Something fun coming at you today! We dive into affirmations and how they can cause stress on the nervous system (because our body is actually a human lie detector!) We move through two simply and breezy practices to do to embody the life we long to live instead! Will you try it out with me? It's fun.

In this engaging conversation, Tyler Hill and Kate explore themes of belovedness, the creative process, and personal growth. Tyler shares his journey as a spiritual director and writer, emphasizing the importance of owning one's gifts and the impact of rejection on the creative journey. They discuss the role of Jesus in understanding belovedness and how cold plunging has taught Tyler resilience and the ability to do hard things. The conversation highlights the significance of connection, authenticity, and the journey of creation. In this conversation, Tyler shares his personal healing journey, including the impact of cold exposure on his migraines and mental health. He discusses the profound effects of grief from losing his mother and how it has shaped his spiritual awakening. The dialogue explores the importance of community support during difficult times, the feminine expressions of God, and the teachings from his experiences in a Benedictine monastery. Tyler also delves into the concept of abundance, money mindset, and the significance of feeling worthy of receiving. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions that highlight Tyler's insights on faith and divine presence.

• ​Belovedness is foundational to our identity and purpose.
• ​Owning our gifts is essential for personal growth.
• ​Rejection is a part of the creative process and should not define us.
• ​Jesus exemplifies compassion and belovedness in our lives.
• ​The journey of writing is as important as the final product.
• ​Cold plunging teaches resilience and the ability to face challenges.
• ​Connection with others is vital for understanding our belovedness.
• ​Authenticity in our message attracts the right audience.
• ​We must be willing to quit things that no longer serve us.
• ​Clarity comes from action, not waiting. Cold exposure can lead to significant health benefits
• ​Community support is vital during times of loss.
• ​Feminine expressions of God are essential for nurturing.
• ​Benedictine spirituality emphasizes listening with the heart.
• ​Money is an amplifier of our inner beliefs.
• ​Feeling worthy is crucial for abundance.
• ​Personal healing journeys can inspire others.
• ​Faith involves surrendering control and trusting the process.
• ​The importance of identifying limiting beliefs to unlock potential.

In this conversation, James Benefico shares his personal journey of health and spirituality, discussing the founding of Organic Muscle and the importance of wellness in connecting with one's purpose. He emphasizes the significance of mental dieting, gratitude, and the impact of health on spiritual clarity. The discussion also delves into the concepts of sin, repentance, and the original teachings of Jesus, highlighting the importance of compassion and love in spiritual practice. James offers insights into nutrition, particularly the Jesus Diet, and concludes with an invitation to take action towards healing and service to others.

Takeaways

James emphasizes the importance of health in spiritual clarity.

The journey of health can help to reveal purpose.

Building momentum through small victories is crucial for personal growth.

Mental dieting can help combat negative thoughts and build positivity.

Gratitude is a powerful tool for shifting perspective and finding joy.

Demonic attachments can influence one's mental state and actions.

Repentance is about honest self-reflection and seeking to improve oneself.

The original teachings of Jesus focus on love, compassion, and service to others.

Nutrition plays a significant role in overall health and spiritual well-being.

Faith is rooted in the conviction that God is inherently good.

Emma's book- Faith Habits

In this episode we hear from the lovely Emma Timms! Emma is a retreat guide, movement teacher, spiritual director and author.

In this episode we talk about ways to realistically weave faith habits into our everyday lives in order to strengthen our connection with God and awareness of God's presence in our lives.

Emma is a mom of 4 and a student of Christian contemplation and loves to help people connect with God in the midst of everyday life.

We talk through experiences of healing, meeting God through taking care of our physical bodies, and finding the mystery and beauty of synchronicities in our ordinary everyday lives.

Listen if you long to be minded of God's presence in your life and looking for hope in the midst of a journey toward physical healing or are looking for companionship on your spiritual journey.

Find book here: https://a.co/d/aKBciTO

Connect with Nhien here:

https://evolvingenneagram.com/

In this thought provoking episode we hear from Rev. Nhien Vuong- a former Stanford Law attorney turned Unity Minister. Nhien is passionate about helping people to live more fully from their divine nature and fostering a more compassionate, unified, and awakened world.

She offers deep insight into how the enneagram can help us live out our purpose, how it helps us to live more consciously, and what this all might have to do with the original mission of Jesus.

Her work is profoundly compassionate and welcoming and offers tangible resources to grow in authentically living from our essence and what it truly means to love one another.

In this episode we hear from the deeply compassionate and long practiced Kim Isaak. She has been a spiritual director for years, and also teaches others how to listen to their bodies with Jesus as their companion. Kim completed intensive training in Inner Relationship Focusing which is a non-invasive way to befriend thoughts, feelings and emotions held in the body.

