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EPISODE · May 25, 2024 · 41 MIN

Following Our Souls Deepest Longings

from The Expansionist Podcast · host Shelly Shepherd and Heather Drake

Send us Fan MailThis stirring episode join a continuing conversation exploring longings and how they shape, our human experience and our divine connections, and have the potential to illuminate our life's true calling.Personal narratives that resonate with anyone who's ever sought something just out of reach, Heather Drake shares how a childhood longing for paternal presence bloomed into a broader understanding of family and community. Journey with us as we contemplate the ways in which these deeply ingrained desires shape our identities, relationships, and spiritual quests for belonging. We unearth the significance of mirroring and engaging dialogues in the pursuit of recognizing our truest desires, fostering a sense of belonging within an inclusive congregation, and the spiritual nourishment found in acknowledging our yearnings.As we draw this episode to a close, we rest in the transformative power of our longings, invoking the poetic wisdom of John O'Donohue to guide us. We ponder how the courage to traverse the unknown, propelled by the whispers of our hearts, can yield a life rich with love, creativity, and friendships that echo the depths of our souls. So, we invite you to embrace this exploration as more than a conversation; it's an opportunity to honor the profound longings that are calling us toward our divine destinies.

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