Introducing Common Christianity

Common Christianity

Summary
In this introductory episode of Common Christianity, Asher Segelken shares his vision for a podcast aimed at promoting unity among Christians across various denominations. He discusses his background in church marketing and the need for a platform that fosters meaningful conversations about faith, while setting aside theological differences. The podcast aims to create a community space for dialogue and understanding, with a focus on ecumenicalism that respects diverse beliefs while emphasizing the core tenets of Christianity. Asher outlines the structure of the podcast, its nonprofit model, and the potential for community engagement through various initiatives.
Takeaways

• The podcast aims to promote unity within the church.
• Ecumenicalism is about working together despite theological differences.
• Common Christianity seeks to create a space for dialogue.
• The podcast will feature multiple co-hosts with diverse experiences.
• Financial sustainability is a key goal for the podcast.
• Community engagement will guide financial decisions.
• The podcast is a side project for all involved.
• Asher has a background in church marketing and communications.
• The focus is on common beliefs rather than divisive issues.
• Future episodes will introduce co-hosts and explore various topics.

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1. Quick Hello (00:00:00)

2. My Work Context (00:00:43)

3. This Podcast Is... (00:01:47)

4. The Goal (00:02:36)

5. Clarifying Ecumenicalism (00:02:47)

6. Cultivating Common Ground (00:05:23)

7. How we'll do it. (00:06:05)

8. First Sign Off (00:12:21)