Podcasts about spiritual directors

Preaching from her experience as a Black, lay Catholic woman, Dr. Valerie D. Lewis-Mosley offers a reflection on listening to Jesus, embracing the cross with love, and claiming our place in God's ongoing work of transfiguration: "It is this willingness to embrace the cross, the Mount Calvary experience that provides the ultimate transfiguration of our souls and spirits in the Resurrection." Valerie D. Lewis-Mosely, RN, OPA, is the retired Director of Religious Education at the Church of Christ the King - Jersey City, New Jersey, a historical Black Catholic Parish. She now serves in various capacities across the nation as a mentor to youth and young adults; evangelist, retreat leader and revivalist and public speaker, life coach and Spiritual Director. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theology at Caldwell University, Caldwell, New Jersey, and Xavier University of Louisiana Institute for Black Catholic Studies. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/03012026 to learn more about Valerie, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

"No work takes deep root, or has real stability, or will perpetuate itself, unless the apostle has begotten the interior life in other souls. Naturally, he cannot do this unless he himself is strong in the inner life." This episode concludes Part Four of the classic work by the French Trappist monk, Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard (1858-1935). Among other things, there is featured an illuminating description of the progressive stages of conversion, which Dom Chautard includes as an aid for spiritual directors. Episode 4: Part Four (sections e - g) 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - e. Because the Interior Life Begets Interior Life, Its Results Upon Souls Are Deep and Lasting 20:09 - f. Importance of the Formation of “Shock Troops” and of Spiritual Direction 46:12 - (Stages of Conversion - Categories for Spiritual Directors) 57:48 - g. The Entire Success of the Apostolate Depends on One Thing: An Interior Life Centered on the Blessed Eucharist This work will be released in its entirety in episodic format. Links The Soul of the Apostolate full text: https://www.cmri.org/0-olmc-mission/catholic-books/soul_of_the_apostolate.pdf SUBSCRIBE to Catholic Culture Audiobooks https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-culture-audiobooks/id1482214268 SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter http://www.catholicculture.org/newsletter DONATE at http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Theme music: "2 Part Invention", composed by Mark Christopher Brandt, performed by Thomas Mirus. ©️2019 Heart of the Lion Publishing Co./BMI. All rights reserved.

Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donateThe Ascent of Mount Carmel (Part 1)Saint John of the Cross (1542 - 1591)Translated by David Lewis (1814 - 1895)The Ascent of Mount Carmel is one of the timeless classics of Christian contemplation, radical in its time and deeply influential in the world today. St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila worked together to reform the Carmelite Order in the Roman Catholic Church, in which he is honored as one of the Doctors of the Church. An active priest and teacher in his lifetime, this work is considered primary source material the training of Spiritual Directors, and an essential set of guidelines for all students of Revelation through Divine Love. Read by ( Ed Humpal)Genre(s): Christianity - OtherLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): christian (192), mysticism (40), spiritual life (7), roman catholic (6), camelite (2), divine love (2), spiritual direction (1), divine union (1), apophatic theology (1)Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donate

Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donateThe Ascent of Mount Carmel (Part 2)⁠Saint John of the Cross (1542 - 1591)⁠Translated by ⁠David Lewis (1814 - 1895)⁠The Ascent of Mount Carmel is one of the timeless classics of Christian contemplation, radical in its time and deeply influential in the world today. St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila worked together to reform the Carmelite Order in the Roman Catholic Church, in which he is honored as one of the Doctors of the Church. An active priest and teacher in his lifetime, this work is considered primary source material the training of Spiritual Directors, and an essential set of guidelines for all students of Revelation through Divine Love. Read by ( Ed Humpal)Genre(s): Christianity - OtherLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): ⁠christian⁠ (192), ⁠mysticism⁠ (40), ⁠spiritual life⁠ (7), ⁠roman catholic⁠ (6), ⁠camelite⁠ (2), ⁠divine love⁠ (2), spiritual direction (1), divine union (1), apophatic theology (1)Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donate

As the Church marks Temperance Sunday on the eve of Lent, Fr Robert McCabe, Spiritual Director of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart, reflects on the true meaning of temperance as a cardinal virtue, and its relevance in a culture of overindulgence. Tracing the movement's roots to Father Theobald Mathew and Father […] L'articolo Temperance Sunday: A Lenten Call to Solidarity and Self-Control – Fr Robert McCabe proviene da Radio Maria.

