Dave Boden on Belonging before Believing and Stirring Spiritual Curiosity

Future Christian

In this conversation, Dave Boden discusses the importance of reaching people beyond the church and the need for a fresh approach to evangelism and discipleship. He emphasizes the concept of belonging before believing and the power of hospitality in creating a sense of community. Dave also highlights the limitations of logic-based arguments and the importance of experiential learning in the process of faith. He encourages Christians to connect with people where they are and to show and tell the message of the gospel through their lives, emphasizing the importance of stirring spiritual curiosity and helping young people understand their identity and purpose. Boden also highlights the need to re-enchant and re-apologetic people.

Dave Boden is a creative pioneer and educator. He is the executive director of Grace Foundation, a Christian ethos charity that helps transform young people’s lives through holistic education. Dave was previously the lead pastor in a local church for over a decade and has a well-established background in Christian ministry working on local, national and international projects that have benefited the next generation. He also co-created Kleer Series, a media ministry which helps start spiritual conversations with young people all over the world. A relentless fan of Marvel movies and lover of an occasional muddy bike ride in the English countryside, Dave lives, works and writes in the West Midlands, England with his wife, Leah and their four children. Together, they are members of a relational network called Skylark International and are part of Life Church, Bedworth.

Boden is the author of Parallel Faith: Walking alongside others on their journey to Christ and Like or Follow: What every teenager needs to decide about Jesus.

Substack is daveboden.substack.com

Website is www.daveboden.uk

Instagram: @daveboden2

Twitter: @davemboden

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