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Stories & Other Things Holy is a podcast that believes in the transformative power of stories. Each week, we gather to share tales and conversations that remind us how stories can open our hearts, challenge our perceptions, and connect us deeply to our humanity. Hosted by Joshua Minden and featuring principal storyteller Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson, each episode invites listeners into the sacred space of narrative. With humor, humility, and wisdom, Terry and Joshua explore life's big questions, ...
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Easter to Pentecost: Discover the Power of Mutual Presence in the Eucharist
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome back to Episode 30 of Stories & Other Things Holy! This week, Joshua and Terry dust off an archival reflection on Real Presence—from Easter’s Eucharist to Pentecost’s promise of the Holy Spirit. 🔔 Subscribe & Hit the Bell Never miss an episode—Subscribe and turn on notifications! 📖 Chapters [00:…
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Wait, There's More! How Easter's Promise Revives Relationships & Life
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 🌟 Episode 29: Wait, There's More! – Easter Wisdom from Madeline L'Engle 🌟 Ever thought your relationship was beyond saving? This Easter season, Terry Nelson-Johnson unpacks a profound life lesson inspired by beloved author Madeline L'Engle. Through touching stories and candid reflections, explore why ev…
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Easter and the Paradox of Love: A Story That Will Break and Heal You
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 🎙️ Episode 28: Easter and the Paradox of Love In this moving Easter reflection, Terry Nelson-Johnson tells the story of Kinsey—a man caught between academic success and the shadow of a cruel father. What unfolds is a moment of intimacy and transformation, echoing one of Christianity’s most iconic images…
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The Surprise of Easter: A Story of Grace, Grit & Dirty Dishes
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Episode 27 - The Surprise of Easter: A Story of Grace, Grit & Dirty Dishes On this Easter Monday—one filled with both hope and grief following the passing of Pope Francis—we reflect on a story that reminds us what resurrection really looks like: surprise, grace, and the tender solidarity of “I’ve been t…
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Jesus Among the Ashes: Real Stories of Sacrifice and Transformation
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Episode Overview: In this stirring episode, Joshua Minden and guest Terry Nelson-Johnson guide you through a reflective journey into the mystery of the cross during Holy Week. With stories drawn from real-world hardships—from the early days of the Ukraine conflict to the heartbreak of lost landmarks in …
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Transformative Faith: How a Cross Encounter Inspires Love & Grace
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Episode 25: A Profound Lenten Reflection Dive deep into this reflective episode where Terry imagines a personal encounter with Jesus on the way of the cross, blending Ignatian spirituality with the art of loving-kindness meditation. Chapters: 00:02 – Introduction: Joshua welcomes you to the e…
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Embrace Goodbye: A Sacred Journey of Letting Go
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Episode 24 of Stories & Other Things Holy. In this episode, host Joshua Minden and storyteller Terry Nelson-Johnson share a deeply moving story about saying goodbye—a layered farewell that invites us to release what no longer serves us. Through reflective dialogue and heartfelt narrative, thi…
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Embrace the In-Between: Let Go & Become Who You’re Meant to Be
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Episode 23 of Stories & Other Things Holy – the fourth installment in our Lenten series. In today’s episode, Joshua Minden and Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson explore the transformative power of letting go. They share personal stories about leaving behind old identities, the courage to risk vulnerab…
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"I Signed the Book of the Dead?!" A Lenten Wake-Up Call
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Join us for Episode 22 of Stories and Other Things Holy with Terry Nelson-Johnson. In this candid conversation, Terry recounts a funeral visit that took an unexpected turn when he accidentally signed the “Book of the Dead.” Far from a grim tale, this lighthearted moment leads to profound insights on the…
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Reclaiming Your True Self: A Journey of Love & Renewal
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Episode 21 of “Stories & Other Things Holy.” In this episode, Joshua Minden introduces a powerful reflection drawn from the Gospel of Luke—the story of Jesus’s temptation in the desert—inviting us to question the labels we’ve internalized from our past. Terry Nelson-Johnson then shares an int…
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Release Your Pain & Heal: A Lenten Journey of Transformation
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Episode 20 of Stories & Other Things Holy – a heartfelt Lenten reflection that invites you to explore the transformative power of letting go. In this episode, host Joshua Minden and principal storyteller Terry Nelson-Johnson share a personal and unexpected journey: while visiting Star Rock in…
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Love the Hell Out of Me: A Powerful Story of Healing and Belonging
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Episode 19 of Stories & Other Things Holy! This week, host Joshua Minden and principal storyteller Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson bring you a heart-stirring tale about a once-vicious dog who finally trusts enough to be loved. Using this unlikely story of healing and connection, we dive into deeper …
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When Play Meets Pain: A Surprising Lesson on Love
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a story about his seven-year-old son’s daring bobsled-style adventure—sliding down the stairs on a comforter. When play turns painful, Terry witnesses an unexpected moment of resilience that changes his perspective on risk, love, and how we grow…
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The Destiny to Be Held: A Tender Story of Healing and Liberation
