SermoNetties

Nettie awaits the imminent birth of daughters first child.  Realizing she is now the matriarch in this situation, she recalls all her Mother and father passed on to her and what she in turn passes on to her daughter. 

In a world where toxic language and judging of others is viral, Nettie encourages First Responders in Love to first respond with a listening heart instead of reacting with repetitive shots of judgment regarding both the victims and the perpetrators.  It is our job to Be the Light, not to be the judge.

A popular Re-run while Nettie is on vacation: Nettie recalls Fall 1965, and the painful  experience for her and her two new friends from across town.  It was the first year of desegregation and busing and the events of that time became a life-long lesson filled with grief, confusion, guilt and anger for Nettie.  It is a lesson Nettie continues to work on and encourages others to place themselves in the agonizing place our friends-of color live in everyday.

It's Season 2 and Nettie and Fred are on the road, safely traveling in their little trailer.  Nettie poses some questions on how we might be going forth as we ready for the post-covid world?  What are the best things about this past years and a half and what will you take with you?

Today, Easter, marks Nettie's one year anniversary of her podcast, SermoNetties. In celebration she shares her wonder at  Easter time and compares Easter to the renewal of Springtime. Thank you for being such wonderful supporters and First Responders in Love.  Happy Easter-Happy Spring! 

In a world of bullies and meanies, Nettie calls us to not only be First Responders in Love but to Kindle Kindness in others by employing the Fruits of the Spirit.

Visit Nettie video blog at www.momentswithnettie.com

It's Spring! The world and our communities are slowly emerging from our year-long Covid 19 lockdown.  Nettie visits the varied emotions one feels and helps us find ways to prepare for our emergence.

Nettie looks at letting go of things, practices and chaos in order to find some peace i her Lenten practices this year.  Where do you find your peace ad how can you facilitate the process of being at peace in today's world?

There are a lot of messages, true and untrue flying around social media.  What we choose to believe, share or deny depends on where we find our own truths.  Nettie shares her feelings about this past week's flurry of truths and untruths about the censoring of Dr. Seuss' work.  Accept Nettie's challenge to do your homework when you see confusing messages, starting with knowing just who you are and just what your truth is.

Nettie interviews Millie on her Sunday Podcast, SermoNettie’s.  Who is Millie?  Well, who is Nettie.? Nettie and Millie belong to a comedy troupe called the SonnySide Gang and lead weekend Joy Retreats for women.  Weekends of laughter, music, discernment, meditation, relaxation and Simply Joy.  So, be prepared for a "not-quite-the-same-podcast as usual."

Nettie and Millie's discussion revolves around the pros and cons of belonging to a long established lady’s church society group, the St. Pious United Daughters of the Saints. If you want to see more of  Nettie's comedy videos, go to her website: www.momentswithnettie.com