In this episode, we unpack the importance of embracing human complexity and the practice of truth-telling in spirituality. From Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar, see how a cultural mixtape can guide one’s spiritual journey. Don’t miss insights on how spiritual seekers can curate a personalized connection to the divine through grounded traditions and ethical practices.

Our guest is Tamice Spencer-Helms, a theologian, public speaker, curriculum developer, and consultant With over two decades of experience in young adult leadership, spiritual innovation, and social change. Tamice brings a deep well of wisdom to their work.

In this episode:

(00:00 ) Spiritual Mix Taping with Tamice

(03:31 ) Mixtapes as connectors of faith

(07:36 ) The mixtape as Black Cultural Expression

(10:07 ) Rethinking perfection and ethical relativity

(17:48 ) Find spiritual awe in the modern world

(20:25 ) Overcoming fear through music

(27:20 ) Faith and identity in Black America

(31:33 ) Hush harbors in the modern day

(34:08 ) Closing

Join us to uncover how the R.E.S.T. mixtape can lead to a richer, more holistic spiritual life: https://umc.org/compass

Keywords: spirituality, faith exploration, hush harbors, mixtape metaphor, spiritual innovation, radical ethics, tethered practices, personal identity and faith, Tamice Spencer-Helms.