In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership. 


Time codes:  

01:53  Ciaran’s journey  

05:46  June’s story 

08:07  A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary  

15:20  The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland  

25:39  The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church  

34:10  Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles  

42:04  Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership  

47:18  Final encouragements 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Table Podcast

Dallas Theological Seminary

Christianity in Ireland

MAY 5, 202651 MIN
The Table Podcast

Christianity in Ireland

MAY 5, 202651 MIN

Description

In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership.  Time codes:   01:53  Ciaran’s journey   05:46  June’s story  08:07  A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary   15:20  The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland   25:39  The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church   34:10  Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles   42:04  Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership   47:18  Final encouragements  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices