In this first episode of Season 4, podcast favorite, author and theologian Paul Young returns to talk about the sequel to his global best-seller The Shack. We talk about the impact of The Shack and the inspiration for this sequel, Return to the Shack: A Journey into Redemption, releasing October 6th. No spoilers here as we talk about themes in this beautiful new book, including forgiveness and the centrality of a spiritual practice known as the meeting place. Join us for this very fun and personal conversation. You can pre-order the hard cover, Kindle version or audio version now. Follow Paul and his podcast here:

https://paulyoungpodcast.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheShackOfficial

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Welcome to a bonus episode of the rooted (IN)tentionaly podcast. In this special unedited conversation, Bradley Jersak and I talk about the themes of my new book, A Kenotic Way of Contemplative Healing. Bradley is a theologian, author and principal of St. Stephen's University. He was also supervisor for my thesis research which forms the heart and substance of this book. Together we explore the connections between kenosis, contemplation, neuroscience and healing our individual and collective trauma. What if there's a way of being human together that can heal us and our world? As it turns out, this is a very timely conversation.

To learn more about SSU, head to ssu.ca. And to connect with Bradley, head to bradjersak.com. A Kenotic Way of Contemplative Healing releases May 5th. Learn more about Susan and the book at susancarson.net.

I'm thrilled to welcome Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw to this bonus episode as we talk about their new book Landscapes of the Soul. Bridging spirituality and relational neurobiology, they help us consider what it means to live a life of joy in relationship. Geoff and Cyd help us identify our attachment strategies, how they developed and how we heal. These attachment strategies, the ways we connect with others (or don't), color how we see everything, including God. Listen to the end because Cyd leads us in a beautiful practice designed to help us move a little further into safe attachment with Jesus. Connect with the Holsclaws to learn more about what they offer, including their cohorts, at embodiedfaith.life.

If this conversation is meaningful for you, please take a minute to like, subscribe and share with a friend who needs this encouragement today. You can connect with me and find free resources at susancarson.net. Thanks for joining me today!