In this conversation, Shiloh Hoffman and Phoenix Bell-Shelton explore the complexities of thriving during the holiday season, particularly for those on the margins. They discuss the duality of holiday experiences, the importance of community, and the need for authenticity and joy amidst challenges. The conversation emphasizes the significance of personal narratives, rest, and ancestral wisdom in cultivating a thriving life. Ultimately, they hold space for all experiences during the holidays, reminding listeners that they are not alone.

Takeaways

• Thriving during the holidays is a birthright for everyone.
• The holiday season can evoke both joy and pain.
• Choosing joy is a conscious decision, especially in difficult times.
• Community and connection are vital for thriving.
• Personal narratives shape our experiences and perceptions.
• Rest is essential for mental and emotional well-being.
• Authenticity is key to thriving and feeling enough.
• Listening to ancestral wisdom can guide us in our journeys.
• Cultivating practices that support thriving is essential.
• We must hold space for all experiences during the holidays.

• Thriving Through the Holidays: A Journey of Authenticity
• Navigating Joy and Pain During the Holidays

• "Thriving is a birthright."
• "Rest is revolutionary."
• "You are not alone in this."

• Intro - “Hope Waits” v 1 - Amanda Udis-Kessler - https://queersacredmusic.com/track/2808216/hope-waits-for-us-at-advent-verse-1-for-week-1

• Outro - “Hope Waits” v 4 - Amanda Udis-Kessler - https://queersacredmusic.com/track/2808227/hope-waits-for-us-at-advent-verse-4-for-week-4

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In this episode of Revolutionary Prophecy, hosts Phoenix Bell-Shelton and Shiloh Hoffman explore the themes of love, justice, and community within the context of their Unitarian Universalist faith. They reflect on their journey together, the importance of connection, and the risks associated with being prophetic voices in ministry. The conversation emphasizes the need for revolutionary love in a divisive world and the significance of creating space for marginalized voices.takeaways

• Revolutionary Prophecy is about building a liberated society.
• Love is at the core of Unitarian Universalist faith.
• Connection and community are essential in ministry.
• Navigating change requires support and collaboration.
• Risk is inherent in advocating for marginalized voices.
• Revolutionary love can transform our world.
• The podcast aims to explore both joy and pain.
• It's important to reflect on our identities in conversations.
• The journey of faith is filled with milestones and growth.
• Together, we can prophesy new ways of thinking and feeling.

Music: If the Prophets Lived Today by Amanda Udis-Kessler

Samara Powers is a mom, a poet, and a non-theistic, non-binary, queer-positive, trans-positive relationship anarchist with a degree in English and a professional background in marketing and graphic design. Feel free to ask her about any of that. She is currently a full-time seminary student at Meadville Lombard Theological School and is a Certified Facilitator for the OWL Curriculum for Older Adults. She co-houses with two other moms in Gainesville, FL.

Samara Powers has a chapter on Prophetic Polyamory in Skinner House Book's forthcoming Queer Theology, an anthology of queer "theology" for Unitarian Universalism and beyond, edited by Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell and Rev. Michael Crumpler. Skinner House links:https://www.uua.org/publications/skinnerhouse

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