In this episode of the Call to Love Experience, host Jasmine Bellamy and guests Tia Norman and Candance Green explore the themes of love, lament, and healing, particularly in the context of Black women's experiences. They discuss the importance of community, the role of silence and contemplation, and how joy can serve as a form of resistance in times of crisis. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of lament as a pathway to healing and the power of hospitality in fostering connection and support within the community.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Centering Scripture: ‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭28‬-‭33‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Supplemental Scripture: Luke‬ ‭8‬:‭43-48

Joy Unspeakable by Dr. Barbara Holmes

Crisis Contemplation by Dr. Barbara Holmes

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Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth

“32 years of ‘I Do.’ 32 years of journeying together through the mystery of life. 32 years of choosing, allowing, and accepting. 32 years of integrity—growing, forgiving, and creating a home where our insides match our outside.”

Fellow contemplative and love practitioner Felicia Murrell returns for part 2 alongside her husband Doug on the first anniversary of her book AND: The Restorative Power of Love In An Either/Or World.

When I read her beautiful 32nd-anniversary tribute to Doug, I knew they were the conversation partners I’d been waiting for to explore a topic I’ve wanted to discuss for a LONG time! Simply put—Felicia and Doug get it.This is not your typical conversation about love and relationships. It is deep, challenging, and expansive—an invitation to grow from the inside out.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Centering Scripture: ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭‭2‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Part 1 of Felicia Murrell on The Call to Love Experience- Season 2, Episode 8

The LOVING Leader

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Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth

An ancient practice and sacred space for accompaniment, holding, listening, and healing. Together, we explore the essence of Spiritual Direction, clarifying what it is (and what it isn’t) and its vital role in fostering spiritual growth and healing.

Karen Simms Tolson is the editor of Wisdom of Our Elders: Living in Spirit, Wisdom, Deep Mercy, and Truth. She has been a Spiritual Director for more than a decade and serves on the board of Spiritual Directors International, the global learning community committed to the art and contemplative practice of spiritual companionship. Find out more about Karen at Healingwisdom.com.

Puanani Calvillo is a spiritual director, facilitator, educator and weight lifter who serves on the faculty of the Liberated Together Spiritual Direction School where she trains and supervises those seeking to become spiritual directors. Find out more about Puanani at puananirosario.com.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Centering Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3 MSG

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Spiritual Directors in our beloved community: Jasmine Bellamy, Andrea Cammarota, Felicia Murrell

Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth