ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Conversations with Campolo features interviews with the next generation of faith- and thought-leaders reflecting on Tony’ Campolo’s witness and its relevance for the challenges facing the church and society today.
Today's Guest is Hugh Hollowell
Hugh Hollowell and his family have lived in Mississippi for over 200 years, and he grew up in the North Mississippi hill country. He lived in Memphis TN in his 20's, and then moved to Raleigh, NC, where he ran a faith based non-profit that focused on homelessness from a harm-reduction perspective.
Hugh Hollowell is the pastor of Open Door Mennonite Church. He served as Community Pastor between 2018 and 2023, when he was called by the congregation to be the senior pastor.
He is an active writer and speaker on issues of race, justice, and poverty, with his work being featured in places like The Washington Post and Sojourners. Hugh also serves on the board of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Central States Region.
Hugh currently lives in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS,
Today’s Tony Campolo Sermon Excerpt from “The Great Commandment” - https://on.soundcloud.com/LcY6qssknfeVhaeccA
Books mentioned on this podcast:
Richard Rohr, Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality
Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance
Hugh Holowell, Food Is Love - https://canebrakestudio.com/
Hosts: Jy'Aire Smith-Pennick and Mary Kulp
Interviewer: Olivia Mattioli
Producer: John Doyle and Robert Gauthier
The Campolo Center for Ministry prepares students in the Campolo Scholars Program for servant-leadership in the Church, Christian ministries, and the public sphere – for the glory of God and in honor of Dr. Tony Campolo, distinguished Eastern University Professor Emeritus of Sociology.
We are working on transcripts for all episodes.
