In this episode, Rowena and Jason catch up for bit, and then welcome Colette and Ed back to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about Prayer Porch. A few highlights:
- Work as a Spiritual Practice: Rowena’s experiences working one-on-one with dementia clients, navigating difficult rejections with patience, and discovering mutual maternal care and healing.
- Navigating Career Setbacks: Jason reflects on sitting with the physical pain of professional rejection and receiving comfort from Colette and from friends.
- The Origins of Prayer Porch: Ed shares the story of how Prayer Porch began 14 years ago in Chicago with his Uncle Mike, Aunt Dorothea, and Aunt Peggy after the sudden loss of 19-year-old Billy Tobin.
- Prayer Porch West: How the daily morning ritual traveled west to California, evolved over a decade, and opened up space for vulnerability, “prants” (prayer rants), humor, readings, and mutual support across faith traditions.
- The Chicago Pilgrimage: Highlights from the group's April pilgrimage back to the original Prayer Porch in Chicago to pray in person on the porch.
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