Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA

Take control of your own self-care! A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl ... In Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, clergy couple Penny and Bill offer simple, fun, yet profound, progressive theological commentary on scripture through reflections, prayer, and song. More than just reading a scripture verse … Penny and Bill prepare each episode to seamlessly weave together scripture, reflection, prayer, and song. You’ll be challenged to think theologically and clinically recognizing how your God walk and God talk impacts all parts of your life. Unlike any other Religious podcast, Awaken Kindness, by DaRevsUSA podcast, hosted by distinguished Protestant theologians and clinicians the Rev Dr Penny Taylor LCSW and the Rev Dr Bill Ressl LCSW, offers a ground-breaking simple, yet profound, progressive approach to understanding Christ’s love. In each episode, this clergy couple in the United Church of Christ (UCC) unpacks the contemporary relevance of scripture as well as how to apply it to daily life. Join as Penny and Bill, Co-Founders of the Center to Awaken Kindness, share scripture, prayer, song, and their reflections through experiences from family, work, and 30+ years of married life. The Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA podcast is from the Center to Awaken Kindness which is a division of the Penny & Bill Company, a faith-based online educational learning corporation. Begin to… + see the sacramental realities of life all around + start living your best life in a new God walk and God talk + experience the transformative power of God’s love, so that you can share it with others + feel and awaken kindness in life Listen as DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill… + highlight significant stories from the Bible, in particular the New Testament + reflect on scripture through theology, theory, and life experiences + share in prayer + join in song + share some time together with you Each episode is about 15 to 20 minutes and includes… + a scripture reading from the Bible, in particular the New Testament + a reflection by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor, Rev Dr Bill Ressl, or both + time for prayer as we share together in the prayer Jesus taught us to pray + a song to enjoy ~ or sing-a-long with DaRevsUSA + some shared time together with DaRevsUSA and with God At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

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Episodes

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

What’s Your Agenda? (with Penny)

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

Take action today – reach out, share love, invite people to be part of the great social movement that started over 2,000 years ago, a movement of compassion, empathy, healing, peace, and love to everyone. The time is now. Imagine a world filled with love – a love that fills people physically and spiritually. Penny looks at Jesus’ agenda – grounded in the movement of social justice and love. Yes, Jesus’ ministry was one of social justice, sharing love, and empowering people to stop social oppression while joining together to grow in love and justice. Come explore the possibilities.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on Jesus feeding 5000 plus in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 14, verses 13-21, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing Take My Life.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday Jun 22, 2022

Make a Difference – Share Love (with Penny)

Wednesday Jun 22, 2022

Share Love? For sure! We have a choice. Penny explores the sacred reality of God’s profound love. Share love and be an instrument of God’s peace and love – or share violence and anger? It’s a choice here and now. Experience something new – experience profound love… the sacred reality of God’s love that is very real and alive here and now. Share the power of love made visible in Jesus’ baptism. Share love. It’s not hard to do. It is possible. Start today. Come explore the possibilities.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on Jesus being baptized in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 1, verses 4-11, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

Believe It (with Penny)

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

Believe it! Join Penny and explore Jesus as the Good Shepherd - our Ultimate Concern, who knows us by name. Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Good Shepherd who knows us. Jesus knows us by name, by voice… he knows each of us intimately. He knows our struggles and joys. Jesus knows the flock and each of us is already part of the flock – all we need do is accept it. Believe it! We are encouraged to have our ultimate concern as Jesus Christ. Believe and know that Jesus the Good Shepherd knows each of us by name and is present to provide for our needs now and into eternity. While we still have breath – let us continue to speak to the Good Shepherd. Let’s be more loving and focused on having a relationship with the Good Shepherd. Come explore the possibilities.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 10, verses 1-18, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

Courage to Do It Differently (with Penny)

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

Penny delves into courage to do it differently. Do we dare to be and do life differently? Penny suggests the church is more than a building. It is us and it is being reborn here and now in each of us. Pentecost Sunday is known as the birth of the church. It is the day in the church calendar where we remember when the disciples were given the gift of the Holy Spirit. That gift of the Holy Spirit is still alive deep within each of us. Penny delves deep into the birth of the church challenging us to be and do church new here and now. What does it mean that we are in a time of rebirth? A new something is emerging. What does it mean for the church to be reborn? What does it mean that we, not the building or doctrines, are the church? Come explore the possibilities.

Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on Acts chapter 21, verses 1-21, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing a classic oldie, Love and Help Each Other.

Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).

LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.

SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com

Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

Mix It Up - Share Peace and Love (with Penny)

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

Penny examines inviting God to be present as we mix it up sharing simple gifts of peace and love. It’s about gratefulness - believing and sharing it forward. Discover God’s peace through sharing simple gifts with one another, such as sharing peace and love in unity together. Share the gifts God has given for the glory of God in all the diversity of life. We are each unique, with unique gifts to share and to use for the common good. Use all your gifts – talents, skills, and capacities – here and now. Be a blessing today and in every way.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 17, verses 1-11, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing All Creatures of Our God and King.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday May 25, 2022

The Time is Now for Renewal (with Bill)

Wednesday May 25, 2022

Bill dives deep into renewal in this season of Eastertide. Why now? It’s Eastertide! Let's explore… A new reality has begun – it is here. How do we live into this new time? What does it look like? Do we doubt like Doubting Thomas? Do we simply return to what we did in the past – or do we look beyond and live into today’s new possibility? Enjoy this most unique moment in time and make this new moment a life changing experience filled with Christ’s love. Then share it forward each day. Celebrate the new reality in front of us – and remember, yes it can be hard… but great things can become visible in new ways and it can be very good.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verses 16-18, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join Bill in singing How Powerful that Gift to the tune of Amazing Grace.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A theologically progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday May 18, 2022

Share the Story (with Penny)

Wednesday May 18, 2022

Penny talks about a special guest. The crowd is wild. Jesus is walking by. Let us share the story. It is time to celebrate our relationship with God. We are in a time of turmoil – and like the days of old we are invited to tell the story so each generation can hear it, share it, and live Christ’s love. Come, let your light shine!
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 21, verses 1-11, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing Tell Me The Stories of Jesus.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday May 11, 2022

Be Bad… or Good? It’s A Choice (with Penny)

Wednesday May 11, 2022

Penny delves into life’s reality – it’s a choice… be bad or good. Each of us can do either. What would a Good Shepherd do? What does civility look like? What type of world do we wish to live in… to create… to leave to a future generation? Do we follow the model of the Good Shepherd or ??? Come – let’s explore. Let your life shine as an example of the Good Shepherd. Be present with Christ here and how – let your light, your love, the radical power of Jesus Christ deep within shine in your life… and share it.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 10, verses 1-10, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday May 04, 2022

I Can See (with Penny)

Wednesday May 04, 2022

Do you see? Penny examines blindness as Jesus heals a man born blind with mud made from his spit. Imagine seeing the world for the first time by breaking the barriers of blindness. The local community questions what is happening – who did it – why? They knew the blind man as a beggar, not part of their community - although he knew them. He lived with them, heard their stories, and had always been very present in the community. The community responded and drove him out. Jesus found him and asked: “Do you believe?” He said: “Lord, I believe.” The blind man had always been and was part of God’s spiritual community, although at times he was challenged by society. Let Christ be present with you here and how – let your light, your love, the radical power of Jesus Christ deep within shine in your life… and share it.
Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 9, verses 1-12, and 35-41, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing one verse of Amazing Grace.
Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).
LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.
SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean
For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com
Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Wednesday Apr 27, 2022

Paralyzed by Doubt and Fear (with Penny)

Wednesday Apr 27, 2022

“Peace be with you.” Penny explores the peace that healed the disciples who were in lockdown, paralyzed by doubt and fear. Have you ever experienced that type of fear and the peace that heals? The disciples were hiding in fear. Jesus had died on the cross. Doubt and fear filled their hearts - so they hid. Jesus appeared to them and said: “Peace be with you.” He was not angry. He was not filled with hatred that he had been betrayed by some, dismissed by others, and that all were paralyzed in fear not living in the love he had encouraged. Rather, he shared his peace. Find peace. Experience God’s peace that heals. It’s free and all around us – be open to God’s free gift of peace and love.

Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, verses 19-31, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing Go Tell It On the Mountain.

Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).

For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com

Please note:
At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Simple. Fun. Profound.

Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA

In the Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA podcast, clergy couple Penny and Bill offer simple, fun, yet profound, progressive theological commentary on scripture through reflections, prayer, and song. More than just reading a scripture verse … Penny and Bill prepare each episode to seamlessly weave together scripture, reflection, prayer, and song. You’ll be challenged to think theologically and clinically recognizing how your God walk and God talk impacts all parts of your life.

Unlike any other Religious podcast, Awaken Kindness, by DaRevsUSA podcast, hosted by distinguished Protestant theologians and clinicians the Rev Dr Penny Taylor LCSW and the Rev Dr Bill Ressl LCSW, offers a ground-breaking simple, yet profound, progressive approach to understanding Christ’s love. In each episode, this clergy couple in the United Church of Christ (UCC) unpacks the contemporary relevance of scripture as well as how to apply it to daily life. Join as Penny and Bill, Co-Founders of the Center to Awaken Kindness, share scripture, prayer, song, and their reflections through experiences from family, work, and 30+ years of married life. The Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA podcast is from the Center to Awaken Kindness which is a division of the Penny & Bill Company, a faith-based online educational learning corporation.

Begin to…

+ see the sacramental realities of life all around

+ start living your best life in a new God walk and God talk

+ experience the transformative power of God’s love, so that you can share it with others

+ feel and awaken kindness in life

Listen as DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill…

+ highlight significant stories from the Bible, in particular the New Testament

+ reflect on scripture through theology, theory, and life experiences

+ share in prayer

+ join in song

+ share some time together with you

Each episode is about 15 to 20 minutes and includes…

+ a scripture reading from the Bible, in particular the New Testament

+ a reflection by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor, Rev Dr Bill Ressl, or both

+ time for prayer as we share together in the prayer Jesus taught us to pray

+ a song to enjoy ~ or sing-a-long with DaRevsUSA

+ some shared time together with DaRevsUSA and with God

Please note:

At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Meet the Hosts

DaRevsUSA, the Rev Dr Penny Taylor LCSW and the Rev Dr Bill Ressl LCSW, are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) in the State of Illinois. This clergy couple has been married for 30+ years and has served in co-ministry for over 20 years. Interdisciplinary scholars, both Penny and Bill hold a PhD in theology, ethics, and the human sciences from Chicago Theological Seminary, a progressive seminary affiliated with the United Church of Christ (UCC). Penny and Bill are known for having the heart of a Pastor, being Bowen Family System theorists, and encouraging folks to live a resilient empowered existence grounded in Christ’s love.

They co-founded the Center to Awaken Kindness in 2020 to offer their expertise in theology, clinical theory, and ritual studies through mindful contemplative tools and practices. They offer mindful journals with contemplative covers, books, podcasts, and the Awaken Kindness Network over-the-top streaming service. DaRevsUSA can be found on most social media networks. Bill is also an international author having authored: “Tillich’s Influence on Pastoral Social Work” in Why Tillich? Why Now? published by Mercer University Press, Macon, Georgia (2021); and, “A World in Need; Brokenness and Reconciliation Explored through Paul Tillich’s Doing of Social Work” in International Yearbook for Tillich Research published by Walter de Gruyter Press, Berlin, Germany (2020).