Holy Chaos, Abundant Grace | Rev. Brian Combs
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January 28, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 33
About this episode
Rev. Brian Combs discusses radical hospitality and the importance of centering marginalized people in faith communities.
This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Brian Combs, Lead Pastor of Haywood Street Congregation in Asheville, NC, for a deep conversation about radical hospitality and what it means to center people pushed to the margins. Together, we explore moving beyond charity and saviorism toward mutuality, shared leadership, and true belonging—and what it costs, challenges, and renews the church when making space becomes the heart of faith.
People in this episode
Host: Affirming Methodism
Guest: Rev. Brian Combs
Topics covered
- radical hospitality
- mutuality
- shared leadership
- belonging
- church challenges
- faith
Keywords
- radical hospitality
- mutuality
- shared leadership
- belonging
- church
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Haywood Street Congregation
Places: Asheville, NC
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