Jes and Rob interview Steve Swayne, director of the St. Francis Springs Retreat Center. Steve brings insights into the value of rest, and how it is intrinsically tied to justice work.
0:00 Intro
0:43 Episode starts
2:01 Jes’s check in
4:44 Rob’s check in
6:29 Rob frames up the episode
7:22 Steve joins the call
7:30 Rob introduces Steve
9:25 Rob shares some stats for the episode
11:18 How has the pandemic impacted our relationship with rest?
15:22 What role does rest and reflection play in justice work?
18:45 Interlude
21:33 What is the biggest impact of the Center?
23:25 Jes gives the Center a personal shout out
27:00 Why is justice and equity a core value for the Center?
33:39 What’s one step listeners can take towards a healthier relationship with rest?
35:14 Tim Cook’s strategies for rest
38:00 Rob thanks Steve and wraps up
38:15 Outro
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Our hosts:
Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.
Our Producer:
Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio
Our Editor
Chris Pappalardo