Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Church Potluck serves up thoughtful, friendly, informal conversation at the intersection of Christianity and contemporary culture. Just like a church potluck, we offer variety: a variety of topics, a variety of academic disciplines, and a variety of Christian traditions. Guests are friends and colleagues who are also experts in the fields of sociology, political science, theology, philosophy, divinity, and more.
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Intimacy in the Age of Isolation
How do we form meaningful relationships in an age of ghosting, digital overload, and chronic loneliness? In this episode, we explore the themes of Knowing and Being Known: Hope for All Our Intimate Relationships, the new book by chaplain and author Erin Moniz. Joined by Gabrielle Roes, ministry director at Berry College and counselor, and host Dale McConkey, a sociologist and pastor, the conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of forming meaningful human connection in today’s tech-saturated, hyper-individualized culture.
Together, the trio discusses shifting views of intimacy, the rise of AI companions, the role of the church in fostering authentic relationships, and the limitations of purity culture. Drawing on theology, sociology, and lived experience in ministry, they offer insight into how the gospel can reframe our understanding of connection, identity, and love. Add in a lighthearted game show and plenty of personal stories, and you’ll find this episode as rich and varied as a real-life church potluck.
The views expressed on Church Potluck are solely those of the participants and do not represent any organization.