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 communities through professional counselling, restorative practices, education, and community programs enabling all to flourish. Prior to her 15 years at Shalem, Jennifer worked for 20 years in the field of marriage and family therapy as a psychotherapist, consultant and trainer.
Check Out Jennifer’s website: https://shalemnetwork.org/

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Books Discussed:
Love, Henri
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https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1101906359?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VMWPZWN0Y8P95GBQ29XB (Canada)

The Genesee Diary
https://a.co/d/iwQiefP
https://a.co/d/esbBbwb

Other Resources:
Suicide Prevention
https://988lifeline.org/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (special focus on LGBTQ+ )
https://www.theyouthline.org/ (special focus on youth)
 https://www.suicideinfo.ca/workshop/asist/ Suicide prevention training
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Henri Nouwen | Love Henri Podcast | Flourishing: Integrating Therapy & Spiritual Care

The last manuscript of Henri J.M. Nouwen, left unfinished at his sudden death in 1996, recounts his transformative friendship with a traveling trapeze troupe, the Flying Rodleighs. Nouwen thought his trapeze story could become his most important book. Author Carolyn Whitney-Brown, Henri's colleague and friend, was invited to take the unpublished material and offer it to readers as the final metaphor to have captivated Henri Nouwen's spiritual imagination.  Readers will discover Henri to be a spiritual risk-taker always pursuing deeper communion with God. And somewhere in the flying and catching and even falling, Henri found access to a more embodied and liberating life.

Carolyn Whitney-Brown is a Canadian writer, artist, and university teacher who earned a PhD in English literature. She knew Henri Nouwen well when she and her family lived in the L'Arche Daybreak community from 1990 until Nouwen's death in 1996. She lives on Vancouver Island.

https://writersunion.ca/member/Carolyn-Whitney-Brown
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Book Discussed:
Flying, Falling, Catching: An Unlikely Story of Finding Freedom

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Henri Nouwen | Henri's Bookshelf | Flying, Falling, Catching: An Unlikely Story of Finding Freedom

In the beautiful compilation, Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life, Henri Nouwen invites us to learn to listen deeply to the voice of the Spirit. Encouraging us to encounter this voice through books, nature, people and events, Nouwen reminds us that God is ever present. In this episode of Henri's bookshelf, we speak with Sam Cooper, a pastor who has accompanied a local community of faith for 31 years and counting. Through stories of listening and obeying, Sam and Wendy celebrate a long journey of discernment that has led a community to learn to participate with God in making things right.

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Meadowvale Community Church: https://www.meadowvalecrc.org/
Indwell - builder of affordable housing: https://indwell.ca/
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Book Discussed:
Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life

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Spiritual Direction

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Spiritual Formation

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The Wounded Healer

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Henri Nouwen | Henri's Bookshelf | Discernment

Bruce’s guest today is Dr. John Vissers. John is a member of the Knox College Faculty (Knox is part of the University of Toronto). John is a former Principal of Knox, as well as a former Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. He also serves as a board member of the Henri Nouwen Society. John and HNS ED Bruce Adema discuss a letter Henri Nouwen wrote to a minister who is experiencing conflict from those she expected support and encouragement.
Check Out the Knox College website: https://knox.utoronto.ca/
Calvin's Institutes https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.toc.html
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Books Discussed:
Love, Henri
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https://amzn.to/2C2lqcD (Canada)

The Wounded Healer
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Reaching Out
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Henri Nouwen | Love Henri Podcast | Encouragement & Guidance Through Struggles

Bruce’s guest today is Mary Tutterow. Mary lives in South Carolina and is an author, speaker, and workshop leader. Her books, “The Heart of the Caregiver” and “The Peaceful Caregiver,” and the wisdom that she has gained come from her family’s situation and her deep reflection on it. In this episode, Mary and HNS ED Bruce Adema discuss Henri Nouwen’s letter about spiritual care for people with severe handicaps. For any who live in community with people with disabilities, this is a valuable conversation.

