In this episode of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Michael Graham welcome Jake Meador to discuss the merits of having a posture of a “church in exile.” They explore how this exilic posture could help us close the back door of the church and regain our prophetic voice.
Episode time stamps:
Episode and guest introduction (0:00)
Moving from empire to exile (4:37)
Centrality of patience (11:38)
Role of attention in a digital age (16:53)
Advantages of living in a state of exile (23:08)
Learning from others across broader church history (29:41)
Advice for clergy and business owners in secular workplaces (36:11)
Relational wisdom in a low-trust environment (43:31)
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