Joyce Rupp – Living Fully with Compassion, Faith, and Grace

Rod Janz sits down with beloved writer and spiritual teacher Joyce Rupp to explore faith, self-compassion, and aging with grace. Joyce, author of Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, and her award-winning Fly While You Still Have Wings, shares how her early faith, hospice work, and life experiences have shaped her understanding of love and acceptance.They discuss the deeper meaning of Lent as a time for reclaiming goodness, not self-denial, and the value of compassion in daily life. Joyce reflects on how contemplative pauses in nature help her stay grounded and offers insights from her latest book, Vessels of Love. Joyce also mentions her upcoming book, The Years of Ripening, which explores the emotional and spiritual gifts of elderhood. This is a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about living fully, letting go, and finding peace in life’s transitions.LinksJoyce’s websiteSoulStreamSoulStreamThe Art of Spiritual Direction Training CourseLiving from the Heart (Early bird pricing ends March 14, 2025). Click here) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulstream926.substack.com