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Cyd and Geoff discuss the joyful nature of God and the dynamics of joy through the lens of the Aaronic blessing.

Cyd and Geoff continue their Lent/wilderness theme by challenging common images of God as stern, aloof, or judgmental and emphasizing instead that God’s face is turned toward us with joy. Using the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:22–27), they describe two dynamics: “amplification of joy” (God’s face shining upon us) and “returning to joy” (God turning toward us to bring peace), illustrated through parent-infant eye contact and attunement that builds resilience. Join them to remember that&nb...

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Hosts: Cyd Holsclaw, Geoff Holsclaw

Topics covered

• God's love
• spiritual formation
• joy
• parent-infant connection
• resilience
• Lent

Keywords

• God
• joy
• spirituality
• Lent
• resilience
• parent-infant connection
• blessing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Aaronic blessing, Numbers 6:22–27

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