Welcome to another Coffee with Gabi episode of Pain to Passion Live!

Let's have a little chat about getting the courage up to do the things you're scared to do but that you know you're supposed to do. It's pretty likely that you've been called to do something that seems a little (or a lot) scary for you. Resistance to what you're meant to do is really really normal. What isn't normal is intentionally walking into that fear and moving through it to do the thing…that’s what will set you apart.

What might you miss if you don’t do that scary thing? What might you find out about yourself if you DO?

I share a story of how this has played out in my own life that I hope REALLY encourages you - the story of how I started speaking in public. It's really kinda cool :)

Tell me what you're gonna go out and do now! Take courage!

(The song I mention in this episode is The Voyage, by Amanda Cook...it's so good definitely go check it out!)

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Suffering is one of those things that happens to every single human. For some of us, it comes and goes, and for some of us, it seems to linger. Either way, what do we do with it? How do we thrive through it?

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I am so grateful and honored to have had this amazing conversation with the beautiful and wise Patricia Taylor. I sincerely hope that my listeners will lean in and listen closely to her important story, because it's something we all need to hear.

The fact is, racism is real in America and it's real in church. When toxic theology and unhealthy patriarchal leadership are met head-on with the reality of what it's like and how it feels to be Black in this country, the result can be significant gaslighting and spiritual abuse. That has been the experience of many, and it has been Patricia's experience as well. I'm truly inspired by her commitment to telling the truth in the face of so much resistance and opposition, and by how she has decided to fully show up as herself, even when it costs her.

How can we do better as believers when it comes to racial justice? What can we do to lean in, listen, receive, and grow from hearing and believing the stories of our Black brothers and sisters? Patricia addresses these questions and others in this episode - out of desire for change and the goodness of her heart. Because - as she states early in this interview - "I don't have to...be forward-facing in the advocacy work that I do. And I wholeheartedly believe that... especially for black women, people of color... we do not owe anyone our time, our energy, our efforts, our education. We're not a resource. We are humans."

As always, if you're enjoying the podcast, please RATE AND REVIEW! :) It helps so much with getting the word out and with my ability to get incredible guests like Patricia on the show.

Thank you!

More about Patricia:

Patricia A. Taylor is a wife, mom, and California native turned Texas transplant. She believes in brown Jesus, loving all our neighbors, and having critical conversations around racial justice with clarity and candor. As an anti-racism educator, podcaster, and writer, she has had various speaking and teaching opportunities, including contributing to Sesame Street in Communities through education-based videos and course writing. You may connect with her work on Instagram @patricia_a_taylor and on Facebook at Some Thoughts From Your Black Friend by Patricia A. Taylor.

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Have you ever been given advice about something important, and you tried to follow that advice to a T? Maybe it was to help you get a promotion at work, complete a specific project, achieve a certain goal, or parent a special needs child.

It was that last one for me. I got advice from many professionals as I was trying to navigate parenting my son who had a trauma history and needed immense help with his mental health, emotional regulation, and ability to have healthy attachment. I did everything I could to follow the advice they gave me...even when it became clear that it was becoming harmful for me.

Want to know what happened? Or can you relate to this feeling? Listen to the episode to hear what happened and how I got through it. And remember that your healing matters.

Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate and review - it helps soooo much!!

Welcome to Season 2 of Pain to Passion Live!!!

What does "HOME" mean to you? Maybe it's a place, or a relationship, or a sense of security. As humans, I think all of us are on a constant search for a sense of safety and homeostasis in a world that is filled with unpredictability and chaos. No matter what we do or how much we think we can control, the truth is that everything is temporary and we can get blindsided by grief, loss, or disaster in the blink of an eye.

So what do we do to maintain a sense of HOME, even if our world is turned upside down? Is it even possible?

This is what I want to chat with you all about today, and I'm sharing some of my most precious personal memories as part of this episode. I truly hope it encourages, inspires, strengthens, and grounds you. You can find HOME, my friend. You are loved and you are worth it.

If you're enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to rate and review! Thank you SO very much!

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Please tell me I'm not the only one who has stressed out about trying to have a "good" quiet time!!

What a JOY it was to sit down and chat with my dear friend from the world of Instagram, Imani Ackerman!

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There are some things in life that we never see coming, some tragedies that change us forever in the blink of an eye.

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