Steve Smith is a friend of mine. He runs Potter's Inn, which provides soul care. Much of Steve's time is spent with people running large organizations, from mega church pastors to Fortune 500 CEOs. People who as Steve says, live much of their lives in the white water of life. And living this way takes a toll on your soul. Years ago, I actually argued with Steve. I said I was living in a way to keep myself strong so I could endure the constant white water. And I did. Until I couldn't. Until I burnt out and caused plenty of collateral damage in my life. Recently Steve sent me a book of poetry he had written. He's published many books, but with poetry he feels he can say more with less. The book is called, Greening: Poems In The Unfolding Of Our Lives. And the focus is on unfolding through the seasons and reasons of our lives. Steve has walked intimately with so many people. Dramatically successful people as our culture tends to define success. But Steve walks with them as their lives unravel and their identities unfold. In recent years, Steve has had some losses and gone through his own unfolding. As my own life has unfolded, I brought Steve on to discuss some of the concepts of his poetry book, and his life experience. Greening is a term he relates to our flourishing, vitality, well-being, and emotional health. As a speaker, spiritual director, and author, Steve offers soul care and spiritual care through many avenues. Find him at pottersinn.com Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There comes a moment in many of our lives when we begin to notice that the way we love has been shaped by pain we haven't fully tended to. Old wounds resurface, familiar patterns repeat, and our unhealed places begin to influence how we show up in relationships. In this conversation with spiritual director Barb Boatner, we explore how healing changes the way we love. Barb talks about learning to love from a place of presence rather than self-protection, and how pain doesn't disappear when it's avoided, but often leaks out sideways -- impacting those closest to us. She also shares why healing is not peripheral to faith, but central to spiritual formation. Together, we reflect on how healing opens us to deeper connection: with God, with others, and with the people we love. I hope you'll listen in. Thought-provoking quotes: “The way we love is shaped either by our wounds or by our healing.” - Barb Boatner "Curiosity instead of judgment changes everything.” - Barb Boatner “I can't change what happened to me. But I can change how I relate to it. Healing is learning to stay with myself in kindness." - Barb Boatner Get Faith & Feeling's weekly resource email Watch this episode on YouTube Grab a copy of my book Stop Saying I'm Fine Connect with me on my website Find me on Instagram @__taylorjoy__ Key words: healing journey, befriending yourself, self compassion, curiosity, self awareness, emotional wounds, emotional regulation, spiritual formation, wisdom, spiritual integration, spiritual maturity, emotional health, personal growth, spiritual director, Barb Boatner

Mother Miriam Live - January 29th, 2026 Mother speaks about St. Francis DeSales and how he became her spiritual advisor from heaven. Mother responds to emails relating to the Traditional Latin Mass.

In this mini-episode of The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, author Brandy Anderson shares how her late grandmother first introduced her to the idea of reincarnation — a concept that wasn't part of her worldview before their communication across the veil. She explains that reincarnation is real, but it's a conscious choice made from the perspective of the higher self, not the personality we know in human form. Brandy describes reincarnation as part of the soul's process of becoming, where we return to integrate lessons left unresolved. This is an excerpt from our full-length episode: An incredible story of speaking with spirit and receiving messages from the afterlife with Brandy Anderson https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y3idb-19942ec ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace aims to inspire and educate. Remember, you are the authority on your own life. While we encourage you to take what resonates, we also urge you to do your own research and consult with qualified professionals for advice on your personal situation. The opinions shared by guests are their own, and any advice by our guests or Lauren Grace is not a substitute for professional guidance. The Afterlight Podcast: The Afterlight Podcast on Social: @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: laurengraceinspirations.com/contact Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social: @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: laurengraceinspirations.com Disclaimer: Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations, and The Afterlight Podcast are not licensed counselors, medical professionals, or financial advisors. Any information or advice provided during the Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychiatric advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have. Meet Brandy Brandy Anderson is a Spiritual Director, Jungian Coach, and Silver Nau tilus award–winning author of Through the Veil: A Glimpse Into the Afterlife.  As the founder of Anderson Alchemy, Brandy guides others through the transformative process of shadow work, spiritual awakening, and inner alchemy—helping seekers integrate the mystical and the psychological into everyday life. Contact Brandy: https://andersonalchemy.com Get the book: https://andersonalchemy.com/through-the-veil

