The Call to Love Experience

Summary

In this episode, Pastor Trey Ferguson shares insights from his new book 'Love is Good Religion,' exploring the theology of love, its practical application, and how understanding love through God's lens can transform lives and communities.

Keywords

Love, Theology, Spirituality, Christian Faith, Wholeness, Transformation, Devotional, Gospel, Scripture, Community

Key topics

The definition of love as commitment to wholeness

The role of scripture and translation in understanding love

God's love expressed through incarnation and sacrifice

The importance of love in community and personal transformation

Redefining love and faith beyond traditional narratives

The practice of love through contemplation, community, and compassion

The impact of love on social justice and reconciliation

The challenge of certainty versus faith in understanding God

Links to Resources:

Follow Trey Ferguson on IG

Love is Good Religion - Book

The New Living Treyslation Podcast

Three Black Men Podcast

The Heart & Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat

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-a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice.

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Summary

In this episode, Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Tia Norman, a contemplative teacher and guide, to explore the transformative power of the contemplative path and how it nurtures love, presence, and resilience in everyday life.

Keywords

Contemplative Practice, Spirituality, Love, Silence, Retreat, Mindfulness, Inner Peace, Transformation, Faith, Community

Key Topics

Definition of contemplation as knowledge by way of love

The role of silence and solitude in spiritual growth

The importance of retreat and community in contemplative practice

How to incorporate contemplation into everyday activities like parenting and work

The relationship between love, choice, and the human experience

Misconceptions about contemplation as navel-gazing

The significance of trust and intuition in spiritual journeying

Practices for returning to presence when drifting away

The ongoing journey of becoming and spiritual expansion

Links to Resources:

More on Tia Norman:

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Awakenings on YouTube

The Black Contemplative Prayer Summit

Contemplative Gathering at Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality

The Heart & Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat

Spiritual Direction with Jasmine:

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-a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice.

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Summary

In this episode, Jasmine Bellamy and Vanessa Sadler explore the transformative power of creative contemplation, trauma-informed practices, and the role of beauty in resistance and healing. They discuss how embodied creative practices can deepen our connection to love and divine presence, especially in times of collective trauma.

Keywords:

creative contemplation, trauma-informed care, spiritual practice, healing, beauty as resistance, embodied spirituality, collective trauma, artistic expression, divine love, mindfulness

Key  topics:

The distinction between creative contemplation and production

The role of imagination in spiritual practice

Trauma's impact on the body and nervous system

Trauma-informed approaches to spiritual practices

The significance of beauty and art in resistance and healing

The practice of creative expression in community

The importance of consent and safety in contemplative practices

The connection between water, nature, and spiritual renewal

The influence of cultural and ancestral stories on healing practices

Practical ways to incorporate creative contemplation into daily life

Links to Resources:

More About Vanessa Sadler:

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The Heart & Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat

Spiritual Direction with Jasmine

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Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon

-a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice.

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Summary

What if navigating difference is not about winning but about presence?

What if democracy and our work in the world is not just a system but a spiritual practice that calls us to love across difference?

In this season of cultivating a love practice, a rule of life, we are exploring how spiritual disciplines and democratic dispositions can become pathways to greater presence, care, and connection in our fractured world.

Join us for a rich and grounding conversation with Leonard McMahon, assistant professor of pastoral care, spirituality, and political theology, and founder of Common Ground Dialogue. Together we will explore:

Links to Resources:

More from Dr. Leonard McMahon

Keeping the Faith and Living Together in a Polarized Age, with Leonard McMahon

Bless This Mess: Faith & Politics: Why Democracy Needs Conflict with Leonard McMahon

The Heart and Soul of Loving Leadership Retreat

Spiritual Direction with Jasmine

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Join Love 101 Ministries Sacred Circle via Patreon

-a monthly gathering for deeper contemplative communal practice.

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Summary

In this episode, Josué Perea and Cameron Johnson share how music serves as a spiritual practice, exploring its role in connecting with the Divine across genres and cultures. They discuss their innovative meditation series centered on hip hop and other genres, highlighting the power of music to foster resilience, love, and spiritual growth.

