Take Heart Now Stories
Are you looking to deepen your spiritual journey and discover resources that help you stay grounded through life's trials? The Take Heart Now series at The Guibord Center offers heartfelt and personal insights from respected community leaders, thoughtfully crafted to inspire and support you as you move forward on your path.
2026 Presenters
Bob Williams – Take Heart Now
In this special episode of Take Heart Now, Bob Williams joins The Guibord Center on the eve of his retirement for a thoughtful conversation...
Zach Hoover – Take Heart Now
In this heartfelt edition of Take Heart Now, Rev. Zach Hoover reflects on the importance of caring for ourselves during seasons of grief,...
Brie Loskota – Take Heart Now
In this episode of Take Heart Now, Brie Loskota reflects on the power of community, organizing, and staying grounded in purpose during difficult...
2025 Presenters
Rev. Michael Trice – Take Heart Now
In this Take Heart Now recording, Michael Trice offers a thoughtful reflection on two forces shaping our lives and our world right now: cruelty and...
Marium Mohiuddin: Take Heart Now
In this reflection, Marium Mohiuddin speaks about how Islam—and the way she was raised within it—has shaped who she is at her core. In moments of...
Tahil Sharma – Take Heart Now
Tahil Sharma: A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Courage Introduction In this powerful conversation, interfaith activist Tahil Sharma reflects on his...
2024 Presenters
Jaime Crumley, PhD: Take Heart Now Series
This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Dr. Jaimie D. Crumley, assistant professor of Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies at the...
Maia Ferdman: Take Heart Now
This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Maia Ferdman, Deputy Director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, which is dedicated to...
endawnis spears: Take Heart Now
endawnis recounts her journey of uncovering a hidden chapter of her family’s history, shedding light on her grandmother’s past—one muted for...