In this personal and funny look at humor as a spiritual practice, Rev. Susan Sparks-an ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist minister-presents a convincing case that the power of humor radiates far beyond punch lines.
In this personal and funny look at humor as a spiritual practice, Rev. Susan Sparks-an ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist minister-presents a convincing case that the power of humor radiates far beyond punch lines.
Rev. Susan Sparks, the only female comedian in the country with a pulpit, is senior pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City (the first woman pastor in its 160-year history). She is author of Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor (SkyLight Paths). She has been featured on ABC, PBS and CNN, as a regular guest with country music star Naomi Judd on Naomi's New Morning on the Hallmark Channel, in the New York Times and in numerous comedy clubs. She is the recipient of an award from Intersections International for her interfaith work to promote justice, reconciliation and peace among diverse communities. Find out more at www.susansparks.com. Rev. Susan Sparks is available to speak on the following topics: * Transform Your Life, Work and Spiritual Path Through Laughter * Life Transitions and Finding Your Path * Humor and Life Crisis * Presentation Skills Using Wisdom from the Courtroom, the Pulpit and Comedy Clubs * The Power of Humorfor Clerics, Chaplains andCaregivers Click here to contact the author.
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Acknowledgments Introduction A Letter from God Disclaimer PART I Why Aren't We Laughing? 1 Humor and Holiness Are Not Oxymorons: Finding My Way as an Ordained Comedian 2 The Lost Branch of the Family Tree: Remembering Our Legacy of Laughter 3 Spiritual Geliophobia: The Fear of Laughing in the Presence of God 4 Eating Dessert on the Titanic: The Opportunity for Joy Is Now PART II What Would Happen If We Laughed? 5 High Places of the Heart: Finding Perspective through Laughter 6 We're All Hells Angels: Using Humor to See Past Our Differences 7 Burping in the Pulpit: Rediscovering a Fresh Spiritual Practice through the Eyes of a Child 8 Breathe, Just Breathe: The Healing Power of Breath and Laughter 9 Into the Ark: Laughter in Times of Crisis 10 A Leo's Search for God: Laughter Helps Us Keep Faith When God Is Silent 11 The Dash In Between: How We Live and What We Leave Suggestions for Further Reading
Acknowledgments Introduction A Letter from God Disclaimer PART I Why Aren't We Laughing? 1 Humor and Holiness Are Not Oxymorons: Finding My Way as an Ordained Comedian 2 The Lost Branch of the Family Tree: Remembering Our Legacy of Laughter 3 Spiritual Geliophobia: The Fear of Laughing in the Presence of God 4 Eating Dessert on the Titanic: The Opportunity for Joy Is Now PART II What Would Happen If We Laughed? 5 High Places of the Heart: Finding Perspective through Laughter 6 We're All Hells Angels: Using Humor to See Past Our Differences 7 Burping in the Pulpit: Rediscovering a Fresh Spiritual Practice through the Eyes of a Child 8 Breathe, Just Breathe: The Healing Power of Breath and Laughter 9 Into the Ark: Laughter in Times of Crisis 10 A Leo's Search for God: Laughter Helps Us Keep Faith When God Is Silent 11 The Dash In Between: How We Live and What We Leave Suggestions for Further Reading
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