In this mini-episode of The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, Lauren revisits a powerful moment from her full conversation with Spiritual Director and author Brandy Anderson.   Brandy shares how true shadow work means bringing the light of awareness into those hidden places so we can respond rather than react — and live with greater clarity and compassion.   Drawing on her communication with her late grandmother, Brandy reflects on what happens when we cross without doing that inner work, and why awareness now makes for a gentler transition later.   This is an excerpt from our full-length episode: An incredible story of speaking with spirit and receiving messages from the afterlife with Brandy Anderson https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y3idb-19942ec   ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace aims to inspire and educate. Remember, you are the authority on your own life. While we encourage you to take what resonates, we also urge you to do your own research and consult with qualified professionals for advice on your personal situation. The opinions shared by guests are their own, and any advice by our guests or Lauren Grace is not a substitute for professional guidance. The Afterlight Podcast: The Afterlight Podcast on Social: @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: laurengraceinspirations.com/contact Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social: @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: laurengraceinspirations.com Disclaimer: Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations, and The Afterlight Podcast are not licensed counselors, medical professionals, or financial advisors. Any information or advice provided during the Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychiatric advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have. Meet Brandy Brandy Anderson is a Spiritual Director, Jungian Coach, and Silver Nau tilus award–winning author of Through the Veil: A Glimpse Into the Afterlife.  As the founder of Anderson Alchemy, Brandy guides others through the transformative process of shadow work, spiritual awakening, and inner alchemy—helping seekers integrate the mystical and the psychological into everyday life. Contact Brandy: https://andersonalchemy.com Get the book: https://andersonalchemy.com/through-the-veil

January 18, 2026Talk Title: What We Focus On Will Be Realized—So Be Careful   Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDThis January, Kathianne is offering a three-part talk series on wise planning for 2026, exploring how clarity, intention, and focus support a meaningful, inspired life. This Sunday's talk, “What We Focus On Will Be Realized—So Be Careful,” continues the series. If you missed last week's opening message, “Start with Why,” we invite you to watch it here.: https://youtu.be/fP0ry_vdkcUDuring that talk, Kathianne also shared an important personal announcement: she will be retiring as Spiritual Director at CSL Seattle on December 31, 2026, a decision rooted in clarity and vision, and divine purpose. Join us each Sunday this month for reflection, connection, and inspiration for the year ahead.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

What if faith was never meant to be complicated?In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Kelsey Jenney, a longtime Young Life staff member, speaker, and certified Spiritual Director, to talk about what it looks like to keep our relationship with God simple - especially in seasons when prayers feel unanswered and hope feels hard to hold. Through meaningful conversation (and a little talk about guacamole, hummus, and peanut butter), we explore what it looks like to welcome God into the ache, practice the ministry of presence, and rest in a faith rooted in relationship rather than striving. Whether you're weary, questioning, or longing for deeper connection, this episode will remind you that God is near—and simplicity can be sacred.Meet Kelsey JenneyKelsey is a longtime Young Life staff member with over 20 years of ministry experience, currently serving in disability ministry through Young Life Capernaum while also traveling, speaking, and hosting retreats. She is a certified Spiritual Director and is pursuing a Master's in Spiritual Formation at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Kelsey is passionate about prayer, spiritual formation, and creating space for authentic encounters with God rooted in presence rather than performance.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy keeping the gospel simple matters in real lifeA mantra to hold onto when prayers feel unansweredHow to hold hope in the ache without rushing past painWhat the ministry of presence looks like in everyday faithHow imaginative prayer and spiritual consent invite deeper connection with GodAll the Best – Connect with Jesus and find peace through guided reflections on Mary and Martha's story, helping you overcome distraction, worry, and comparison.Personal and Powerful Bible Study - Explores how God shows up in our lives in ways that are both deeply personal and undeniably powerful.Connect with Jenny - Website | InstagramConnect with Willow - Website | Instagram | FacebookPre-Order Willow's New Book! Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You HurtFollow and Support Collide

