Untangling Faith
But Rev. Laura Hutchinson and Rev. Tammy Jackson aren't afraid of any of that. They understand that theology is a conversation between people of faith who are just trying to get closer to the truth about who and what God is. And it's in the conversation that things become UNtangled.
You're invited to join the conversation!
Untangling Faith
Untangling Empathy, Part 1
What if empathy isn't a threat to truth—but a sign of spiritual maturity?
In this soul-searching and challenging episode, Tammy and Laura unpack the growing resistance to empathy within parts of the evangelical church. From claims that empathy is “selective” or “a sin” to the fear that it invites moral relativism, we explore how empathy connects directly to the fruit of the Spirit—even if it’s not explicitly named.
Together, we push back on the false choice between empathy and conviction, showing how spiritual depth lives in the tension of love, humility, and nuance.
We also dive into:
Why some fear the "gray areas" of theology
How empathy is weaponized or suppressed in political agendas
The danger of certainty and the beauty of spiritual humility
The role of curiosity in building authentic faith
Why asking questions doesn’t make you less Christian—it makes you more like Christ
This episode is an invitation to step into the gray, listen deeply, and rethink what we’ve been told about being right.
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