This page is intended to provide resources that will help to expand your understanding. I don’t agree 100% with every book, podcast or movie that I post here… However, I include the resource because in some way it speaks to a piece of the overall puzzle of life. I believe that people’s stories and perspectives are as unique as their fingerprints. Hearing about the diversity of life and interacting with different views has only improved my empathy and love for all that is human. I’m also astounded at the places that God can be found. These resources are meant to inspire you, to make you think, smile or offer a window into others experiences that might just speak to yours or someone you love.
Books
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
Torn by Justin Lee
Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Pheonix Affirmations by Eric Elnes
Unclobber by Colby Martin
Movies
Inside/ Out— A great movie for kids (and adults) to teach about emotions and navigating the inner landscape. I love how it addresses the connection of Joy and Sadness in our lives and how empathy and understanding can be so healing.
U-tube/ Ted Talks
Brene Brown on Power of Vulnerability
Podcasts
Jen Hatmaker/ Suzanne Stabile Intro to the Enneagram (This Podcast is a good overview of the Ennegram. If you are further interested, Jen does a full series on the subject. )
Nadia Boltz Weber - The Confessional Series
Music
Dear Me- Nicole Nordeman
Meaningful Quotes
“We must let go of the life that we have planned, as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”
— Joseph Campbell
“Only when we know our own darkness can we be present with the darkness of others.”
— Brene Brown
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim, silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”
— Elie Wiesel