In this conversation, Kendall is joined by Jenny Vanderberg Shannon to discuss their shared experiences as mothers, lovers of words and food, and their journeys of faith. They explore the importance of finding community and support outside of traditional church settings, the power of authenticity and storytelling, and the impact of poetry on their lives. They also reflect on their childhood memories of church and the process of renegotiating their faith. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the sacredness of feeding others, the role of music in their spiritual journeys, and the significance of water as a source of grounding and healing. Jenny talks candidly and vulnerably about the journey of being untethered and the search for meaning, and emphasizes the importance of being one's own first priority and finding inspiration from guideposts on the journey. Most importantly, Jenny shares her letter from Love at the end, and it will bring you to your knees.
Takeaways
Finding community and support outside of traditional church settings can be essential in navigating the process of faith deconstruction and reconstruction.
Authenticity and storytelling have the power to create meaningful connections and ignite the imagination.
Renegotiating faith can be both liberating and challenging, requiring a reevaluation of beliefs and a process of self-discovery.
Links:
Jenny's Substack, Eat My Words: https://eatmywords.substack.com/
Jenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyvanderbergshannon/
Jenny's Website: https://bio.site/jennyvanderbergshannon
Life is not a Performance Review with Jenny Vanderberg Shannon