In this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Jessica Morris—author, spiritual director, and survivor—to explore her extraordinary journey from addiction and turmoil to faith, healing, and spiritual rebirth. Jessica's story begins with a painful childhood shaped by the chaos of growing up as the daughter of an alcoholic minister. Her early years were marked by confusion, anger, and a deep struggle to understand God's love in the midst of suffering. Through raw honesty and heartfelt storytelling, Jessica shares how her battles with addiction forced her to confront not only her past but also her beliefs about God, purpose, and identity. Writing became her refuge, a place where she could process her pain and begin to rediscover her voice. A pivotal encounter with Jesus transformed everything, leading Jessica into a profound spiritual awakening that reshaped her life. She opens up about the moment she surrendered, the path of recovery that followed, and the redemption she found through faith, community, and inner work. Listeners will gain insight into: • The impact of childhood trauma and spiritual confusion • How addiction can become a catalyst for transformation • The healing power of writing and self-reflection • Jessica's encounter with Jesus and her spiritual rebirth • The role of faith, surrender, and purpose in long-term recovery • Her mission to guide others as a spiritual director Jessica's message is one of hope, courage, and divine guidance. Her journey reminds us that healing is possible, purpose can rise from pain, and spiritual awakening often begins in the darkest places. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, faith-based healing, or a deeper understanding of spiritual transformation. Website https://jessicalmorris.com/ Social media links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-l-morris-39201879/ FB: Higher Powered - Jessica L. Morris IG & Threads: @jessica.l.morris TikTok: @missdaisylove Keywords: Jessica Morris, Dead America Podcast, Ed Watters, spiritual awakening, addiction recovery, childhood trauma, alcoholic minister, faith healing, spiritual director, redemption, writing for healing, Jesus encounter, spiritual rebirth, overcoming addiction, purpose and faith.

January 11, 2026 Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDIn “Start with Why,” Kathianne opens a three-part January talk series on wise planning for 2026, inviting us to clarify what truly matters and live with intention, purpose, and inspiration. During this talk, Kathianne also shared an important personal announcement: she will be retiring as Spiritual Director at CSL Seattle on December 31, 2026, a decision rooted in clarity and vision and divine purpose. Join us each Sunday this month for reflection, connection, and inspiration for the year ahead.www.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

What if the fastest way to calm anxiety, shift your nervous system, and reconnect with others was already happening—right under your nose? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Jessica Dibb, Founder, Spiritual Director, and Principal Teacher of Inspiration Consciousness School and author of Breathwork and Psychotherapy. Together, we explore how breath is not just a tool for relaxation—but a direct bridge between physiology, psychology, and healing. Jessica shares why breath is the fastest way to create a state change, how every breath is psychophysiological, and why emerging science shows specific breathing patterns can significantly reduce anxiety—sometimes more effectively than meditation or yoga alone. You'll also hear about: ✦ Stanford research comparing box breathing, cyclical hyperventilation, and cyclical sighing✦ Why some people struggle to inhale or hold their breath—and what that reveals✦ How becoming a friend to your breath creates grounding and emotional safety✦ The idea of "The Big Breath"—bridging ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience✦ Resonance research from the HeartMath Institute✦ How breath affects not just you—but those around you✦ A moving client story where breathwork helped shift asthma into remission✦ Breathwork as a universal human language of healing✦ The Universal Breathing Declaration, co-created with Jack Kornfield This episode offers both science-grounded insight and lived, embodied wisdom, showing how breathwork supports emotional regulation, physical health, flow states, and deep human connection. Whether you're navigating anxiety, chronic stress, illness, or simply longing for more steadiness in a fearful world—this conversation reminds you that healing begins with the breath you're already taking.  

The Follow Podcast is Back for Season Six - Follow Fresh! It was great to kick off this new collection of episodes with a deeply thoughtful conversation with a deeply thoughtful person, Pauline Peneycad. A practicing Spiritual Director and the mind behind the design for our upcoming Follow Wednesdays (link below). Season #6: Follow Fresh - Following along with the OneChurch.to teaching series "new." in January 2026 - we're learning new ways to pray, to rest, to do community and to give. These conversations are jumping off into more personal or deep ways of exploring the same ideas. *Stuff We Mentioned* [or wished we did] - Follow Wednesdays: https://1church.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3187098 - Andrei Rublev's "Trinity" painting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_(Andrei_Rublev) ----- The Follow Podcast is an honest and open conversation for anyone actively learning to live like Jesus. Check out the related weekend teaching, "A New Way to Pray": https://youtu.be/Hacq--qeH0U Submit your own question for the follow podcast here: https://onechurch.to/followpodcast

