In these engaging podcasts, our guests share their encounter with Henri Nouwen and his writing and his influence on their spiritual lives. Our conversations reflect the ways that his ideas continue to resonate and be relevant today. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @henrinouwensociety Twitter @nouwensociety Facebook @nouwensociety Pinterest @henrinouwen YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/HenriNouwenTV MORE FREE RESOURCES: www.henrinouwen.org
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Inspired by the quote “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day (Henri Nouwen),” this lively show looks at the inspiration, intention, and action that you can take to have for a positive mental outlook, even in hard times and improbable situations.
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Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us on the back porch as we grow confidence in Jesus’ unfailing love and learn to think wisely about prayer, Christian spirituality, faithful theology, and much more. We are for all life’s weary travelers who need a refreshing pause on the Journey with Jesus. Together we’ll learn how to live this modern life from a restful, faithful place.
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The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | X: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: www.reformandainitiative.org |
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Nathan Shattuck is a Christian counselor and spiritual director in metro Atlanta, GA with Soul Care Christian Counseling (www.careofsouls.net). Among other resources on his podcast (all used with personal permission of their author), his 5 'Impersonating Ourselves: The Truth About the False Self' talks address the essential psychological, relational and spiritual journey of uncovering the 'false self,' acknowledging and accepting the reality of our 'real self,' and seeking to ultimately live ...
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Henri Nouwen| Love Henri Podcast | The Way of the Artist
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Artist David Hayward shares a transformational encounter with Henri Nouwen and the freedom he has experienced embracing his creativity.Bio:David Hayward, also known as the Naked Pastor, is a pastor turned artist painting, drawing, and thinking about what it takes to be free to be you. The idea behind the name is to seek to tell the naked truth - no…
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Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry by Henri Nouwen
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In this episode Matt and Brandon discuss a short but powerful article by Henri Nouwen. They define spiritual disciplines, talk about why it’s so hard to take time to be with God alone, discuss the struggles of Christian community and how we can engage it better, and also how the call to ministry is not what we often think. Along the way they dive d…
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72. Henri Nouwen. A spirituality of imperfection or an imperfect spirituality?
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In this episode, we explore the popularity of Henri Nouwen among evangelicals. Described by Christianity Today as "one of the world’s greatest spiritual writers," Henri Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, writer, theologian, professor, psychologist, spiritual director, and activist. A survey by Christian Century revealed that Nouwen’s work is a top…
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How Illana Burk Revolutionizes Ethical Business with Joy and Integrity
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In this episode, Paula is joined by the remarkable Illana Burk, a coach and consultant with a passion for helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs thrive. Illana shares her journey from being a dancer to becoming a successful business mentor, diving into her philosophy on building values-based businesses. The conversation is filled…
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Liminal Space: Finding Comfort and Joy in the Space In Between
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Liminal space is defined as the transitional space that can be physical, metaphorical, spiritual, or emotional. Pulling from examples in Disneyland, Proper People, & Station Eleven I'm looking at how we navigate through liminal space when we encounter it. Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/02/liminal-space/ In this episode,…
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Henri Nouwen | Love Henri Podcast | Flourishing: Integrating Therapy & Spiritual Care
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Join us for a spiritually attuned conversation with Therapist, Jennifer Bowen, as we explore the ways therapeutic support and spiritual care accompany us in our healing journeys.Bio:Jennifer serves as the Executive Director at Shalem Mental Health Services. The mission of Shalem is: to restore hope in the lives of people, organizations, and communi…
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Navigating Politics And Self-Care With Expert Tami Hackbarth
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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/navigating-politics-and-self-care-with-expert-tami-hackbarth/ In this episode, I'm joined by Tami Hackbarth, a seasoned author, activist, and advocate for 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care. Together, they explore the crucial intersection of self-care and activism, especially vital in today’s po…
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73. Does Roman Catholicism teach the true Gospel? A conversation with Robbie Bellis
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In this episode we speak with Reformanda Initiative Fellow, Robbie Bellis, who takes a look at 2 Corinthians 11 to answer the question of whether or not evangelicals and Roman Catholics believe the same gospel. Support the Show.By Reid Karr, Robbie Bellis
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A deep dive into cults and church abuse
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A deep dive into cults and church abuse In this episode we interview our very own Matt Boland about his deep dive and presentation on cults, how they operate, and how our churches can sometimes use similar bad practices. Along the way we discuss how unconditional love always beats conditional love and how we can learn to be leaders like Jesus. If y…
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Transforming Life and Leadership Through Kindness with Lara Heacock
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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/transforming-life-and-leadership-through-kindness-with-lara-heacock In this episode of Jump Start Your Joy, host Paula Jenkins welcomes Lara Heacock, executive coach, and Editor-in-Chief of Kind Over Matter. We discuss the practices of kindness and joy, and how these have become essenti…
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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/08/return-to-nature-emma-loewe/ Emma Loewe is the co-author of The Spirit Almanac, and she is the senior sustainability editor for mindbodygreen, and she has released the amazing book, Return to Nature: The New Science of How Nature Landscapes Restore Us. In it, she shares the different ki…
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Henri Nouwen | Love Henri Podcast | Liminal Space & Discerning Vocation
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Professor, principal, theologian and author, Bradley Jersak offers wise insight for those seeking to discern next steps in their vocational journey.Bio:Bradley Jersak is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, BC. He currently serves as the Principal of St. Stephen’s University where he directs SSU’s School of Theology & Culture, teaches peace s…
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Adam Ormord: We see more of what we attend to.
