# Renewing Minds and Building Bridges: A Conversation with Pastor Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

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Podcast: [The Whole Church Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-whole-church-podcast-1107037)
Published: 2026-04-08T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/renewing-minds-and-building-bridges-a-conversation-with-pastor-sarah-hinlicky-wilson
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Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson joins us to elucidate her extensive work in fostering greater Church Unity across diverse global contexts. Through her profound insights, we explore the critical necessity of speaking truthfully to one another, a practice she asserts is vital for the vitality of the Church in our contemporary, tumultuous culture. Dr. Wilson reflects on her experiences as a pastor in Japan, highlighting the unique challenges faced by Christians in a predominantly non-Christian society, and emphasizes the importance of local ecumenical relationships over abstract theological dialogues. As she articulates the imperative of grounding our ecclesiastical identities in shared beliefs, particularly through the historical creeds, we are reminded that unity is not merely an ideal but a tangible commitment lived out in community. This episode serves as a clarion call for Christians everywhere to engage in meaningful conversations and collaborative actions that transcend denominational boundaries in pursuit of a more unified Church. The conversation between Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Pastor Sarah Hinlicky Wilson unfolds in a profound exploration of church unity, drawing upon her extensive experience as a pastor and theologian. Pastor Sarah reflects on her tenure at a Lutheran church in Tokyo, a context characterized by a small Christian demographic in a predominantly non-Christian nation. She articulates the complexities of fostering community and dialogue among disparate Christian traditions, emphasizing the necessity of understanding and respecting each denomination's unique contributions to the larger body of Christ. Through her narratives, she challenges the notion of ecumenism as a luxury, suggesting instead that true unity emerges from local, meaningful int…

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