Happy to have the Rev. Dr. Ted Cole back for his second appearance on the Be Love Podcast. In addition to being my husband, Ted is the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, a skilled dream group and workshop leader and a certified Appreciative Inquiry (“AI”) coach.
Keywords spirituality, love, honesty, usefulness, community, growth, faith, dialogue, personal journey, support, spiritual growth, inclusivity, multiracial society, honesty, humility, dreams, religion, human nature
Summary In this engaging conversation, Sage and Ted explore the profound themes of love, honesty, and usefulness within the context of spirituality and community. They reflect on their personal journeys, the challenges of navigating spirituality in a complex world, and the importance of fostering genuine connections. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of love and the role it plays in personal and communal growth, while also addressing the limitations of both materialistic and fundamentalist perspectives. Ultimately, they advocate for a more inclusive and dynamic approach to spirituality that honors individual experiences and promotes collective well-being. This conversation explores the journey of spiritual growth, the importance of inclusivity, and the manifestation of the divine in our lives. It discusses the role of religion in understanding our place in the universe, the reckoning with history and the need for honesty and humility in our spiritual journeys. The speakers emphasize the significance of dreams as a unifying human experience and the vision of a multiracial society as the future of humanity.
Takeaways
* The principles of 'Be Love, Be Honest, Be Useful' serve as a guiding framework for spiritual growth.
* Love and honesty are dynamic forces that interact and influence our spiritual journeys.
* In the face of modern challenges, we must navigate spirituality with authenticity and humility.
* Community plays a crucial role in supporting individual spiritual journeys and growth.
* Personal experiences and spiritual direction can profoundly impact one's faith journey.
* The future of humanity is rooted in multiracial and egalitarian values.
* Honesty is essential for spiritual development and healing.
* We can choose to live in a state of heaven now, despite external chaos.
* Humility with dignity is a vital aspect of spiritual practice.
* The answers to our spiritual questions often lie within ourselves.
Sound Bites
* "Be love, be honest, be useful."
* "It's not a naive spirituality."
* "The answers lie within you."
* "We need each other."
* "The primacy of love is real."
* "We're all here together."
* "The seed of eternal life."
* "We're bringing them into life."
* "Life is our tribe."
* "Honesty is a really big one."
* "Humility with dignity."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Love
00:30 The Cycle of Love, Honesty, and Usefulness
01:19 Spiritual Perspectives and Community Dynamics
03:19 Navigating Challenges in Spirituality
03:31 The Interplay of Love and Honesty
05:44 Confronting Broken Spirituality
08:05 Emerging Third Way in Spirituality
10:25 The Inside Job of Spiritual Growth
11:59 Personal Journeys and Support Systems
15:55 The Primacy of Love in Spirituality
19:02 The Call to Community and Life
22:53 Unity in Diversity of Spiritual Experiences
23:42 The Journey of Spiritual Growth
25:40 Living in the Holy City
28:23 Manifesting the Divine Here and Now
31:03 The Role of Religion in Human Nature
34:05 Reckoning with History and Inclusivity
37:35 The Future of Humanity and Multiracial Society
41:13 Honesty and Humility in Spiritual Growth
44:49 Dreams as a Unifying Human Experience
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
