Discovering Internal Peace: A Conversation with Cody Deese

About this episode

Shane discusses internal peace and the spiritual crisis in America with Rev. Cody Deese.

Shane is joined by Rev. Cody Deese, a courageous pastor in Georgia. Recent clips of his sermons have gone viral as he seeks to address the current spiritual crisis in America and pastor a congregation through these turbulent times. Connect with Cody • @codydeese • Cody's website • Vining Lakes Church Connect with RLC • Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ • To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org • Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians • Instagram: @RedLetterXians • Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne • Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

People in this episode

Host: @shane.claiborne

Guest: Cody Deese

Topics covered

• internal peace
• spiritual crisis
• pastoral care

Keywords

• Georgia
• viral sermons
• congregation
• turbulent times

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Cody's website, Vining Lakes Church

Books & works: Discovering Internal Peace: A Conversation with Cody Deese

Places: Georgia, America

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