Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert V Taylor

Matthew 5:9 “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” In this beatitude Jesus isn't talking about being peace-lovers but peace-makers, which is very different. A peace-lover will often do anything to avoid conflict, and will even allow bad behaviour to continue because of the desire to ‘keep the peace'. Sadly, that kind of attitude does nothing to bring healing and can easily lead to a situation becoming far worse. Peace-making is the tough task of not turning away from conflict but, in the name of Christ, deliberately facing it and seeking to bring God's miraculous gift of peace. Robert V Taylor, the President of the Desmond Tutu Foundation, wrote: “If you want peace, don't talk to your friends, talk to your enemies.” I suspect we all dislike conflict. We hate it when voices are raised, people storm out of meetings or there are broken relationships. It's exhausting, discouraging and sad. But it's also very common, and always has been. That's precisely why Jesus recruited followers 2,000 years ago and still does. He needs you and me to get to know him well enough to have the courage to walk towards conflicts and not away from them. If we always run away from places of anger and brokenness we will never be able to make Jesus' offer of peace and will deny ourselves the joy of seeing people find unity and a new future. Northern Ireland has seen decades of sectarian violence. The relative peace that is being enjoyed these days didn't just happen, but was the result of godly peace-makers getting to work and committing themselves to prayer. It was tough, protracted and exhausting work but we rightly honour those who had the guts to walk towards the conflict to bring peace. In 1995 John Hume, founder and leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), said: “As everybody knows, the patience, skill and determination shown by clergy has been nothing less than indispensable in bringing about the peace we now enjoy. I can say that without them, the present hopeful situation would not and could not have come about.” The situations of conflict that we face may seem very minor by comparison, but they equally call us to take the tough path of peace-making for Christ's sake. Question Where is God calling you to be a peace-maker at the moment? Prayer Loving God, thank you for your gift of peace. Give me renewed determination to bring your peace wherever I go. Amen

READ: Matthew 5.9 NLT 'God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.' In this Beatitude Jesus isn't talking about being peace- lovers but peace-makers, and that's something very different. A peace-lover will often do anything to avoid conflict, and will even allow bad behaviour to continue because of the desire to “keep the peace”. Sadly, that kind of attitude does nothing to bring healing to the situation and can easily lead to the situation becoming far worse. Peace-making is the tough task of not turning away from conflict but, in the name of Christ, deliberately facing it and seeking to bring his miraculous gift of peace. Robert V. Taylor, the President of the Desmond Tutu Foundation, wrote, “If you want peace, don't talk to your friends, talk to your enemies.” I suspect we all dislike conflict. We hate it when voices are raised, and people storm out of meetings or there is antagonism in relationships. It's exhausting, discouraging and sad. But it's also very common, and always has been. That's precisely why Jesus recruited followers 2,000 years ago and still does. He needs you and me to get to know him well enough to have the courage to walk towards conflicts and not away from them. If we always run away from places of anger and brokenness we will never be able to make Jesus' offer of peace and we will deny ourselves the joy of seeing people find unity and a new future. Northern Ireland has seen decades of sectarian violence. The relative peace that is being enjoyed these days didn't just happen, but was the result of godly peace-makers getting to work. It was tough, protracted and exhausting work but we rightly honour those who had the guts to walk towards the conflict to bring peace. In 1995 John Hume, the leader of the SDLP, said, “As everybody knows, the patience, skill and determination shown by clergy has been nothing less than indispensable in bringing about the peace we now enjoy. I can say that without them, the present hopeful situation would not and could not have come about.” The situations of conflict that we face may seem very minor by comparison, but they equally call us to take the tough path of peace-making for Christ's sake. QUESTIONS: Where is God calling you to be a peace-maker at the moment? PRAYER: Loving God, thank you for your gift of peace. Give me renewed determination to bring your peace wherever I go. Amen

Recorded: April 14, 2013 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/positive-spiritual-living/support

