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As a part of the initiative of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative, founder Rev. Sage Cole interviews fellow workers in the field of love to ask "How does love flourish? What get's in the way?" A mix of one-one personal interviews, topical conversations and direct sharing we aim to get honest about love! worshipislife.substack.com

  1. Be Love: "I'm not afraid of being taught, in fact I love it."

    2D AGO

    Be Love: "I'm not afraid of being taught, in fact I love it."

    Rev. Robert McCluskey holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy, with a focus on Greek philosophy, modern idealism, existentialism, and hermeneutics. He is a graduate of the Swedenborg School of Religion, and was ordained into the Swedenborgian Church of North America in 1984. He has pastored churches in Portland, ME and New York City, and served on the denomination’s Social Justice Committee. He also served for 18 years as representative to the National Council of Churches, with specific attention to the work of social justice and religious freedom. Until recently, he administered rites and sacraments at Wayfarers Chapel near Los Angeles. Summary Join Rev. Sage Cole and Rev. Robert McCluskey as they explore the spiritual journey through Swedenborgian theology, the influence of music and philosophy, and the role of church in personal and social transformation. Discover insights on faith, community, and the ongoing quest for truth. Keywords Swedenborgian, spiritual growth, church community, philosophy, music, social justice, faith journey, inner sense, divine love, religious transformation Key Topics * Swedenborgian theology and personal faith * The influence of music, especially the Grateful Dead, on spirituality * The importance of community and church as a space for growth * The concept of heaven on earth and divine presence in daily life * The challenges and opportunities of modern spiritual practice Key Frameworks * Inner sense as a spiritual tool * The treasure and vessel metaphor in spiritual growth * The both-and approach to truth and understanding Sound Bites * “I’m the first Swedenborgian you ever met.” * “I’m not afraid of being taught, in fact I love it.” * “People are the only real things in life.” * “Every new life is a world of potential.” Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Faith and Love 02:25 Philosophy, Music, and Spiritual Awakening 04:32 The Influence of Community and Creativity 07:12 Navigating Life’s Displacements 09:40 Understanding Providence and Suffering 12:04 Truth, Perspective, and Spiritual Growth 24:30 Finding Unity in Diversity 26:15 Exploring the Mind and Spiritual Psychology 27:21 The Role of Doctrine in Spiritual Growth 28:10 The Treasure Within the Church 29:24 The Proprium and Its Challenges 29:51 Heaven on Earth: A Realistic Perspective 31:11 Honoring the Human Experience 32:11 The Yearning for Realness in Community 33:13 Reflections on Ministry and Retirement 34:20 Addressing Social Justice and Church Issues 36:21 The Treasure of Swedenborgian Ideas 38:40 The Importance of Personal Growth 41:23 Emerging New Church Dynamics 43:34 Utilizing Technology for Spiritual Connection Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    45 min
  2. A Be Honest Conversation: Swedenborgian Anti-Racism Them & Now.

    MAY 5

    A Be Honest Conversation: Swedenborgian Anti-Racism Them & Now.

