The Call to Love Experience

Jasmine Bellamy
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Christianity
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Welcome to The Call to Love Experience! This podcast accompanies the live video event on Facebook and YouTube. The Call to Love Experience is an invitation to a spiritual journey towards reorienting ourselves in Love. Join Jasmine Bellamy, Founder and Spiritual Director of Love 101 Ministries, and her guests as they examine the theology and cultivate the practice of love.

  1. 4d ago

    Trey Ferguson: Love is Good Religion

    Summary In this episode, Pastor Trey Ferguson shares insights from his new book 'Love is Good Religion,' exploring the theology of love, its practical application, and how understanding love through God's lens can transform lives and communities. Keywords Love, Theology, Spirituality, Christian Faith, Wholeness, Transformation, Devotional, Gospel, Scripture, Community Key topics The definition of love as commitment to wholeness The role of scripture and translation in understanding love God's love expressed through incarnation and sacrifice The importance of love in community and personal transformation Redefining love and faith beyond traditional narratives The practice of love through contemplation, community, and compassion The impact of love on social justice and reconciliation The challenge of certainty versus faith in understanding God Links to Resources: Follow Trey Ferguson on IG Love is Good Religion - Book The New Living Treyslation Podcast Three Black Men Podcast The Heart & Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat Facilitated by: Jasmine Bellamy Dates: September 22– September 24, 2026  Location: Trinity Retreat Center West Cornwall, CT Spiritual Direction with Jasmine: Schedule your first complimentary session  Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Subscribe to Jasmine Bellamy on Substack Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon -a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice. YouTube: To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 Ministries  Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 5d ago

    Tia Norman: The Contemplative Path

    Summary In this episode, Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Tia Norman, a contemplative teacher and guide, to explore the transformative power of the contemplative path and how it nurtures love, presence, and resilience in everyday life. Keywords Contemplative Practice, Spirituality, Love, Silence, Retreat, Mindfulness, Inner Peace, Transformation, Faith, Community Key Topics Definition of contemplation as knowledge by way of love The role of silence and solitude in spiritual growth The importance of retreat and community in contemplative practice How to incorporate contemplation into everyday activities like parenting and work The relationship between love, choice, and the human experience Misconceptions about contemplation as navel-gazing The significance of trust and intuition in spiritual journeying Practices for returning to presence when drifting away The ongoing journey of becoming and spiritual expansion Links to Resources: More on Tia Norman: Follow Tia Norman on Instagram Awakenings on YouTube The Black Contemplative Prayer Summit Contemplative Gathering at Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality The Heart & Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat Facilitated by: Jasmine Bellamy Dates: September 22– September 24, 2026  Location: Trinity Retreat Center West Cornwall, CT Spiritual Direction with Jasmine: Schedule your first complimentary session  Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Subscribe to Jasmine Bellamy on Substack Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon -a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice. YouTube: To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 Ministries Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 6d ago

    Vanessa Sadler: Creative Contemplation as a Spiritual Practice

    Summary In this episode, Jasmine Bellamy and Vanessa Sadler explore the transformative power of creative contemplation, trauma-informed practices, and the role of beauty in resistance and healing. They discuss how embodied creative practices can deepen our connection to love and divine presence, especially in times of collective trauma. Keywords: creative contemplation, trauma-informed care, spiritual practice, healing, beauty as resistance, embodied spirituality, collective trauma, artistic expression, divine love, mindfulness Key  topics: The distinction between creative contemplation and production The role of imagination in spiritual practice Trauma's impact on the body and nervous system Trauma-informed approaches to spiritual practices The significance of beauty and art in resistance and healing The practice of creative expression in community The importance of consent and safety in contemplative practices The connection between water, nature, and spiritual renewal The influence of cultural and ancestral stories on healing practices Practical ways to incorporate creative contemplation into daily life Links to Resources: More About Vanessa Sadler: Website: Follow Vanessa on IG The Heart & Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat Facilitated by: Jasmine Bellamy Dates: September 22– September 24, 2026  Location: Trinity Retreat Center West Cornwall, CT Spiritual Direction with Jasmine -Schedule your first complimentary session Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Subscribe to Jasmine Bellamy on Substack Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon -a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice. YouTube: To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 Ministries Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 14

    Dr. Leonard McMahon: Democratic Dispositions as a Spiritual Practice

    Summary What if navigating difference is not about winning but about presence? What if democracy and our work in the world is not just a system but a spiritual practice that calls us to love across difference? In this season of cultivating a love practice, a rule of life, we are exploring how spiritual disciplines and democratic dispositions can become pathways to greater presence, care, and connection in our fractured world. Join us for a rich and grounding conversation with Leonard McMahon, assistant professor of pastoral care, spirituality, and political theology, and founder of Common Ground Dialogue. Together we will explore: Peacebuilding as a spiritual practice Habits of the heart, mind, and body that increase our capacity to stay present How care, story, and vulnerability help us love across difference Links to Resources: More from Dr. Leonard McMahon Keeping the Faith and Living Together in a Polarized Age, with Leonard McMahon Bless This Mess: Faith & Politics: Why Democracy Needs Conflict with Leonard McMahon The Heart and Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat Facilitated by: Jasmine Bellamy Dates: September 22 – September 24, 2026 Location: Trinity Retreat Center West Cornwall, CT Spiritual Direction with Jasmine -Schedule your first complimentary session Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Follow Jasmine Bellamy on Substack Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon -a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice. YouTube: To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 Ministries Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 13

