Episode: The Path to Deep Peace
Welcome to the first episode of Bishop Todd’s farewell season, affectionately called “Peace Out!” To get us started, Bishop Todd explores the biblical vision and meaning of peace—a virtue he has sought to cultivate in his own life and explored at length in his 2021 book, Deep Peace. Drawing from Psalm 23, the teachings of Jesus and reflections on the Trinity, Bishop Todd talks about the “peace killers” that threaten our souls and how to cultivate a life rooted in true wholeness that we can share with others.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• A biblical definition of peace: completeness, contentment and being in the care of God.
• The concept of cultivating a “mellow heart” as a way to live with simplicity, humility and trust.
• How to become an instrument of peace in your relationships, community and culture.
Key Quotes:
• “God is whole and undisturbed within himself.”
• “When Jesus says, ‘My peace I give to you,’ it’s not just any peace—it’s his peace, the peace of the second person of the Trinity.”
• “The harpooners of this life must arise from stillness.”
• “Living a Sabbath life means working from rest, not resting from work.”
Resources Mentioned:
• Todd Hunter’s book, Deep Peace
• James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love
• Romans 12:8: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
• Psalm 23 and the concept of living in the care of the Good Shepherd
Connect With Bishop Todd:
• Visit Bishop Todd’s website for more resources.
• Follow Bishop Todd on Substack.