Bishop John Harvey Taylor: Take Heart Now

Bishop John Harvey Taylor: Take Heart Now

In this inspiring installment of our Take Heart Now series, we were honored to feature the Right Reverend John Harvey Taylor, a lifelong Episcopalian and bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Bishop Taylor shared his mission to “feed hungry hearts” — a calling he carried out alongside the diocese’s 65,000 parishioners, 400 clergy, 130 congregations, 30 schools, and affiliated social-service agencies.

He also offered heartfelt advice, sharing the three practices he relies on to stay centered and strong in both his spiritual life and leadership.

 

Cheryl Romanowski: Take Heart Now

Cheryl Romanowski: Take Heart Now

Cheryl Romanowski’s spiritual journey eventually led her to the Baha’i faith. As a Baha’i educator she co-facilitates Ruhi study circles and leads an Interfaith curriculum for high school students for Humanity Rising, a student-led movement to create a more compassionate and better world through service.

 

Brandon Vasquez: Take Heart Now

Brandon Vasquez: Take Heart Now

In this conversation of our Take Heart Now series, we’re honored to feature Brandon Vasquez—a devoted father, youth pastor, and chaplain for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Brandon shares the three simple but powerful practices that help keep him grounded through life’s challenges: music, vegetables, and paint. Curious? Watch the video to hear how each plays a vital role in his spiritual and emotional resilience.

 

Cheryl Romanowski: Take Heart Now

Cheryl Romanowski

Cheryl Romanowski has passionately devoted her life to inspiring and uplifting those around her. With a profound journey through diverse spiritual traditions, including Catholicism, Christianity, Nichiren Buddhism, and mystical teachings, she ultimately found her spiritual home in the Baha’i Faith.

A former Division I Volleyball player, Cheryl transitioned into a fulfilling coaching career that spanned over two decades internationally. Since 2019, she has been actively co-facilitating Ruhi study circles and leading an Interfaith curriculum for high school students in collaboration with Humanity Rising, a student-led movement to create a more compassionate and better world through service, showcasing her unwavering commitment to service, education, and spiritual beliefs.

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Brandon Vasquez: Take Heart Now

Brandon Vasquez

Brandon Vasquez is married to Michelle and they are the parents of four world-changing children. Michelle works in education and is an Assistant Principal for an online charter school. Brandon and his family currently live in North County, San Diego, where he serves as pastor at a local church there, as well as a chaplain for the Sheriff’s Department.

Brandon worked with young people for 17 years before stepping into his current role. He has a deep desire to connect spiritually with those he comes in contact with. He cares deeply for people and seeks to love them exactly as they are.   

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