Now & Then Podcast

Leading contemporary artist and cultural influencer, Makoto Fujimura’s art and writing embody themes of healing, hope and redemption. Mako shares his deep faith and his vision of what artists have to offer the Church.

Weaving the challenges of mental health with the life and art of Vincent van Gogh, best-selling author Sharon Garlough Brown's beautiful novel Shades of Light invites readers into a journey of compassion and hope. A deeply honest and meaningful conversation.

In the midst of Covid, best-selling author Philip Yancey plunged into updating his best-seller, What’s So Amazing About Grace and penned a modern rendering of John Donne’s Devotions, titled Undone. A rich and honest exploration of the question of suffering and the mysterious power of grace.

In a hope-filled conversation about the future of our planet, guest John Mundell, environmental engineer and director of Laudato Si' Action Platform, calls us to put our faith into action, challenging us to address the damage caused by human negligence and abuse of God's creation.

Sarah Sanderson, author of the book The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate reveals the role her ancestors played in expelling a black man from Oregon in 1851. Sarah's story faces the collective pain of racism and the challenge of working for a better future.

Adam Russell Taylor, author and president of Sojourners, advocates for a politics that prioritizes truth, justice and the common good. Challenging the deep divisions plaguing church and society, Adam shares a transformational vision of hope and healing.

In this episode we meet James Finley, a clinical psychologist who studied under Thomas Merton and was friend to Henri Nouwen. In his new book, James shares intimately about his journey from a deeply traumatic childhood to healing and a life of contemplation.

CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, Stacey Campbell, joins Karen Pascal for a visionary conversation about their collaboration to bring Father to the Fatherless into prisons and institutions across Canada. Based on Nouwen's The Return of the Prodigal Son, they discuss how this new initiative has the potential to transform lives all across the world!

Transformed by God's love, South African Denis Jacobs now ministers to prisoners using Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son. Denis shares the inspiring story of the Father to the Fatherless initiative.

Arthur Boers, author of the powerful new memoir Shattered, navigates the complex terrain of fear and love, shame and forgiveness in the face of generational cycles of rage and violence.

Award-winning musician and author of the new book "Beholding," Strahan Coleman reveals how his prolonged journey through pain, depression and anxiety led to a deeper prayer life and more intimate friendship with God.

Recorded almost 40 years ago, at a Sojourner's conference for social justice activists, Henri Nouwen's message is timely and challenging as he passionately reminds us of who we belong to and why we are sent into the world to serve.