takeaways

• Mattie moved to New York City driven by a strong instinct.
• Growing up in Branson felt like living on a movie set.
• Her upbringing was wholesome but came with pressures.
• She recognizes the good and bad in her evangelical background.
• Stability in community provided comfort during her teenage years.
• Questioning beliefs began at a theater camp in New York.
• Evangelicalism often conflates knowing and believing.
• Love should not have an agenda in evangelism.
• The historical context of women in Christianity is often overlooked.
• Diversity in theater challenged her previous beliefs. The concept of divine love is often restricted by societal norms.
• Personal identity struggles can lead to questioning established beliefs.
• The pressure to conform to evangelical ideals can be overwhelming.
• Many truths taught in evangelicalism can be challenged and deconstructed.
• Faith should accommodate human growth and change.
• Questioning beliefs is a difficult but necessary process.
• Control within religious contexts often masquerades as love.
• Family support can play a crucial role in spiritual shifts.
• The future of Christianity may see a decline in conservative ideologies.
• Cultural factors contribute to the current political landscape.

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Website: https://www.mattiejocowsert.com/

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takeaways

• Hiking the Camino was a transformative spiritual experience.
• Reflecting on life in three-month segments helps maintain focus.
• Faith was a spacious concept in Cassidy's upbringing.
• Questions about existence began at a young age for Cassidy.
• Deconstruction of faith can lead to deeper self-understanding.
• Thomas Merton's writings opened new avenues of contemplation.
• Queering contemplation invites a broader understanding of spirituality.
• Engaging with political issues is crucial for community support.
• Hope can be found in the innocence of children.
• Silence holds infinite possibilities for personal growth.

Chapters

• Introduction and Background Stories
• The Camino Experience: A Spiritual Journey
• Reflections on Life and Time Management
• Faith and Spirituality: Early Influences
• The Journey of Deconstruction
• Thomas Merton: Influence and Impact
• Queering Contemplation: A New Perspective
• Engaging with Political Polarities
• Finding Hope in Local Connections
• Silence and Its Infinite Possibilities
• Liminality and Queerness: Embracing Uncertainty

Links:

Connect with Cassidy: https://cassidyhall.com/

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Watch Her Merton Film: https://www.dayofastranger.com/

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takeaways

• The journey of life often involves navigating liminal spaces.
• Emotional transitions can be profound and transformative.
• Writing is a deeply personal and exploratory process.
• Names hold significant power in shaping identity.
• Self-definition is an essential part of personal growth.
• Grief can be processed in various ways, including observation.
• Self-awareness must be balanced with self-compassion.
• The present moment is all we truly have.
• Creative expression can lead to deeper self-understanding.
• Life's experiences shape our understanding of ourselves and others. Learning how we became us is essential for growth.
• Personal histories can illuminate patterns in our lives.
• Trauma is rooted in our cellular nervous system.
• Understanding our emotions can lead to healing.
• Anger can be navigated without harming others.
• Being human involves navigating highs and lows.
• Mythologies provide meaning in our lives.
• The political is an amalgamation of the personal.
• Art helps us transcend our pain.
• We can trust in new futures as old myths die.

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