Faith in the 806

For over 1,000 years, pilgrims have walked the Camino de Santiago—following yellow arrows through northern Spain, carrying their burdens, and discovering God in the journey. Greg and Jennifer Dowell recently walked 128 miles of this ancient path, and what they found was profound: simplicity, community, and divine direction in unexpected places. Just like Jesus walked town to town, noticing people...

This conversation invites us into a powerful exploration of identity and community through the lens of our faith. At its heart lies a fundamental truth from Genesis 1: we are all created in the image of God, equal in worth and dignity regardless of gender. Yet we also recognize that men and women navigate unique experiences, challenges, and cultural contexts. The discussion acknowledges troubling...

What if the simple act of sharing a meal could transform our understanding of community, hospitality, and the kingdom of God? This conversation explores how gathering around the table isn't just about food—it's about formation, reconciliation, and witness. From Jesus eating with tax collectors and sinners to the profound revelation on the road to Emmaus where Christ was recognized in the breaking...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus in your everyday life—not just on Sunday mornings, but on a random Tuesday afternoon? In this conversation we explore John Mark Comer's "Practicing the Way" and discover that being a Christian isn't just about what we believe, but about becoming apprentices of Jesus. It's about being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. The challenge? We don'...

This conversation invites us to reconsider Easter not as a single day of celebration, but as an entire season of transformation that shapes our spiritual journey. We're challenged to move beyond the cultural trappings of egg hunts and special meals to inhabit a deeper story—one that encompasses the entirety of Holy Week and the 50-day Easter season. The discussion reminds us that when we pay atten...

In a world full of noise and division, how do we engage as followers of Christ? Our latest conversation dives into the challenge of being proactive without being reactive. We explored Micah 6's call to "do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly" — not as a Sunday-only faith, but as a way of life that saturates everything we do. Here's the tension: We can't respond to everything, but we also can't do...

When we see violence on the news or are faced with something that concerns us, how do we respond? Is there a way to respond that matters as followers of Christ? Here we discuss how to discuss things that we may disagree on, and we get there by way of armadillos, museums, and violence. Have a listen! Timestamps in this episode-- CHAPTER 1: Living in the 806: Museum Controversy and Community Identit...

As we enter a new year, we think about starting fresh. We talk New Year's Resolutions (does anyone make them anymore?), finding a story that inspires you (where do you find purpose?), and why all of this matters (what does God have in mind for us?). Listen in on the conversation!

In our modern world, we're facing an epidemic that's as lethal as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day—loneliness. This conversation explores the intersection of faith and psychology, revealing how the mental health crisis among young people, particularly young men, is fundamentally a crisis of meaning and connection. We discover that our brains are wired for safety rather than happiness, making us...

Welcome to Faith in the 806! This is our first episode, and we discuss chicken fried steak, letting go, and paying attention to who we're becoming. We are learning as we go, and we invite you on that journey with us! In a world saturated with noise, rage, and division, we're invited to ask ourselves a profound question: What is shaping us? This conversation challenges us to examine the forces mold...

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