We, as a society, tend to put a lot of labels and expectations on others based on a small piece of information we may have about someone.  That small bit of knowledge can change how we feel in an instant. However, it’s only a label.  A small piece of the whole.  Like chocolate chips alone don’t make a cookie.  When we buy into these labels, we can create a significant disconnect between our expectations and the reality.  Learn how to change that in this week’s podcast. Exchange Quotes: “Labels are for filing.  Labels are for clothing.  Labels are not for people.” – Martina Navratilova “We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin “Replace labeling others by discovering who they are.” – Robert V. Taylor Exchange Links: Epic Exchanges on Facebook Email us!

This week is all about opening the heart. Join me for an hour of insightful conversation with Robert V. Taylor. He is passionate about helping people find a deeper connection to themselves and the world at large. Author of A New Way to Be Human, Robert shares his own struggles and global journeys as an example of what is possible when we all live beyond labels

Robert V. Taylor joins us for a Valentines Day Special to help us cultivate an open heart. We will focus on love that goes far beyond the romantic realm. Diving deeply into his story, Robert’s anti-apartheid work led him to refuse to be drafted into the South Africa Military which was compulsory for all white males. Such a refusal comes with life imprisonment! Faced with the label of being a “traitor” or a “collaborator” he knew he could not accept that apartheid was “the will of God.” “I went to see Archbishop Desmond Tutu for advice on how to survive imprisonment. Instead, he told me that I would not go to jail, but that he would arrange for me to leave the country.” 10 days later Robert arrived in New York City and began graduate work that deepened his life’s calling to help people experience a oneness with others grounded in compassion, love and mercy. Robert is President of the New York based Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and lives on a rural farm in the Pacific Northwest. He has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations live beyond their limitations. He challenges leaders to live beyond the fears and self-assessments that hold them hostage. Robert is the voice of a generation empowered by the potential of living beyond the restrictions of labels. He is passionate about helping people find a deeper connection to themselves and the world at large. Author of A New Way to Be Human, Robert shares his own struggles and global journeys as an example of what is possible when we all live beyond labels.

Robert V. Taylor joins us for a Valentines Day Special to help us cultivate an open heart. We will focus on love that goes far beyond the romantic realm. Diving deeply into his story, Robert’s anti-apartheid work led him to refuse to be drafted into the South Africa Military which was compulsory for all white males. Such a refusal comes with life imprisonment! Faced with the label of being a “traitor” or a “collaborator” he knew he could not accept that apartheid was “the will of God.” “I went to see Archbishop Desmond Tutu for advice on how to survive imprisonment. Instead, he told me that I would not go to jail, but that he would arrange for me to leave the country.” 10 days later Robert arrived in New York City and began graduate work that deepened his life’s calling to help people experience a oneness with others grounded in compassion, love and mercy. Robert is President of the New York based Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and lives on a rural farm in the Pacific Northwest. He has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations live beyond their limitations. He challenges leaders to live beyond the fears and self-assessments that hold them hostage. Robert is the voice of a generation empowered by the potential of living beyond the restrictions of labels. He is passionate about helping people find a deeper connection to themselves and the world at large. Author of A New Way to Be Human, Robert shares his own struggles and global journeys as an example of what is possible when we all live beyond labels.

Your unique humanity is part of the spiritual fabric of the entire human story. The Holy yearns for you to be 100 percent alive and profoundly authentic, because without your full participation, those who need you most will miss out on what only you can give. In Robert V. Taylor's book, A New Way to Be Human, he shares seven spiritual pathways to becoming fully alive through an unfolding journey grounded in compassion, love and mercy. This interview originally aired on the Transformation Talk Radio network and WBLQ.

Joining me for a soul-opening discussion of the power of storytelling and connecting on a soul-level is Rev. Robert V. Taylor, author of A New Way to Be Human. Also, Bishop Craig Bergland joins us during the third segment to discuss the recent retirement of Pope Benedict and more!