Check Out Mary Tutterow’s website: https://theheartofthecaregiver.com
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Books Discussed:
Love, Henri
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https://amzn.to/2C2lqcD (Canada)

The Heart of the Caregiver
https://a.co/d/6ftpF18 (US)
https://a.co/d/b3VO3Wq (Canada)

The Peaceful Caregiver
https://a.co/d/giZb0RS (US)
https://a.co/d/isYP9ol (Canada)
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Henri Nouwen | Love Henri Podcast | Recognizing Christ in Others

In this episode, Wendy and Sandy expand on Henri Nouwen's wisdom in his book, Aging: The Fulfillment of Life. Their conversation considers the opportunities and challenges for those in the third act of life in our current context. Sandy shares insights and reflections from her work in accompanying others through conscious aging. Sharing stories and reflections on death and dying round out this engaging episode. No matter your age, you will glean tidbits of wisdom for intentional self-reflection and heart-felt connection with the elders and wise sages around you.

Sandy Reynolds is a speaker, writer, and coach dedicated to helping individuals live authentically. As the creator of Disappoint More People, she empowers others to break free from societal expectations. With an MA in Leadership and over 20 years of experience in leadership and coaching, she specializes in soul-centered aging, spirituality, and overcoming people-pleasing. A Certified Sage-ing Leader® and Death Doula in training, Sandy integrates wisdom, ritual, and personal growth into her work.

www.sandyreynolds.com/
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Book Discussed:
Aging: The Fulfillment of Life
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Henri's Bookshelf | Aging: The Fulfillment of Life

Bruce’s guest is Rev. Dr. Sam Lee. Sam is a co-lead pastor at Spring Garden, Baptist Church in Toronto. He has over 15 years of ministry experience with children and youth ministry. His dissertation focused on central role of spiritual identity in youth, integrating Henry Nouwen’s book, The Life of the Beloved. Sam and HNS ED Bruce Adema discuss one of Henri Nouwen’s letters that talks about the value of Church to those that are “spiritual but not religious.” Does the Church matter any more?
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Book Discussed:

Love, Henri
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https://amzn.to/2C2lqcD (Canada)

The Life of the Beloved
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https://amzn.to/2MQX73m (Canada)
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Love, Henri Podcast | Rooted in Love: Returning to What Matters

Bruce’s guest today is Sharon Ramsay. Sharon has worked as a registered psychotherapist and registered marriage and family therapist, helping individuals journey through unexpected experiences in different seasons of life. She also is a board member of the Henri Nouwen Society! Sharon and HNS ED Bruce Adema discuss Henri Nouwen’s letter written to a Free Methodist Church gathering, and the letter echoes themes found in his book “The Wounded Healer.” In weakness there is strength, in woundedness there is healing, and in the gospel there is hope.
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Book Discussed:
Love, Henri
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https://amzn.to/2C2lqcD (Canada)

The Wounded Healer
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Love, Henri Podcast | The Strength of Weakness: Embracing Vulnerability in Ministry

Many of Henri Nouwen's deep spiritual insights arose from experiences of anguish. In the Inner Voice of Love, Nouwen penned spiritual imperatives for himself during the most difficult period of his life. Meant to be a deeply personal journal, friends encouraged him to offer it as a gift of consolation for those who live through the pain of broken relationships and immense loss. 

In this podcast conversation, Wendy speaks with Diane Marshall, a retired therapist, who was an intimate friend of Henri's. Diane and Henri shared each others' burdens during painful times, and their friendship birthed new hope.
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Book Discussed:

The Inner Voice of Love
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Henri’s Bookshelf | The Inner Voice of Love

Bruce’s guest today is Dr. Luther E. Smith Jr. Luther is Professor Emeritus of Church and Community, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and is the author and editor of influential books on Howard Thurman, Christian community, and spiritual practices. Luther and Henri Nouwen Society ED Bruce Adema discuss a letter Henri Nouwen wrote to his friend Sue Mosteller about his concerns, even apprehensions about the future. This topic will surely resonate with everyone, and provide encouragement.
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Book Discussed:
Love, Henri
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The Wounded Healer
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Love, Henri Podcast | A Letter of the Heart: Discernment and Friendship

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.

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