Last May, America Magazine ran an article entitled “Dungeons & Dragons—and Jesuits” by Robert Buckland, a Jesuit in formation. Buckland admits to being a longtime fan of D&D, but even he is surprised by how popular the game has become — and in the most surprising of places. Buckland describes how this role-playing game that was once shunned by religious communities is now aiding in the imaginative and moral formation of young men in religious life. “Playing D&D,” Buckland writes, “can reveal dimensions of character that might otherwise remain hidden in the structured environment of houses for religious formation.” Today's host, Eric Clayton, was enchanted by this argument; Buckland's essay has stayed with him for these many months since. And it's perhaps thanks to Buckland's writing that he then encountered today's guest: Dr. Susan Haarman. Dr. Haarman is the associate director at Loyola University Chicago's Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching and Scholarship. In that role, she facilitates the university's service-learning program and publishes on community-based learning. But her real love is the research she conducts into the capacity of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons as formative tools for civic identity and imagination. Most important for today's conversation, Susan wrote a chapter entitled “Roll for Discernment: Dungeon Master as St. Ignatius' Spiritual Director” in the 2025 book “Theology, Religion and Dungeons and Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds.” Susan will be a panelist at an upcoming conference co-sponsored by the Jesuit Media Lab and Loyola University Chicago's Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage, and it was in preparing for that conference that Eric read Susan's work and wanted to talk with her more for our podcast. You might be tempted to think that D&D is something just for fantasy nerds, but as Susan so passionately details, games like Dungeons & Dragons are really experiences in shared storytelling, in co-creating and inhabiting a common space in which our imaginations — and our ability to cultivate empathy and understanding — run wild. Whether you're a long-time fan of role-playing games or just hearing about them for the first time today, we think you're going to enjoy this conversation. And, if you do, we encourage you to check out the links in our show notes—there you'll find a link to the America Magazine article, the anthology in which Susan's chapter appears and the homepage for our upcoming in-person conference on March 14th—“A Faith that Builds Worlds: The Catholic Imagination and Speculative Storytelling.” We hope to see you there. * “Dungeons & Dragons—and Jesuits” | https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2025/05/29/dungeons- dragons-religious-life-250622/ “Theology, Religions and Dungeons & Dragons” | https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/theology-religion-and-dungeons--dragons-9781978716025/ “A Faith that Builds Worlds: The Catholic Imagination and Speculative Storytelling” | https://sites.google.com/view/a-faith-that-builds-worlds/home?authuser=0

All grief is hard. Yet suicide loss carries with it a stigma that can make it even more challenging to find the healing you're desperate for. In today's episode, I talk with Victoria Myers about her experience with suicide loss and how God met her as she journaled. She shares things like how she and her husband grieved differently, different tools she used as she grieved her loss, and why suicide loss can be extra challenging (though not impossible) to heal from. Plus, she offers three journaling prompts for anyone experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one.   CONNECT WITH VICTORIA ·       Website ·       Book: God, You're Fired (Amazon affiliate link) ·       Free Curated Resource Booklet  _____ RELATED EPISODES: ·       Episodes 9 and 10: Supporting a Friend Through Grief (And Walking Through It Yourself) with Karen Altizer ·       Episode 61: Perceiving God's Presence and Love with Spiritual Director and Author Sharon Garlough Brown ·       Episode 102: Sitting with Others in their Grief and Loss with Grief Coach Julie Lynn Ashley ______ >> Grief Journal Prompts http://lovedoesthat.org/griefjournal  >> Journal Gently Program: 8 week writing program to start healing from grief and trauma http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently  >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event: http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

Listen to Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide President and Spiritual Director, Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva, as he shares the Ultimate Gift that broke through our dark world, bringing light and all the other immeasurable gifts to mankind. Our Christmas prayer is for everyone to be instruments of breakthrough, reflecting the generous heart of our Savior, Jesus Christ. A Blessed Christmas to all!

