Podcast appearances and mentions of gena minnix

I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast, is closing out Pride Month, with one of our most popular and significant episodes with Dr. Gena Minnix, Founder of The Human Empathy Project (tHEP). (http://www.thehumanempathyproject.com) The Human Empathy Project was created to fulfill a need to have open conversations between members from the #LGBTQ and #Christian communities who are reconciling their beliefs and faith. It started as an intimate dinner with a few community members curious and invested in understanding each other empathetically. Their mission: To create healing, connection, conversation and change between these diverse groups. Dr. Gena Minnix and I discuss the etymology of the word "homosexual" and how its origin and intention could have been mistakely applied in modern Christian culture, and most likely was meant to protect young boys.  Gena walks us through the reconciliation process that happens when one's religious views come into conflict with their life experience.  She explains how empathy needs to flow to the places of greatest vulnerability, especially during conversations around gender, sexuality and faith.    Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

Gena Minnix reflects on how learning to humble ourselves might help us live into our unique, authentic story as individuals and collectively as the church [Philippians 2:5-8].   Reflection What’s on the inside of the masks we’re wearing? How might our humble stories be a doorway to our authentic calling?   Spiritual Practice Benedictine practice of humbling ourselves.  Connecting with the created world. Embodied practices.  Small experiments. Reflect on your story.  What is our unique story?  How might we practice humbling ourselves and owning it?   Resources Video: The Masks We All Wear (Ashanti Branch) Song: The Last Leviathan (Fisherman’s Friends)    

Gena Minnix reflects on how Jesus' loving response to his enemies revealed that God is non-punishing and utterly trustworthy.  [Matthew 16:13-18].   Reflection How does reflecting on God as Jesus help restore my trust? As my trust in God increases, how will that change the way I respond to my enemies?   Spiritual Practice Who is Jesus?  What word or phrase captures the core of who Jesus is to you? Notice perceptions that are in us and open ourselves up to the possibility of Jesus revealing something surprising about who God is which we may not have perceived as clearly before.

On Pentecost Sunday, Gena Minnix reflects on how the Spirit transforms our embodied selves and wounds into unique gifts that enliven the body of Christ.  Molly Clack also shares her reflections on this text [1 Corinthians 12:4-12].   Reflection When you’re feeling most alive in your embodied self, what are you usually doing? How might your unique gift to the community of Christ come from your own place of woundedness?   Spiritual Practice This week, notice what you’re doing when you feel most alive and at home in your embodied self -- how might that point to a gift of the Spirit unique to who you are? Spend time this week reflecting on a part of yourself you think of as wounded, weak, or imperfect -- how might that wound be transformed into an embodied gift needed by the community of Christ?   Resources Video: Vox Online Liturgy Replay Book: New Seeds of Contemplation (Thomas Merton) Song: Serenade by Franz Schubert (Itzhak Perlman on violin) Movie: All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks      

Gideon Tsang reflects on the paradox of rebirth on this Easter Sunday.  Matt Inman, Gena Minnix and Virginia Cumberbatch also share their reflections on this text [Matthew 28:1-10].   Reflection What have you experienced during this gestation period before an eventual rebirth? How can you hold the paradox of fear and joy this week?   Spiritual Practice Create a tomb in your home to place the sources and feelings associated with loss that you have experienced. Leave yourself a reminder to “embrace the suck” during this challenging season.   Resources Video: Vox Online Liturgy Replay      

Gena Minnix reflects on the Transfiguration and what it means to allow Jesus to come alongside us in our fear and to trust enough to take a small leap towards authentic love [Matthew 17:1-8].   Reflection How is fear shrinking my perspective on God, myself, others, or what’s possible? What would happen if I allowed Jesus to come alongside me and give me a new perspective? What "leap" am I afraid of taking in my relationship with God?   Spiritual Practice Breath Prayer. “God, even though I’m afraid… help me choose love.” Breath Prayer. “Jesus I can’t, you can… I’ll let go.”   Resources Video: Yes Theory Bungee Jumping with Will Smith

In this first message within a three-part series, guest presenter, Gena Minnix shares from the well known parable of the Prodigal Son. In this message, we consider this story from the perspective of the parent. www.thevineaustin.org Luke 15:11-32 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION: - What was a take-away or a question from the sermon? - How do you imagine God responding when you're suffering because of something you've done or brought upon myself? - Read Luke 15:11-32 from the perspective of the Father. What do you notice? - How does reflecting upon God's compassion change the way you respond to others when they make mistakes? - What notions of love did you pick up as a child, and how do those impact your understanding of God's love? - How might you make time in your weekly routine to sit and reflect on God as a loving parent?