Our very special guest this week is Robert V. Taylor, a nationally recognized leader, author, and sought-after speaker and media commentator. He is absolutely passionate about helping individuals and organizations to realize their full human potential and impact in the world—and has invested a lifetime in doing just that. Born and raised in South Africa, Robert saw firsthand the difference that could be made when oppressed people are given the freedom to discover their voices, trust their imaginations, and find the courage to be who they are. These experiences deeply empowered him, transforming his life. As a young adult, Robert worked tirelessly to end apartheid. In 1980 his mentor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu sent Robert to the United States to avoid imprisonment for his anti-apartheid activity. He graduated from Rhodes University, South Africa, and completed graduate work at Union Theological Seminary, New York, eventually becoming the highest-ranking openly gay clergy person in the Episcopal church at the time. Robert lives by his own belief that goodness and kindness are possible each day as we show up for life. He continues to explore integrating personal spirituality and values-driven strategies with the question of how we each leave a footprint of compassion in the world—both at home, and in the corporate marketplace. His book, A New Way to Be Human: 7 Spiritual Pathways to Becoming Fully Alive (New Page Books, April 2012)offers a path to an integrated life of purpose. More information about Robert and his work can be found at robertvtaylor.com. Make sure you catch this show!

Robert V. Taylor will join us to discuss his book, A New Way to be Human: 7 Spiritual Pathways to Becoming Fully Alive. Taylor, born and raised in South Africa, saw first-hand the differences that could be made when oppressed people are given the freedom to discover their voices, trust their imagination, and find the courage to be themselves. Taylor is a nationally recognized leader, author, and sought-after speaker who teaches spirituality and values-driven strategies with the question of: How we each leave a footprint of compassion in the world? His work includes co-finding the Committee to End Homelessness in King County, Washington, as well as the Acting Chair of the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation in New York. Learn more at www.robertvtaylor.com

Robert V. Taylor is a nationally recognized leader, author, and sought-after speaker and media commentator. He is absolutely passionate about helping individuals and organizations to realize their full human potential and impact in the world—and has invested a lifetime in doing just that. Born and raised in South Africa, Robert saw firsthand the difference that could be made when oppressed people are given the freedom to discover their voices, trust their imaginations, and find the courage to be who they are. These experiences deeply empowered him, transforming his life. As a young adult, Robert worked tirelessly to end apartheid. In 1980 his mentor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu sent Robert to the United States to avoid imprisonment for his anti-apartheid activity. He graduated from Rhodes University, South Africa, and completed graduate work at Union Theological Seminary, New York, eventually becoming the highest-ranking openly gay clergy person in the Episcopal church at the time. Robert lives by his own belief that goodness and kindness are possible each day as we show up for life. He continues to explore integrating personal spirituality and values-driven strategies with the question of how we each leave a footprint of compassion in the world both at home, and in the corporate marketplace. His book, A New Way to Be Human: 7 Spiritual Pathways to Becoming Fully Alive (New Page Books, April 2012)offers a path to an integrated life of purpose.

In this episode my guest will be Robert V. Taylor, nationally known leader, author and sought-after speaker. He was mentored by the most Rev. Dr. Desmond Tutu as he grew up in South Africa and is passionate about helping individuals and organizations to realize their full human potential and impact on the world. 

David Matthew Brown talks with Bishop Desmond Tutu and Robert V. Taylor on redefining peace. 

Robert Taylor- Sent to the United States in 1980 by his mentor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to avoid imprisonment for his anti-apartheid activity, Robert V. Taylor has spent a lifetime integrating personal spirituality with the question of how we each leave a footprint of compassion in the world. His new book I'm Spiritual Not Religious: Your Guide To An Ethical Life offers a path to an integrated life of purpose. Robert's leadership of one of the largest Episcopal congregations in the United States was known for engaging spirituality with implications for personal and public action. In his own life this has been expressed in more than 20 years of work to end homelessness in New York and Seattle.