    Today’s podcast is a recording of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative’s second Live Streamed Be Honest Conversation, Swedenborgian Anti-Racism Then & Now featuring Sue Ditmire. The conversation was cosponsored by the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative and Swedenborgians In Action Against Racism. Sue Ditmire grew up in Loveland Ohio. In 1972, she found Kemper Road Center (a Swedenborgian Church) while looking for a church she could agree enough with to take her children to Sunday School. Like a lot of new Swedenborgians, Sue discovered that the theology was what she intuitively already believed. Over the years Sue has moved around a bit and each time been active in a local Swedenborgian Community, the Church of the Holy City in Wilmington DE, The Urbana Swedenborgian Church in Urbana, OH and more recently she has joined the New Church of Montgomery after retiring to Cincinnati, OH. Sue has been very active over the years at the denominational level of the Swedenborgian Church, attending Annual Conventions, serving as Secretary for the Board of Education, and taking part in the Support Unit organizational shift that the denomination underwent in the 90’s. Sue was also an enthusiastic supporter of the creation of Temenos Retreat Center in West Chester, PA and a part of the team that created, www.swedenborgiancommunity.org, the denomination’s first online spiritual community, actually building the first version of the website. Over the years Sue has always had a strong interest in American History, researching and writing articles about New Jersey history and the history of the Swedenborgian Church. She is currently the Chairwoman of the Library and Documents committee of the Swedenborgian Church and an active member of SAAR (Swedenborgians in Action Against Racism). Combining her activism with her love of history Sue has been researching the historic black ministries within the Swedenborgian Church, and will be publishing her findings in June in a new book titled, Overlooked: Black Ministers in a White Denomination. Sue is currently working to form a non-profit organization, called Swedenborgian Heritage Center in Cincinnati, OH. The center will include a Swedenborgian Library available for research and reading. Join Rev. Sage Cole and researcher Sue Ditmire as they explore the rich history of Black leadership in the Swedenborgian Church, the impact of racism, and pathways toward greater inclusion and communication in faith communities. Discover inspiring stories, historical insights, and actionable ideas for fostering racial justice today. KeywordsBlack leadership, Swedenborgian Church, anti-racism, racial justice, church history, inclusion, communication, civil rights, faith communities Key Topics * History of Black leadership in the Swedenborgian Church * Impact of racism and segregation on faith communities * Strategies for communication and inclusion in religious settings Guest NameSue Ditmire Titles * Uncovering Hidden Histories of Black Leaders in the Swedenborgian Church * Pathways to Racial Justice in Faith Communities Sound Bites * “We have to root out racism and tell these stories.” * “Communication is the key to solving racism.” * “The holy city where all tribes come together.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Swedenborgian Anti-Racism 03:50 Personal Journeys and Historical Context 08:10 Helen Keller’s Advocacy and Influence 12:05 Researching Overlooked Black Ministers 16:10 The First Black Swedenborgian Church 20:26 Challenges and Dynamics in Black Ministry 24:53 Legacy and Future of Swedenborgian Anti-Racism 28:20 The Legacy of Black Churches 32:33 Challenges Faced by Black Congregations 36:30 The Role of Communication in Racism 42:35 Current State of Diversity in Denominations 48:17 Exploring Support and Recognition in Community 49:04 Addressing Racism Beyond Black and White 50:28 Barriers in Swedenborgian Tradition 52:14 Communication and Building Relationships 53:38 The Role of Community in Addressing Racism 54:45 Hope Amidst Challenges of Racism 55:44 The Importance of Inclusivity 57:15 Reflections on Rights and Community Engagement 58:20 The Impact of Economic Issues on Racism 59:01 The Vision of the New Church 01:00:06 Future Directions and Publishing Insights 01:03:11 Intentional Efforts for Racial Diversity 01:06:09 The Challenge of Unity in Diversity 01:07:40 Opportunities for Regeneration and Growth Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com Join us for our upcoming Be Honest Live Streamed Conversation:LGBTQIA Identity: Love, Gender, Marriage & SexualityFeaturing Rev. Colin Amato, Tirah Keal & Alex GayheartCo-Sponsored by The Rainbow Church Register here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    1h 12m
  3. A Be Honest Conversation: "How are we called to act in the face of suffering and injustice?"

    APR 28

    A Be Honest Conversation: "How are we called to act in the face of suffering and injustice?"

