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Stories & Other Things Holy

Stories & Other Things Holy

By: Terry Nelson-Johnson and Joshua Minden
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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, joys, struggles, and surprises—always seeking grace in the ordinary and the profound. Rooted in perennial wisdom and Catholic spirituality, the podcast explores universal themes such as hope, joy, compassion, community, and the unexpected ways God’s infinite love shows up in everyday life.


Whether you're seeking comfort amidst life's messiness, inspiration for deeper reflection, or simply a good story that might change how you see the world, Stories & Other Things Holy offers a welcoming and enriching retreat.


Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app, and visit StoriesandOtherThingsHoly.com to sign up for our newsletter, featuring weekly reflections, prayer prompts, and "grace-ercises" designed to deepen your engagement. Join our growing community and discover how the right story at the right moment can make all the difference.

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Episodes
  • Easter to Pentecost: Discover the Power of Mutual Presence in the Eucharist

    Easter to Pentecost: Discover the Power of Mutual Presence in the Eucharist
    May 27 2025

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    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.


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    📖 Chapters
    [00:00] – Intro & Context: Easter → Pentecost prep
    [01:26] – Terry’s Camino Cathedral Incense Reflection
    [03:36] – Cesar Chávez Story: “It’s Mutual”
    [05:07] – Theology of Mutual Presence in the Eucharist
    [06:19] – Presence Through Technology: A Modern Mystery
    [07:32] – Outro: Join Our Community & Share Your Story

    👉 What Did You Experience?
    • POLL: Have you ever felt someone’s presence from afar? Vote in the Community tab!
    • QUESTION: Share a moment of “mutual presence” in the comments below.

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    🔍 Keywords: Pentecost reflection, Eucharist presence, Cesar Chavez story, Camino incense, Holy Spirit preparation


    THANK YOU for being part of this pilgrimage—see you next week with another Story and Other Things Holy!


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    9 mins
  • Wait, There's More! How Easter's Promise Revives Relationships & Life

    Wait, There's More! How Easter's Promise Revives Relationships & Life
    May 12 2025

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    🌟 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 every marriage and relationship experiences "death"—and how Easter offers us hope and resurrection.

    🔖 Chapters:

    [00:00] - Introduction: Wait, There's More!
    [01:11] - Who Was Madeline L'Engle?
    [01:54] - Two-Part Invention: A Story of a Marriage
    [02:54] - Every Marriage Dies—Will Yours Resurrect?
    [03:37] - Love Beyond Loss: Madeline's Powerful Insight
    [05:32] - Easter's Greatest Gift: Endless Love

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    • Share a time you experienced renewal in your relationships below!
    • Take our poll: Have you ever felt your relationship needed resurrection?

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    📚 Recommended Reading:

    • Madeline L'Engle's "Two-Part Invention: The Story of a Marriage"

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    6 mins
  • Easter and the Paradox of Love: A Story That Will Break and Heal You

    Easter and the Paradox of Love: A Story That Will Break and Heal You
    May 5 2025

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    🎙️ 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: the Pietà.

    Through laughter, grief, and paradox, Terry weaves a connection between the pain we witness and the deepening of love. A reminder that grace often lives where sorrow and beauty meet.

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    ⏱️ Chapters
    [0:00] - Intro: Stories and Other Things Holy
    [0:06] - Easter as Paradox
    [1:14] - The Kinsey Story Begins
    [2:31] - The Cruel Father & the Dinner Table
    [3:38] - Tears, Love, and Transformation
    [4:15] - The Pietà and Christ’s Final Words
    [5:04] - Closing Reflection: Easter and the Paradox of Love

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    6 mins

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