Dea Irby on Belonging, Community Growth, and the 'Claim' Framework

In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Dea Irby about fostering community and belonging. Dea shares her journey in her family church, discussing challenges and successes in community growth. They explore a framework for helping churches and the importance of welcoming and belonging. The conversation touches on the "Claim" concept, its relevance to entrepreneurship, and self-acceptance, highlighting the appreciation of individual differences. Dea emphasizes genuine listening, authenticity, and creating safe spaces for vulnerability. The episode wraps up with insights on mentoring, developing leaders, and expanding one's territory with love and community.

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LS Kirkpatrick

Host • 30%

Dea Irby

Guest • 70%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction of today's guest Dia Irby
0:05	LS Kirkpatrick's welcome and overview
0:21	Dia Irby's background, personal story, and family church involvement
2:13	Challenges and success stories in church community growth
4:51	Framework for helping churches and personal experiences of inclusion
8:16	The importance of welcoming and core principles of belonging
15:06	The "Claim" concept and its application to entrepreneurship and self-acceptance
20:06	Appreciation of individual differences and detailed "Claim" framework
22:51	The importance of genuine listening and authenticity in communities
30:08	Creating safe spaces for vulnerability and overcoming technical difficulties
33:08	Investing in people's life journeys and sharing personal stories
36:42	The impact and importance of investing in each other
40:31	Mentoring, developing leaders, and emphasis on missions
46:18	Living with love for God and creating a sense of community and belonging
51:03	Expanding your territory and closing remarks

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