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Welcome to Episode 17 of Stories & Other Things Holy! In this heartfelt installment, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson recounts an intimate story centered around his daughter Claire and a pivotal moment of vulnerability in his family. When faced with unexpected challenges—from a family crisis to the tender aftermath of loss—Terry discovers that our destiny is to be held. He explains how being embraced in our most fragile moments transforms shame into humility, isolation into communal healing, and pain into a path toward liberation.

Key themes include:
• The transformative power of a compassionate embrace
• The distinction between humiliation and being humbled
• How vulnerability leads to spiritual healing and renewal
• The importance of holding one another in both human and divine relationships

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📖 Humiliation or Humility? The Wisdom of Falling | Stories & Other Things Holy 🎙️

What happens when we fall—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? In this episode, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a poignant story about his mentor, Silky, a man who exuded grace and confidence, and how one unexpected moment changed his perspective on humility, vulnerability, and grace.

Terry and Joshua explore the profound distinction between humiliation and humility and how falling is not just a human experience, but a divine one—seen even in the life of Jesus. This conversation invites us to rethink our relationship with failure, embarrassment, and the moments when we are brought back to the ground.

✨ Key Takeaways:
✔️ The difference between humiliation and humility
✔️ How vulnerability can unite us rather than isolate us
✔️ Why falling is an essential part of the spiritual journey
✔️ How grace meets us in our most humbling moments

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The Trustworthiness of Pain | Stories & Other Things Holy

In this episode, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson and host Joshua Minden delve into the paradoxical relationship between pain, suffering, and healing. Through a humorous yet poignant story about physical therapy and a profound insight from Terry's son, the conversation explores how pain can be redemptive and lead us to new life when contextualized within love and trust.

Reflecting on the Paschal Mystery, they discuss Good Friday moments in life that call us to let go, surrender, and trust in the promise of Easter. This episode invites you to reimagine pain not as something to avoid but as part of the journey toward renewal and transformation.

In this episode:

• A father's journey through physical therapy
• An unexpected lesson from a son in recovery
• Understanding the relationship between pain and healing
• How suffering can lead to transformation
• Finding trust in life's challenging moments

Featured Storyteller: Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
Host: Joshua Minden

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:09 - The Story of Painful Physical Therapy
5:26 - Trusting Pain and Its Meaning
12:59 - Good Friday Moments: Letting Go and Surrender
16:29 - Jesus’ Suffering and the Authority of Pain
18:54 - Love and Life Contextualize Pain

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