right. given the numbers, “how to win back the working class” should be as much about care and service workers as hard hats. and yet.

This is essential reading for anyone thinking about liturgy, community, and the Incarnational mystery. Dr. Kellogg’s work, backed by her anthropological research, offers a transformative perspective on what it means to be part of the Body of Christ.

Are you willing to become true kin, with all the laborious discomfort and beauty of learning and being in relationship with real, complex people? This article is a profound guide for anyone reflecting on their place in a tradition not their own.

Is this model exclusionary? Dr. Kellogg addresses this with wisdom, acknowledging the defensive posture of marginalized communities while calling for a posture of respect, humility, and a willingness to embark on a lifelong project of learning.

This "embodied theological knowledge" gets into your bones, shaping a person’s sense of self and connection to God and community in a way that transcends mere words.

This leads to crucial questions for converts or inquirers in any community with deep cultural roots:

Drawing on her expertise as a sociocultural anthropologist, Dr. Kellogg explains how in the Syriac tradition, complex chant in a barely-understood language isn't a barrier—it's a gateway.

She introduces the beautiful concept of "liturgical kinship," arguing that in traditions like the Syriac Orthodox, real family is forged through shared practice and sacred sound.