AS PART of my training for ordained ministry in the Methodist Church, I’ve been asked to create a short video reflecting on my faith journey and invite people from different backgrounds and beliefs to respond.
I have often found that people are willing to talk about faith when they are given permission to talk about belonging, identity, hope, purpose, community, or the experiences that have shaped them.
As I’ve reflected on this assignment, I’ve found myself wondering what happens when we share personal stories of faith. Can they create space for conversation across different beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds?
- What makes a story feel authentic?
- What makes faith seem credible?
- Can people who hold very different beliefs still find common ground in themes such as belonging, identity, purpose, community, or hope?
As part of this project, I’m inviting a small group of people from different backgrounds to watch a short video about my faith journey and share their responses to it.
If you would be interested in taking part, I’d be grateful.
Whether you identify as Christian, belong to another faith tradition, consider yourself spiritual but not religious, or have no religious faith at all, I’d be interested to hear your perspective.
There are no right or wrong answers. I’m simply interested in what the story prompts for you.
UPDATE: The deadline for responses has passed, but if you are interested, you can watch the video here [<10 minutes].
Below are the questions. if you want to respond, feel free to contact me.
- Did you learn anything new (about me/about the Christian faith)?
- Did anything surprise you?
- Did it prompt anything in your own thinking?
- Is there something you wished I had said more about?
- Was there anything that was unclear or unexplained?
- Did you feel included, even if you don’t share my beliefs or experiences?
- If you have time, would you like a follow up conversation?
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