About this episode

The episode discusses food and hospitality as expressions of God's love with guests Kellie Lisi and Martin Lohrmann.

In this episode of The Biggest Table podcast, the discussion centers around food, eating, and hospitality as a means to experience God's love. Andrew is joined by guests Kellie Lisi and Martin Lohrmann, who co-authored the book, Food Theology: Nourishing Faith in Local Communities . Andrew, Kellie, and Martin explore the central thesis of the book—that God’s love is made physical through food—and discuss their distinct approach compared to existing theological works. Kellie and Martin's work integrates practical guidance with theological reflections, aiming to bridge the gap between theological theory and community practices. They also delve into the importance of Holy Communion in Christianity, examining its transformational power and how it informs broader food practices and community involvement. The episode touches on the theological and historical aspects of food in Christianity, including its role in addressing food insecurity and fostering community. The conversation concludes with reflections on the personal and communal significance of food, especially during the holiday season. Bios: Kellie Lisi is an ordained deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Camp

Guests: Kellie Lisi, Martin Lohrmann

Topics covered

• food
• theology
• hospitality
• God's love
• Holy Communion
• community involvement
• food insecurity

Keywords

• food theology
• hospitality
• Christianity
• community practices
• Holy Communion
• food insecurity
• Kellie Lisi
• Martin Lohrmann

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Books & works: Food Theology: Nourishing Faith in Local Communities

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