Let’s face it: a beautiful, shiny, happy life sometimes feels more lackluster, dull or unfulfilling. When the world is frightening and the mental load is too much, when working to fulfill the needs of others leaves you without time to take care of yourself or when the hope you had for that particular prayer goes unanswered… it can be hard to love your life.

Rachel Awtrey, host of the “Real Talk with Rachel” podcast is bringing her bestie energy to the show today. This episode will help you redefine joy so you can find it in the messy, mundane and magnificent moments in life. God really is present in the details and by the end of this conversation, I hope you’ll be able to see him there more clearly.

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When a 90s church kid from an immigrant family finds herself accidentally speaking out against mainstream church ideologies, the natural path to advocacy is comedy…right?! It was for Kristina Hart, who has learned to use humor as an open door to conversations that really matter.

This episode breaks down dating as a single adult, deconstructing traditional gender expectations, what happens when you stumble into political activism and the importance of choosing to see someone else’s humanity.

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Get your own “I’m a love your neighbor” shirt

Kristina’s favorite Iranian + Persian creators to follow:
Nazanin Nour + Nazanin Boniadi

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While others call him a prophet, he calls himself a poet. He’s also now a published author, here to talk all about the poems and essays in “A Rebellion of Care,” his moving manifesto that will invite you to embrace your humanity and live fully alive.

David and I talk about sustainability, social change, hyper-capitalism, pervasive loneliness, the epidemic of social isolation and mental health in men, as well as the exhaustion many Christians feel trying to cling their faith in this politically divisive timeline.

If you’re ready to use your cynicism for good and join in the rebellion against struggle and suffering, the wisdom of David Gate if waiting for you.

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Grab “A Rebellion of Care” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon!

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Read more from David on his Substack, A Rebellion of Care.

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