Nourish
Nourish
join us in may 2022 for 30 days of simple, soul-nurturing experiences.
During the online retreat, you will receive a daily email that includes resources for spiritual practices, audio and visual meditations, videos and prayers all designed to help you start your year renewed and full.
Our prayer is that you would feel energized by your inward journey to move outward towards justice and shalom in the world.
“The farther the outward journey takes you, the deeper the inward journey must be.” Henri Nouwen
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I loved it and looked forward to each day. The messages went beyond the surface and guided me into stillness and meditation.
MaryNOURISH participant
NOURISH gave me space to explore spiritual disciplines that weren't familiar to me.
EJNOURISH participant
My key takeaway from NOURISH is that justice begins and ends with the Lord’s work and sometimes my biggest action step is actually sabbath.
DAVIDNOURISH participant
I am a lifelong learner. Every day is new material and I discovered a key thought in each entry that I want to remember moving forward.
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Nourish Contributors
Vanessa Sadler
Vanessa Sadler, host of Peace Talks with Todd Hunter, is a trauma-informed practitioner who has completed Level I and Level II certificates in Narrative Focused Trauma Care through The Allender Center, located within The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. She is also certified in the Enneagram and as a Spiritual Director, with an emphasis on Ignatian Spirituality.
Curtis Zackery
Curtis Zackery is a speaker, author, and pastor (at Church of the City in Franklin, TN). Curtis has served in various ministry and leadership roles over the last 15 years―including church planting, pastoring and speaking on rest, the kingdom, and the beauty of the gospel. He is the author of Soul Rest: Reclaim Your Life. Return to Sabbath. CZ lives with his family in Franklin, TN.
Jacilyn Goodwin
Reverend Deacon Jacilyn Goodwin is a lifelong educator and is currently in administration. She is passionate about student formation, how trauma affects learning, and helping all students flourish in their educational journey. Jacilyn is married to the Reverend Brian Goodwin, mother to two adult children and one puppy.
Brian Goodwin
The Rev. Brian Goodwin is married to Jacilyn and dad to two adult children. He is an Anglican priest and a Benedictine oblate of St. Meinrad Archabbey, as well as a long-time educator. He currently teaches at New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN. Brian is passionate about justice and equity in all its forms.
Sandhya Oaks
Sandhya Oaks is a ministry leader, speaker, writer, and Spiritual Director. Born in India and adopted as a Transracial Adoptee in the Midwest, she has been serving in Campus Ministry for more than 13 years. She is the Co-Founder of The Adoption Triad, she holds a Certificate in Narrative Focused Trauma Care, and lives in Colorado.
Shanera Sloan Williamson
Shanera Sloan Williamson is the host of the new podcast “Brown Mama Bear: Raising Brown Kids in White Spaces.” Shanera is also a public speaking coach and the Outreach Manager for a non-profit in Nashville, TN. Shanera is a proud graduate of Howard University where she earned a degree in broadcast journalism. Shanera is married to Jim and together they have three daughters.
Katie Haseltine
In addition to being the Director of Content and Community at the Center, Katie Haseltine is a trained Spiritual Director, a certified Enneagram coach, and a self-care coach. She is the author of All the Things: A 30 Day Guide to Experiencing God in the Prayer of Examen. Katie lives with her family in Franklin, TN.
Andrea Bailey Willits
Andrea Bailey Willits is the Director of Communications at the Center. She also serves as the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO) and Bishop Todd Hunter.