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Let’s Go for a Walk (And Talk)Walk and Talk with Brenda WollenbergThis conversation follows Brenda Wollenberg on her daily walk as she reflects on nature, presence, justice, and how simple moments outdoors continue to shape her life.👉 Brenda’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/inbalancelm/👉 Rod’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rjanz/The previous walk and talk on Substack. “Walk and Talk with Nelson Boschman” - https://rodjanz1.substack.com/p/walk-and-talk-with-nelson-boschman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rodjanz1.substack.com
2025-12-1121 min
Let’s Go for a Walk (And Talk)Walk and Talk With Nelson BoschmanWalk with Nelson Boschman as he reflects on nature as a place of rest during COVID, the challenges of vocational transition, and how the idea of an identity cleanse shaped his journey. Nelson is a writer, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, jazz musician, wine enthusiast (I forgot to talk to him about that—next time), husband, and father. Nelson lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.👉 Nelson’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nelsonboschman/👉 Rod’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rjanz/Last walk and talk on Substack (Jess Janz) - https://substack.com/home/post/p-180155230...
2025-12-0625 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastThe Art of Belonging: Creativity, Contemplation, and Connection with Charlotte DonlonWelcome to the *Living from the Heart* podcast. This episode’s host is Nelson Boschman. Nelson is a writer, spiritual director, musician, and a proud partner with SoulStream. Nelson’s guest is Charlotte Donlon, a compassionate and deeply insightful writer and spiritual guide.Charlotte’s work centers around the beautiful intersections of art, belonging, and spirituality. Through her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other, she invites readers to explore how our connections with each other and with art create a sense of home in our lives. Beyond her professional life...
2024-10-2645 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastContemplative Writing: How to Trust the Creative Process with Bradley JersakIn this episode of the SoulStream Living from the Heart podcast, host Nelson Boschman welcomes Bradley Jersak, an author and teacher, for a heartfelt conversation on contemplation, writing, and finding God’s presence in everyday life. Bradley shares the deep wisdom he has gained from years of living a contemplative life, focusing on the love of God as revealed through Christ.Learning to Trust the StillnessBradley reflects on his role as the principal of St. Stephen's University and how administrative work often leaves him feeling "thin." Yet, through contemplative practices, he is learning to tr...
2024-09-2650 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastHealing Through Words: A Conversation with Jenai AumanIntroduction to Jenai Auman In this episode of the SoulStream: Living from the Heart podcast, host Nelson Boschman sits down with Filipina-American writer, artist, and storyteller Jenai Auman. Jenai shares her journey of healing, hope, and trauma recovery through her writing, particularly focused on spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Her debut book, Othered: Finding Belonging with the God Who Pursues the Hurt, Harmed, and Marginalized, speaks directly to those feeling alienated in traditional Christian spaces. Navigating Difficult Seasons Jenai reflects on coming out of a tumultuous summer, describing her emotional recovery as a proce...
2024-09-1254 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastJazz, Spirituality, and Inclusivity Eps. 5Episode SummaryIn this episode of the SoulStream "Living from the Heart" podcast, Deb Arndt has a heartfelt conversation with Nelson Boschman, a writer, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, jazz musician, and pastor from Vancouver, BC. Nelson co-facilitates the Living from the Heart course and is deeply passionate about contemplative living, community, and the transformative power of love.Nelson shares his journey of integrating spiritual direction into his work as a pastor and his commitment to living from the heart. He emphasizes the importance of understanding God as a relationship, rooted in love, and how this...
2024-06-2047 min
Clear & Loud with Josh HarrisWine and Christian Spirituality (with Nelson Boschman)Can the art of winemaking teach us how to live a flourishing life? Nelson Boschman, author of "The Growing Season: Contemplations on Wine & The Soul," believes so. In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of vineyard, cellar, and tasting room with the depths of the human soul. Nelson takes us on a journey of transformation that occurs from grape to glass, revealing the profound lessons this process holds for personal growth and spiritual well-being.
As a spiritual director, retreat facilitator, jazz musician, wine enthusiast, husband, and father, Nelson Boschman embodies the multifaceted nature of the...
2023-04-2557 min
Rector’s Cupboard PodcastThe Growing Season with Nelson BoschmanFor the first episode of season 4, the Cupboard is pleased to welcome Nelson Boschman to speak with us about his book, The Growing Season, and to lead us in an informative wine tasting. A pastor, teacher, and musician, Nelson considers himself a wine enthusiast rather than an expert. He sees in the vineyard and wine-making the stuff of life and spirit.
We hear some of Nelson’s story, about concepts of identity and challenge and change that are present in wine-making and in the spiritual life. We see, in Nelson’s love of the vineyard and t...
2022-09-1749 min
Rethinking FaithSpiritual Growth and Fine Wine - With Nelson BoschmanThis week, Josh and Greg were joined by Nelson Boschman to talk about spiritual growth and fine wine. Nelson took a sabbatical and spent time working in a vineyard... then he wrote a book about wine and spiritual growth. We had a wonderful conversation grounded in the metaphor of wine. Enjoy!
Resources:
The Growing Season: Contemplations on Wine and the Soul (book)
Artisan Church
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2022-08-171h 21
Soul Food: The Ghost Light SeasonSoul Food Ghost Light: Summer Edition - August 21, 2021Late night memories of summer jobs in the Okanagan and fated encounters on "the ragged green edge of the world" - Susan Alexander thinks back to Osoyoos and I return to Tofino. We also remember summer music festivals with Sweet Honey In The Rock and The Original Sloth band, explore Nelson Boschman's Top Tunes 'o Summer, and soak in the sounds of Corinne Bailey Rae, Kacey Musgraves, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Boz Scaggs, The Langley Schools Music Project, a Daniel Amos side project, and a couple George Harrison tunes, one from his solo years, the other with his first band...
2021-08-211h 07
Soul Food: The Ghost Light SeasonSoul Food: The Ghost Light Season - July 11, 2020 v2Ordinary Time, Mailbag, Annual Top 100 Countdowns, annuses horribili, Elvis, Back To The Movies! (Even The Ones You Don't Like), Vertigo, Andreis Rublev and Tarkovsky, Joe Morgenstern, Peter Norman and 2001: A Space Odyssey and the worst night of Alex North's life. Featuring music by Nelson Boschman, Bruce Cockburn, Lance Odegard, Jonathan Anderson, Nina Simone, Johann & Richard Strauss, Alex North, and Brooks Williams.
2020-07-121h 03Soul Food: The Ghost Light SeasonSoul Food: Easter Presence, Act 1 - April 10, 2020Hello! And welcome to Act One of Pacific Theatre's Easter Presence. Like Christmas Presence, it's a potluck of food for the soul - salads and hotdishes and dessert, pretty much whatever folks had on hand and wanted to bring bring to the table. Music and literature by a host of Pacific Theatre's artists and friends, including The Nelson Boschman Trio, Jon Ochsendorf, Chris Hawley, Rick Colhoun, Adrian Walther, Ira & David, Ken Whiteley, Chantal Gallant, Laura Koch (of The Kwerks), Peter La Grand, Ian Farthing, Leigh Ann & Ryan Howarth, Kirsty Provan, Allen Desnoyers, and Michael Hart. With readings from Lucy Grea...
2020-04-1144 min