Episode 37 - Exploring Evolutionary Spirituality with John Van De Laar
In this conversation, Christine Sine and John van de Laar explore John's journey of faith, identity, and the transformative power of liturgy. They discuss the challenges of navigating faith as an autistic individual, the importance of engaging with liturgy in a meaningful way, and the reinterpretation of the Book of Revelation in contemporary contexts. John's experiences highlight the intersection of personal faith, community, and the evolving understanding of spirituality.
Takeaways
- Liturgy plays a crucial role in personal transformation.
- Liturgy should engage all senses.
- Revelation can be understood as a timeless message embedded in a message fully shaped by its moment in history.
- The church calendar can be adapted for Southern Hemisphere contexts.
- Faith communities can be both inclusive and challenging for autistic individuals.
- John emphasizes the need for honesty in faith expressions.
John Van de Laar is a progressive, autistic writer, musician, theologian, and liturgist who loves exploring life, Jesus the Christ, the Bible, liturgy, and worship (in the broadest sense) from the perspective of evolutionary spirituality. John is the author of three books, including The Hour That Changes Everything, and writes at Sacredise Your Life! on Substack (https://sacredise.substack.com/publish/home). John lives outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, with his wife Debbie. They have two adult sons.
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