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Is God a wrathful judge? A gentle healer? A father? Brother? Friend? In The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, Brennan Manning brings you to a deeper understanding of the true nature of God. Through poignant and unforgettable stories and challenging observations, Manning helps you stretch your mind and reject simplistic explanations of who God really is.

A series of conversations between journalist Yvonne Gavan and a range of guests about the pivotal moments of tenderness that help shape the course of our lives. Because these experiences tell us about what it means to be human. And invite us into a new way of seeing the world and each other.The show is being produced by American journalist, Aisha Chowdhry. We would love to hear from you. Email us at thetendernessrevolution@gmail.com or follow us @thetendernessrevolution on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our culture has over-used (and mis-applied) the word "love" so much that it has lost a lot of its power and meaning. "Tenderness", though, with the breadth of its nuanced connotations—from fiercely protective parental love, the intimacy of a lover's touch, the presence of a friend in a time of crisis, an altruistic moment between strangers—offers us a fresh lens through which to approach caring for ourselves, each other, and the planet. When we talk about tenderness, we're not talking about watering down the truth or disregarding justice. We're not talking about being "nice", turning a ...

A little guide to cultivating tsewa: the loving warmth of heart from which the awakened mind arises--from the popular Buddhist teacher and author of The Intelligent Heart. This is a call to a revolution of heart. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is taught that one of the most essential qualities of...

What do a Jesuit priest and a Buddhist nun have in common? It may sound like the opening to a joke, but it’s actually the question that initiated an extraordinary spiritual collaboration. Father Greg Boyle and Pema Chödrön came together in a night of interfaith conversation for a great cause: aiding Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest rehabilitation, re-entry, and job training program for former gang members. Originally founded by Father Greg in 1992, Homeboy Industries has helped thousands of people find renewed hope after leaving gang life.