House as a Weapon

In our busy & individualistic lives, what does it look like to view our houses, possessions, and lives in a counter-cultural way? Rather than merely seeing our homes as a place of retreat or self-focus, Dhati and Angie Lewis share from some of their own experiences, some simple but stretching ways they open their table, home, and family to others, for the sake of the gospel. They help us fight cultural norms and challenge us to create spaces for real relationships and gospel restoration.

In this Session, Dhati and Angie Lewis discuss principles and practices of disciple-making — both in their home and their nuclear family, and from their home with members of their church family. They share some experiences, some convictions, and some parenting lessons, all in different stages of their kids' development. Then they talk about how they integrate others into their family's everyday lives.

One of the most overt ways to practice hospitality in the home is by inviting others to live with us. But even that phrase raises tons of questions and pushback! Dhati and Angie share some principles and practices they have learned over nearly 20 years of having people with them for short seasons they called "SIMS" and longer seasons they called "Abide." The Lewises share benefits, downsides, and real-time lessons of these seasons of intentional discipleship and holistic growth.