How to meet people where they’re at | Chris Stefanick Show

Last week I had a great conversation with my old friend Andrew Whaley about his project Calix and creating spaces for the sake of relationships with the deeply unchurched and post-Church. His vision sparked some serious conversation and questions about how this project works when it hits closer to home.
In this episode, we dive into the messy project of living as Christians with a real heart for everyone-in a culture that can be pretty antagonistic to our very existence. How do we balance reaching out and protecting our parish and family? Where do we draw this line when it comes to our kids? What does that look like practically in real time? We dive into all that this week!
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[@anglistkajoanna4747]

That was great. I came across this channel by chance and I think I will stay longer. Thanks and greatings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@drycleanernick7603]

Thank you honestly made me realize more about myself and hopefully I can act on that, God willing.

[@kathymccaseski7677]

Chris, I worked many years ago for a dr, that "rumor" had it. he was gay. I really didn't know, and didn't think much about. He was one of the best bosses I ever worked with, and treated his staff like adults, which still in this day seems to be a rarity. In any case, folks would ask me about him, and the very simple answer I finally came to give them was: "I have no idea because we never discuss our bedroom habits, and it's really none of my business. I only know I love working with him.".

[@stephen5804]

Better sermon than most Ministers. You and the truth are real. Wish the church had your faith and clarity. I hope and work at sharing GOD'S truth. I'm afraid and angry. Thanks again.

[@reginaclaire4680]

social excommunication. great quote by pope benedict!

[@taniaraquel6649]

Thank you Chris really needed this today in particular 🙏

[@andresalfaro68]

Amen 🙏🏼 the truth is never to be hidden or outdated. Speak the truth with help of the Holy Spirit always!

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

Thank you so so much

[@ericbarry9676]

This is great stuff! Can't wait to see you at our local men's conference this coming March!! Keep it up!

[@JoshRader]

Great ep. talk more about this

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

Amen 🙏

[@reginaclaire4680]

❤

[@bikecameraaction3334]

I agree 100% with you, Chris. But what about when there are no kids involved? How do I have my same sex neighbours in my home if I don't agree with their lifestyle/civil union?

[@spinninginspace]

rebuke a scoffer and he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you - prov 9:8

[@PlayWell520253]

How do men draw boundaries for their young sons that could help prevent abortion?

[@christinehenley9017]

When society let's men be men and teach their children about the sanctity of life, respecting the opposite gender, demonstrating by example how to treat women by how they treat the mother... Long story short... allow God back into the public, especially education, sphere.

[@irisadams3794]

O I surrender myself and all my families 4 children their spouses my 9 grandchildren siblings friends intentions O Jesus take care of everything Amen 🙏

[@ginakendrick2581]

I have a question I told one of my in-laws that the Harry Potter books had real spells in it because father had said so and now nobody in the family will invite me or talk to me and it's very hurtful but I am trying not to focus on the hurt which is only self-love and attachment I understand that but it's very hard because I have been sort of ostracized from my husband's family The question is I keep trying to call or send gifts or text people and I don't get any response should I keep trying

[@Ian-dn6ld]

I’d turn your relationship to another type with them. Not through physical things like gifts, but if you’re able to reach out and ask what happened, and let them respond, but also take the perspective may have about it if their beliefs aren’t at that level or at the same level of understanding. Don’t see it as your job to convert them with your words. We can’t do anything at all w/o God’s direction in their lives as well as our own. You should know a certain saint would ask the angels of those in the pews before his sermons to place each listener in the disposition to be more open to hearing and absorbing as God would have it (meeting them where they are). He was known for a great number of conversions through the assistance of directly speaking to their angels or asking his own to speak to them. Not everyone would understand the perspective of the priest and may just see it as someone tryijg to be “super religious,” or “trying to force their beliefs,” or “being dramatic,” or something upon those lines. I’d pray that things go directed to God’s Will. That’s the best way I’ve found.

[@southernlady1109]

Catholic Priests that perform exorcisms do say that Harry Potter has spells and people watching the movie are actually inviting demons into their life. Some people are just comfortable in their ignorance, want to live their way, not Gods. Pray and fast they convert to live for God. I would rather be in Gods company than people who aren’t. Stop trying so hard to get them to accept you, live your faith, let your peace and happiness shine!

[@Lumios_UA]

Theocracy is not possible until Christ is back. When He is back and seated in Jerusalem with his Church of holy and redeemed playing the role of local authorities - then we're talking.

[@OcapeOcape-rp3hn]

Saya hanya ingin mengetahui siapa yang bermain di akun saya

[@kathyshanks]

But how do you explain what they are so misunderstanding? For example that Catholics worship Mary instead of Jesus and that she was just a randomly picked woman?

[@vintagewandererphotobus]

I'm curious. Are you looking for a response to your misunderstanding about Catholics and Mary?

[@southernlady1109]

Catholics do not worship our heavenly Mother, we only worship God. We love, honor and respect Virgin Mary as God does. She is not a randomly picked woman. She was created without sin to become the Pure, Holy Mother of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. She’s the epitome of who God wants everyone to be, completely consecrated to Him.

[@OcapeOcape-rp3hn]

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