Gentleness: Strength in the Stillness Part 2

We continue the “Gentleness: Strength in Stillness” celebration with authors Debbie, Regina, and Trinity, beginning with a lightning round about small comforts like hugs and brief moments of grounding. Debbie shares how complicated grief stripped away her identity, how unexpected people helped keep her afloat, and how receiving God’s love as Father helped her stop explaining herself, give herself permission to be “messy,” and find hope while continuing to say a loved one’s name. Regina describes realizing she was disconnected from herself through many small factors, and how stillness—like five minutes at a bathroom mirror—revealed illusions, enabled honest self-reflection, and helped her recognize “I’m still here.” Trinity reflects on learning gentleness as strength by watching her mother care for her dying father, treasuring ordinary moments, and practicing presence, grace, humility, and loving people where they are.

00:00 Welcome and Guests

00:19 Lightning Round Warmup

03:13 Vulnerability and Community

04:01 Debbie on Grief and Identity

07:50 Receiving God as Father 10:46 Regina Mirror Moment

13:06 Stillness and Self Connection

16:44 Practical Stillness Habits

18:06 Trinity Family and Gentle Strength

21:22 Loving Well When Busy

23:51 Group Reflections and Takeaways

29:35 Closing and Book Invitation