Give Me a Word with Christine Valters Paintner

Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones: Retreat as a Spiritual Practice

In this episode of the Call to Love Experience, host Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Reverend Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones to discuss the transformative power of retreat as a spiritual practice. They explore the concept of retreat not just as a physical getaway but as a necessary pause in our daily lives to reconnect with ourselves and God. Father Mark emphasizes that true spiritual practice involves being grounded, centered, and connected, and that every moment can be an opportunity for retreat, regardless of our circumstances. The conversation highlights the importance of silence and stillness in fostering a deeper relationship with love and spirituality. As they delve deeper, Jasmine and Father Mark reflect on the biblical examples of Jesus and Elijah, illustrating how strategic withdrawal is essential for spiritual leaders and followers alike. They discuss how these retreats allow individuals to recharge, remember their purpose, and cultivate a life of love. The episode culminates in an invitation to retreat, encouraging listeners to embrace the practice of retreat in their own lives, fostering a sense of community and connection with the divine. Links to Resources: Discovering the Sound of the Genuine: A Retreat Inspired by Howard Thurman [https://trinitychurchnyc.org/events/discovering-sound-genuine-retreat-inspired-howard-thurman-2026-04-21] * Facilitated by: Jasmine Bellamy * Dates: April 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm – April 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm * Location: Trinity Retreat Center West Cornwall, CT Schedule your first complimentary Spiritual Direction session with Jasmine [https://calendly.com/jasminebellamy/spritual-companionship-with-jasmine-bellamy%E2%81%A0]: Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries/%E2%81%A0] Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Felicia Murrell: A Year End Examen

Felicia Murrell is BACK. ✨My kindred sister returns to The Call to Love Experience for a special Year-End Examen—a gentle, intentional reflection on the year as it has unfolded. Together, we move through five sacred movements: Looking Back, Looking Through, Looking Forward, Looking Around, and Looking Inward. This is our collective pause… an intentional closing of the year—grounded in reflection, community, and Love’s invitation toward what is unfolding next. Resources: Centering Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10 Schedule your first complimentary Spiritual Direction session with Jasmine [https://calendly.com/jasminebellamy/spritual-companionship-with-jasmine-bellamy%E2%81%A0]: Join Love 101 Ministries Monthly Sacred Circle via Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership] Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries/%E2%81%A0] Black Contemplative Prayer Summit [https://www.blackcontemplativesummit.com/?via=jasminebellamy] To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/live/4MqCwZQbMF0?si=gNemR1WNqSvjq_0W] Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Alexis Busetti: Cultivating the Heart of a Migrant

This conversation feels like a homecoming. Alexis Busetti — co-author of Migration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants — was the very first guest on The Call to Love Experience, and we gathered again for a conversation that feels both full-circle and deeply timely. Together we’ll explore what it means to cultivate the heart of a migrant — to see migration not as a problem, but as a sacred practice of Love in motion. As the United States approaches Thanksgiving, we’re invited to reexamine what “home,” “land,” and “gratitude” truly mean. Through the lens of migration, we’ll explore how Love moves us from possession to participation, from dominance to solidarity, from myth to truth. Together, we’ll ask: What does it mean to cultivate the heart of a migrant in a culture built on settlement? How can the practice of Love help us decolonize our understanding of belonging? This conversation bridges our collective stories of journeying — from the desert mothers and fathers to the diaspora, to the people of Palestine today. We’ll reflect on how movement, displacement, and hospitality form us to become more like Love. Because migration isn’t just a change of place — it’s a change of heart. Step into a reflective space where Love is not just an idea, but a practice. Let’s reimagine what it means to come home to Love. 💗 Resources: Centering Scripture: Ruth 1:16-19 CEB Migration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants- A 6-Week Interactive Bible Study [https://www.ivpress.com/migration?srsltid=AfmBOopoF0fu17dtZQydfcOR2VeuUjmgOGjo5vTawH_TtAMgp8I4kOZ_] Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries/%E2%81%A0] Join Love 101 Ministries Monthly Sacred Circle via Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership] To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/live/ME3YDBB2ygE?si=H-E6D-pUmmArqkzf] Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Give Me a Word with Christine Valters Paintner

In this episode of the Call to Love Experience, host Jasmine Bellamy welcomes Christine Valter's Painter to discuss the transformative power of love and spirituality. They explore the importance of cultivating a practice of love, the influence of historical figures like Hildegard of Bingen, and the wisdom of the Desert Mothers and Fathers. Christine shares insights from her book 'Give Me a Word,' emphasizing the significance of listening for a guiding word that can lead to personal transformation. The conversation highlights the importance of embodiment, community, and the practices that help individuals reconnect with love in their lives. Resources: Give Me a Word by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD [%E2%81%A0https://abbeyofthearts.com/books/give-me-a-word/?fbclid=IwdGRleANJGJxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrMow0Hwp7beAJf2tN0GDqEnNzyc2HsgvUmlo-jHO8_3F9A-bKWPUC2PGPra_aem_4KIAWG94GQF3boDkOALozg%E2%81%A0] Centering Scripture: Romans 10:17 CEB, Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries/%E2%81%A0] Join Love 101 Ministries Monthly Sacred Circle via Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership] To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/live/YAOR6yHIoiU?si=VXub2L7IL0lMq8BO%E2%81%A0] Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bishop Michael Curry: The Way of Love

We’re launching Season 4 of The Call to Love Experience with a powerful conversation with Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church and beloved voice of Love in our time. Together, we explore what it means to cultivate a life rooted in Love—one that is both deeply personal and boldly public. Bishop Curry reflects on his lifelong commitment to the way of Jesus, the discipline of spiritual practices, and the call to embody Love in a world hungry for healing. Whether you remember him from his unforgettable sermon at the Royal Wedding or from his writings in Love is the Way and The Power of Love, this conversation invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the fire of Love that nothing can extinguish. Join us as we begin this season’s journey of practicing Love, not as an idea, but as a way of life. Resources: Centering Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7 MSG Social Media Links: Follow Love 101 Ministries on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries] Join Love 101 Ministries Monthly Sacred Circle via Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/love101ministries/membership] To view the recording of the live event and subscribe to Love 101 on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/live/ouE9te9rmNs?si=7VJAL0ve0ylFOjLS] Theme Music: Sunrise (Instrumental) by Matthew Hollingsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]