Daring Grace
Daring Grace
Podcast Description
"Daring Grace" is a compelling podcast that follows the transformative journey of a Christian mission organization toward becoming diverse, affirming, and inclusive. Through interviews and insightful commentary, listeners are invited to witness the organization's deliberate steps in embracing diversity, equity, and acceptance. Each episode delves into stories that exemplify the power of pointing others to Jesus through curiosity, community, and service, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among its listeners. Join us as we move forward together.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as community development, reconciliation, and personal growth. Episodes include impactful stories like the journey of the Parkview Community Center, the Christmas tradition in Copán, and discussions on resilience following Hurricane Helene, illustrating the connection between faith and community service, and emphasizing personal transformations through collective experiences.
The Daring Grace Podcast invites you to explore the stories and conversations shaping a community that believes God’s love is bold, inclusive, and transformative. Through honest dialogue and real experiences, we trace the journey of a christian mission organization embracing diversity, equity, and belonging. Each episode seeks to uncover what it means to live and lead with grace that acts — grace that builds bridges, restores dignity, and draws us closer to one another and to Christ through curiosity, community, and service.
Welcome to our first episode of 2026! In this deeply honest conversation, The Daring Grace Podcast host Brittany Bethel sits down with Cross Connection Director of Engagement Juanfer Rodriguez to revisit the heart of Daring Grace— where it came from, why it matters, and how it continues to stretch and shape both our ministry and our faith.
Together, they explore:
* What inspired the launch of the Daring Grace Podcast
* How faith, inclusion, and leadership intersect in real and costly ways* Why grace is often uncomfortable — and why it’s worth it
* How the church and our communities can learn to hold difficult conversations with humility, courage, and love
* What it means to follow Jesus in a divided world
This episode is a reflection on identity, belonging, accountability, and the kind of love that risks everything to make space for others. Whether you’re deeply connected to Cross Connection or discovering us for the first time, we invite you into this evolving conversation.
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