Podcast: Becoming God's Family

Nov 14, 2025
Carmen Joy Imes
Carmen Imes explores the biblical vision of the church as God’s family—messy yet redemptive. She calls for interdependence, honesty, and diversity in community, reminding us that God invites us into his family so we can extend that same welcome to others.
Carmen Joy Imes

Carmen Joy Imes

Associate Professor of Old Testament, Bible Institute of Los Angeles

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