As we finish our fall vision series exploring Contemplation, Gena Minnix reflects on what our bodies need in order to enter into a contemplative space [Matthew 26:39-42].   Reflection What do I need to know before I can consent to God's healing action and grace within? Where and when can I include contemplation as part of my daily routine?   Spiritual Practice The Welcoming Prayer.  Welcome, welcome welcome. I welcome everything that comes to me today because I know it’s for my healing. I welcome all thoughts, emotions, feelings, persons, situations, and conditions. I let go of my desire for security. I let go of my desire for approval. I let go of my desire for control. I let go of my desire to change any situation, condition, person, or myself. I open to the love and presence of God, and the healing action of grace within.

For Kid’s Sunday, Gena Minnix reflects on how God invites us through difficult times in our lives [Hebrews 12:1-2].   Reflection How does my small story connect with the larger story? How does 'looking where the artist looked', help me see God's trustworthiness?   Resources Video: Mountain of Hell Race Crash Artist: Tomás Saraceno      

In honor of Pride month I'm re-releasing my podcast interview with Dr. Gena Minnix founder of "The Human Empathy Project (tHEP)" tHEP was founded in Austin to foster empathetic connection around faith, gender, and sexual diversity. We cover the etymology and interpretation of the word homosexual and reconciling one's faith when you faith does not agree with the partner or lifestyle you have chosen. Dr. Minnix candidly shares her own story of reconciling her beliefs in order to create a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community to approach her team at tHEP. 

Gena Minnix reflects on how Jesus invites us into the process of forgiveness and what that looks like to practice [John 20:19-23]. Reflection What injury is currently disturbing my peace? This week, how might I practice consenting to the Spirit’s movement toward forgiveness within me? Resources Video: SNL - Astronaut Anne McClain Video: Mariachi and Tacos Party MWG: Discussion Guide  Spiritual Practice Name the injuries that disturb our peace.  Pass the peace of Christ during liturgy. Listen and tell the stories of our grief. Forgiving ourselves as we extend forgiveness to others. Learning to consent to the Spirit’s movement of forgiveness within us.  

Dr. Gena Minnix and I discuss the etymology of the word "Homosexual." Gena walks us through the reconciliation process that happens when one’s religious views come into conflict with their life experience.  She explains how empathy needs to flow to the places of greatest vulnerability, especially during conversations around gender, sexuality and faith. Follow this podcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week, I interview Dr. Gena Minnix--co-founder of The Human Empathy Project (tHEP). (http://www.thehumanempathyproject.com) The Human Empathy Project was created to fulfill a need to have open conversations between members from the #LGBTQ and #Christian communities who are reconciling their beliefs and faith. It started as an intimate dinner with a few community members curious and invested in understanding each other empathetically. Their mission: To create healing, connection, conversation and change between these diverse groups. Follow this podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @ianwpodcast 

This week Gena Minnix shares with us from Luke 12:49-53.   What is Good Conflict? Luke 12:49-53 The scripture passage for today invites us into a conversation about conflict. So we’ll look at that passage in just a moment, but before we do, I’d like to begin by sharing a story you may have heard if you’ve been listening to … Read More → The post Luke 12:49-53 (Sermon 2017.07.23) appeared first on Austin Mustard Seed.

Gena Minnix, PhD is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in systemic therapies, trauma and spiritual discernment. She is a professor at the Seminary of the Southwest, an Episcopal school. She also co-founded the non-profit The Empathy Project. She resides with her family in Austin, Texas.