Spark My Muse

Gabrielle Earnshaw is an editor, writer, speaker and independent scholar specializing in the life and work of Henri Nouwen.

She is the founding archivist of the Henri J.M. Nouwen Archives and Research Collection at the University of St. Michael's College, a position she held from 2000 to 2016. Today, we converse about the man and the story behind Henri Nouwen's most beloved and popular book "The Return of the Prodigal Son".

The show notes have some very special goodies. A photo of Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, (c. 1661–1669) that is referred to in this episode the the books; links to Henri's books and Sister Sue's books, a video clip of the Flying Rodleighs trapeze troupe, and much more. Pay what you can and dive in deeper on this episode HERE (https://www.patreon.com/posts/37010949)

(patreon.com/sparkmymuse | Episode 177)

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

You can save 20% if you buy the book at Paraclete Press using the promo code EARNSHAW. Link here [ https://paracletepress.com/products/henri-nouwen-and-the-return-of-the-prodigal-son ]

The special book launch webinar will be viewable for 2 weeks here: https://bit.ly/2zwcX04

• SparkMyMuse.com contains over 330 audio episodes, an online store, and many resources. Visit. Roam. And Enjoy!

Pay want to can to help keep this weekly program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• You can help Spark My Muse thrive in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

John O'Donohue

Today, I'm featuring my notes and reflections from the work of @thishumanmoment . Session 2 was called Friendship with the Unknown with Keith Yamashita of SYPartners and @kristatippett of the On Being Project, among others. She featured audio and the sagacious ideas of poet @Johnodonohue .

John's latest book introduced in 2018 is Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World and a list of his other work is available HERE .

FIND MORE!

Get links to John's work and much more by supporting the program for a minimal amount, HERE.

(Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes, and get news on Lisa's upcoming book published with Broadleaf Books - patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Can you help in troubled times?

Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• Spark My Muse can thrive when you help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

AND!

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Carl McColman is a soul friend and a contemplative spiritual teacher and retreat leader who writes about the spiritual life. He is a co-host with Cassidy Hall and Kevin Johnson on the fantastic Encountering Silence podcast. His books published since 2010 relate to contemplative, monastic and mystical Christianity. Today, we converse about his inspiring and quite personal book called "Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can't Be Taught (and Why That's Okay)"

Dive in deeper on this episode HERE

(Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes. patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

HERE is a listing of Carl's many other books to explore.

• SparkMyMuse.com contains over 330 audio episodes, an online store, and many resources. Visit. Roam. and Enjoy!

Your help is needed.

Give any one-time amount to help keep the weekly program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• To help Spark My Muse thrive–Help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Poetry by its form and delivery can create space and time for reflection giving us a chance to feel clarity and more abundance. Today I share 3 poems that give us a most extraordinary look at ordinary things that mark our lives and weave them tougher by a talented woman who is a sage for us especially in more difficult times.

Joy Harjo was appointed the United States poet laureate in 2019. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1951, Harjo is a member of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation. 

and accept my apologies, in this episode I mispronounce Harjo with a Spanish silent "J". is the correct way to say this poet's surname.

Locate Joy's work and poetry books HERE

(Music in this episode from Free Music Archives. song: Rain by Unheard Music Concepts)

Find links to read the poems and more on Joy and today's episode, free today, at the support site, HERE.

(Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes - patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Can you help in troubled times?

Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• Spark My Muse can thrive when you help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

AND!

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Steve Wiens, is a writer, speaker, pastor, and the podcast host of This Good Word podcast. Our conversation involves rich topics from his book Shining Like the Sun about 7 Practices that deepen our intimacy with God. We converse about listening past our dualist assumptions and participating in the mysteries we don't have to defend; Allowing God to be sufficient for us and accepting the extravagant divine love available as we detach from stories that don't work anymore and begin to practice awareness that draws us into a life unfolding with moments and discoveries of the eternal now.

Dive in deeper on this episode HERE

(Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes. patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

- SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and many resources. Visit. Roam. and Enjoy!

Your help is needed.

Give any one-time amount to help keep the weekly program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• To help Spark My Muse thrive–Help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Today, an exploration of the frameworks and cages created by the words given to us in times of crisis (pandemic, lockdown, quarantine, etc.) How must we use words that are generative, liberating, and that encourage cooperation, unity and care-taking? Also a reading from Thomas Merton's work "New Seeds of Contemplation" wisdom on learning how to be alone.

Find more on this episode HERE.

(Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes - patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Can you help in troubled times?Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• Spark My Muse can thrive when you help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

AND!Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Liz Mullinar is one of the founders of Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (now Blue Knot Foundation) and is the Founder of the Heal For Life Foundation (formerly Mayumarri Healing Centre) and created the TREE (Trust, Release, Empower Educate) Model of Trauma Recovery Mullinar is regarded as an expert in the field of trauma. In 2019, she presented the TREE model at the International Congress of Trauma and Attachment alongside other trauma experts.

We discuss her practical and extensive book "Heal for Life: How to Heal Yourself from the Pain of Childhood Trauma" a guidebook detailing her knowledge from over 20 years of supporting survivors of childhood trauma to heal. On the webpage, you can scroll down for the audio player.)

(If you have issues getting triggered, like I have, you might enjoy a previous episode I did for a Soul School lesson reflecting on Liz's material called "How-to De-Trigger.")

Find more on this episode HERE (including Liz's influential connection to Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Portia De Rossi, Naomi Watts, and Geoffrey Rush!)

(Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes - patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

- SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Feeling generous?

Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• Make it possible for Spark My Muse to thrive–Help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Today, I read and reflect on an excerpt on simplicity and the presence of God from the little gem of a book called A Testament of Devotion by Thomas R. Kelly a Quaker mentored by Rufus Jones (both of these Quaker men greatly influenced the spirituality of one of my favorite spiritual teachers, Dr Howard Thurman.)

• Find a list of independent bookstores here and order from them during the COVID19 shut down. The beautiful music is called Song Sparrow by Chad Crouch at Sound of Picture.

Find more on this episode HERE. (Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes - patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

- SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Feeling generous?

Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• Make it possible for Spark My Muse to thrive–Help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

My guest is spiritual director, pastor/theologian in residence, and author Casey Tygrett. Our conversation includes the topics of his book: As I Recall: Discovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life 

Find more on this episode HERE. (Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes - patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

- SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Feeling generous?

Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• Make it possible for Spark My Muse to thrive–Help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

Today I give you some medicine words for Soul School. I will read and reflect on four RS Tomas poems. These are perfect for creating extra space when we have conflating and conflicting thoughts and anxieties about life and the unknown. Enjoy and let me know if it helped. 

• Come over and read the poems for yourself and unlock extras for all previous episodes and posts HERE.

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Your help matters!

Give a one-time gift at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• Learn about the Sacred Spaces experience coming soon.

June 5-7, 2020

• More information and tickets can be found here.

Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:

Your help matters! Give a one-time gift at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay, or use the button below . 

Listen to a recent episode:

Want something fun to wear?

Visit the Spark Store and see the new designs (including the Baby Yoda for President items) HERE.

• Make it possible for Spark My Muse to grow...

...help in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below: