Getting Back Up: John Lewis’ Legacy of Resilience

In this powerful episode, Ellen Corcella explores the concept of resilience through the extraordinary life of Congressman John Lewis. Drawing from the Latin root resiliere ("to leap back"), she examines how faith can be the foundation for bouncing back from life's most challenging circumstances and achieving our goals. Through Lewis's example of getting back up after every beating, arrest, and setback during the Civil Rights Movement, listeners discover practical ways to build resilience in their lives.Key Topics CoveredThe Etymology of Resilience: Understanding resiliere - "to leap back"John Lewis's Faith-Fueled Resilience: From sharecropper's son to Civil Rights iconBloody Sunday (March 7, 1965): Lewis's remarkable courage at the edge of Edmund Pettus BridgeCore Faith Beliefs That Build Resilience: God's unconditional loveThe divine spark in everyoneHope as eternal possibilityThe Beloved Community visionSeven Keys to Building Resilience: Worldview and transcendenceFeeling loved and secureMeaning and purposeFlexibilityDiscipline and taking care of basicsPlanning for the futureSeeking supportScripture ReferencedRomans 5:1-5 - Paul's teaching on how suffering produces perseverance, character, and hopeFind "Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma" by Ellen CorcellaPurchase Options:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/walk_with_me_ellen_corcellaBookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/walk-with-me2Connect with Ellen CorcellaWebsite: www.ellencorcella.comSign up for the Faith & Resilience NewsletterVisit for support resources on grief, PTSD, suicide, and lossEmail: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/ellencorcellaSupport Resources: ellencorcella.com/help-ptsd-grief-trauma-suicideUpcoming EventsWild Goose Festival WorkshopEvent: "Resilient Faith" workshop with Ellen CorcellaDates: August 28-31, 2025Website: wildgoosefestival.org/convo-hall-2022-Resilient Faith WorkshopSpecial Offer: Use Ambassador Code A-EC for $50 off Adult Weekend TicketsResources & LinksJohn Lewis Resources"How the images of John Lewis being beaten during 'Bloody Sunday' went viral" - The Conversation"John Lewis: Love in Action" - On Being Podcast with Krista Tippett (2013)National Archives: John Lewis - March from Selma to MontgomeryAdditional ResourcesJulia Cameron's tools for creativity and "The Artist's Way": juliacameronlive.comHow You Can HelpLike this episodeSubscribe to the Faith & Resilience PodcastShare with others who might benefit from this messageLeave a review to help expand our community of resilient faithClosing Thought"We must never give up. We must never give in. We must never give out. We must keep the faith and keep our eyes on the prize." - John LewisRemember: You have within you the capacity to get back up. Your faith can be the foundation that helps you leap back, again and again, into the fullness of life God intends for you.