summary In this conversation, Tracy Brown and Season Bowers explore the Beatitudes, focusing on the themes of joy, peacemaking, and the concept of shalom. They discuss the difference between being a peacemaker and a peacekeeper, emphasizing the importance of addressing conflict and bringing healing. The conversation also touches on the role of justice in achieving true peace and the challenges of being a peacemaker in a world filled with tension and persecution. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, they encourage listeners to embrace their identity as children of God and to actively participate in bringing peace and joy into their lives and communities. In this conversation, Season Bowers and Tracy Brown explore the themes of persecution, blessing, and the presence of God. They discuss how persecution can lead to spiritual enrichment and the role of Jesus and the Holy Spirit in providing comfort during difficult times. The conversation delves into the Beatitudes, emphasizing the importance of humility and the need for divine guidance in understanding true blessing. They redefine blessing as a relational transaction with God, highlighting that it is not merely about receiving material gifts but about experiencing the presence of God in our lives.   takeaways Today is the day that we get to grab hold of joy. Peacemaking and peacekeeping are different. Peace without justice is kind of a sham. You are carrying wholeness and healing. That's identity, identity calling out identity. Leap for joy since your heavenly reward is great. We are bringers of peace like Jesus. You will be recognized as children of God. We do the peacemaking, we are the bringers of the healing. The concept of shalom is about wholeness and healing. Persecution can lead to spiritual enrichment. Jesus offers comfort during our struggles. The Holy Spirit is our comforter in times of need. The Beatitudes help us confront our true selves. Blessing is a relational transaction with God. True blessing comes from the presence of God. We often oversimplify the concept of blessing. Blessing is not just about material gifts. The presence of God provides strength and joy. Living the Jesus way requires understanding true blessing. keywords Beatitudes, joy, peacemaking, peacekeeping, shalom, justice, righteousness, blessings, faith, spirituality, persecution, blessing, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Beatitudes, comfort, presence of God, spiritual growth, faith, joy, Season Bowers, Joy Bringer