Hatred. Division. Cruelty. We see it in our headlines, our communities, and for many of us — in our daily lives. As Black women, we don’t just read about hostility… we feel the weight of it pressing on our hearts and spirits.

This episode is the start of a 3-part series called “Resilience in an Age of Division”. Today, I’m naming the storm: what it feels like to live surrounded by hatred, why it hurts so deeply, and how we can begin to guard our peace even while the world feels hostile.

💡 In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Why hatred takes such a toll on our minds, bodies, and spirits
• The difference between politics and humanity — and why this moment is about more than “Right vs. Left”
• The emotional insight: why hatred cuts so deeply
• Scriptures that remind us God is near when hatred is loud (Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, John 16:33, Philippians 4:7)
• A journal prompt to help you reflect and protect your peace

✨ Journal Prompt: “Where in my life am I most affected by the hatred and division around me? And how can I guard my peace in that space?”

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