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 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 after…
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Humiliation or Humility? A Story of Grace & Falling
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 📖 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 mo…
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The Trustworthiness of Pain: A Journey Through Healing
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 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, t…
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You’ll Never Know Unless You Go: Faith, Risk, and Resurrection
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 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. Th…
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Jesus Wants Your Feet: The Healing Power of Vulnerability
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 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’…
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. ✨ 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 he…
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Embracing the Messiness of Love: Lessons for a New Year
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 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-Johnso…
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Let's Believe One More Year: A Christmas Story That Changes Everything
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 🎄 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 …
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This Is My Body, Given for You: Advent’s Call to Self-Giving Love | Advent Series
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to the fourth and final week of our Advent Reflection Series on Stories & Other Things Holy! This week, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson reflects on Rachel Held Evans’ profound meditation on the incarnation, exploring: The mystery of God’s vulnerability in becoming human Mary’s radical self-giving and h…
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Advent Lamaze Classes: Trusting the Process of Spiritual Birth | Advent Series
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to week three of the Stories & Other Things Holy Advent series! This week, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson reflects on Joyce Rupp’s stirring words about birthing new life and Meister Eckhart’s challenge for all of us to become “mothers of God.” Advent isn’t just about commemorating a past event—it’s ab…
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God’s Declaration: Joining Us in Our Chaos | Advent Series
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to week two of the Stories & Other Things Holy Advent series! This week, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a moving story inspired by Fr. Richard Fragomeni’s homily about God’s radical declaration to join us fully in our chaos. In this episode, we explore: How God’s presence in our chaos transform…
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You’re Here! Advent & The Surprise of the Incarnation | Advent Series
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Stories & Other Things Holy! This week begins our Advent series, a time to reflect on the surprise and grace of the incarnation. Inspired by Greg Boyle’s moving story of his mother, we explore: The essence of Advent as a "surprise party" for the incarnation What it means to wake up and say, "…
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Stories & Other Things Holy! This week, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a powerful story about Sister Joan Chittister’s experience during a near-crisis on a plane, where she moves from saying a prayer to becoming a prayer. In conversation with Joshua Minden, they explore: The difference betwe…
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Stories & Other Things Holy! In this episode, Terry Nelson-Johnson and host Joshua Minden take us on a journey inspired by an encounter on a hot summer hike. A dad and son fully committed to “hunting for everything” becomes a powerful reminder to open our eyes and hearts to the grace surround…
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Stories & Other Things Holy! This episode invites us to laugh, reflect, and find holiness in our shared experience of aging. Terry Nelson-Johnson brings us a hilarious gym story that leads to a powerful reflection on what it means to embrace our limits with grace. With Joshua Minden, they dis…
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Story Excerpt from 'Learning to Look Up: Embracing Grace in Everyday Moments'
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. In this excerpt from Episode 2 of Stories and Other Things Holy, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a powerful story that reminds us of a simple yet profound truth: we often forget to look up. Through humor and insight, Terry paints a picture of how our routines and habits can blind us to the beauty and gr…
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Learning to Look Up: Embracing Grace in Everyday Moments
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to Stories and Other Things Holy! This week, join host Joshua Minden and principal storyteller Terry Nelson-Johnson as they explore how easy it is to miss the beauty and grace woven into everyday life. Through Terry’s story about two friends on a biking trip, we’re invited to consider the import…
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Suspended in God's Breath: Reflections on Life, Prayer, and Presence
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. Welcome to the Episode 1 of Stories and Other Things Holy, where we dive into stories that challenge, connect, and reveal our shared humanity. In this episode, Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a personal story about a transformative experience during a vacation that reshaped his prayer life and understanding…
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Sacred Stories: How Storytelling Connects, Challenges, and Transforms Us (Episode 0)
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Send Terry and Joshua a text using this link. 🎙️ Stories and Other Things Holy - Preview Episode | A New Storytelling Podcast Join host Joshua Minden and principal storyteller Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson in this special inaugural episode of Stories and Other Things Holy. Joshua and Terry discuss the early inspirations for the podcast, sharing their pa…
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