What if Christian community isn’t a tool for mission—but the mission itself? In this special episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Life Mission Fellowship’s abbot Adam Krell interviews Alec D. Brooks—Protestant monastic, theologian, and former president of Bethany Fellowship International. Alec shares his remarkable journey from Scotland to Bethany’s radical experiment in shared Christian life, tracing how the Trinity, not efficiency, should shape our churches. This rich conversation is filled with theological depth, stories of lived discipleship, and a prophetic challenge to Western individualism. If you're a pastor, Christian leader, or believer yearning for a deeper, more communal expression of the Gospel, this interview will both inspire and convict you to reimagine the church as a real family—God’s family.We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org.LINK TO THE FULL PLAYLIST:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMej6nRbT1w&list=PL7hIF0W9VbDiA6l2AxkeFz-46rppTs418 Facebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell.37X:Matt Krell: https://x.com/mattckrellTim Krell: https://x.com/timothykrellOur abbot, Adam Krell: https://x.com/adamkrell#podcast #christian #monastery #monasteries #benedictoption #faith #religion #spirituality #spiritualgrowth