John Backman

A spiritual director, speaker and monastic associate, John Backman writes about ancient spirituality and the unexpected ways it can affect modern life. This includes a book (Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart) and personal essays in such places as Tiferet Journal and Amethyst Review.

Essays

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