Carol Lovejoy and David Ruis continue their dialogue about what it means to be a “People of the Way”, especially in terms of how we relate to Jesus as a person, rather than using His name for power. What can their collective wisdom teach us about our own identity in Christ, the difference between power and authority, and learning to walk in the way of Jesus? This episode dives deep on what’s in a name, God’s authority and presence on earth, how the land remembers, and a whole lot more. You might want to listen twice!
Carol Anne Lovejoy is an 85-year-old Indigenous Elder and longtime member of Vineyard Canada. She has been faithfully serving as part of Harvest Vineyard Church in Edmonton, Alberta, since it was first planted. Born and raised in Edmonton as the fifth of nine children, Carol received Jesus into her heart as a young child and, 54 years ago, experienced a profound life-changing and healing encounter with God that reshaped her journey. A devoted intercessor, she has been involved in reconciliation work across Canada, the United States, Israel, and other nations for more than 30 years. Carol is a mother of four, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine, and considers her greatest investment to be loving God wholeheartedly and living out Christ in the heart of her family.