Marginalization Within Christianity: Breaking down church barriers with Father Dennis

Late Learner with Allison Hare

In this episode of the Late Learner podcast, Alison Hare, a former corporate executive talks about her journey to explore her relationship with God through a year-long program called Re:new, with her mentor Marilyn O'Neill. They host Father Dennis Dorner, a young Catholic priest in Atlanta, to help answer tough questions about faith, Christianity, and hypocrisy in the church. The episode also features a list of the top five most beautiful churches in the world ranked by travel experts.

Timestamps

• [00:03:09] Catholic traditions and the environment.
• [00:04:55] Unexpected path to priesthood.
• [00:07:45] Marginalization within the Catholic Church.
• [00:13:45] What is faith? [00:15:11] Fear of God
• [00:18:51] Marginalization and pridefulness.
• [00:22:33] Love and Homelessness.
• [00:25:39] Helping the homeless.
• [00:29:42] What is a good Christian?
• [00:32:51] Caring for each other.
• [00:39:44] Identity and self-discovery.
• [00:40:52] Gender identity and faith.
• [00:44:11] Gender affirming care importance.
• [00:47:57] Inclusivity in church.
• [00:51:29] Cultural Clash at a School.
• [00:54:16] Diversity in Gathering.
• [00:57:47] Teaching in College.
• [01:01:25] Learning and growing older.
• [01:07:33] Meat-free Fridays and the environment.

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LINKS and resources mentioned:

• Father Dennis on Late Learner Podcast-
• EP12; Catholic Priest Breaking Convention and Building on Love
• EP55: Father Dennis Living with Intention in a Time of Crisis
• Father Dennis Dorner, Jr on IG
• Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
• Re:New Mentorship through Buckhead Church

The Good STUFF (Surprisingly True Useful Fun Facts) Research Sources:

#1: Top 5 Most Beautiful Churches in the World

#2: Catholic tradition can help save our planet

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