    Today’s Be Honest conversation emerged when Be Love Podcast guest the Rev. Edward Kent Rogers reached out to Alex and I after our recent episode Asking to dwell in the question of how to act in the face of injustice and harm. This conversation is raw and real and we hope it will stir many more open conversations about how we may meet the challenges of our time. Summary This conversation explores navigating societal chaos, personal responses to injustice, and spiritual resilience amidst political upheaval. The speakers share personal stories, spiritual insights, and strategies for collective action and inner peace. Keywords societal chaos, spiritual resilience, political upheaval, personal response, collective action, inner peace, justice, love, community, transformation Key Topics Navigating societal chaos and political upheaval Personal responses to injustice and violence Spiritual resilience and inner peace amidst chaos Guest Name Sage Cole, Alex Gayheart, Edward Kent Rogers Key Frameworks Inner-outer harmony Spiritual activism Collective resilience Action Items Reflect on your personal response to societal chaos. Practice compassion and understanding towards others. Engage in community building and dialogue. Prioritize inner peace and spiritual growth. Identify your unique gift for collective action. Sound Bites “Happiness is fidelity to a worthy purpose.” “We are all in this together.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Urgency 02:07 Shifting Perspectives on Outrage and Understanding 04:44 Experiencing Fear and Ethical Dilemmas in Crisis 07:55 The Role of Individual Action in Collective Change 10:20 Confronting the Reality of Violence and Self-Defense 12:58 Finding Balance Between Action and Reflection 16:09 Exploring Economic Justice and Spiritual Responsibility 18:26 The Collective Nature of Change and Revolution 25:12 Echo Chambers and Social Media Influence 27:19 Shifting Perspectives on Political Administration 28:55 Inner Growth and Collective Awareness 29:54 Navigating Emotions in Turbulent Times 34:51 The Role of Peace and Action in Change 39:20 Finding Purpose in a Changing World Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    44 min
  4. A Be Honest Conversation: "Water is life,"

    APR 14

    A Be Honest Conversation: "Water is life,"

    Circe Moss MacDonald was a guest on the Be Love Podcast in May 2025 and its a joy to have her back this morning for a more topical Be Honest Conversation about Water, and its essential and sacred role in the thriving of life. Eco-Chaplain Circe Moss MacDonald serves as the Spiritual Director and ceremonial guide at the Portland New Church Center for Sacred Arts. Summary Explore the sacred and practical relationship with water, truth, and life. The conversation delves into water rituals, water as a mediator, and how water teaches us about truth, connection, and transformation. Keywords water, sacred ritual, baptism, truth, water meditation, water as mediator, water and emotion, water and life, water consciousness, spiritual practice, environmental stewardship Key Topics * Water as truth and sacredness * Water rituals and intentionality * Water as a mediator and life force References: Theory of Water by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson The Chalice & The Blade by Riane Eisler Sound Bites * “Emotions carry deep truths.” * “Call others to honor water.” * “Humans as stewards of water.” Chapters 00:00 The Sacred Nature of Water 02:16 Water as a Symbol of Truth 04:40 Sintering and Connection through Water 07:23 Truth and Natural Law 09:41 Water as a Mediator 12:14 The Role of Water in Justice Issues 20:28 Signs of Hope in Environmental Care 23:10 Re-enchantment with Nature 25:15 The Power of Intention and Water 27:41 Shifting from Dominance to Partnership 31:03 Learning to be in Partnership 34:36 Embracing Change and Regeneration 40:57 Creating Rituals Around Water Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    45 min
  5. Be Love: "Love really allows people to show up as they are."

    APR 7

    Be Love: "Love really allows people to show up as they are."

