On Being with Krista Tippett Nadia Bolz-Weber — Seeing the Underside and Seeing God: Tattoos, Tradition, and Grace
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Oct 23, 2014 AI Snips
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Tradition and Innovation
- Nadia Bolz-Weber's church blends tradition with innovation, like ending the Easter Vigil with a dance party.
- They see this as a way to make ancient rituals relevant and fun for their community.
Church of Christ Upbringing
- Nadia Bolz-Weber was raised in the Church of Christ, which forbade musical instruments, dancing, and mixed bathing.
- She now leads an acapella Lutheran church, incorporating this part of her upbringing.
Tattoos as Life Story
- Nadia Bolz-Weber's tattoos tell her life story, from a long-stemmed rose at 17 to a cover-up of a tattoo from her addict years.
- The cover-up features the Annunciation, symbolizing a shift in her life.
