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"On this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are excited to welcome Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown, a professor of psychology emerita, spiritual director and companion, retreat leader, speaker, and author. She promotes the renowned mystic and theologian, Howard Thurman, contemplative spirituality, and uncovering the peace and joy in one’s heart."
"My guest is Dr Lerita Coleman Brown. She is treating us to words of Dr Howard Thurman from his book “The Mood of Christmas and Other Celebrations” and teaching us about his life and ministry. "
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD, Professor of Psychology Emerita at Agnes Scott College, is a spiritual director/companion, writer, retreat leader, and speaker. A graduate of the Spiritual Guidance Program at the Shalem Institute (founded by Tilden Edwards, Episode 3), Lerita writes about and promotes contemplative spirituality in everyday life, the life and work of Howard Thurman, and uncovering the peace and joy in one’s heart.
Lerita shares her story with Debonee, and introduces the book that chronicles her experience of connecting with her heart(s) through medical transplant and emotional transition. Meet "Heavy Harvey" and the process of Active Imagination, and how illness and struggle became an invitation to a spiritual journey.
• Today, on Spark My Muse we discuss her (literally) heartfelt book “When the Heart Speaks, Listen: Discovering Inner Wisdom”
Professor Lerita Coleman Brown describes Howard Thurman's rich and deeply silent spirituality.
Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown returns to the podcast to share more wisdom about Howard Thurman.
The Prophetic Mysticism & Sacred Activism of Howard Thurman with Lerita Coleman Brown
In our conversation, Professor Brown and I talk about the life, mysticism, and work of Howard Thurman, as well as his affinity to emperor penguins. We talk about the contemplative imagination and depth of Thurman, his trust of the Spirit’s activity, and what he called “Working Papers”. Professor Brown has embodied the teachings of Howard Thurman and breathes them out in her own styling and language. More than once in this conversation, Professor Brown opened a window for me that I had painted shut. That is a rare gift.
In this episode I sit with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown and talk about her new book What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman. Please check out her book leritacolemanbrown.com.
This week we interview Lerita Coleman Brown, author of What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman, published this month by Broadleaf Books. A Distinguished Professor Emerita of Psychology at Agnes Scott College, Brown is a spiritual director/companion, writer, retreat leader, and speaker. She has appeared in the documentaries Back Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story and The Black Church, as well as on several podcasts. Her earlier book, When the Heart Speaks, Listen: Discovering Inner Wisdom, was published in 2019. Lerita Coleman Brown was interviewed by fellow biographer and BIO member Kevin McGruder.
Today we welcome Lerita Coleman Brown. Lerita is a spiritual director/companion, author, retreat leader, and speaker. She promotes contemplative spirituality, the living wisdom of Howard Thurman, and uncovering the peace and joy in one’s heart on her website, leritacolemanbrown.com and other social media platforms. Her newest book is What Makes You Come Alive—A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman. We’ll chat about the book and much more.
Today we welcome Lerita Coleman Brown. Lerita is a spiritual director/companion, author, retreat leader, and speaker. She promotes contemplative spirituality, the living wisdom of Howard Thurman, and uncovering the peace and joy in one’s heart on her website, leritacolemanbrown.com and other social media platforms. Her newest book is What Makes You Come Alive—A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman. We’ll chat about the book and much more.
An engaging episode with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown in conversation about her just released book, What Makes You Come Alive..A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman.
WHAT MAKES YOUR SOUL COME ALIVE: A SPIRITUAL WALK WITH HOWARD THURMAN | Join us as we welcome Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD to discuss her book. Hosted and moderated by Bishop-Elect Vanessa M. Brown with Bishop-Elect Troy Sanders, Interim Co-host.
Book interview with Lerita Coleman Brown for “What Makes You Come Alive-A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman”
Episode one is titled “What makes you come alive” and features Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown. Lerita is a friend of the Abbey, professor emerita at Agnes Scott College, retreat leader, spiritual friend, and author. Lerita’s most recent book is entitled: What makes you come alive: A spiritual walk with Howard Thurman. It is available online through Amazon and other booksellers.
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Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story
Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Thurman was a prolific writer, celebrated preacher and recognized by Martin Luther King, Jr as the “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement.