Season 5, Ep. 7, Putting our Faith into Action with Lindsey Krinks of Open Table Nashville
Lindsey Krinks and Open Table Nashville at a rally, image via Open Table Nashville
When we put our faith into action and center justice, fighting for the rights of everyone, particularly those most marginalized, we embody Christ. Mom and I caught up with Lindsey Krinks, Advocacy Director and co-founder of Open Table Nashville, a non-profit and interfaith community based in Tennessee whose work includes four core pillars: “street outreach, education on issues of homelessness, a solidarity network, and advocacy with our friends on the streets.”
Throughout this episode we discuss Lindsey’s spiritual journey and embrace of liberation theology, and how it led her to the work she does now through Open Table Nashville (OTN) which focuses on collective liberation. OTN understands that without a systemic analysis of homelessness and poverty, we cannot, as a society, shift away from these issues. We also dive into the many ways scripture and spiritual teachers such as Saint Francis of Assisi (“Preach the gospel at all times; use words when necessary.”) call us out of the pews and into purposeful action. Lindsey shares practical tips for showing up in our church spaces, and within our day-to-day lives in support of our friends experiencing homelessness.
Open Table Nashville in front of the Supreme Court
In addition to her work with OTN, Lindsey is the author of Praying with our Feet: Pursuing Justice and Healing on the Street which invites readers into her story as a street chaplain, activist, and nonprofit leader standing at the margins of American society, and on the front lines of social justice movements where faith means getting your hands dirty in the struggle for a better world. You can support the work of OTN by making a donation (at any level) , signing up for an educational training session (so you can show up in your community and make a difference), or reach out to them to do a speaking engagement at your church / within your community.
Stay Connected with Lindsey’s Work -
Lindsey Krinks (website)
Instagram: Open Table Nashville (@opentablenashville)
Facebook: Open Table Nashville, Inc.
Twitter: @OpenTableNash
Resources / Info. Mentioned -
The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12
Praying with our Feet: Pursuing Justice and Healing on the Streets
By Lindsey Krinks // Watch the book trailer here.
Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness by Kevin Nye. Check out our interview with him here.
Some of Lindsey’s spiritual teachers:
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