Lent is often misunderstood as simply being about giving up meat, chocolate, or some other pleasure in the name of spiritual growth. Rev. Riley Pickett joins the pod to talk about why she loves Lent and why believes Lent is so much more than just simple fasts and diets. In the interview, Riley talks about the beauty of Lent, how she helped bring together the book Fury & Grace, and how churches and faith communities can use the book to cultivate communal spiritual practices and growth during the season of Lent, considering the perspectives of the marginalized and often forgotten in prison.
Rev. Riley Pickett (she/her) is an ordained Presbyterian (USA) minister currently serving as Interim Pastor for Hagar’s Community Church, a congregation planted inside of the largest women’s prison in Washington State. She holds her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and is passionate about creating worshipping spaces with folks who have been historically excluded from the Church, especially queer and trans people. She is happiest by a body of water, on a mountain, or when surrounded by books and her people. Get a copy of the book here:
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
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