Episode 159: Sarah Bessey

Sarah Bessey's latest book is Field Notes for the Wilderness. And telling you that it is my favorite book I’ve ever read is no exaggeration. I love this book. It’s full of grace and love and welcome. I could go on and on. You need to get it. Like right now and then pull up a chair in front of the fire with a warm cup and go deep into the beauty and wonder of Sarah’s writing.

But before you do that, you get to listen to this wonderful conversation. Sarah and I talk about practices for an evolving faith. We talk wonder and amazement in the everyday, falling deeper into the love of God – that there is no where we can go where God’s love cannot find us. We talk smallness and goodness. About how sharing the truth is not an excuse to forget the fruit of the Spirit. We talk about unlearning, paradigm shifts, and relearning new ways and the difference between peacemaking and peacekeeping. Ultimately, we talk about not being alone. There is community in the wilderness. And there is God’s love in the wilderness. So join us as we navigate the wilderness of an evolving faith.

Sarah Bessey is the author or editor of five books, including the New York Times bestseller A Rhythm of Prayer. She also leads Evolving Faith, a conference and online community for people who are reimagining their faith with hope. Bessey lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with her husband and their four children.

Sarah's Book:
Field Notes for the Wilderness

Sarah's Recommendations:
Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day by Kate Bowler