DeepSummary
The podcast episode begins with Megan Ashley and b. Simone introducing their special guest, Jackie Hill Perry, and setting the context for their conversation about healing, growing, evolving, and having tough conversations. Jackie shares her perspective on the courage required to pursue Jesus in the current culture, acknowledging the potential costs of telling the truth, such as loss of fame, money, partnerships, and friendships.
The conversation delves into the transition Jackie and b. Simone are experiencing, shifting their gifts and platforms from a worldly to a godly perspective. They discuss the challenges of maneuvering through this change, finding new material that aligns with their faith, and being mindful of the gradual compromises that can lead to separation from God.
Jackie offers insights on understanding grace, emphasizing that it is not a license to sin but rather God's kindness and ability to help believers walk in righteousness. The group explores the weight of responsibility in representing God's truth and the importance of humility, discernment, and seeking God's guidance in how to share and live out their faith authentically.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of maintaining courage and authenticity when living out one's faith, even in the face of potential costs or societal pressure.
- The need for discernment and a proper understanding of grace, which is not a license to sin but rather God's kindness to help believers walk in righteousness.
- The weight of responsibility that comes with representing God's truth and the importance of humility in sharing and living out one's faith.
- The challenges of transitioning one's gifts and platforms from a worldly to a godly perspective, and the need for patience and dependence on God in this process.
- The significance of truly seeking to know God through Scripture, rather than using it as a means of self-reassurance or coping mechanism.
- The recognition that God's discipline and questioning often serve to test, reveal, and ultimately draw individuals closer to Him, even when it is difficult to understand.
- The importance of prioritizing one's soul and eternal well-being over worldly pursuits or material gain.
- The value of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in how to communicate and live out one's faith authentically, taking into account the specific contexts and individuals involved.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So, okay, that's it. Yeah. I'm not going hell. Cause it's her soul. Your soul holds for money. Empty out my account, babe.“ by b. Simone
- “Anytime God asks the question, it is usually one. The information never benefits him or serves him, because he knows the answer to every question he asks us. The projected curiosity of God, because he's not actually curious is to reveal or to test.“ by Jackie Hill Perry
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Episode Information
In Totality with Megan Ashley
Megan Ashley
9/26/23
We're back for Part 2 of our conversation! Join B.Simone and Megan Ashley, along with our special guest, Jackie Hill Perry, the author of "Gay Girl, Good God" and "Holier Than Thou." Last week, we left you on a cliffhanger, It will cost you a lot to tell the truth…
In the final phase of our conversation, we discuss the metamorphic power of divine love and its impact on the human heart. The wilderness and isolation that often come hand in hand with spiritual growth can bring us closer to God, and Jackie's journey is a testament to this. As she gradually builds her platform, we observe the manifestation of her dependence on God in shaping her life and ministry. Join us on this riveting exploration of faith, transformation, and purpose.
Other topics you will hear:
-God's Will
-Courage
-Divine Interruptions
-Friendship
-Biblical stories
-Reveal or to Test
-Understanding the word
-Spiritual Intention
-What is Grace?
-Free Will
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