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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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Welcome to this week’s episode of Stories and Other Things Holy!

Have you ever wondered what it really means to take a leap of faith? Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a joyful and tender story about a trapeze experience that illustrates how trust, hope, and risk are all part of living a life of faith. Through reflections on Jesus’ ultimate leap of trust, we’re invited to let go of our fears and take the risk of saying yes to God’s transformative love.

🌟 Key Themes:

• The vulnerability of taking a leap of faith
• Jesus’ decision to leap into the resurrection
• How trust and risk are connected to God’s invitation
• Cooperating with God’s transformative power in our lives

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Discover the healing power of vulnerability in this week’s episode of Stories and Other Things Holy. Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a poignant and comical story about aching feet and the unexpected moments that reveal our deepest need for connection and healing. Inspired by Jesus washing his disciples’ feet and Pope Francis’ tender embrace of prisoners’ feet, this episode challenges us to invite God into the unsightly, weight-bearing, and aching parts of our lives. What happens when we allow God to meet us in our chaos and heal us in the places we most want to hide?

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✨ Epiphany: The Gift of Receiving God ✨

Join us for this special Epiphany episode of Stories and Other Things Holy.
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson dives into the profound mystery of the incarnation, reflecting on God’s vulnerability and what it means for us to truly receive the gift of divine love.

In this heartfelt story, Terry recalls a personal encounter that illuminates the deep connection between giving, receiving, and participating in God’s work in the world. Together, we explore:

The paradox of the wise men giving and receiving gifts.
The transformative power of saying “yes” to God’s gifts.
How our willingness to receive enables God’s work in the world.

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Happy New Year and welcome to the latest episode of Stories and Other Things Holy!

In this special New Year’s episode, we dive into the unforgettable story of Mr. Riva, a man whose life was forever changed by an extraordinary encounter with Pope Francis. Our principal storyteller Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson reflects on the courage it takes to embrace life’s messiness and the transformative power of love and vulnerability. Together with host Joshua Minden, they explore what it means to believe in new beginnings and live out the call to "always begin again."

💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The profound story of Pope Francis and Mr. Riva’s healing embrace.
• The significance of St. Benedict’s call: “Always we begin again.”
• Why love and healing are often found in life’s messiest moments.
• How we can risk vulnerability and welcome renewal in the new year.

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🎄 Merry Christmas! In this heartfelt episode of Stories and Other Things Holy, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson takes us back to his childhood with a story that reminds us of the power of belief and wonder during the Christmas season. When Terry’s brother, determined to preserve the magic of Christmas, goes to great lengths to recreate Santa’s visit, a profound lesson in faith and imagination emerges.

✨ Join us as we explore the courage it takes to "make belief," the beauty of childlike wonder, and the enduring mystery of the incarnation. How can choosing to believe, even for one more year, transform our lives and relationships? Terry’s reflection is a powerful reminder that the divine is woven into the everyday, and Christmas is an invitation to embrace the chaos with hope, faith, and joy.

🎁 What would it mean to believe one more year? Share your thoughts and reflections below!

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