How to Create Belonging in a Divided World | Joseph Yoo on Faith, Foster Care and Love

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful and deeply human conversation, Melissa sits down with Joseph Yoo, a Korean American priest, storyteller, and advocate for belonging. They explore what it truly means to feel seen, loved, and accepted.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why many people feel like they don’t belongThe real meaning of peace (beyond silence)How to stay open in difficult conversationsThe difference between fitting in vs belongingWhat unconditional love really looks likeHow to create safe spaces for othersYou’ll also hear a moving story about foster care and adoption. How one child transformed his understanding of love, presence, and belonging forever.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit in… this conversation is for you.A big thank you to our patron, Deana Laughlin, for making this podcast possible. Melissa's fav Rev. Yoo post:    • Peace, biblically, goes deeper and further...  Website: https://josephyoo.com/BOOK: https://a.co/d/0b0Eyw1WIn Pearland, Texas??Visit Mosaic Church:https://www.mosaicpearland.org/Learn More About Elev8 Villages:Website: https://www.elev8villages.org/Download your FREE Belonging Kit: https://www.elev8villages.org/FREEkit💭 If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE!This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone. If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org.Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.