    Parker McMullen Bushman (She/They) is an innovative leader, speaker, and facilitator dedicated to creating transformative experiences that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across industries and for the environment. As the CEO of Ecoinclusive Strategies, founder of the Summit for Action, and dynamic social media persona KWEEN WERK, Parker blends over 25 years of experience in environmental education, DEI consultation, and organizational development. Recognized by Outside Magazine as one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry,” Parker leads initiatives that center marginalized voices in conservation, recreation, and beyond. Parker’s work ranges from DEIJA training and consulting to keynotes that ignite conversations on social change, environmental justice, and inclusive leadership. Visit Parker’s website to explore their collaborative projects like the Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit, tailored workshops on accessible outdoor spaces, and custom courses that empower organizations to lead with inclusivity. Summary This conversation explores the deep connections between love, community, systemic oppression, and ecological awareness. Parker shares personal stories and insights on how love can transform communities and challenge societal norms. Keywords love, community, systemic oppression, diversity, environmental justice, racial history, identity, systemic change, ecological awareness Key Topics * Love as a transformative force in communities * Systemic racism and historical biases * The intersection of ecology and social justice Sound Bites * “Love really allows people to show up as they are.” * “Capitalism relies on us not interrogating systemic reasons.” * “Bias causes prejudice, which leads to discrimination.” * “Signals of hope are out there if we look for them.” Chapters 01:53 Personal Experiences with Love and Community 04:34 Navigating Success and Individualism 07:27 The Impact of Capitalism on Community 09:54 Lessons from the Pentecostal Church 12:41 Understanding Bias and Acceptance 15:38 The Spectrum of Identity and Community 18:21 The Role of Empathy in Diverse Spaces 21:27 Challenging Norms and Celebrating Differences 24:05 Finding Healing Outside Dominant Systems 26:44 The Need for Inclusive Spaces for All 29:42 Embracing Diversity and Love 36:53 Understanding White Supremacy and Identity 40:42 Privilege and Intersectionality 44:14 The Complexity of Whiteness 47:28 Dismantling Oppressive Systems 50:48 The Role of Nature in Our Lives 55:33 Environmental Justice and Community Care 01:07:44 Hope and the Future of Activism Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com Parker will be leading a workshop in May as part of the Social Justice Committee of the Swedenborgian Church of North America’s 2026 Speaker Series on social justice issues: Queer Ecology: Exploring LGBTQ+ Identities And Environmental Advocacy on Wednesday May 6, 2026, 7–8:30 PM ET on Zoom. Upcoming Live-Stream Be Honest Conversations Tuesday, April 28th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternRacial Justice: Swedenborgian Anti-Racism Then & NowFeaturing Sue DitmireCo-Sponsored by Swedenborgians In Action Against Racism Tuesday, May 26th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternLGBTQIA Identity: Love, Gender, Marriage & SexualityFeaturing Rev. Colin Amato, Tirah Keal & Alex GayheartCo-Sponsored by The Rainbow Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    1h 15m
  6. An Easter Invite

    APR 5

    An Easter Invite

    I’m not done wanting to be church. I’m not done believing that I can be a part of loving co-creative spiritual community where together with others I can experience the life of heaven and take part in bringing that heaven into being here on earth. And I must do this and be this, in my own way. Yes, the spiritual life is an invitation to surrender but not to anything, ANYTHING outside of ourselves. It is a surrender to the call of the Divine life, to Divine love which can only be perceived, sensed and known within. I have reached a point in the journey where my choice to be faithful to God makes me ill fitting for most existing church structures….and yet I still crave church, perhaps more deeply than ever before. Church where deep friendship and connections are being made, where important conversations are happening, where future generations are nurtured in love and wisdom. Church where I and others are not required to conform, but empowered to be, to be ourselves, to bring what we feel called to offer and receive what we need to thrive. On this Easter Sunday I am taking a next step on this journey to bring this new form of new church life into being that I have come to call the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative. To gather this community of misfits and mystics, justice seekers and truth tellers ready to experiment with forming truly new ways of being church that foster freedom and connection, personal integrity and collaborative action. I perceive similar groups are forming all over the planet at this moment in different flavors. At this crisis point of fragmentation it seems a Divine hand is making possible new connections, new nexus points to draw us back to one another. Not that we might recreate the tribal groupings of the past but that we might form new porous flexible co-creative spaces that work in tandem for the benefit of all. And what is the particular flavor of the collaborative I have been charged with instigating you ask? Well…… it includes me, and Emanuel Swedenborg, and Helen Keller and Jesus and perhaps you? And its organizing values, its primary guardrails, are simple and yet as I’m discovering every day radical and profound: Be Love, Be Honest, Be Useful. Be Love: Remember we are all one and love is our source. Direct this love towards yourself and others. Be Honest: Tell the truth. Notice the truth of this moment inside and out. Listen and speak. Be brave enough to let falsities be revealed. Be Useful: Do your part. Only you can know what you need go. Care for yourself that you may bring your particular medicine to others. This is how we remake the world. If you feel ready to step further into this circle of forming community, to help shape what it will become I would ask that you take these three steps: * Join our private virtual community space: https://virtualvillage.sutra.co/ * Set up a profile and let others know who you are, what you care about, what other communities you are a part of, and what draws you to this effort. * Commit each week to sharing at least once and reading/listening to at least one other person in the community. I know many of you have already stepped into this circle, by attending a retreat or joining in a virtual collaboration and I am so grateful to you. I hope many of you will also feel called to join the virtual village and participate in this next leg of the journey. At this inception time we are particularly excited to welcome those who are affiliated with local Swedenborgian and New Church Societies and organizations to enrich our collaboration. Those organizations with at least 2-3 people represented in the Virtual Village will be invited to create a dedicated virtual hub in the village to encourage collaboration between existing communities. Those who participate in the Virtual Village for at least 12 weeks between now and September 2026 will be invited to a Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative Summit this Fall where we will decide on the direction of our efforts for the coming year. Our virtual space is not perfect or finished or complete, but it is ready to be a meeting space where we can begin to find each other and cross pollinate ideas. Where we can practice Be Love, Be Honest, Be Useful and nurture what the Divine life is calling into being through us and with us. I hope you will join us. This effort will be made more perfect as each new person enters in. With love friends. Happy Easter! Sage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    8 min
  7. A Be Honest Conversation: Gender Equity & The New Jerusalem.

