All Life Is Hospitality with Charlie Peacock + Andi Ashworth
May 8, 2024
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Musican and producer Charlie Peacock and writer Andi Ashworth discuss their new book on leading with empathy and love, modeling Jesus' character, and the importance of hospitality. They reflect on art, music, and the transformative power of Jesus in drawing people together.
Embracing small actions can have a significant impact on the world.
Hospitality extends beyond hosting meals to embodying love and creating genuine connections.
Deep dives
Charlie Peacock and Andy Ashworth Discuss Collaboration on Writing a Book Together
Charlie Peacock and Andy Ashworth share their experience collaborating on writing a book together, titled 'Why Everything That Doesn't Matter Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt.' The couple reflects on the challenges and growth in their marriage that allowed them to create this book. They emphasize the importance of overcoming differences and finding common ground in discussing significant life matters.
Reframing the Significance of Small Acts in Life and Faith
In the podcast, Charlie Peacock and Andy Ashworth challenge the idea of dismissing small actions by highlighting their substantial impact. They stress that every choice and contribution, no matter how small, holds significance. The couple encourages embracing the value of small, generative actions and believes that these can collectively create a meaningful impact on the world.
Charlie Peacock's Journey to Finding Faith and Music
Charlie Peacock shares his personal journey of faith, describing his spiritual evolution from exploring various religious paths to eventually choosing the God of the Bible. He recounts transformative encounters with Christianity and music, including how a fellow musician's Christian faith influenced his own beliefs. Peacock reflects on the profound impact of these experiences in shaping his faith and musical career.
The Power of Hospitality and Its Varied Expressions
Hospitality is explored in the podcast as more than just hosting meals but as a way of being welcoming, kind, and embracing others. Charlie Peacock and Andy Ashworth redefine hospitality beyond traditional norms, emphasizing its diverse forms like listening, being kind, or creating a welcoming atmosphere. They highlight the importance of nurturing genuine connections and embodying love in various expressions of hospitality.
That’s the question that Russell Moore and his guests—musician and producer Charlie Peacock and writer Andi Ashworth—consider on this episode of The Russell Moore Show. The couple cofounded Art House America together and approach the conversation as artists and makers, exploring what it looks like to lead with empathy and love of neighbor. They talk about what it looks like to create as though the world is watching, how to model the character of Jesus, and the difference between being a jerk and being bold.
Their conversation covers Peacock and Ashworth’s new book, Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much, and why hospitality is essential to Christian life. They talk about art, music, and how Jesus draws us to himself.
Tune in for an episode that testifies to God’s faithfulness to weave our stories into the greatest story of all.