Ep. 205 Jenai Auman - Othered: Finding Belonging with the God Who Pursues the Hurt, Harmed, and Marginalized
07/26/24 • 61 min
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In this episode, Jenai Auman covers her personal experience of feeling othered within the church, and how that led her to write the book "Othered". She discusses the biblical themes of othering and marginalization, and how God pursues and cares for the marginalized. Jenai also shares insights on building healthy communities that welcome and embrace those who are different, centered on the "hesed" or steadfast love of God. We talk about the importance of self-compassion, forgiveness, and creating space for people to be in process as they journey together. Whether you’ve been othered or are learning how to see the marginalized, this is the episode for you.
Jenai Auman is a Filipina American writer and artist. She draws from her years in church leadership as well as her trauma-informed training to write on healing, hope, and the way forward. She is passionate about providing language so readers can find a faith that frees. She received her bachelor's degree in behavioral health science and is currently pursuing a master's in spiritual formation at Northeastern Seminary. Jenai lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Tyler, and their sons, Quinn and Graham.
Jenai's Book:
Othered
Jenai's Recommendation:
The Lord of the Rings as read by Andy Serkis
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In this episode, Jenai Auman covers her personal experience of feeling othered within the church, and how that led her to write the book "Othered". She discusses the biblical themes of othering and marginalization, and how God pursues and cares for the marginalized. Jenai also shares insights on building healthy communities that welcome and embrace those who are different, centered on the "hesed" or steadfast love of God. We talk about the importance of self-compassion, forgiveness, and creating space for people to be in process as they journey together. Whether you’ve been othered or are learning how to see the marginalized, this is the episode for you.
Jenai Auman is a Filipina American writer and artist. She draws from her years in church leadership as well as her trauma-informed training to write on healing, hope, and the way forward. She is passionate about providing language so readers can find a faith that frees. She received her bachelor's degree in behavioral health science and is currently pursuing a master's in spiritual formation at Northeastern Seminary. Jenai lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Tyler, and their sons, Quinn and Graham.
Jenai's Book:
Othered
Jenai's Recommendation:
The Lord of the Rings as read by Andy Serkis
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Connect with Joshua: [email protected]
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The Sparrow
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Shifting Culture - Ep. 205 Jenai Auman - Othered: Finding Belonging with the God Who Pursues the Hurt, Harmed, and Marginalized
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But when you're in the middle of a storm, sometimes all you're looking for is something stable and sturdy. That's not moving. And I think for many of us, we we see this God of wrath, but we don't see this God of like rooted groundedness, who is, who is our anchor in the storm. And I think that's really, when life is the most turbulent. We can attach ourselves to Him, His loving kindness, his hesed is continually reaching toward us, so that we h
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