“Love deeply. Live quietly. Mind your own affairs. Work with your hands.” These simple instructions from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians form the foundation of pastor Tommy Brown’s new book, The Speed of Soul. This week, Tommy talks with Redeemed director Nate Dewberry about what inspired the book and what he hopes men will find a vision for living “smaller” yet freer, a sense of greater fulfillment in ordinary work, and discovering what he calls “a better way of being human.”

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/The “wisdom circle” that inspired Tommy’s new book

5:14 What does redemption mean to you?

6:59 Loving deeply in a culture that can be fast-paced and unforgiving

16:21 Living quietly in a world full of noise and static

27:14 Minding your own affairs while still having concern for others

39:18 Working with your hands and glorifying God in the process

47:00 How living the four rhythms changes not only our lives, but others

49:52 Tommy’s other books/Closing thoughts

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