Coffeehouse Contemplative
Coffeehouse Contemplative
Jeff Nelson
A minister and author explores spirituality and the creative process beyond the walls of institutional religion, for those both inside and outside the church.
Being Surprised By the Spirit Is Good, Actually
The story of the Spirit descending on the disciples in Acts 2 is one of chaos, disorder, and defying expectations. And yet not many of us may appreciate when the Spirit shows up in our lives in a similar way. Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
May 26, 2024
34 min
What's Saving Your Life Right Now?
Answering the question, "What's saving your life right now?" for myself. How would you answer? Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
May 19, 2024
33 min
God's Anonymous Ones
My sermon at Community Christian Church in North Canton on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
May 12, 2024
28 min
Creating Through It
Sometimes in the midst of grief or loss, creating through it can help. Paw Prints on the Baptism Cake Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
May 5, 2024
34 min
Don't Ask Me How I Did It
People occasionally ask me how I've managed to write my books. Here's my basic approach to the creative process, which will seem anticlimactic, and generally boils down to "I just did it." My books Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
Apr 28, 2024
38 min
Celebrating Our Stories
A brief recap of my family's recent experience at Cleveland Fan Expo, and reflections on how and why we connect to stories in books, shows, movies, and comics. Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
Apr 21, 2024
32 min
After the Honeymoon Phase
When the initial novelty and excitement of a new experience fades, what do we do? We have several options, one of which is adaptation. Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
Apr 14, 2024
33 min
Good Old Thomas
The sermon I preached on Sunday, April 7th at Church of the Redeemer UCC in Westlake, Ohio. John 20:19-31 Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
Apr 7, 2024
32 min
When Easter Isn't Easter
Easter is meant to be a time of joyful proclamation and celebration. But what if we don't feel much like celebrating? Mark 16:1-8 Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
Mar 31, 2024
31 min
My Therapist Plays Magic: The Gathering
One's mental health journey likely will feature many curves, bumps, stops, and starts. But embarking toward healing and wellness at all is what's important. Episode 43: Journaling 101 Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder
Mar 24, 2024
38 min
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