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!

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.

In this episode of Now & Then, New York Times best-selling author Brian D. McLaren grapples with the issues that have prompted the doubters, the disappointed, and the disillusioned to ask Do I Stay Christian?

Sharon Garlough Brown, best-selling author of the enormously popular Sensible Shoes series, knows exactly how to weave spiritual truth into a compelling story.  She discusses the deep, vibrant connection between creativity and faith.

How does Indigenous Christian spirituality fit with Western Christianity? In this episode CEO and Director of Indigenous Pathways, Dr. Terry LeBlanc, talks about the challenge to decolonize theology in order to live in right relationships with each other and our Creator.

You know him from his many years of outstanding work on stage, on screen, and on television. But on this episode of Henri Nouwen, Now & Then, you will meet Martin Sheen, man of faith, and an unwavering advocate for peace, justice, and non-violence.

The first episode of the new spring 2022 lineup of Henri Nouwen: Now & Then podcasts – Henri Nouwen himself! In 1995, the year before his death, Henri gave a memorable talk on forgiveness. Full of honesty, vulnerability and charm, this is Henri at his best!

This episode features Cole Arthur Riley, an extraordinary writer and truth teller and the author of the movingly eloquent This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us – a book that leaves you with questions, in the best possible way!

Luci Shaw, acclaimed poet and the author of more than 40 books, joins Karen Pascal for a vibrant discussion of faith and creativity. At 93, Luci shares about her lifetime of work and inspiration from nature, Henri Nouwen, and the Divine.

Having sold over 15 million books, best-selling contemporary Christian writer - Philip Yancey discusses his latest book Where the Light Fell, a searingly honest memoir about his own faith journey from toxic religion to amazing grace.

Franciscan friar, professor and author Fr. Daniel P. Horan articulates the two-fold spiritual crisis of our day -- climate change and racism, challenging us to open our eyes and our hearts.

Best-selling poet, priest and singer-songwriter Malcolm Guite ‘lifts the veil’ to reveal the role that our God-given imagination has in our search for truth.

This episode features a lecture from Henri Nouwen recorded in 1985. It's a particularly meaningful message for anyone who wrestles with fears and insecurities as Henri encourages us to move from the House of Fear to the House of Love. 

New York Times best-selling author Barbara Brown Taylor becomes our guide to help us see the holy in everything, even in the darkness.