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#80 Awaking Hope: Rev. Deborah L. Johnson
FromSounds of SAND
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today's guest is the multifaceted Reverend Deborah L. Johnson, or RevD, known for her transformative work as a public speaker, diversity consultant, author, and spiritual guide. Her ability to bring clarity, civility, and humor to challenging situations sets her apart. RevD shares profound insights through Spirit letters, revealing deep spiritual messages, with her work published by Sounds True. Notably, her spoken word alter ego, Wilamena, featured in her TEDxBerkeley talk “Facts, Fiction, or Freedom,” showcases her storytelling prowess and her commitment to themes of forgiveness and freedom. Join us as we explore RevD's journey of enlightenment, activism, and her powerful vision for a more inclusive and compassionate world.
RevD's Upcoming Courses:
Yes to OnenessThe 6-session “YES to Oneness” workshop is preventative medicine for divisiveness. Guided by divine downloads from my books The Sacred YES and Your Deepest Intent, we’ll go on a spiritually transformative experience.
How to DepolarizeThe 3-session “How to Depolarize” workshop provides diagnostic techniques and treatment plans for divisiveness. It is an interactive skills building practicum based on my 40+ years as a movement organizer, corporate DEI consultant, spiritual leader, and successful co-litigant in two landmark civil rights cases. This workshop expands upon the concepts I recently presented at Harvard Divinity School.
Topics:
0:00 — Introduction
2:51 — Reconnecting Post-Pandemic
4:29 — Keeping Hope Alive
7:41 — On Nonduality
12:27 — Balancing Social Justice
19:59 — Everything is in Vibrations of Possibilities
25:58 — Interfaith / Omnifaith Exploration
33:14 — Reconnecting to our Natural State
40:06 — Knowing Truth
45:10 — Advice for Burnout and Connection
50:42 — Learning and Growing in Community
Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
RevD's Upcoming Courses:
Yes to OnenessThe 6-session “YES to Oneness” workshop is preventative medicine for divisiveness. Guided by divine downloads from my books The Sacred YES and Your Deepest Intent, we’ll go on a spiritually transformative experience.
How to DepolarizeThe 3-session “How to Depolarize” workshop provides diagnostic techniques and treatment plans for divisiveness. It is an interactive skills building practicum based on my 40+ years as a movement organizer, corporate DEI consultant, spiritual leader, and successful co-litigant in two landmark civil rights cases. This workshop expands upon the concepts I recently presented at Harvard Divinity School.
Topics:
0:00 — Introduction
2:51 — Reconnecting Post-Pandemic
4:29 — Keeping Hope Alive
7:41 — On Nonduality
12:27 — Balancing Social Justice
19:59 — Everything is in Vibrations of Possibilities
25:58 — Interfaith / Omnifaith Exploration
33:14 — Reconnecting to our Natural State
40:06 — Knowing Truth
45:10 — Advice for Burnout and Connection
50:42 — Learning and Growing in Community
Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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