In this conversation, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell discusses the topics of spirituality, evangelism, catechesis, and discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of journeying with people and creating spaces for them to ask questions and explore their faith. He also highlights the role of the church in providing nurture and support for those on their faith journey.

Keywords

spirituality, evangelism, catechesis, discipleship, journey, church, nurture, faith, Emmaus course, Pilgrim course

Takeaways

• Evangelism is best understood as helping people make the journey of faith, meeting them where they are and listening to their questions and concerns.
• Creating spaces for people to ask questions and explore their faith is essential, especially for those who are new to the church or have doubts.
• The church plays a vital role in providing nurture and support for those on their faith journey, offering spaces for people to build relationships and find community.
• The Emmaus and Pilgrim courses are useful resources for engaging with people and deepening their understanding of the Christian faith.
• Evangelism is a collective effort, and everyone in the church has a part to play in sharing the beauty of the gospel and living out their faith authentically.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:21 Focus on Spirituality, Evangelism, Catechesis, and Discipleship

02:56 Personal Faith Journey

04:15 God as the Evangelist

06:00 Journey and Pilgrimage in Evangelism

08:45 Creating Spaces for Questions and Exploration

11:09 The Role of the Church in Nurturing Faith

12:57 The Emmaus and Pilgrim Courses as Resources

14:56 Evangelism as a Collective Effort

21:09 Anglo-Catholicism and Evangelism

23:42 Metaphors of Pregnancy and Birth in Evangelism

27:15 Conclusion and Encouragement