Episode 17.
Sue clarified her identity as an evangelical Christian during her PhD program (UK), understanding that faith was more important than leadership. When you live ‘in spirit’, you are an influencer and a leader. While living a life in Christ and according to the Seven Fruits of the Holy Spirit are key, she is sensitive to the context. Speech and behavior need to fit the situation, especially in a diverse work setting. Evangelicalism values discernment, being aware of who might be open to deepening their relationship with God and responding to that inquiry with love and care.
Highlights:
· For Christians, faith is both a gift from God and something one can develop.
· Loving others despite differences is part of the journey of transformation. We are all broken.
· Evangelicals see a tension between wanting others to be blessed, to have a relationship with God, and people's resistance to that idea.
· When you live a God-centric life, you are constantly re-fueled by the love and inspiration from God.
Quotes:
“You can actively seek God, and God asks us to seek for Him.”
“We're all on a journey of transformation. We're all in a process of sanctification. We're all sinners, and we're all saints.”
“There’s a hole in each person that’s God-shaped.”
“The joy of the Lord is my strength.”
References (in order mentioned):
Ignatian tradition – https://www.marquette.edu/mission-ministry/explore/what-is-ignatian-spirituality.php
Consolation and Desolation – https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/consolation-and-desolation-2/
Holistic Development Model (Map of Meaning) – https://www.themapofmeaning.org
Social Media links for Sue:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehoward/
Holistic Leadership – www.holisticleadership.co.uk
Christian Development Model S161 – https://grovebooks.co.uk/series/spirituality/
The Vineyard Church – https://www.vineyardchurches.org.uk/
Social Media links for Méli:
Email – info@talkingwithgodproject.org
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/
Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org
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