E4: Reaching Across Divides with Jason Byassee

Rebecca talks with Jason Byassee, senior minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto, about what it really means to reach across divides—within faith, culture, and community. Drawing from a career that spans academia, journalism, and pastoral ministry in both the U.S. and Canada, Byassee reflects on navigating tensions between traditions, identities, and institutions. They discuss the role of storytelling in ministry and journalism, why true neutrality may be a myth, and how faith communities can move beyond binaries to deeper understanding. From interfaith relationships to political and cultural divides, Byassee offers a perspective rooted in curiosity, humility, and the belief that the lines separating us are often more fragile—and more permeable—than they seem.