Links to Resources:

Meditation is a Must: Hip-Hop Musica Divina Starts:

Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 PM ET

Join us each month via Zoom, for a time of contemplative practice with Hip Hop.

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Meditation is a Must: Hip-Hop Musica Divina
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In this episode of the Call to Love Experience, host Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Reverend Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones to discuss the transformative power of retreat as a spiritual practice. They explore the concept of retreat not just as a physical getaway but as a necessary pause in our daily lives to reconnect with ourselves and God. Father Mark emphasizes that true spiritual practice involves being grounded, centered, and connected, and that every moment can be an opportunity for retreat, regardless of our circumstances. The conversation highlights the importance of silence and stillness in fostering a deeper relationship with love and spirituality.

As they delve deeper, Jasmine and Father Mark reflect on the biblical examples of Jesus and Elijah, illustrating how strategic withdrawal is essential for spiritual leaders and followers alike. They discuss how these retreats allow individuals to recharge, remember their purpose, and cultivate a life of love. The episode culminates in an invitation to retreat, encouraging listeners to embrace the practice of retreat in their own lives, fostering a sense of community and connection with the divine.

Links to Resources:

Discovering the Sound of the Genuine: A Retreat Inspired by Howard Thurman

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Felicia Murrell is BACK. ✨My kindred sister returns to The Call to Love Experience for a special Year-End Examen—a gentle, intentional reflection on the year as it has unfolded. Together, we move through five sacred movements: Looking Back, Looking Through, Looking Forward, Looking Around, and Looking Inward. This is our collective pause… an intentional closing of the year—grounded in reflection, community, and Love’s invitation toward what is unfolding next.

Resources:

Centering Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

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Black Contemplative Prayer Summit

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This conversation feels like a homecoming.

Alexis Busetti — co-author of Migration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants — was the very first guest on The Call to Love Experience, and we gathered again for a conversation that feels both full-circle and deeply timely.

Together we’ll explore what it means to cultivate the heart of a migrant — to see migration not as a problem, but as a sacred practice of Love in motion.

As the United States approaches Thanksgiving, we’re invited to reexamine what “home,” “land,” and “gratitude” truly mean. Through the lens of migration, we’ll explore how Love moves us from possession to participation, from dominance to solidarity, from myth to truth.

Together, we’ll ask:

What does it mean to cultivate the heart of a migrant in a culture built on settlement?

How can the practice of Love help us decolonize our understanding of belonging?

This conversation bridges our collective stories of journeying — from the desert mothers and fathers to the diaspora, to the people of Palestine today.

We’ll reflect on how movement, displacement, and hospitality form us to become more like Love. Because migration isn’t just a change of place — it’s a change of heart.

Step into a reflective space where Love is not just an idea, but a practice. Let’s reimagine what it means to come home to Love. 💗

Resources:

Centering Scripture: Ruth 1:16-19 CEB

Migration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants- A 6-Week Interactive Bible Study

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In this episode of the Call to Love Experience, host Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Christine Valter's Painter to discuss the transformative power of love and spirituality. They explore the importance of cultivating a practice of love, the influence of historical figures like Hildegard of Bingen, and the wisdom of the Desert Mothers and Fathers. Christine shares insights from her book 'Give Me a Word,' emphasizing the significance of listening for a guiding word that can lead to personal transformation. The conversation highlights the importance of embodiment, community, and the practices that help individuals reconnect with love in their lives.

Resources:

Give Me a Word by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD

Centering Scripture: Romans 10:17 CEB, Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭MSG‬‬

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We’re launching Season 4 of The Call to Love Experience with a powerful conversation with Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church and beloved voice of Love in our time.

Together, we explore what it means to cultivate a life rooted in Love—one that is both deeply personal and boldly public. Bishop Curry reflects on his lifelong commitment to the way of Jesus, the discipline of spiritual practices, and the call to embody Love in a world hungry for healing.

Whether you remember him from his unforgettable sermon at the Royal Wedding or from his writings in Love is the Way and The Power of Love, this conversation invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the fire of Love that nothing can extinguish.

Join us as we begin this season’s journey of practicing Love, not as an idea, but as a way of life.

Resources:

Centering Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7 MSG

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