Liminal Living 153: Tom Rundel: Worship What You Have Burned. Burn What You Have Worshipped
In this conversation, Tom Rundel reflects on his journey from city life to a deeper understanding of faith, exploring themes of baptism, identity, and the call to repentance. He shares personal anecdotes and historical insights, particularly focusing on the significance of baptism as a transformative act that reveals one's true identity as beloved by God. The discussion emphasizes the importance of solidarity with others and the need for a profound reorientation of values in the context of faith.
takeaways
- I did not grow up a country boy.
- I wanted to get out of the city.
- Fire is a symbol of baptism in the Bible.
- Worship what you have burned and burn what you have worshiped.
- Salvation and liberation are the same words.
- Baptism is an identity marker for us.
- We need a new epiphany for the new year.
- Repentance is a profound reorientation of values.
- We must stand in solidarity with those we help.
- You are God's beloved and he is well pleased.
Chapters
- From City Life to Country Dreams
- The Symbolism of Fire and Baptism
- The Epiphany of Christ's Baptism
- Solidarity and the Call to Repentance
- Identity and Belovedness in Baptism
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