This Week’s Listener Question:

This week, Laura talks with longtime friend, author, and Orthodox Jewish woman Dinah Bucholz about how to love our neighbors in a world where antisemitism is ever present for Dinah and her family. They share real stories, raw emotions, and highlight how we can lead with love, even when our neighbors have different faith practices or worldviews.

SOUL Group Questions:

Ask each other these questions to build a stronger connection with a friend or in your Soul Group.

1. What about Laura and Dinah’s conversation encouraged or challenged you?

2. Have you ever experienced or witnessed racial and religious cruelty similar to Dinah’s daughter being shoved off the subway? If so, how did you feel, and what did you learn?

3. In what ways can we take the time to learn more about our neighbors who may hold different beliefs or view the world through a unique lens?

4. Dinah explained that love is about doing, not necessarily about feeling. When have you witnessed loving your neighbor in action?

5. Million Dollar Question: How can we look past a person’s appearance and see them as made in “God’s image”? (Email Laura if you have any Ah-ha thoughts ;)

Connect with Laura:

Have a question for us? Please send them to questions@soulenchilada.com.

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To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

To ask Laura to speak at your event – laurabusse.com

Learn more about Laura’s ministry, The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – HERE

Scripture Mentioned:

Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is One. Love the LORD God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Love your neighbor as yourself. – Leviticus 19:18

Good Samaritan Story – Luke 10:25-37

SOUL Group Questions:

Ask each other these questions to build a stronger connection with a friend or in your Soul Group.

1. What did you hear from Laura and Mick’s conversation that surprised you about grief?

2. When have you walked through the D’s Laura brought up (death, divorce, devastation, disease, debt…)? How did that experience impact how you see the world today?

3. What are ways we can support people who are grieving? Why is it important to be careful with the words we choose and the language we use around grief and loss?

4. Who needs your presence, listening ear, or loving-kindness because they are walking through a dark valley or along a tough road? How will you show up for them?

Connect with Laura:

Have a question for us? Please send them to questions@soulenchilada.com.

Check out our new cool and cozy t-shirts at soulenchilada.com

To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

To ask Laura to speak at your event – laurabusse.com

Learn more about Laura’s ministry, The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – HERE

This Week’s Listener Question:

My child came home from college and says he now identifies as gay and has a boyfriend. I was raised in a church that believes homosexuality is a sin. What do you think I should do?

SOUL Group Questions:

Ask each other these questions to build a stronger connection with a friend or in your Soul Group.

1. What are your first thoughts and emotions after listening to this podcast? What comes up for you?

2. When you’re faced with a tough topic, how do you usually prepare for the conversation and carry it out?

3. If you grew up in the church or attend one now, why do you think some sins are talked about more than others?

4. Laura and Christine referred to the Bible passage Micah 6:9 – What does the LORD require of you? To act justly to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. How might this call help us to have the courage to engage in tough conversations?

Connect with Laura & Christine:

Have a question for us? Please send them to questions@soulenchilada.com.

Check out our new cool and cozy t-shirts at soulenchilada.com

To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

To ask Laura to speak at your event – laurabusse.com

Learn more about Laura’s ministry, The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – HERE

Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – HERE