Craig Bullock (aka Isha Das) is the Spiritual Director of the Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York, where he integrates mystical Christianity and teachings from the Kriya Yoga tradition. He has an advanced degree in religious studies from the University of Notre Dame and another in clinical psychology from Duquesne University. He is also an authorized Kriya Yoga teacher, having been trained by Roy Eugene Davis, who was a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. In addition to his transformational work with students at the Assisi Institute, Craig is a retired psychotherapist, a public speaker, and an author. His books include Open Wider the Door: The Integration of Kriya Yoga and Mystical Christianity, and his latest, Merchant to Mystic: The Hero's Journey of St. Francis of Assisi. We talked about his work integrating east and west and, mainly, the spiritual journey of St. Francis and lessons we can all learn from his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your head's starting to spin as you think about this year as a whole and turning the page to 2026, just hang on. We're going to help take off the pressure to figure out and reflect on the whole year by the end of this month. It's a process and we're going to start by answering the question, “How do I find the next right thing for next year?” Today I get to talk to my friend and America's favorite Spiritual Director, Emily P. Freeman. This is her 5th time here on That Sounds Fun which means she's officially a member of the Hall of Fun. Today's she helping us figure out: How we take the pressure off of January to have our whole year solved What steps we can take (and questions we can ask) to help us figure out how to process the season  The practice of caring without carrying  And the practice of releasing something everyday As you walk through Advent, you also will love her Advent Collection. You can find that on her Quiet Collection App! You're going to need your notes for this one, so grab your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we're on page 128. . . . . . Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify App, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'd also love: Don't Rush Your Reset with Emily Ley- Episode 1003 Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Ritual: My friends get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/TSF for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.  Antique Candle Co: Use code “thatsoundsfun” to get a free Gift Set on any order of $40 or more through Dec 15 at ⁠antiquecandleco.com⁠.  Shopify: Sign up for your free trial and start selling today at ⁠Shopify.com/soundsfun⁠. NIV Application Bible: If you're looking for a new Bible or know someone you'd like to gift a Bible to, I highly recommend the ⁠NIV Application Bible⁠! Wonder Project: Start your free trial, and choose the annual subscription at watch.thewonderproject.com/thatsoundsfun. Capstone Wellness: Learn more at ⁠capstonewellness.com/thatsoundsfun⁠. Helix Sleep: Go to⁠ helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun⁠ for 20% off sitewide. NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. #thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those who have been saved by Jesus are not only living with the gift of salvation, but are also given a divine authority—that is, to live a life of breakthrough. It is a life that breaks into victory, breaks through spiritual apathy, breaks out of comfort zones, and breaks forth into new places and spaces with bold, Spirit‑empowered witness. It is a position of greater revival for families, the church, and the nation.In this podcast, hear the 47th‑anniversary message of Jesus Is Lord Church's President and Spiritual Director, Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva, as he preaches God's powerful Word and allow the mighty move of the Holy Spirit to usher you into breakthrough.

Send us a textIn this episode, Susan and Cliff sit down with spiritual director Anne Russell Bradley for a rich conversation about the practice of spiritual direction. Together, they explore what spiritual direction is (and isn't), how it creates sacred space for listening to God, and why this ancient practice can be such a life-giving companion on our faith journey. If you've ever wondered what spiritual direction looks like or how it might support your own formation, this conversation is a beautiful place to start.Rev. Anne-Russell Bradley contact information: soulspeak.csd@gmail.comFinding a Spiritual Director:https://www.sdicompanions.org/find-a-spiritual-director-companion/https://directory.transformingcenter.orgSuggested reading:Soul Feast by Marjorie ThompsonRight Here, Right Now by Amy G. OdenEmotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter ScezzeroThanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Thomas Cole is the Director of the Center forSpiritual Direction at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston and EmeritusProfessor at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at McGovern MedicalSchool. His books and films include The Journey of Life, OldMan Country, and the award-winning documentary The Strange Demise of Jim Crow. Dr. Cole's research and films have been featured by The New York Times, NPR, PBS, and even the United Nations. In recent years, his journey has turned deeply spiritual—integrating mindfulness, prayer, and compassion into his work as a Spiritual Director. He's currently writing a spiritual memoir titled My Journey to the Angels: Toward a Spiritual Renewal.thomasrcole.comamazon.com/author/thomascoleTo connect with Pooja: www.poojachilukuri.com

In this BONUS episode (before season 8 starts), host Geoff Holsclaw starts experimenting with regular guest hosts to dive deeper into certain topics.This episode sees the return of David Clayton, a spiritual director, supervisor of spiritual directors, and a trained behavior analyst and facilitator of psychological safety. David will bring us the "voices from the Kellia"—the monastic "cells" in the heart of the desert. As a twist of sorts, we believe the insights of Christian asceticism and monasticism still speak wisdom into our modern life (even our corporate and business lives). This time we focus on the role of spiritual direction, connecting it to friendship, vulnerability, and psychological safety. This episode sets the stage for ongoing discussions with David and promises practical advice for spiritual and personal development.David Clayton is a Spiritual Director and Supervisor of Directors. He is a trained Behaviour Analyst, and is a Facilitator of Psychological Safety. Learn more at Monos-Collective.Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

