In this episode, we unpack the importance of embracing human complexity and the practice of truth-telling in spirituality. From Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar, see how a cultural mixtape can guide one’s spiritual journey. Don’t miss insights on how spiritual seekers can curate a personalized connection to the divine through grounded traditions and ethical practices. Our guest is Tamice Spencer-Helms, a theologian, public speaker, curriculum developer, and consultant With over two decades of experience in young adult leadership, spiritual innovation, and social change. Tamice brings a deep well of wisdom to their work. In this episode: (00:00) Spiritual Mix Taping with Tamice (03:31) Mixtapes as connectors of faith (07:36) The mixtape as Black Cultural Expression (10:07) Rethinking perfection and ethical relativity (17:48) Find spiritual awe in the modern world (20:25) Overcoming fear through music (27:20) Faith and identity in Black America (31:33) Hush harbors in the modern day (34:08) Closing Join us to uncover how the R.E.S.T. mixtape can lead to a richer, more holistic spiritual life: https://umc.org/compass Keywords: spirituality, faith exploration, hush harbors, mixtape metaphor, spiritual innovation, radical ethics, tethered practices, personal identity and faith, Tamice Spencer-Helms.