Episode #22 Leslie Verner
My guest for episode #22 is Leslie Verner. Leslie’s time overseas introduced her to cultures where strangers are invited in and guests linger. In her brand new book, Invited: The power of hospitality in an age of loneliness, Leslie shares stories of being invited in, and of times where she felt like no one was welcoming her.
Today on the show, Leslie and I talkabout how all she ever wanted to do was go. She had planned on a life abroad, getting her Ph.D. and never settlingdown. During a visit back in the states,Leslie met a man who interrupted her plan. Leslie now lives in Colorado with her husband and three kids and islearning how to stay. We talk about howJesus asked some of his disciples to stay and what that could mean for us.
Leslie and I talk about the biblicaldefinition of hospitality and the power of an invitation. She shares how simple it can really be and howsometimes it means saying yes to someone else’s invitation. She shares about her impromptu driveway partyand how hot dogs can make hospitality easier.
Leslie talks about having room inyour schedule to invite, and the flexibility to veer from your routine in orderto be with people. We also talk aboutthe need to recharge so you’re not trying to give from an empty well.
Leslie says the whole bible is aninvitation and we should invite because God invited us and continues to inviteus in.
Invited: The power of hospitality in an age of loneliness
Leslie’s Favorite 5
Gardening
A Candle in the Window Hospitality Network
Hot Dogs
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