Episode 197: Season 8 | That's a Wrap!
As a finale to this season of conversations about women’s spirituality, in Episode 197 Susan and Cynthia revisit some ideas that stood out to them, discuss personal takeaways, and chat about what’s on each of their minds now.
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ALSSI Ep. 187, Embracing Your Journey | A Conversation with Amy Watkins Jensen
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ALSSI Ep. 180, Embracing Your Journey | A Conversation with Mary Cox
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“Sometimes we recognize that the systems don't work for us or that they're not good for us. And that is a real risk, which kind of feels like it validates people saying, don't go there…..But if the only measure of success is staying with the system, then you might have a point. But if your goal is to be well in this life, if it is to be healthy, physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, I think it's pretty clear that accepting the way things are and accepting the complexity and letting go of what we think we know… tends to lead toward better outcomes when people have been faced with these dilemmas. So for some people, that is going to be hard because to be well may not always line up with what we always thought we should be doing.” —Jana Spangler
“Students who learn how to question well become better problem solvers." —Amy Watkins Jensen
“Love and Jesus and Me…what else really matters?” —Mary Cox
Listening to today’s episode was so personal. I am very similar to Susan, in that I was not taught to stand up for what I feel is right or when I disagree with someone/something. I was taught that to be a good woman was to be silent. I too, am trying to find my voice. It is such a scary space to step into, but I cannot continue to be silent about the injustice I see around me. Being silent is not healthy physically as well as emotionally. Something has to change.
What is interesting is that the more I learn to speak up, the more concerned people around me become. They do not like that I have a voice or an opinion. They prefer the silent woman they are used to. Finding my voice has made everyone around me very uncomfortable and that breaks my heart.
Thank you for your podcast. It has helped me tremendously.