
Stories & Other Things Holy
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.
Stories & Other Things Holy
Top 10 from Season 1 - #10 - The Surprise of Easter: A Story of Grace, Grit & Dirty Dishes
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Top 10 from Season 1 - #10 - The Surprise of Easter: A Story of Grace, Grit & Dirty Dishes
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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 there. You’ll be okay.”
In this episode, Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a story of a young mother overwhelmed by life, a black trash bag full of burned pans, and a mysterious act of kindness that transforms failure into grace.
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⏱️ Chapter Markers
[0:00] – Easter Monday Reflection
[1:44] – What Easter Is Really About
[2:48] – Meet the Young Mother
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