Presbyterian minister Marjorie Thompson joins us today to talk to us about courage, hope, and curiosity amidst our pain and grief. How do we have courage when facing loss? How do we not become fearful when we are brave enough to become curious about our pain? We talk about these questions as well as themes like care versus cure in Marjorie’s book, Courage for Caregivers. In the book, Marjorie builds on the work of her spiritual mentor, Henri J.M. Nouwen, to address the demanding physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of caregiving and care receiving, while also illuminating the gifts each can bring into our lives. Check out some of the resources we talk about below, and enjoy the peace and wisdom Marjorie brings to the pod today!

Courage for Caregivers on IVP: https://www.ivpress.com/courage-for-caregivers

Courage for Caregivers on Amazon: https://amzn.com//dp/1514005565/

“The Wounded Healer” by Henri Nouwen: https://amzn.com/dp/0385148038/

“Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen: https://amzn.com/dp/0824519868/

Ignatian Retreats: https://www.ignatianonlineretreat.com/

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