# Encountering Henri Nouwen with Stephen Lazarus

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Podcast: [Radical Sacred](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-sacred-6766041)
Published: 2026-06-10T05:15:02+00:00
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We enjoyed this fabulous conversation with Stephen Lazarus! Stephen is the Literary Manager for the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust and the editor of Encountering Henri: The Living Legacy of Henri Nouwen. We visit about how earnestly and honestly Henri Nouwen lived his life and how impactful and invitational his way of being was. We invite you to live fully and in the spirit of Henri today and everyday! “It is by being awake to God in us that we can increasingly see God in the world around us.” Show Notes Encountering Henri: The Living Legacy of Henri Nouwen Cardus NexGen program Henry Nouwen Legacy Trust Comment Magazine Robert and Margaret Jonas - Reviving Creation Substack Check out Jenny's weekly reflection on the episode on our Substack . Key Topics Henry Nowen's impact on spiritual life The concept of woundedness and healing Divine invitations and unexpected encounters Henry Nowen's influence on peacemaking and justice The importance of authentic identity in faith Chapters 00:30 The Poetic Introduction to Love 02:38 Introducing Stephen Lazarus and His Journey 04:37 Encountering Henry Nowen: A Personal Connection 08:06 Who Was Henry Nowen? 10:04 The Humanity of Henry Nowen 16:00 Divine Invitations Through Henry's Work 20:47 The Communion of Saints and Connection to Ancestors 24:13 Contemplating Memories of Henry 28:47 Surprising Stories from the Book 30:37 Embracing Our Imperfections 34:25 Awakening to the Divine 34:59 The Meandering Path to Home 39:21 Engaging with the Common Good 43:55 Wounded vs. Broken: A Theological Perspective 49:03 Finding Identity in a Polarized World

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