Shoulder to Shoulder: certainty, faith and how to create safe places to belong with guest Joel Hubbard

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Joel Hubbard, Cofounder of The Art of Growth and Certified Enneagram Coach. Joel chats with us about his life and as a former pastor and his journey to becoming an enneagram coach. We chat with Joel about his work on belonging and inclusion specifically in the church. We chat with Joel about how he defines belonging, why is it important to feel a sense of belonging in our relationships, with ourselves, workplaces and communities and who’s responsible for creating a place of belonging and safety in the community. Joel explains certainty and faith in the church and the stages of growth that require a willingness to be open to. Personal stories of life-altering moments combined with a depth of wisdom in theology Joel takes us through the process of deconstruction and ultimately leaving the church. 

This is just the beginning of the series and we are looking forward to sharing the Shoulder-to-Shoulder series with you. Love has a bigger table, there is a seat for you here with us. 

The producers and co-creators of the Unpacked Podcast present a special series 10-part series Shoulder to Shoulder. Shoulder to Shoulder is co-hosted by  Evan Dewald, Tara Linsley and Kevin Castanherio unpacking the relationship between the church and the LGTBQ+ community with ex-pastors, inclusive churches, thought leaders, and LGBTQ+ members. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays.

The goal is not to change your mind, but we are here to challenge that we can disagree and still love. We can disagree and include. We can disagree, stand up for the marginalized, and take responsibility for harm. And there is room for all in this space as we come together.

Shoulder to Shoulder is brought to you by Kevin Castanheiro and Joel Fortier in partnership with Unpacked Podcast.

LINKS
-Art of Growth Podcast
-Art of Growth Certification
-Unpacked Pod - Enneagram Instincts