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Waiting Tables and Speaking Truth
Today we’re joined by The Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, Associate Dean of Spiritual and Professional Formation at the School of Theology at Sewanee. We turn to Acts 6-7, the calling of the first deacons, and the story of Stephen, the church's first martyr.
It begins with a very practical crisis. Widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution of food, and the community has to figure out how to share the work. From there the conversation moves to Stephen himself, who serves quietly, without seeking attention, and then stands before the council and speaks the truth no matter the cost.
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