Key Question: What would it look like if the principles of upholding justice, honoring our neighbors, and extending the dignity of what it means to be made in God’s image were lived out in your local community?
When we consider difficult political topics, it can be easy to focus solely on change at a large scale. But while positive action on a macro level is vital, every ripple of transformation begins with something small.
After all, today’s parents are shaping the future leaders of tomorrow, and today’s pastors are equipping their congregations to go forward and live out biblical principles in the world. We may think we’re small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but every Christian has the opportunity to plant the seeds of change through their everyday words and actions. All this responsibility can feel overwhelming, but as our guest Trillia Newbell reminds us, we don’t have to come up with solutions on our own—God has already provided the answers we need in Scripture.
Trillia is an author and speaker who spent seven years serving as the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission within the Southern Baptist Convention. Today, she works as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers.
In this episode, we’re learning from Trillia about how we can see all our neighbors as being made in the image of God, when and how we should talk with our children about loving our neighbors who may be different from us, some of the ways small actions can have a long-lasting impact, and much more.
NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR IMPLICATIONS:
- If we want to make meaningful change when it comes to issues like prejudice, injustice, and extending biblical hospitality, we need to start on a personal level within our local communities.
- Remain humble and soften your heart so that you can mature your relationship with God. Although some of Trillia’s books are written for small children, she’s found that they can teach adults valuable lessons, too—if those adults are open to learning.
- Our kids are learning new things and challenging their minds every day at school—so don’t underestimate their ability to grasp stories from the Bible! Going through a book like Trillia’s God’s Very Good Idea is a great way to spark conversations with your children about biblical themes they may have questions about.
- Apply to Become a TFI Advocate
- [BOOK] God’s Very Good Idea
- Connect with Trillia on her website or Instagram
Meet Our Guest
Trillia Newbell is an author and speaker who spent seven years serving as the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention. Her books include A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, and her latest title Celebrating Around the Table. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN where they enjoy hiking and eating lots of BBQ.
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