• 111: Aaron Niequist: Faith, Liturgy, and Navigating Disillusionment

  • Mar 26 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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111: Aaron Niequist: Faith, Liturgy, and Navigating Disillusionment

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  • Key TakeawaysFrom Beliefs to Practice: Aaron advocates for shifting from a beliefs-based faith to a practice-based spirituality, where doing (e.g., forgiveness, liturgy, service) shapes belief more than intellectual assent.Ecumenical Future: The future of faith communities lies in crossing denominational silos, integrating traditions (e.g., evangelical hospitality with liturgical depth), and creating spaces for diverse expressions of worship.Critique of American Christianity: Both progressive and conservative Christian traditions often prioritize cultural power (e.g., nationalism, consumerism) over the "enemy-loving, peacemaking way of Jesus."Embodied Spirituality: Practices like the Ignatian Examen, centering prayer, and communal lament help re-enchant faith by grounding it in the body and daily life.Soundtrack of Struggle: Aaron’s current spiritual "soundtrack" is the Icelandic band Sigur Rós, whose haunting, wordless music mirrors his mix of disillusionment and hope.Chapter BreakdownIntroductions & Soundtrack of Life (00:00–10:00)Aaron shares his emotional state (disillusioned yet hopeful) and chooses Sigur Rós as his metaphorical soundtrack.Tom recommends Jesse Wells, a folk artist embodying modern resistance music.Faith Roots & Deconstruction (10:01–25:00)Aaron’s upbringing in the Plymouth Brethren tradition and later evangelical mega-churches.His faith crisis and rediscovery of Jesus’ kingdom message through Dallas Willard’s The Divine Conspiracy.Liturgy, Hospitality, and Re-enchantment (25:01–45:00)The role of liturgy in forming community and the need for "hospitable" worship.Critique of evangelical emotional manipulation vs. liturgical depth.Tom’s story of revitalizing liturgy by rediscovering its symbolic meaning.American Christianity & Political Disillusionment (45:01–01:00:00)The dangers of conflating faith with political power.Reflections on MAGA, progressive capitalism, and the church’s failure to discern.The Future of Faith Communities (01:00:01–End)The importance of ecumenical retreats (e.g., Pastors, Priests, and Guides).Aaron’s book The Eternal Current and practices like forgiveness as “miraculous” acts.Links & ResourcesAaron’s Book: The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from DrowningWebsite: aaroniequist.comInstagram: @aaroniequistRetreats: Pastors, Priests, and Guides Retreats (Boston, Chicago, Malibu in 2024) Music Mentioned:Sigur Rós (Aaron’s soundtrack)Jesse Wells (Tom’s recommendation) SponsorsQuoir Square 2 Class: https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction (Promo code: Liminal for 10% off)Kineo Center: https://www.thekineocenter.com/cohort (mention "Liminal" in Application for $100 off) Monk Manual: https://monkmanual.com/LIMINAL (10% off all merchandise) ConnectFind us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liminallivingFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseqDsKpQv2r7AbFfrWF0owFollow us on Patheos: patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/liminal-living
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