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Stacy’s talk, “Bodies That Matter,” reflects on how every person lives in a body that changes and faces challenges, yet every body is still created in the image of God. Drawing from her work with disability cases and her own experiences with body image and aging, she highlights how cultural expectations can create shame around our bodies. She ultimately reminds the community that our worth is not defined by appearance or ability but by God’s love, and she calls the church to practice deeper compassion, inclusion, and acceptance of all bodies—including our own.
Speaker: Stacy Wood Rustrum
Ryan’s talk focused on practicing digital wisdom by honoring the Imago Dei in an attention-driven digital world. He argued that technology is neither purely good nor bad but requires intentional engagement since digital platforms are designed to capture our attention. Drawing on Simone Weil’s idea of attention and the relational image of God, he encouraged people to slow down, recognize the humanity of others online, and engage digital spaces with empathy, awareness, and spiritual grounding.
Speaker: Ryan Ingersoll
Keisha launched the Imago Dei series by naming how easily dignity gets lost in a world driven by comparison and performance, urging the community to begin by reclaiming their own belovedness. Through personal stories and the prodigal son, she highlighted how comparison distorts identity and how our worth isn’t earned but given by God. Because every person carries the image of God, remembering our own dignity shapes how we honor others. She challenged everyone to notice where comparison steals joy, recall who reminds them they are beloved, and actively protect others’ dignity in everyday life.