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"You may retire from employment, but you never retire from discipleship."

In the conclusion of this two-part conversation, Thomas Clark and Ruth Price dive deep into the "Third Place"—those community hangouts like gardens, town halls, and local festivals where social momentum is built. Ruth shares her incredible journey of becoming "the church" at the Harambee Community Garden and beyond, proving that making disciples is about being present where life is already happening.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Power of the Third Place: How a community garden or a local jazz show becomes a sanctuary for God’s peace.
• The B.L.E.S.S. Rhythms in Action: A practical look at how Ruth uses prayer, listening, eating, serving, and story-sharing to bridge the gap between neighbors.
• Assessment vs. Assumption: How to move past "guessing" what a community needs by using surveys, Google forms, and active listening at police district meetings.
• Overcoming Ethnocentrism: A candid, "funny" story from Ruth about a 200-year-old tree and the conscious choice to value a neighbor’s perspective over her own opinions.

Movement thinking requires us to see that Christ is present 24/7. Whether Ruth is talking to a neighbor about a memorial or serving refreshments at a garden, she is "invading the world" with the shalom of God. This episode will challenge you to look for the "hidden gems" in your own community and ask: How can I be the presence of Jesus here?

The B.L.E.S.S. Rhythms

1. B - Be in Prayer
2. L - Listen with Intentionality
3. E - Eat a Meal
4. S - Serve and Be Served
5. S - Share a Story about Christ

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