Roots&Branches Network for Healing and Growth

03/30/2026

Thank you Bradley Jersak for writing the Foreword and for all your support as this work has come to life. I’m truly grateful! A Kenotic Way of Contemplative Healing is available now for pre-order at https://amzn.to/3PJQ8gd

01/09/2026

Join us as we seek to learn and love.

🌈✝️ MEET JENNY JACKSON 🌈✝️�

Jenny (she/her) is the Associate Director of Roots&Branches in Cincinnati. She is a certified Spiritual Director through Fall Creek Abbey School of Spiritual Direction, and an Enneagram consultant holding both basic and advance certifications accredited by the International Enneagram Association She has over 15 years of experience helping people deepen their spiritual lives through listening, prayer, training, and spiritual practices. A lifetime student of the human mind and body, Jenny holds a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling and a bachelors in occupational therapy. Jenny writes and speaks on topics such as listening, trauma, contemplative healing, and the Enneagram.

COME MEET AND HEAR JENNY 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡, LOVEboldly hosts
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞
a public forum in Cincinnati exploring how communities can move beyond division toward healing.
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 & 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥. 🌈✝️

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11/24/2025

So I did a thing. I've completed my work in the Masters of Theology and Culture program at St. Stephens University. And I've published my thesis online for all to read. My SSU studies and my research have been some of the most formative experiences of my life.

I had no idea when I started this program over three years ago, that our practice of inner healing at Roots&Branches, as its been formed and reformed over the years, is so consistent with neuroscience and the theology of Church fathers, mothers and mystics. Who knew? Here's the bottom line: Our trauma is healed through face to face encounter with co-suffering love. If these topics are interesting to you, enjoy the read!

This thesis explores how the mystical theology of Julian of Norwich and modern neuroscience intersect to inform a contemplative, kenotic way of healing the alienation of trauma. I begin by defining trauma, healing, and wholeness with the help of

10/21/2025

You’re invited!

10/20/2025

Just 10 days left to register for Immersive! The deadline is October 30th and you’re not going to want to miss these two days. If your faith has been evolving or deconstructing or healing, Immersive is for you. Paul Young (author of The Shack as well as other best sellers) and Bradley Jersak (author, theologian and Principle of St. Stephens University) are friends to us on this journey. These voices are some of the most influential in my life as my faith is expanding and my image of God (and myself) is healing. Turns out, the good news is even better than we thought. Head here for details and registration:

Join Paul Young (New York Times best-selling author of The Shack, Eve, Crossroads, and Lies We Believe About God) and special guests Bradley Jersak, PhD (President of St Stephen University, theologian, professor and best-selling author of over a dozen books), Jenny Jackson (Spiritual Director and En...

09/17/2025

09/13/2025

Registered yet? We'd love to see you here!
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Join us for two amazing days! All the details and registration at rootsandbranchesnetwork.com/events.

09/11/2025

Join us for two amazing days! All the details and registration at rootsandbranchesnetwork.com/events.