <a href="https://www.votecommongood.com/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Vote Common Good</a>, and <a href="https://progressivechristianity.org/?s=brian+mclaren&amp;sv=phrase&amp;submit=Search" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Progressive Christianity</a>. His recent projects include an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called <a href="https://brianmclaren.net/store/" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">Cory and the Seventh Story</a> and <a href="https://fortresspress.com/thegalapagosislandsaspiritualjourney" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external">The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey</a>,<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250262776" target="_top" rel="noopener" data-link-type="external"> and Faith After Doubt</a>. His newest book is Do I Stay Christian? and we are going to <a href="https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/doistaychristian/">read it together</a>.<br> Previous Episodes with Brian<br> <br> * <a href="https://trippfuller.com/2022/09/19/brian-mclaren-saying-yes-to-christianity/">Saying Yes to Christianity</a><br> * <a href="https://trippfuller.com/2022/09/12/brian-mclaren-questioning-christianity/">Questioning Christianity</a><br> * <a class="ais-hits--title-link" title="Brian McLaren: Do I Stay Christian?" href="https://trippfuller."></a>