In this conversation, Elliot Sands and Abby Olcese delve into the concept of joy, exploring its deeper significance beyond mere happiness. They discuss the role of joy in the context of faith and hope, using the character of Paddington from the beloved children's movies as a metaphor for joy in community. The discussion also touches on the Magnificat, highlighting the joy found in expectation and social change, and emphasizes joy as an act of resistance against adversity. The conversation concludes with reflections on finding joy in community and collective action, encouraging listeners to actively pursue joy in their lives.
Abby Olcese is a writer on film, popular culture, and faith. Her work has appeared at Think Christian, Sojourners, Paste, RogerEbert.com, and /Film. She is also the film editor for The Pitch, a website and magazine serving the greater Kansas City, Missouri, area. She lives in Kansas City.
Elliot Sands is the host of the Live Faith First podcast. The Live Faith First podcast explores bridging divides in society and in the church. In a world that is increasingly divided, we want to be a voice calling people back together. We encourage people to build relationships with people from across the aisle, street, or the table.
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