153: Tom Rundel: Worship What You Have Burned. Burn What You Have Worshipped

In this conversation, Tom Rundel reflects on his journey from city life to a deeper understanding of faith, exploring themes of baptism, identity, and the call to repentance. He shares personal anecdotes and historical insights, particularly focusing on the significance of baptism as a transformative act that reveals one's true identity as beloved by God. The discussion emphasizes the importance of solidarity with others and the need for a profound reorientation of values in the context of faith.

takeaways

• I did not grow up a country boy.
• I wanted to get out of the city.
• Fire is a symbol of baptism in the Bible.
• Worship what you have burned and burn what you have worshiped.
• Salvation and liberation are the same words.
• Baptism is an identity marker for us.
• We need a new epiphany for the new year.
• Repentance is a profound reorientation of values.
• We must stand in solidarity with those we help.
• You are God's beloved and he is well pleased.

Chapters

1. From City Life to Country Dreams
2. The Symbolism of Fire and Baptism
3. The Epiphany of Christ's Baptism
4. Solidarity and the Call to Repentance
5. Identity and Belovedness in Baptism

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