Happy Hour #227: Rachel Joy
The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey
Published on 01/09/2019
My guest for The Happy Hour # 227 is Rachel Joy. Rachel is a pastor's wife, mom to four and the Founder & Executive Director of Sparrow Women. Sparrow Women exists to catalyze the next generation of reconcilers. Rachel is a believer in strong coffee, long dinners, and spontaneous dance parties. On today's show Rachel shares the story of how she came to start Sparrow Women and the Sparrow Conference. Rachel and I talk about what it was like for her when she first started to dig deep and ask questions about racial equality, reflect on her own privilege, and examine how the world is truly set up. I love how Rachel says we are all Kingdom Cultivators, but to do the work, we must first understand what God's kingdom is. Rachel and I discuss how the topic of racial harmony and reconciliation can seem overwhelming at first, and she provides some first steps to take. Rachel also honestly shares how the walk can be messy, the conversations difficult, and we're not promised that it will be easy. But, we are called to be peacemakers and reconcilers, and with Christ, it is possible. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss a Happy Hour by subscribing through your favorite podcast app (ie. iTunes, Stitcher). And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends!} Links From the Show Sparrow Women Sparrow Conference 2019 - Use code: HAPPY for special discounted rate! What Rachel is loving: Ball Frixion pens, Seek The Peace candles, glass sliding bookshelf that feels like home What Rachel is reading: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannon Martin Come join The Happy Hour on Patreon If You Only Knew Connect with Rachel Twitter// Instagram // Facebook Sparrow Women: Twitter// Instagram// Facebook Connect with Jamie + The Happy Hour Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Join us on Patreon! Do you love The Happy Hour? If so, we’d love if you’d leave a review! If You Only Knew by Jamie Ivey Sponsors Prep Dish - $4 month-long trial Pardon the Mess Podcast Bolster Sleep - Code: HAPPYHOUR for 10% off Third Love - 15% off your first order