The Faithful Resistance

Reimagining church for a generation of exiles. Pushed out or choosing to leave conservative traditions, many Christians are walking wounded. They still have faith but are rightfully fearful of practicing it in community. This story is about a woman who inadvertently discovers the Episcopal Church, which offers her a space of healing from religious trauma. Yet, its traditions- though beautiful and meaningful- lack the down-to-earth Jesus community connectedness that she longs for. Without a model for this hybrid expression of Christianity, she decides to start her own church. A place for ex-Evangelical wanderers. A place where the faithful resist.

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Monday Dec 15, 2025

St. Lucy's Church

Monday Dec 15, 2025

This is the chaotic, joyful birth of new church, St. Lucy’s! Everything does not go as planned. And some things, elder Abbey has not had to pre-think about – The Many Children! How do you mesh spiritual traditions with rambunctious toddlers? Well, this episode you get to hear how the crew handled it, corralling babies behind an altar rail, and ultimately discovering- you have to feed the kids!
Tune in to hear all about this wacky and wonderful launch day, and what the team has learned since. It’s warm, imperfect, and full of hope. With joy on the inside, joy on the outside, oh what a change we can make.

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If you’re ever in the San Francisco Bay Area come visit us at St. Lucy’s- Sunday Night at 5:00 pm. Find more info at Stlucyschurch.org
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Music: Kim Taylor: Like a Woman Can
Blue Dot Sessions: Palms Down, Goose and Hutch, Betany, Caveman, Donnalee, Gallant Fantasie, Brass Buttons, Leaf Spot, A Little Powder, Town Market

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