Show Notes
Today we are sharing a conversation with pastor, professor, and author Matthew Kim about his new book “Becoming a Friendlier Church.” In this conversation, Matthew and Katy talk through why most churches perceive themselves as friendly even when that is not the felt experience of visitors, and how often minority groups have often been made to feel left out in church spaces. Matt discusses how pastors can also practice inclusivity in their preaching without compromising their values.
Listen to our bonus episode with Matthew on Substack where we discuss multi-ethnic churches and being friendly out of necessity versus predominantly white churches putting up walls out of convenience and the theological implications that holds.
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