I talk to Jamal Jivanjee- Author of "Living for a Living" about Mental Health during the COVID 19 pandemic. Practical tools and practical ways of thinking to incorporate into the daily rhythms of this new normal.

This is a special episode of Rumors of Grace where I asked listeners to send in what they have been going through lately in this new upside down world. They share their fears, their thoughts, their joys, and the meaning they are finding. Go to the Rumors of Grace Podcast Facebook page to connect!

After a brief introduction and update, I wanted to share another podcast that I do with my daughter, Lauren.

We wanted to give you an update on everything and discuss the world as it is right now. We would love to hear from you as well. Send us an email, video, or audio file to [email protected]   Let us know what you are experiencing and how you are managing life. We will be featuring them on our next podcast soon!

You may recognize April Hernandez Castillo from her many roles on the big and small screen, like Freedom Writers, Law & Order or Dexter. You will definitely never forget her once you’ve heard her speak. 

As a survivor of domestic violence, she has become spokeswoman for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a nationally recognized activist and social entrepreneur. 

Uprooting the Poverty Mindset

In this episode, Jamal and I discuss the deep-rooted beliefs of lack vs. abundance, their source, and how to change them.

Jamal’s mission is to challenge old destructive paradigms, and introduce new empowering ones, through his coaching, writing, and speaking.  He is also one of the co-hosts of the Heretic Happy Hour, and the host of the Love Cast with Jamal.

Raised on a dairy farm in the Amish and Mennonite community of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Wes Yoder moved to Nashville in 1973 to work in the music business. Over the past 40 years, he launched the careers of many well-known artists and speakers. His projects have included representation of The Shack, Bonhoeffer, The Purpose Driven Life, and Mistaken Identity. He has been interviewed by The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, and The New York Times. Wes and his wife, Linda, live in Franklin, Tennessee and have two children and three grandchildren.

The Rev. Chad E. Jarnagin is a recognized musician, priest, & speaker. He is host of The Luminous Podcast as well as the Learning to BE Podcast, and the Founding Rector of Luminous Parish, an Anglican Mission to Nashville | Franklin, TN. He is an ordained priest within the Anglican Communion (via AMiA). He is also a postulant to the Rule of Saint Benedict. Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (2003-2009). 

Fr. Chad’s debut book, Learning to Be: Reconstructing Peace, and Spiritual Health is in stores everywhere.

Matthew J. Korpman is a rising biblical scholar, itinerant preacher, and theological arsonist. Currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Religion at Yale Divinity School, he holds four bachelor degrees in Theology, Archaeology, Philosophy, and Screenwriting. He has traveled and excavated in Israel and Jordan, and is proud to call San Diego, California his home. With Endorsements from Brian McLaren, Pete Rollins, Brad Jersak, and many others.. This young theologian is one to watch!

Kristin in an international photographer, runs a mastermind for creatives called Dangerous Creatives Mastermind, launched an online business course for creatives. She also runs a Study Abroad Workshop and a podcast for creatives called “The Porch Cast”.

She is a single parent, and former evangelical. We discuss her journey of life, love, faith, pain, and hope. 

Wm. Paul Young is the author of the worldwide bestsellers, The Shack and Cross Roads. With nearly 23 million copies sold and 49 consecutive weeks at # 1 on the New York Times Bestseller list, The Shack has inspired conversations about God around the world.

We discuss his most recent book- Lies We Believe About God.