Jenny Connelly

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Jenny is a freelance writer and host and producer of the Wide Open Spaces Podcast, which aims to build bridges between people who disagree by having humanizing conversations about controversial topics.  Jenny has a background as a support worker for at-risk youth and a bachelor’s degree in English and History. She is passionate about the art of communication and spends her leisure time hiking in the mountains & reading great books!

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What Does The Voice of God Sound Like?

Given that God is the all-powerful Creator and Ruler of the Universe, I always figured that the voice of God would be as loud...

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A Theology of Pleasure & Feasting

I remember when the the show LOST finally came onto streaming services, in the splendor of all six seasons. That first evening...

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When I Feel Behind in Life

The pressure to “figure out my vocation” can be exhausting. It can be burdened by loneliness. By restlessness. By the fear...

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When You Don't Know Why You're Discouraged

Have you ever been surprised by a feeling of despair that doesn’t quite match up with how good your life seems? By my mid...

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What is "Fearing the Lord"?

I remember the first time I encountered the term “fear of the Lord.” I saw it written on a small plaque that was given to me as...

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How Friendship Saved My Faith

Friendship saved my faith. I met my best friend, Reanne, when I was about 6 months old. Our mom’s are best friends, and as...

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Does Jesus Take Away Our Suffering?

Suffering is an inescapable part of life. For most, it is also an understandably undesirable part of life.  But as Christians,...

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When Vaccines Divide Us

The conversation about vaccines is getting brutal. In my personal circles, I have friends and family who are both unvaccinated...

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It's Impossible to Be Catholic

Last summer I learned that it’s impossible to be Catholic.  I grew up in a devout Catholic home and as a child I had a great,...

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Cancel Culture vs. Redemption Culture

I am a prime candidate for cancelation. In my teens I published my share of cringe-worthy, emotionally unintelligent social...

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How to Build A Redemptive Culture

In Part I of this article, I spoke about the harms of cancel culture and established that as Christians, rather than taking the...