Est. 2024 · Peru, Illinois

Beyond the
Familiar

A family rooted in faith, navigating life with intention. Exploring what it means to grow together through study, conversation, and shared discovery.

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Our Story

Cultivated Faith,
Artfully Shared

The Fayala family gathers weekly to study, discuss, and wrestle with ideas that matter. From the works of C.S. Lewis to the deepest questions of faith, we document our journey — not as experts, but as a family learning together. This space holds our transcriptions, reflections, and the conversations that shape us.

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Your Private
Study Room

A password-protected space for family members to access our complete devotional archive. Everything from our weekly sessions, organized and ready when you need it.

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Session Transcripts
Full speaker-labeled transcriptions of every weekly devotional session, searchable and timestamped.
Structured Summaries
Key points, decisions, open questions, and areas for deeper study — distilled from each session.
Reading Assignments
Current and past reading materials, chapter breakdowns, and study guides for our journey together.
Audio Recordings
Listen back to sessions when you need to revisit a moment of insight or catch up on one you missed.
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This Season's Focus

Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis

A rigorous and compassionate exploration of the core tenets of Christian faith, examined through weekly family discussion and collaborative study.

FormatWeekly
MediumZoom
Archive12 Sessions