    Josué Perea + Cameron Johnson: Music as a Spiritual Practice

    Summary In this episode, Josué Perea and Cameron Johnson share how music serves as a spiritual practice, exploring its role in connecting with the Divine across genres and cultures. They discuss their innovative meditation series centered on hip hop and other genres, highlighting the power of music to foster resilience, love, and spiritual growth. Links to Resources: Meditation is a Must: Hip-Hop Musica Divina Starts: Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 PM ET Join us each month via Zoom, for a time of contemplative practice with Hip Hop. Registration link for zoom link Spiritual Direction with Jasmine: Schedule your first complimentary session Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Follow Jasmine Bellamy on Substack Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon – a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice. YouTube: To view the recording of the live event and subscribe Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Meditation is a Must: Hip-Hop Musica Divinahttps://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jan 16

    Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones: Retreat as a Spiritual Practice

    In this episode of the Call to Love Experience, host Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Reverend Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones to discuss the transformative power of retreat as a spiritual practice. They explore the concept of retreat not just as a physical getaway but as a necessary pause in our daily lives to reconnect with ourselves and God. Father Mark emphasizes that true spiritual practice involves being grounded, centered, and connected, and that every moment can be an opportunity for retreat, regardless of our circumstances. The conversation highlights the importance of silence and stillness in fostering a deeper relationship with love and spirituality. As they delve deeper, Jasmine and Father Mark reflect on the biblical examples of Jesus and Elijah, illustrating how strategic withdrawal is essential for spiritual leaders and followers alike. They discuss how these retreats allow individuals to recharge, remember their purpose, and cultivate a life of love. The episode culminates in an invitation to retreat, encouraging listeners to embrace the practice of retreat in their own lives, fostering a sense of community and connection with the divine. Links to Resources: Discovering the Sound of the Genuine: A Retreat Inspired by Howard Thurman Facilitated by: Jasmine Bellamy Dates: April 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm – April 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm Location: Trinity Retreat Center West Cornwall, CT Schedule your first complimentary Spiritual Direction session with Jasmine: Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 12/18/2025

    Felicia Murrell: A Year End Examen

    Felicia Murrell is BACK. ✨My kindred sister returns to The Call to Love Experience for a special Year-End Examen—a gentle, intentional reflection on the year as it has unfolded. Together, we move through five sacred movements: Looking Back, Looking Through, Looking Forward, Looking Around, and Looking Inward. This is our collective pause… an intentional closing of the year—grounded in reflection, community, and Love’s invitation toward what is unfolding next. Resources: Centering Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10 Schedule your first complimentary Spiritual Direction session with Jasmine: Join Love 101 Ministries Monthly Sacred Circle via Patreon Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Black Contemplative Prayer Summit To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 on YouTube Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 11/21/2025

    Alexis Busetti: Cultivating the Heart of a Migrant

    This conversation feels like a homecoming. Alexis Busetti — co-author of Migration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants — was the very first guest on The Call to Love Experience, and we gathered again for a conversation that feels both full-circle and deeply timely. Together we’ll explore what it means to cultivate the heart of a migrant — to see migration not as a problem, but as a sacred practice of Love in motion. As the United States approaches Thanksgiving, we’re invited to reexamine what “home,” “land,” and “gratitude” truly mean. Through the lens of migration, we’ll explore how Love moves us from possession to participation, from dominance to solidarity, from myth to truth. Together, we’ll ask: What does it mean to cultivate the heart of a migrant in a culture built on settlement? How can the practice of Love help us decolonize our understanding of belonging? This conversation bridges our collective stories of journeying — from the desert mothers and fathers to the diaspora, to the people of Palestine today. We’ll reflect on how movement, displacement, and hospitality form us to become more like Love. Because migration isn’t just a change of place — it’s a change of heart. Step into a reflective space where Love is not just an idea, but a practice. Let’s reimagine what it means to come home to Love. 💗 Resources: Centering Scripture: Ruth 1:16-19 CEB Migration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants- A 6-Week Interactive Bible Study Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram Join Love 101 Ministries Monthly Sacred Circle via Patreon To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 on YouTube Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Call to Love Experience! This podcast accompanies the live video event on Facebook and YouTube. The Call to Love Experience is an invitation to a spiritual journey towards reorienting ourselves in Love. Join Jasmine Bellamy, Founder and Spiritual Director of Love 101 Ministries, and her guests as they examine the theology and cultivate the practice of love.

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  • Creator
    Jasmine Bellamy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jasmine Bellamy
  • Show Website
    The Call to Love Experience