Political Theology Matters with Marcia Ledford
Episode 25
“What if the deviations in your life were meant to teach you that one lesson you are supposed to use to help the world? Well, this woman as a young girl sensed she was called to the ministry. But, when she came out, she had a falling out with God. Her journey taught her some critical life lessons. And after practicing for years as an attorney, Marcia Ledford, in her late 40s finally answered God’s call. Come and listen to this woman as she shares with us how she successfully and passionately combines law, politics, theology, and social justice. She’s a Civil Rights Attorney, a Doctor of Ministry in Political Theology, and another wise and wonderful F50Woman.”
We Talk About…
The meaning of political theology
Ordination as an older lesbian woman
Effects of silence about sexuality of any kind in Church
Falling out with God
How our strength is built
Group discernment
Thinking theologically and politically like Jesus did
Centering prayer and “monkey mind”
Quotes She Served Up:
“The hurts we incur in life teach us and empower us to help those who are in similar circumstances… take the life lessons and apply them to anything you want to”
“We all have to… decided who we were going to be and then be it”
“Feal the fear and do it any way… and pray on it”
Questions to Ponder:
When you sit in your house of worship, where is the voting part of you?
When you’re in a voting booth, where is the worshiping part of you?
Does Evil Spread Faster than Love: “Love is more powerful. Typically, evil is overtaken by love”
Advice for Her Younger Self: “You do not have a dress rehearsal in this life, so get to it”
Book Mentioned: “The Wounded Healer” Henry Nouwen
Recommended Book: “Centering Prayer” Cynthia Bourgeault
Must Do Every Day: Pray or Meditate
Contact Information:
Website: www.politicaltheologymatters.com
Email: marcia@politicaltheologymatters.com
Instagram: @docledford
LinkedIn: Marcia Ledford
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