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I was really blessed to have a conversation with Mark about his book The Holy Ordinary
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Today is something I’m really excited to share with you:
With a provocative title like “Jesus Feminist” Sarah Bessey thought she knew what was coming. Today we will talk about the outcome of the book, the moment she understood about moving mountains in a new way, and her great advice to not save your best work. We welcome her today.
I invite you to just listen, read, enjoy and then contribute something, if you can, to help it survive.
That’s all. :)
Thank you.
With Love,
-Lisa
Today’s recommendation for creators:
For this episode I recommend a companion resource:
Soul Care for Creators and Communicators
This book offers a new way to see yourself and your calling.
If you are someone who creates and communicates in everyday life, this is a great read you will enjoy!
WINE SEGMENT
(Learn something about wine.)
What is ICE WINE?
Ice Wine is unique to northern climates (like Canada where Sarah Bessey is from).
Key takeaway: Grapes or fruit must be ripe and freeze before being picked to be ice wine.
What is ice wine like?
The flavor is very fruity, very sweet, concentrated taste that tastes “icy”, and has a high alcohol content (like 25%). It should be served as a 1oz pour for a dessert or with a dessert.
I recommend trying some!
Do you have questions about viticulture, wine grapes or wine?
Send them to me.
Send me a voice message! (or use the contact page)
She wrote a book called Jesus Feminist (Howard Books) and has a new book coming out soon.
minute: 5:30
How Sarah “hired herself”.
The love of blogging.
7:30
The publishing industry was surprised by “new voices” (They came from the world of blogging!)
8:05
How the publishing industry got turned on its head.
9:00
Untapped voices
10:30
“Jesus Feminist” the book with the lightening rod title! (how to tick off almost everybody with just two words)
11:20
An invitation to create space for women in the church
12:00
What the title really means.
14:30
“A lot of our theology has its roots in our autobiography”
14:40
“Was often asked “Why do you still go to church?”
16:00
Inspired to write about how we figure out an evolving and developing faith.
17:50
(links) Apophatic prayer (1) and (2)
18:00
Growing up in a Post-Christian context. Organic churches without denominations and an understanding of church history. Never sang a hymn until she was in her 20s.
20:07
Introduction to “church-ianity” (vs. christianity) and not a lot of comfort in her pain of loss and 4 miscarriages.
21:20
Her wilderness season. Draw toward ancient Christian traditions.
22:00
Coming back home again to happy-clappy Christians in a community center environment.
22:30
On being “ecclesiastically promiscuous”.
23:30
God laughs and says “See you can find me anywhere!”
24:00
Influence and Inspiration. Some of Sarah’s favorites.
Richard Rohr
Anne Lamott
Kathleen Norris
Dallas Willard
Brennan Manning
NT Wright
(NT Wright page)
Nadia Weber-Bolz
Rachel Held Evans
Shauna Niequist
27:20
The influence of her parents.
27:40
On staying connected with her husband
28:31
On friends who “ruin your life in very holy ways”.
Idelette McVicker
She Loves Magazine
29:20
The ministry of midwives and what they taught her about metaphors about living in the Spirit.
30:30
on Ministry to Women
32:00
Her work in Haiti.
And in Iraq with Preemptive Love Coalition
32:15
The man who (literally) moved a mountain.
34:10
“Some miracles look alike like showing up with a pickax and moving a mountain piece by piece by piece…”
34:40
Hands and feet of Jesus means doing something. -LD
35:30
On not shutting down our pathos. The 3rd way.
36:25
On learning to not save her work for the best opportunity. (creative hoarding create stagnation).
37:50
The one thing that has matter most for her in the process of creating.
38:15
“Create and give and make space.”
38:30
The full baskets of bread that God gives us.
39:00
How the kingdom of God work. A mighty oak of righteousness from a little seed.
39:50
“There is always abundance; there is always enough.”
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I got a kick out of this photo. Look carefully.
It all started when Mary started wining. . . er ..maybe ….whining….
Sometimes moms have to make the miracles happen.
She got Jesus to kick it up a notch so the party could keep on rolling all week long.
I serve a God who makes water into wine. Who makes a celebration from the ordinary. Who blesses abundantly more than we deserve or expect.
Recent discovery of transcripts of a little-known telephone conversation with Mary of Nazareth show why Jesus never had a varsity letter in sports.
(Transcribed while Mary was chattin’ on her celly.)
Hello, yes this is Mary.
I was wondering if I would hear from you.
Yes, I understand Jesus doesn’t have his permission slip to be on the Swim Team.
Yes, I realize he needs one before 6 p.m. today, but I don’t agree with him being on the team.
Well, because he doesn’t even know how to swim, and….
Yes, well, I understand that he walks on water just fine, or skims, whatever, but that’s not really the same thing. Actual swimming is done quite differently. It seems like an unfair advantage…
Yes, it’s surprising. He’s been quite an interesting child.
What? Well, yes, he’s small and short. He takes after me, not his “father” on that. Genetics are a funny thing.
I realize the chances for winning the Galilee-wide championships are on the line, but our family won’t be going around all high and mighty.
Why don’t we let use his gifts? Well, there’s a spiritual side to Jesus that you might not understand. He’s um… different.
Yes…..Explain Different? Oh, God. How can I explain this? I’m not sure I can explain, Coach Josiah, but I’ve been treasuring all of those things in my heart for now.
Thank you, yes, Coach. Thanks for understanding. Actually, it would be hard for him to make the meets; he has his hands full multiplying…I mean, making food for the prom committee. (They asked him to help because their budget is really low this year.)
No, he’s not much of a cook, per se, but he manages alright. I’m sure everyone will have plenty to eat.
No, I’m not sure if he has a date, Coach Josiah. The girls seem to love him, but he likes to keep things casual…on a friendship level. He’ll probably go stag.
Okay, thanks for calling. Good luck this season. Mazel Tov!
