Today's episode, we're trying something different. I'm sending you a postcard from my living room, sharing about the little happenings that make up a day. Bird calls, sunlight, mid-afternoon brownies... it all makes a life. Maybe you can send a postcard back if you're inspired!

Further Resources

Merlin Bird ID app - Cornell Lab

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my old friend Matthew Clark, a storyteller at heart. We met at a Laity Lodge arts retreat 11 years ago, near the gorgeous turquoise waters of the Frio River.

Matthew is a singer-songwriter and author from Mississippi, where he shares his day-to-day life (and morning coffee) with his brother, a ceramic artist.

Matthew’s journey to becoming a full-time artist is marked by faith and resilience. Along the way, he navigated the disorienting grief of divorce yet discovered the surprising, steady love of Jesus. His story reminds us that healing is always possible, though it often takes longer than we expect.

We also get a preview of Where the River Goes, the final chapter in his book and album trilogy, releasing on April 17.

Happy listening!

Further Resources

Matthew Clark’s Website

Matthew’s Instagram

Matthew’s Podcast - S5, E5: The (Understandable) Life of Cynicism and the Reality of Hope

Laity Lodge

The Rabbit Room

Cultivating Magazine

John 4 - The Woman at the Well

Jim Wilder, Christian neurologist and teacher

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Matt Nash has served over 30 years in local churches as a Youth Pastor, Associate, and Lead Pastor. The two of us met online through mutual friends from The Way Back to Ourselves: a community of writers and fellow Jesus lovers.

Right now, Matt's finishing his Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership and recently founded Kardia Community, which offers spiritual mentorship to others.

In this conversation, we talk about his UK-based retreats, writing, and trading certainty for mystery + wonder.

Matt also offers a free, 1-hour exploratory session on Zoom to anyone interested in receiving spiritual direction.

Happy listening!

Further Resources

⁠⁠Matt’s Instagram

⁠⁠Matt’s Substack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Schedule a free spiritual direction session with Matt through ⁠Kardia Community⁠

Fr. Ronald Rolheiser

Author, Brian McClaren

Episcopal church

Beholding by Strahan Coleman

Commoners Communion

The Way Back to Ourselves community

The Second Cup community

If we do not transform our pain, we will most assuredly transmit it. —Richard Rohr

Matthew 11:28–30: The unforced rhythms of grace

Lectio Divina Prayer

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson

Prayer of Examen