When fear is loud, and division feels inevitable, fierce love can feel like the most daring choice of all.

In a time shaped by anxiety, polarization, and uncertainty, love is often mistaken for softness or retreat. Yet the love our world most needs is not passive—it is courageous, grounded, and willing to stay present when fear urges us to harden or withdraw.

This Whisper of the Sacred Rebel is an invitation to return to fierce love—not as sentimentality, but as a steady, resilient commitment to compassion, truth, and shared humanity.

We reflect on what it means to choose love that listens deeply, stands firmly, and refuses to surrender to fear.

This is a short reflection meant to be received slowly—perhaps with a breath, a pause, or a moment of stillness.

You don’t have to meet fear with force. You can meet it with love.

What does it take to create order in a world of high-stakes gambling and "wild west" rules? Today on Sacred Rebel Voices, we sit down with a true legend of the game: Matt Savage, the Executive Tour Director of the World Poker Tour (WPT). ​Matt didn’t just join the poker world; he revolutionized it. From his humble beginnings as a chip runner to becoming the man who literally wrote the rules of modern poker, Matt’s story is one of persistence, integrity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.​In this episode, we "call the bluff" on the poker industry to uncover universal lessons about leadership and human nature. Whether you’ve never held a deck of cards or you’re a seasoned pro at the final table, Matt’s journey from the floor to the Hall of Fame offers a masterclass in how to lead with transparency and why "standardizing the game" is a metaphor for life.​In this interview, we explore:​The Rebel Journey: How Matt transitioned from the entry-level "chip runner" role to the industry's most respected authority.​Changing the Game: The birth of the Tournament Directors Association (TDA) and the uphill battle of convincing the world that poker needed a standard set of rules.​Integrity Under Pressure: How he handles the weight of being the ultimate arbiter in a world where millions of dollars are on the line.​The Human Element: Why Matt remains dedicated to helping recreational players feel comfortable and welcome at the table.​Connect with Matt Savage:Twitter: @SavagePokerWorld Poker Tour: WPT.com​Subscribe to Sacred Rebel Voices for more interviews with the people who have the courage to change the rules of the game.​#MattSavage #WPT #Poker #Leadership #SacredRebelVoices #WorldPokerTour #Integrity #CareerJourney

In this episode of Sacred Rebel Voices, Jerry Zehr sits down with Alexandra Hudson—author of The Soul of Civility and founder of Civic Renaissance—for a thoughtful conversation about what civility really means in a fractured public life.Rather than politeness or silence, Alexandra invites us to consider civility as courage: the willingness to engage across difference without surrendering conviction, dignity, or truth.

Together, Jerry and Alexandra explore how civility can become a form of moral resistance, a practice of fierce love, and a way of showing up faithfully in a fearful world.

This conversation is part of Sacred Rebel Voices, a series of deep, reflective dialogues with thinkers, artists, and leaders who are reimagining what it means to live with courage, compassion, and integrity today.