Who are we?
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Randall Birtell
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Ryan Scott
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Endorsements
"TENEO is a space that promotes curiosity and encourages dialogue around important issues of faith, philosophy, science, culture, and other topics facing the modern world. During a time of faith deconstruction in my own life, TENEO was the single greatest factor for me to stay within the Christian faith as I was able to examine my questions and doubts in a space that respected and encouraged intellectual curiosity while always pursuing the truth." - John
"I found the group in my very first year as a college student, and it has been one of the most anchoring and challenging things in my life for the near decade since then. I was thrilled to find a place to be honest about my doubts, be encouraged to question and wrestle with my faith in community, and to grow in my understanding of others’ perspectives and engage them meaningfully and thoughtfully—something I have been hard-pressed to find in many other places. TENEO has been a refuge of thought-provoking discussion, mutual respect in disagreement, and a wealth of training in apologetic, evangelistic, philosophical, and theological topics. I am especially proud many women have engaged in TENEO gatherings, and I am deeply grateful to commune with a group that truly values every voice. TENEO strives to encourage growth and understanding of God, and I have treasured watching the group, formed from diverse denominational backgrounds, grow and adapt over the years." - Abby
"TENEO is a place where people gather to discuss difficult, and sometimes controversial, topics from the perspective of Christianity in a thoughtful and graceful way. The things I like about TENEO are the diverse selection of topics we cover and most importantly the people. Sharing, and sometimes disagreeing with the ideas of others, within the context of community teaches me to respect and learn from others. It is a safe place to explore and test ideas and ultimately know God and His world better." - Randall
"I had been searching for something like TENEO for many years prior to joining. It had been a goal of mine to find or provide a place for Christians and non-Christians to come alongside each other and discuss serious topics in open and honest ways. I've been a member for many years now and it has consistently been a highlight of my week. I particularly enjoy having conversations with people from all different walks of life and hearing different perspectives on issues that are well thought out, especially if they are counter to my own. I believe that engaging with the challenges to our beliefs will ultimately lead us toward truth." - Ryan
"I found the group in my very first year as a college student, and it has been one of the most anchoring and challenging things in my life for the near decade since then. I was thrilled to find a place to be honest about my doubts, be encouraged to question and wrestle with my faith in community, and to grow in my understanding of others’ perspectives and engage them meaningfully and thoughtfully—something I have been hard-pressed to find in many other places. TENEO has been a refuge of thought-provoking discussion, mutual respect in disagreement, and a wealth of training in apologetic, evangelistic, philosophical, and theological topics. I am especially proud many women have engaged in TENEO gatherings, and I am deeply grateful to commune with a group that truly values every voice. TENEO strives to encourage growth and understanding of God, and I have treasured watching the group, formed from diverse denominational backgrounds, grow and adapt over the years." - Abby
"TENEO is a place where people gather to discuss difficult, and sometimes controversial, topics from the perspective of Christianity in a thoughtful and graceful way. The things I like about TENEO are the diverse selection of topics we cover and most importantly the people. Sharing, and sometimes disagreeing with the ideas of others, within the context of community teaches me to respect and learn from others. It is a safe place to explore and test ideas and ultimately know God and His world better." - Randall
"I had been searching for something like TENEO for many years prior to joining. It had been a goal of mine to find or provide a place for Christians and non-Christians to come alongside each other and discuss serious topics in open and honest ways. I've been a member for many years now and it has consistently been a highlight of my week. I particularly enjoy having conversations with people from all different walks of life and hearing different perspectives on issues that are well thought out, especially if they are counter to my own. I believe that engaging with the challenges to our beliefs will ultimately lead us toward truth." - Ryan