Now & Then Podcast

In this episode we reminisce about the 90’s TV art historian sensation Sister Wendy Beckett with author, editor, and dear friend Robert Ellsberg. Robert shares intimately about their rich email exchange filled with wisdom, wit and deep spiritual insight.

New York Times best-selling author, White House Champion of Change, and founder of the most successful gang intervention in the world, Father Gregory Boyle shares the good news about the unshakeable goodness of God.

Pastor and award-winning author Rich Villodas, talks about how goodness, kindness, and beauty are not only admirable qualities, but essential attributes for everyone worn weary by the stresses of our fractured world.

Activist, scholar and Cherokee descendant Randy Woodley shares the good news of Indigenous Theology as a prescription to our modern, chaotic and self-centered world.

Dr. Ruth Haley Barton, author of the newly released Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, contends that the sabbath is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity – and the antidote to the crazy busyness that rules our lives!

In this pull-no-punches episode, author Danté Stewart discusses Shoutin’ in the Fire, his stirring and unapologetic meditation on being Black in an anti-Black world.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Steve Bell talks about the deep Christian roots that anchor his life and inspire his music. This intimate, engaging discussion with a masterful storyteller is not to be missed!

Dr. Christena Cleveland, author of "God Is a Black Woman", opens up about her crisis of faith and challenges us to reimagine God’s colour and gender.

Pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado joins us  to share his thoughts on dealing with life’s challenges – and to encourage us that no matter what we face, Help is Here!

If you’re a professional or at-home caregiver, you likely value Susan Martins Miller’s wonderful Henri Nouwen-inspired devotional Hope for Caregivers. Miller joins us to talk about the wisdom, grace, and encouragement that Nouwen offers caregivers.

Marjorie J. Thompson, author of Courage for Caregivers, joins us to share Nouwen’s unique insights on caregiving and how they radically alter the relationship between both the giver and the receiver of care.

No one is better at offering us healthy Christian Spirituality than best-selling author Fr. Ron Rolheiser.  He joins us for a lively conversation about what it is to wrestle with our deep longings and desires when it comes to sexuality, spirituality and living faith.