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In this episode, Brandon sits down with Adam Ormord, the executive director of Lifepoint Resources to discuss an article Adam wrote about attending to God—and the important insight that we see more of what we attend to. In other words, attention matters! Join Adam and Brandon for a wide ranging and fascinating discussion about how, why, and what go…
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Henri Nouwen | Love Henri Podcast | Making Space for Grief
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Leanne Friesen joins us for a wise and compassionate conversation about grief and the need we all have to give ourselves the space our grief needs.Check Out Leanne’s website: https://leannefriesen.com/SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/meditation/______________________Book Discussed:Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Th…
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Celebrating 37 Years of Joy: An Interview with Retiring Educator Molly Barnes
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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/celebrating-37-years-of-joy-an-interview-with-retiring-educator-molly-barnes/ In this heartfelt episode, Paula interviews Molly Barnes, the beloved principal and superintendent of Sunol Glenn Elementary. Molly shares her passionate journey in education, reflecting on the joy and challen…
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Michaela Neff LPC, Attachment Theory and Our Relationship with God.
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Brandon and Matt sit down with special guest, Michaela Neff to discuss attachment theory and our relationship with Jesus. Michaela, a licensed professional counselor, provides insights into how attachment styles developed in childhood affect our perception and connection with God. We also share some personal stories about our own experiences with G…
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Henri Nouwen | Love, Henri Podcast | Spoiling Ourselves with Prayer
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Spiritual Director, Phileena Nikole joins us on this episode of Love, Henri for a beautiful conversation about moving towards a flourishing spirituality through practices such as silence, stillness, and solitude.Check Out Phileena’s website: https://phileena.com/ SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/meditation/_____________________…
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Activism and Resilience with Christy Tending: Writing Through Grief and Joy
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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/activism-and-resilience-with-christy-tending-writing-through-grief-and-joy/ I'm welcoming back my friend and author Christy Tending. Christy is joining me to discuss her new book, "The High Priestess of the Apocalypse," which is a lyrical exploration of disobedience, grief, healing, and…
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71. An Evangelical Discussion on Roman Catholic Temple Theology
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In this episode we discuss temple theology and answer questions like: What is temple theology? Why it is important? How it is relevant to everyday life? We conclude with a discussion of how evangelicals differ from Roman Catholics in understanding and applying temple theology. Support the Show.By Reid Karr, Clay Kannard
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Finding Joy through Structure and Elegance with Jennifer L. Scott, Author of The Madame Chic books
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Taking a look in the mirror… Hey listeners! Brandon, Matt, and Peter are on the back porch today for a conversation about looking in the mirror and embracing reality. The central idea behind today’s conversation is that God reveals the truth to us for our own good. Though sometimes the truth is convicting and uncomfortable, it shows us the way forw…
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Embracing the Gifts of Nellie Oleson: Alison Arngrim on her time on Little House on the Prairie
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Get the full show notes: Follow/subscribe to JSYJ (free) on your favorite app: https://plnk.to/JumpStartYourJoy Alison Arngrim, the actress best known for her role as Nellie Oleson on 'Little House on the Prairie' joins Paula in this look back episode. This episode, originally recorded a few years ago, is revisited as Paula and her son prepare to v…
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70. A conversation with special guest Dr. Gavin Ortlund
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In this episode we discuss various topics with our friend Dr. Gavin Ortlund. Dr. Ortlund is an author, Christian apologist, and President of Truth Unites, which promotes gospel unity through theological depth. Dr. Ortlund has extensive experience in debating and discoursing with Roman Catholics, and in our conversation discusses what he has learned…
