363. Why Do We Underestimate Ordinary?

About this episode

Amy Peeler discusses the importance of embracing ordinary time in spiritual growth.

"Most days in Jesus' life were ordinary. Most of ours, too." -Amy Lauren Peeler This week's guest, Amy Peeler, author of Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, writes, "Normal is necessary. And routines are for things that bear repeating. The church calendar is marked by feasts and fasts, by holy days and special seasons. But more than half the church year is marked by what the church has called Ordinary Time, a period where we grow and mature in Christ." I know for a fact that I underestimate the value of ordinary time. I live for "the next big trip" or "next big event." Or at least I used to. Today my guest, Amy Peeler, shares the great value and necessity of embracing the ordinary. Visit Amy's website: amypeeler.com Order Amy's newest book: Ordinary Time Listen to Amy's sermons: Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler Listen to St. Patrick's Breastplate (Hymn): Porter's Gate Read the Nicene Creed here Listen to E290, Part 1: Trevor Hudson Listen to E291, Part 2: Trevor Hudson Support the Show: Donate Join Heartlift Wellness on Substack For more heartlifting resources: janellrardon.com

People in this episode

Guest: Amy Peeler

Topics covered

• ordinary time
• spiritual growth
• church calendar

Keywords

• Christianity
• routine
• feasts
• fasts

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ordinary Time

Books & works: Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, Ordinary Time

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