    MAR 31

    A Be Honest Conversation: Gender Equity & The New Jerusalem.

    Today’s podcast is a recording of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative’s first LiveStreamed Be Honest Conversation Series: Gender Equity & The New Jerusalem featuring Dr. Page Morahan. The conversation is hosted by Rev. Sage Cole of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative and Rev. Ros Taylor of Deborah’s Tree. Page was also interviewed on the Be Love Podcast in May 2025 Page S. Morahan, Ph.D. is Founding Director, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ® Program for Women (ELAM ® ) and Professor Emerita, microbiology and immunology, Drexel University College of Medicine. She is also Founding Co-Director and continuing consultant, International FAIMER Institute (IFI). She has directed numerous grants in both biomedical and social science and authored over 150 peer reviewed publications, focusing especially on broadening the view of scholarship, gender equity, faculty development, and leadership program curricula and evaluation. Past positions include: Department Chair; first woman President of the Association of Medical School Microbiology and Immunology Chairs, 1990; American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, 1992-93; Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. She received her B.S., Agnes Scott College magna cum laude; M.A., Hunter College; and Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin. National honors include: Association of American Medical Colleges Women in Medicine Leadership Development Award; ACE Office of Women in Higher Education, Network Annual Leadership Award; Fellow, American Women in Science; Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology; Distinguished Career Award, Agnes Scott College; Graduate Student Alumna of the Year Award, Medical College of Wisconsin; and recently, the local Social and Racial Justice Award, First United Methodist Church of Germantown in 2025. Page’s spiritual and social justice journey has included 12-step groups starting with Al-Anon, and work led by Ann Wilson Schaef, Patti Digh and Margaret Wheatley. She is an active member of the Conversations on Race group in the First United Methodist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia and the Social Justice Committee and Swedenborgians in Action Against Racism groups of the Swedenborgian Church of North America. She currently hosts the Swedenborgian Home Church in Bryn Athyn, PA. Her newest endeavor is an art business, Page’s Pages Around the World™, to support FAIMER, including multilanguage greeting cards, an annual calendar with images from around the world Summary Join us for an inspiring conversation on gender equity, systemic change, and community support with Page Morahan and Reverend Ros Taylor. Discover practical strategies, personal stories, and the power of small actions to foster equality and transform organizations. Keywords gender equity, systemic change, community support, leadership, microaggressions, ELAM program, women in academia, structural change, allyship, small actions Key Topics * Microaggressions and microaffirmations in academia * The ELAM leadership program and its impact * Structural barriers to gender equity in medicine and academia * The role of allyship and community support * Strategies for systemic change and cultural shift Sound Bites * “Cultural shifts in gender equity are ongoing.” * “When we fix the system for women, we create better systems for everyone.” * “Solidarity and visibility empower women.” * “Structural change requires persistent effort.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Love and Unity 01:02 Facing Hard Truths for Change 03:45 Personal Journey in Gender Equity 13:58 The Importance of Community and Support 15:40 Overview of ELAM Program 19:39 Success Stories and Cultural Shifts 34:34 Challenges and Backsliding in Gender Equity 38:05 The Importance of Gender Equity in Organizations 39:59 Intersectionality and Its Challenges 42:22 The Rising Violence Against Women 44:25 Generational Perspectives on Gender Issues 46:36 Taking Small Actions for Change 53:17 The Role of Sponsorship and Allyship 56:47 Iceland: A Model for Gender Equity 58:50 Navigating Backlash and Systemic Change Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com Join us for one of our upcoming Be Honest Live Streamed Conversations! Tuesday, April 28th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternRacial Justice: Swedenborgian Anti-Racism Then & NowFeaturing Sue DitmireCo-Sponsored by Swedenborgians In Action Against Racism Tuesday, May 26th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternLGBTQIA Identity: Love, Gender, Marriage & SexualityFeaturing Rev. Colin Amato, Tirah Keal & Alex GayheartCo-Sponsored by The Rainbow Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    1h 11m
  8. A Be Honest Conversation: "Amplifying Women's Voices and Spiritual Leadership in the New Church."

