E165 - David Tensen | Decenter Everything: A New Approach to Eldering
Update: 2025-05-27
Description
In this episode, we discuss important shifts, including the transition from 'Face to Face Ministries' to 'Face to Face Network'. We had an excellent conversation with David Tensen, an Australian philosopher, teacher, chaplain, and poet, known for his profound insights into eldering and inner healing.
David shares his journey through advanced pastoral care, internal healing methods, and his new book, 'Decenter Everything'. The conversation delves into why decentering is essential, especially the critical distinction between centering God versus our construct of God. David also touches on the Life Model's stages of human development, and the urgent need to embrace eldering in a world stuck in adolescent and early adulthood stages.
Tune in for part two to explore deeper into the concept of decentering God.
00:32 Exciting Changes and New Beginnings
01:15 Rebranding to Face-to-Face Network
02:05 The Vision and Philosophy Behind the Network
04:16 Challenges with the Term 'Ministries'
06:48 Upcoming Events and Website Changes
07:29 Introducing Our Guest: David Tenson
10:37 David Tenson's Background and Work
22:53 Reflecting on Ministry and Personal Challenges
23:48 Discovering the Life Model
24:35 Experiencing Burnout and Transitioning to Academia
26:55 Writing and Publishing 'The Wrestle'
27:42 Introducing 'Decenter Everything'
28:29 Exploring the Life Model Stages
32:39 The Concept of Eldering
37:57 The Call to Decenter Everything
40:41 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
To learn more about David's work: https://davidtensen.com/
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