The Order of the Mustard Seed Podcast Season 2 Episode 9 - Leslie Martin
Aug 28, 2019
Leslie Martin, an Anglican vicar and theological professor from Nigeria, shares his journey in discovering deep community within the Order of the Mustard Seed. He emphasizes the pivotal role of digital connections in fostering meaningful relationships across distances. The discussion dives into the power of vows for personal growth, illustrating how commitments shape one's life and faith. Leslie also highlights kindness as a necessary practice in cross-cultural contexts, emphasizing its role in personal and communal transformation.
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Finding Community Online
- Leslie found the OMS online seeking spiritual community and support while in Nigeria far from others.
- Unexpectedly, his assigned online cohort became some of his closest friends sustaining him in his mission work.
Use Vows to Track Growth
- Keep awareness of your challenges through vows, as they map out areas needing growth.
- Admit difficulties, like kindness, and use vows as reminders to journey forward authentically.
Vows Bring True Freedom
- Binding oneself with vows paradoxically increases true freedom through committed direction.
- Saying yes to specific commitments helps discover identity and prevents living as an unfocused consumer.