In Resurrection Amidst Fear, Leah wrestles with the tension between the Easter proclamation and the very real fear shaping our world today. Grounded in Matthew’s resurrection account, she highlights how the women at the tomb experience both fear and great joy, revealing that resurrection does not eliminate fear but transforms how we live within it.
Through personal story and contemporary examples of activism, Leah explores how fear alone can paralyze, while joy alone can become denial. Instead, she points to a deeper, purposeful joy rooted in connection, calling, and the enduring presence of the Divine. This kind of joy creates the capacity to act, to resist injustice, and to participate in healing even in the face of real danger. Resurrection, she reminds us, is not a return to what was, but the birth of something new, a life that carries scars yet resists the final word of empire. This teaching calls us to live as people of that new reality, grounded in purpose, courage, and the work of liberation.
Review Leah’s notes here and listen to or watch the teaching below.