Now & Then Podcast

Archivist - Gabrielle Earnshaw sheds light on the life experiences that influenced Nouwen’s writing in her new book "Henri Nouwen and The Return of the Prodigal Son: The Making of a Spiritual Classic."

Robert Jonas shares how this friendship with Henri, and his own exploration in both the Christian and Buddhist faith traditions have inspired his work in contemplation, creativity and nature conservation.

Nurse and author of the new book "Healthy Caregiving - Perspectives for Caring Professionals," Michelle O’Rourke shares Henri's practical advice on how to navigate the difficult time caregivers find themselves in.

What Henri Nouwen can offer us in the midst of this pandemic? Author and Nouwen Archivist - Gabrielle Earnshaw shares the answers she has found in The Return of the Prodigal Son.

A timely and engaging interview with John Dear - a peace activist jailed more than 80 times, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author, and good friend of Henri Nouwen's.

Best-selling author and activist - Parker J. Palmer, shares stories about his friendship with Henri and insights from his new book "On the Brink of Everything."

In this powerful message Henri Nouwen gave in 1985 at Harvard, about how to practice the presence of God empowered by the Holy Spirit, Henri affirms that God is with us in the midst of our pain and our fears.

From a spiritual retreat led by Sister Sue Mosteller and Joe Egan, it features two talks inspired by Nouwen’s meditations on the depth of God's compassion to welcome us home.

Taken from a talk he gave in 1992 in Orlando, Florida, in Part Two - Henri Nouwen focuses on the importance of Routines, Discipline, Spiritual Reading and Self Nurture.

Author, professor, and former student of Henri Nouwen's - Dr. Michael J. Christensen talks about the spirituality of discernment and a lifestyle of listening in a post-truth era.

Taken from a talk he gave in 1992 in Orlando, Florida, in Part 1 - Henri speaks to Pastors about the three Spiritual Disciplines for a busy life -- Prayer, Slowing Down and Sense Control. 

Taken from a talk he gave in 1992 in Orlando, Florida, in this episode Henri Nouwen focuses on the role of a Pastor as spiritual leader, and shares about the importance of meditation as the core to the spiritual life.