The practice of silence or contemplation doesn’t require us to be passive, but to play an active role in noticing the things others might overlook. Today, author and podcaster Kat Armas wraps up our “Naked Spirituality” series by talking about the concept of silence. Kat explains how silence can be an invitation to reconnect with ourselves, with the earth, and with our community, and she reminds us that we can come to God as we are, without shame.

Episode Recap:

Moment of silence for the Club Q victims (1:09)
Nakedness is about coming to God as we are, without shame (2:01)
Shame crops up when our love and belonging feel threatened (6:34)
What does silence actually look like? (12:33)
Jesus invites us to look closer and notice the overlooked (18:19)
Silence doesn’t have to be passive (21:22)
Contemplation connects us to a community of belonging (29:14)


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“Naked Spirituality” by Brian McLaren
“Abuelita Faith” by Kat Armas
Listen to Kat’s podcast, “The Protagonistas”