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

What if the Gospel isn’t just about getting saved—but about being joined into a new family? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell of the Protestant Monastic Order of Life Mission Fellowship challenge popular Western views of church, individualism, and spirituality. Drawing from Scripture, Trinitarian theology, and voices like David deSilva and James Torrance, they argue that Christian life is inherently communal—and that real discipleship requires costly, daily commitment to a local body of believers. If you're a pastor or Christian layperson feeling disillusioned with shallow church life and hungry for deeper fellowship and Gospel-centered living, this conversation will help you rediscover the radical call of the Kingdom of God: to love, serve, and live as a true spiritual family. Honor, Patronage, Kinship, Purity by David Desilva: https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Patronage-Kinship-Purity-Unlocking-ebook/dp/B09R9576V8?sr=8-1 Worship, Community and the Triune God of Grace by James B. Torrance https://www.amazon.com/Worship-Community-Triune-God-Grace/dp/0830818952/ Heaven: The Logic of Eternal Joy by Jerry L. Walls https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Eternal-Jerry-L-Walls/dp/0195113020/ The Problem of Pain by CS Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Pain-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652969?sr=8-1 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=100069547834823 Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell.37 X: Matt Krell: https://x.com/mattckrell Tim Krell: https://x.com/timothykrell Our abbot, Adam Krell: https://x.com/adamkrell #podcast #christian #monastery #monasteries #benedictoption #faith #religion #spirituality #spiritualgrowth

Are you longing for a practical way to walk with Jesus throughout your day—beyond Sunday services and morning devotions? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell explore a transformative spiritual rhythm called the Day with Jesus Liturgy, developed within their Protestant monastic community. Rooted in Scripture and inspired by voices like Dallas Willard and Scott McKnight, this six-part daily prayer rhythm helps modern believers—yes, even busy professionals—cultivate constant communion with God through structured liturgy, gratitude, and intentional prayer. If you're dissatisfied with shallow spirituality and crave a richer, embodied relationship with Christ, this conversation will equip and inspire you to bring Jesus into every hour of your day.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

THE DAY WITH JESUS LITURGY: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-yDXWep5a1vEB2HWdoQuCv8qm6wkQBey/view?usp=drive_link

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH (Scott McKnight): https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Church-Following-Jesus-Hourly-ebook/dp/B0D82MP327?sr=8-1

SPENDING A DAY WITH JESUS (Dallas Willard): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJbNEpHCpxA