In this pilot episode, Ellen Corcella, author, speaker and ordained minister, introduces the podcast’s goal – to explore and cultivate the values that anchor us to who we are and who we can be despite the turbulence, trauma and anxiety in our lives. Rev. Corcella talks about how we see hope, how hope has motivated individuals throughout history to advocate for justice, fairness, and better treatment of each other even when it seems impossible and how hope motivates us as individuals and communities of faith to continue to lift up love, compassion, hospitality and generosity in a world that often disregards these values.  

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Links & Resources

More information on Henri Nouwen can be found at https://henrinouwen.org/ .  Nouwen’s thoughts on hope can be found in his book -- Henri J. M. Nouwen (2009). “Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith”, p.16, Harper Collins.

Ellen Corcella is a former New York City prosecutor, who left legal practice, entered the seminary and worked almost ten years as a hospital chaplain caring for critically ill and injured patients. Her forthcoming book Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma, will be released sometime in May 2025. Please let us know what you think @Chaplain_Ellen @ellencorcella.com. To learn more, check out www.ellencorcella.com and sign up for the twice monthly Faith & Resilience Newsletter for more information and insights on faith, spirituality, trauma, loss and resilience.

This podcast is produced by Resonate Media, producer Loren Richmond, Jr.