Join Rev’s Sage and Ted Cole for a seven week podcast series on the Book of Revelation titled, “The Holy City is for Everyone.” Releases Thursday mornings.

Both Sage and Ted were ordained two decades ago, Sage as a Swedenborgian Minister and Ted as an Episcopal priest. Sage is currently the visionary founder of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative, author of the Substack Worship is Life, and producer of the Be Love Podcast. Ted serves as the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Sage and Ted live in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston with their two sons Theo & Zach, their cat Miso and their newly adopted dog Princess.

summary In this conversation, Ted and Sage explore the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation, focusing on the letters to the seven churches. They discuss the significance of spiritual perseverance, the concept of ‘first love’, and the urgency of transformation in faith. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of community, shared experiences, and the multifaceted nature of truth. John’s vision is presented as a guide for contemporary spiritual understanding, inviting listeners to engage in ongoing dialogue about their spiritual journeys and the call to change.

keywords Revelation, spiritual growth, letters to churches, first love, transformation, community, truth, interpretation, John, spiritual journey

takeaways

* The letters to the seven churches provide insights into spiritual perseverance.

* The concept of ‘first love’ emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s spiritual passion.

* Spiritual growth requires recognizing both strengths and areas for improvement.

* The urgency of transformation is a recurring theme in Revelation.

* Understanding the context of Revelation enhances its relevance today.

* Community plays a crucial role in spiritual journeys and shared experiences.

* John’s vision serves as a guide for contemporary spiritual understanding.

* Truth is multifaceted and can be interpreted through various lenses.

* Revelation invites ongoing dialogue about spiritual experiences.

* The call to change is a fundamental aspect of the spiritual journey.

Sound Bites

* “You have forsaken your first love.”

* “We are at a time of choosing.”

* “We all have a shared experience of life.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Revelation and Its Context

05:38 Insights from the Letter to Laodicea

13:46 Transformation and the Holy City

19:43 The Continuing Revelation of God

25:42 Trusting Personal Experience in Spirituality

32:15 Navigating Truth in a Post-Truth World

37:57 The Inner Examination of Hearts

This episode’s theme music is “Ephesus and Smrynna,” by the Rev. Ken Turley www.turleymusic.com

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