In this episode, we learn about processes to help us pause and attend to our needs, thoughts and feelings.

We hear about how this is in alignment with the mission and ministry of Jesus.

We move through an example of an Inner Relationship focusing session- hoping that this might encourage honesty and authentic processing of each of our own emotions.

Together, we move through a meditation focused on connecting into a space with Jesus- and lovingly welcome any emotions or feelings that may arise in the process.

Come along if you are longing to be honest about your emotions and ways to more deeply process and love ourselves the way Jesus does.

In this episode of Jesus Energy, we get to hear from insightful theologian and best selling author- Keith Giles and explore the transformative teachings of the Gospel of Mary!

We discuss the significance of Mary Magdalene as a figure of wisdom, and dive into her perspective in the teachings of Jesus and what they mean for us today.

Keith highlights the importance of understanding our connection to God and one another, as well as the profound insights found in the Gospel of Mary. We explore the significance of Mary Magdalene in early Christianity, her visions, and the deeper meanings behind the Gospel of Mary.

Some highlights:

*how the Quantum Gospel of Mary offers a new perspective on spirituality

*we get to learn a bit about Mary Magdalene as the apostle to the apostles and as a figure of deep insight and wisdom

*scientific evidence and spiritual insight into how there is no separation between humanity and God; we are all connected

*forgiveness is about recognizing our true identity beyond sin

*how the traditional view of atonement may need to be reframed

*Jesus' teachings emphasize love and acceptance over judgment

*and how Quantum physics parallels many spiritual teachings about oneness.

*Experiential knowledge of God is more significant than mere theological knowledge.

*Physical healing can be influenced by spiritual consciousness.

I hope you join us on the spiritual adventure through the Gospel of Mary and hope that it infuses life into our relationship with Jesus!

The Quantum Gospel of Mary

https://a.co/d/8f682wO

Connect with Keith:

www.keithgiles.com

Connect with Kate:

kateking.co

In this episode we hear from author Carl McColman on his new book Read The Bible Like a Mystic. Carl is a spiritual director, retreat leader, speaker and teacher on contemplative spirituality and practice. His books explore Christian Mysticism, Celtic wisdom and the divine feminine. "The common thread is his optimistic faith that spiritual wisdom and practice leads to happier, more meaningful and more compassionate lives".

In this episode, we get to hear a little bit about his life, and the experiences that have colored his understanding of Christian Mysticism, as well as the birth story of his new book and how we can Read the Bible like a mystic!!

Some fun main topics include:

*mysticism

*reading the Bible through a healing mystical lens

*understanding scripture from a higher consciousness perspective

*Christianity and spiritual expansiveness

His work and writing are so important in the time we are in and a breath of fresh air that brings spirituality and deep meaning to our everyday lives!

Read The Bible Like a Mystic:

https://a.co/d/4oCOvxb

Connect with Carl:

https://www.anamchara.net/

Connect with Kate:

www.kateking.co

In this episode we hear from author Carl McColman on his new book Read the Bible like a Mystic. Carl is a spiritual director, retreat leader, speaker and teacher on contemplative spirituality and practice. His books explore Christian Mysticism, Celtic wisdom, the Divine Feminine and interspirituality. “The common thread is his optimistic faith that spiritual wisdom and practice leads to happier, more meaningful, and more compassionate lives.” 

In this episode we get to hear a little bit about his life, and the experiences that have colored his understanding of Christian Mysticism as well as the birth story of his new book and how we can Read the Bible Like a Mystic! 

In this conversation we discuss:

*mysticism

*reading the Bible through a mystical lens

*understanding scripture from higher consciousness 

*Christianity and spiritual expansiveness 

His work and writing is so important in the time that we are in and a breath of fresh air bringing spirituality and deep meaning to our everyday lives.

Read The Bible Like a Mystic:

https://a.co/d/9dQQsjQ

Connect with Carl:

https://www.anamchara.net/

Connect with Kate:

In this episode, we hear from author of “The Cosmic Christ and the Concrete Jesus”. Kevin Sweeney is an author, hospice chaplain and dedicated father and husband. He is magically as chill as he is passionate and also as dialed in to the mystery of Christ as he is rooted to tangible ways to spread Love that liberates and transforms.

In this convo, we move through…

*how it is possible to experience God without specific beliefs

*getting earthy with Jesus

*feeling at home in our body and aging with acceptance and joy

* The Black Prophetic Tradition and the importance of liberation as a follower of Jesus

If you care about raising the consciousness of the earth and getting closer to the heart of the mission of Jesus…this is for us.

The Cosmic Christ and the Concrete Jesus:

https://a.co/d/9eq0YyV

Connect with Kevin:

https://www.instagram.com/kevinsweeneynow?igsh=MTcweGx5eXZ4OWUw

Connect with Kate:

https://kateking.co