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Exploring Trauma and Joy with author Jen Soriano
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Get the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/06/exploring-trauma-and-joy-with-author-jen-soriano Follow/subscribe to JSYJ (free) on your favorite app: https://plnk.to/JumpStartYourJoy In this episode of Jumpstart Your Joy, Paula interviews Jen Soriano, a Filipinx writer and movement builder, about her experiences with trauma and heali…
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How can we differentiate God’s voice from spam and scams? Brandon and Peter here on the back porch today to chat about our image of who God is and what his voice sounds like. Peter shares his experience of receiving spam messages from trinity@tryharder.net and his pursuit of sorting through the junk to better hear the voice of God. A central tensio…
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In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with the President of The Southern Baptist Theological Semiary, Dr. Albert Mohler. We discuss his 2021 presidential address for the Evangelical Theological Society and the evangelical temption of Roman Catholicism, along with recent comments Dr. Mohler made about Pope Francis’s May 2024 interview on…
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Embracing What You Stand FOR in This New Era of JSYJ
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Get the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/06/what-do-you-stand-for/ In the first episode of Season 8 of 'Jumpstart Your Joy,' I'm returning after an 18-month break to discuss the profound changes and reflections experienced during the hiatus. The episode dives into themes of intentional living, navigating grief, the importance of s…
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Faith for Fiery Days: Emotional Resilience in a Burning World
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How can we develop emotional resilience when the news reminds us that the world is on fire? In today’s episode, Peter and Brandon sit down on the back porch to chat about some suggestions for navigating the morning news without panicking. We begin with a compassionate diagnosis for why we find ourselves pulled into the chaotic current of news and m…
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68. Pope Francis Interview with 60 Minutes
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In this episode we discuss comments made by Pope Francis in a recent interview with 60 Minutes that are receiving some attention from evangelicals. That Francis’s comments contradict the clear teachings of Scripture do not seem controversial, as they clearly do. What is irresponsibile from evangelicals, however, is the wrong assumption that what Fr…
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67. Engaging with Thomas Aquinas: An Evangelical Approach
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In this episode we speak with Leonardo De Chirico, the Director of the Reformanda Initiative, about his new book Engaging with Thomas Aquinas: An Evangelical Approach, which will be available on May 16th. Preorder from IVP Books: https://ivpbooks.com/engaging-with-thomas-aquinas Amazon.com: Click here Support the Show.…
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States of Emergency: From Panic to Peace in a Chaotic Election Year
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Life is crazy! How do I attend to the reality of Christ’s presence and love? Today is a follow up episode to our podcast on “Is God Asleep in the Boat?” Brandon and Peter shift the conversation to examine 3 prayer practices that have helped them notice God’s presence and love in the midst of chaotic seasons. Each suggestion flows from the foundatio…
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In this episode we discuss a recent Reformation Iniative (RI) trip to Portugal to provide training to the evangelical church on Roman Catholicism. The RI was invited by the Associação Proclama and visited three different cities throughout Portugal. We are joined by Joe Clarke and Paulo Carvalho whom we met. Joe and Paulo provide insight into the Po…
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Does Jesus care about us and the storms we are facing? Living in our chaotic world makes us exhausted and angry. We often find ourselves repeating the disciples’ frantic question in the middle of the storm, “[Jesus] Don’t you care that we are going to perish?” In today’s episode, Brandon and Peter unpack this story from scripture with an eye for ho…
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The Psalms shape us by the feelings they evoke. In today’s episode, Brandon, Matt and Peter sit down on the back porch to explore a few psalms together. We work through a few common presumptions we have about the Psalms and Brandon gives us his simple guide to reading poetry. We spend some time actually doing the process with Psalm 121 and Psalm 16…
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