Evangeline and Mandy sit down at the digital pub table to interview KJ Ramsey—author, artist, and trauma-informed therapist. KJ discusses how her art and recent book of prayers and poems has been influenced by her own story and practice as a trauma-informed therapist. KJ and the cohosts also discuss how grief can be a gateway that helps us connect our own stories to the Great Story.

Find KJ at www.kjramsey.com and The Book of Common Courage at BookOfCommonCourage.com 

 

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A podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table to explore how art and storytelling matter for faith and to connect our stories, great stories, and the Great Story.

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