Welcome to Stories & Other Things Holy! This episode invites us to laugh, reflect, and find holiness in our shared experience of aging. Terry Nelson-Johnson brings us a hilarious gym story that leads to a powerful reflection on what it means to embrace our limits with grace. With Joshua Minden, they discuss the beauty of getting older, accepting our diminishing abilities, and finding humor in life's inevitable changes.

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• The spiritual insights of aging and diminishment
• How humor and laughter can open us to grace
• The cultural obsession with youth and its impact on our souls
• Embracing the mystery of life and death

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In this excerpt from Episode 2 of Stories and Other Things Holy, Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson shares a powerful story that reminds us of a simple yet profound truth: we often forget to look up. Through humor and insight, Terry paints a picture of how our routines and habits can blind us to the beauty and grace constantly surrounding us. This story is an invitation to pay attention—to see God’s presence in our everyday lives, as Terry shares the story of a biker who never looks up, missing the beauty around him.

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Welcome to Stories and Other Things Holy! This week, join host Joshua Minden and principal storyteller Terry Nelson-Johnson as they explore how easy it is to miss the beauty and grace woven into everyday life. Through Terry’s story about two friends on a biking trip, we’re invited to consider the importance of "looking up" and noticing the world around us, an act that reminds us of God's constant presence and the gifts He places in our path.

Together, Joshua and Terry discuss:

• The importance of paying attention and being present
• How routine and familiarity can desensitize us to the beauty around us
• The concept of grace as a feast that we are constantly invited to attend
• Practical ways to develop eyes to see grace in the ordinary moments

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