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Be Love: "There's something more important than finding the answer."
Rev. Solomon Keal is an assistant pastor at the Philadelphia Society of the Lord’s New Church in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. He was an assistant pastor for eleven years at the Bryn Athyn Church, a society of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. His wife, Tirah Keal, is currently in seminary at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, in training to become a minister in the Swedenborgian Church of North America. They have five children, ages 22 to 14. Solomon is also a musician, and composes peaceful solo piano music.
Summary
In this episode, Sage Cole and Solomon Keal explore the profound themes of love, kindness, and spiritual growth. They discuss the challenges and rewards of embodying love in everyday life, the balance between kindness and honesty, and the journey of understanding and acceptance within community and personal relationships.
Keywords
love, kindness, spiritual growth, Swedenborg, community, acceptance
Takeaways
* Love is an act that shapes our lives.
* Kindness is both a conscious and unconscious effort.
* God is love, a foundational concept in ministry.
* Balancing kindness and honesty is crucial in relationships.
* Spiritual growth involves discomfort and transformation.
* Active listening is vital in community and relationships.
* Marriage is a dynamic balance of goodness and truth.
* Depression can lead to personal growth and understanding.
* Perfectionism is an illusion; forgiveness is key.
* Community requires open communication and mutual respect.
Sound bites
* Love is an act.
* Kindness is conscious.
* God is love.
* Balance kindness and honesty.
* Growth involves discomfort.
* Active listening is vital.
* Marriage is dynamic.
* Depression leads to growth.
* Forgiveness is key.
* Community needs communication.
Chapters
* 00:00:00 Introduction to Love and Kindness
* 00:03:00 The Role of Kindness in Life
* 00:06:00 Spiritual Growth and Challenges
* 00:09:00 Balancing Relationships
* 00:12:00 Community and Communication
* 00:15:00 Exploring Personal Growth
* 00:18:00 Understanding Depression
* 00:21:00 Perfectionism and Forgiveness
* 00:24:00 The Power of Active Listening
* 00:27:00 Marriage as a Dynamic Balance
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
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By Be LoveRev. Solomon Keal is an assistant pastor at the Philadelphia Society of the Lord’s New Church in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. He was an assistant pastor for eleven years at the Bryn Athyn Church, a society of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. His wife, Tirah Keal, is currently in seminary at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, in training to become a minister in the Swedenborgian Church of North America. They have five children, ages 22 to 14. Solomon is also a musician, and composes peaceful solo piano music.
Summary
In this episode, Sage Cole and Solomon Keal explore the profound themes of love, kindness, and spiritual growth. They discuss the challenges and rewards of embodying love in everyday life, the balance between kindness and honesty, and the journey of understanding and acceptance within community and personal relationships.
Keywords
love, kindness, spiritual growth, Swedenborg, community, acceptance
Takeaways
* Love is an act that shapes our lives.
* Kindness is both a conscious and unconscious effort.
* God is love, a foundational concept in ministry.
* Balancing kindness and honesty is crucial in relationships.
* Spiritual growth involves discomfort and transformation.
* Active listening is vital in community and relationships.
* Marriage is a dynamic balance of goodness and truth.
* Depression can lead to personal growth and understanding.
* Perfectionism is an illusion; forgiveness is key.
* Community requires open communication and mutual respect.
Sound bites
* Love is an act.
* Kindness is conscious.
* God is love.
* Balance kindness and honesty.
* Growth involves discomfort.
* Active listening is vital.
* Marriage is dynamic.
* Depression leads to growth.
* Forgiveness is key.
* Community needs communication.
Chapters
* 00:00:00 Introduction to Love and Kindness
* 00:03:00 The Role of Kindness in Life
* 00:06:00 Spiritual Growth and Challenges
* 00:09:00 Balancing Relationships
* 00:12:00 Community and Communication
* 00:15:00 Exploring Personal Growth
* 00:18:00 Understanding Depression
* 00:21:00 Perfectionism and Forgiveness
* 00:24:00 The Power of Active Listening
* 00:27:00 Marriage as a Dynamic Balance
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