Rev. William H. Lamar on Ancestors, Stories, and Living Resurrection

On this special Father’s Day episode of Radical Sacred we have the immense privilege of talking to Rev. William Lamar about his beautiful new book Ancestors: Those who Bless us, Curse us, and Hold us. Rev. Lamar talks to us about the importance of intimately knowing and calling upon our ancestors, the perfect memory that water holds, how to listen to the still small voice within us, and the importance of silence, nature, and music. Sitting with Bill for this episode was a profound blessing and we always leave our time with him awake, aware, and more alive. We invite you to check out this fabulous episode and dive deep into the ancestors inviting you back to your truest selves. Show Notes:Ancestors: Those who Bless us, Curse us, and Hold us by William Lamar Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC I am my Ancestors’ by TaRessa Stovall The DC Church that beat the Proud Boys in Court now Owns Their NameKey TopicsThe biblical transfiguration story as a metaphor for ancestral engagementWater as a symbol of perfect memory and spiritual renewalThe internal journey of self-discovery and internal cartographyThe role of music and storytelling in connecting with ancestorsResurrection as a cosmic and ecological process of renewalChapters00:30 The Legacy of Ancestors02:56 Introduction to Reverend William H. Lamar IV05:41 The Importance of Ancestors in Faith07:29 Writing the Book: A Personal Journey11:19 The Transfiguration and Ancestral Connections16:00 Water as a Symbol of Memory22:18 The Role of Music in Spiritual Life28:05 Distraction and the Inner Music33:16 Finding Connection in Nature42:22 Bumping Into Oneself: The Inward Journey47:06 The Role of Ancestors in Our Lives54:56 Living Resurrection: A Poetic Invitation01:05:44 Father's Day Reflections and Ancestral Connections