#41 Trusting the Spirit’s Call: Andy Rebollar’s Journey with Thomas Merton & Henri Nouwen

This week on Journey with a Giant, host Lori G. Melton and co-host Robert Prince welcome Andy Rebollar—a spiritual director, at-home dad, and facilitator at the Dominican Center in Grand Rapids—for a deeply thoughtful conversation about his transformative experiences walking with Henri Nouwen and Thomas Merton.Andy shares how these spiritual giants invited him to a deeper trust in God’s guidance, to explore vulnerability and shadow with courage, and to live out his faith in a way that embraces both solitude and community. From Merton’s contemplative depth to Nouwen’s radical honesty and eventual home at L’Arche, Andy’s story reflects the beauty of letting God’s Spirit lead—even into unfamiliar or surprising places.This conversation is a reminder that the giants God gives us are not simply teachers, but companions who help us, through their example, to become more fully ourselves in Christ. Andy’s reflections will encourage you to live with joyful curiosity and trust that God is directing every step of your journey — whether it appears that way in the moment or not.📚Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Living with Wisdom: A Biography of Thomas Merton by Jim Forest Befriending Life: Encounters with Henri Nouwen by Michael Ford Click here to download your free Sneak Peek of Journey with a Giant Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God by Lori G. Melton Click here to watch this episode on YouTube The Sanctuary at Bear Creek Retreat CenterIf this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend so they can be inspired, too!Music: The Journey, Kevin Melton Productions, LLC, Copyright 2025For encouragement and resources to grow in your walk with God, visit thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Instagram at The Sanctuary at Bear Creek.