    MAR 24

    A Be Honest Conversation: "Amplifying Women's Voices and Spiritual Leadership in the New Church."

    Enjoy this first episode of our new Be Honest Conversation Series exploring topics of faith and justice on the journey of becoming a new church. Today we speak with Rev. Rosyln Taylor about her groundbreaking working amplifying women’s voices in the life of the new church through her ministry Deborah’s Tree. Ros was first a guest on the Be Love Podcast in November 2024. She has since been an active collaborator co-leading a hybrid Be Love Retreat for Australian New Church Women earlier this year, and collaborating on an upcoming hybrid Be Love “Kindling Our Light,” Retreat in Byrn Athyn, PA May 16th 2026. (Join us!) We are also cordially invited to join us tonight, Tuesday March 24th at 7 pm ET, for our first LIVE-STREAM Be Honest Conversation Gender Equity & The New Jerusalem with Dr. Page Morahan. Co-Sponsored by Deborah’s Tree and the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative. To join for FREE register here: https://helenkellercollaborative.org/event/genderequityevent/ If you miss us live, don’t worry, you’ll be able to listen here next week! Summary Join Rev. Sage Cole and Rev. Roslyn Taylor as they explore the transformative power of women’s voices in faith communities, the importance of restoring gender balance, and the journey of creating Deborah’s Tree, a ministry dedicated to elevating women’s spiritual leadership. Keywords gender equity, women’s voices, faith communities, Deborah’s Tree, Swedenborgian, spiritual leadership, church transformation, balance of masculine and feminine, online ministry, community building Sound Bites “Women’s voices bring many and varied gifts” “Feminine imagery focuses on healing and nurturing” “Church is about the flow of love in community” Chapters 00:00 The Call to Ministry and Gender Equity 02:59 The Impact of Women’s Voices in Faith Communities 06:06 Navigating Challenges in Online Ministry 09:02 Creating Collaborative Spaces in Church 11:37 The Journey of Deborah’s Tree 14:39 The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth 17:46 Vision and Purpose Behind Deborah’s Tree 20:40 The Evolution of Home Church Practices 23:43 The Future of Women’s Voices in the Church Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com Upcoming Live-Stream Be Honest Conversations Tuesday, March 24th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternGender Equity & The New JerusalemFeaturing Dr. Page MorahanCo-Sponsored by Deborah’s Tree Tuesday, April 28th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternRacial Justice: Swedenborgian Anti-Racism Then & NowFeaturing Sue DitmireCo-Sponsored by Swedenborgians In Action Against Racism Tuesday, May 26th 2026 7:00-8:30 pm EasternLGBTQIA Identity: Love, Gender, Marriage & SexualityFeaturing Rev. Colin Amato, Tirah Keal & Alex GayheartCo-Sponsored by The Rainbow Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com

    38 min
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As a part of the initiative of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative, founder Rev. Sage Cole interviews fellow workers in the field of love to ask "How does love flourish? What get's in the way?" A mix of one-one personal interviews, topical conversations and direct sharing we aim to get honest about love! worshipislife.substack.com

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    Be Love & Be Honest
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
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    Explicit
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    © Sage Cole
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