NEW EPISODE “Death—that one loss is a date on the calendar, but grief is the calendar.” John’s popularity is not surprising, given that his core message is one that so many of us are yearning to hear: that hope is still possible, and that kindness, inclusion, and compassion are the way forward. A former megachurch pastor, Pavlovitz now preaches a much less-traditional Christian message dedicated to radical hospitality, mutual respect, and diversity of doctrine that has earned him the nicknames “The Pastor of the Resistance” and “The Atheists’ Favorite Pastor.” He wants to help those of us who feel hopeless recognize ways in which we can change things for the better. “Hope isn’t found in a celebrity, religious leader, or politician,” says Pavlovitz. “It’s found in the mirror.” Pavlovitz fervently believes that people can change things with a little guidance. “We all have a small world that we can save,” Pavlovitz explains “Compassion, or giving a damn, is one of the most powerful weapons we have in difficult times.” Discovering John was a bit of magic— more on that later. Take a listen to his down to earth thoughts on loss. Available on all major podcast platforms. Go to www.deathdialogues.net & see them in right hand column. Find the Spotify link in bio. #johnpavlovitz #lgbtq #hospice #death #grief #loss #mourning #bereavement #ministry #inclusive #deathdialoguesproject https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJGqleg6BZ/?igshid=ptqqgnbad1fa