So pleased to be in conversation with my good friend and seminary classmate the Rev. Kathy Speas. Kathy has wit and lots of wisdom to share from her years as a chaplain.
Summary. In this conversation, Rev. Sage Cole and Rev. Kathy Speas discuss their perceptions of love and their journeys in ministry. Kathy shares her experience of finding what is real and meaningful in her transition from a marketing research executive to ministry. She emphasizes that love is not just an emotion, but a recognition that we are all one life form. They also explore the importance of community and the challenges of finding and creating meaningful connections in today's society. The conversation explores the challenges of dealing with difficult people and the power of prayer to love those we can't stand. It also discusses the obstacles to love, such as intellect and expectations, and the importance of showing up and letting go of self-consciousness. The conversation touches on the journey of cultivating stillness and connecting with the body as a way to find peace. It emphasizes the joy of singing and dancing and the need for community events centered around these activities. The conversation concludes with the reminder that we are all one life form and the encouragement to not overthink and to sing and dance.
Keywords love, ministry, community, worship, real, connection, difficult people, prayer, love, challenges, obstacles, stillness, body awareness, singing, dancing, community
Takeaways
* Love is not just an emotion, but a recognition that we are all one life form.
* Community plays a vital role in finding meaning and support in life.
* Finding what is real and meaningful is a journey that requires exploration and openness.
* In today's society, it can be challenging to find and create meaningful connections. Prayer can help us love people we find difficult or disagree with.
* Intellect and expectations can be obstacles to love.
* Showing up and letting go of self-consciousness are important in cultivating love.
* Connecting with the body and finding stillness can bring peace.
* Singing and dancing are innate human expressions that can bring joy and community.
* We are all one life form and should not overthink but embrace the joy of singing and dancing.
Titles
* Finding What is Real and Meaningful
* Exploring the Depths of Love and Ministry Embracing Joy: We Are All One Life Form
* Cultivating Love: Showing Up and Letting Go
Sound Bites
* "What it means to make worship all of life"
* "Love is recognizing that we are all one life form"
* "Love is not an emotion"
* "Asking God to love the people that I can't stand."
* "Don't believe everything you think."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Journey to Ministry
09:44 The Brain vs. the Heart
30:23 Obstacles to Love
37:43 Love as a Transcendent Force
45:34 The Joy of Singing and Dancing
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
