Welcome! You’re listening to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy. Presented by The Oceanside Sanctuary Church, this monthly episode brings you inside our live book club conversations with today’s most thought-provoking authors of progressive Christian theology—diving deeper into their work and exploring the questions that move us forward.

This month, we’re joined by David W. Congdon to discuss his book "Who is a True Christian?". Together we explore how polarized claims about “real” Christianity reveal deep anxiety over religious identity, the ways conservative movements have sought security through doctrine, culture, and politics, and how we might reimagine a more inclusive understanding of Christian faith today.

This book club gathering was recorded on September 4th, 2025.

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Learn more about David W. Congdon and Support his work:
• Order "Who is a True Christian?"
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