Lisa Hendey & Friends - Episode 40: August Turak “Brother John”

On this week's show, we visit with August Turak, an award-winning author, speaker, consultant and contributor for Forbes.com and the BBC about his newest book Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim and the Purpose of Life. 
 
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