The Spiritual Exercises offer an experiential process of pondering (originally in a silent retreat of some 30 days) the Bible story, focusing on observing in prayer how the creation and fall led to Jesus' incarnation and earthly ministry, His redeeming sacrifice, resurrection and ascension. The aim is to integrate the personal, social and spiritual dimensions of life, and so arrive at a renewed Christian vision and vitality. This talk will explain the process of undertaking the exercises and discuss an evangelical Biblical approach to this discipleship tool created within the Catholic Church and how it fits with Schaeffer's legacy of ‘all of life' Christianity.Please note that the ideas expressed in this lecture do not necessarily represent the views of L'Abri Fellowship.For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over two thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

Professional therapists from our community join host Evan Gratz on the Point Loma Church Podcast to further discuss the topics covered in the Hard Feelings Sermon Series. Look for "Point Loma Church" wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast is also available in video form on our YouTube Channel Evan Gratz, Director of Community Life, welcomes Spiritual Director, Lynn Ziegenfuss, where they discuss different prayer practices to help calm and give perspectives to our hard feelings. Additional resources related to this week's topic: Prayer of Examen The Welcoming Prayer  Daily Prayer App  Referral list for Spiritual Directors at The Grafted Life  

In this episode, Fred interviews Hunt Priest - Former Episcopal Priest, Psychedelics Researcher, Advocate & Spiritual Director at: https://www.ligare.org/ Hunt is former rector of Saint Peters Episcopal Church, Savannah, GA. Hunt is founder & executive director of Ligare, focusing on the healing power of psychedelics in a legal Christian framework. Hunt was a participant in the Johns Hopkins/NYU “Psilocybin for Religious Leaders Study” in 2016. Meet Hunt: ...In early 2016, I was a fortunate participant in a psilocybin study involving religious professionals. My encounters with psilocybin opened me to the healing and consciousness-raising power of sacred plants and fungi and their connection to my own Christian practice. The epiphanies forever changed the trajectory of my work. Through Ligare, I want the healing potential of these sacred plants to be in the toolkits of all who are healers of bodies, minds, and souls. A significant part of my work, and Ligare's, entails actively collaborating to bridge the knowledge gap between psychedelic research and religious and spiritual communities. Theses substances are powerful, so safety is of utmost concern.

Do you ever feel as if you're too busy to meditate, or that you're simply not very good at it? This is something that so many people experience, yet today's guest believes that this is ONLY because of a fundamental misunderstanding about what meditation really is.   Henry Shukman is an authorised Zen Master and Spiritual Director of the Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Henry has taught meditation at organisations including Google, Harvard Business School and the Esalen Institute, AND he is also the co-founder of ‘The Way' meditation app, which offers a unique pathway of training designed to help people deepen their practice. Henry is ALSO an award-winning poet and the author of several books, including his latest ‘Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening', which explores meditation as a path to compassion, healing and presence. In our conversation, we explore how meditation can reconnect us with kindness, compassion and a deeper sense of being alive, including: Why meditation isn't about achieving something new, but about rediscovering love – whether that's compassion for ourselves, care for others or a deeper sense of connection with life itself How even just five minutes each day can begin to calm the nervous system, ease stress and help us feel more present Why kindness and compassion sit at the heart of health and happiness, and how practices like meditation help us embody them more fullyHenry's personal story of living with severe eczema, and how meditation helped him transform both his physical health and his relationship with himself The “four inns” of meditation – mindfulness, support, absorption and awakening – and how they offer a clear and practical roadmap for practice Practical, accessible ways to bring meditation into life, from stacking it with other habits to finding moments of stillness amid a busy day This episode is a great reminder that meditation isn't about adding another chore to your list or trying to empty your mind of all thoughts. Many people find it difficult at first and assume they're not cut out for it, but as Henry explains, there's no such thing as a bad meditation – the only one that doesn't count is the one you don't do. It's about pausing, being still and coming back to the peace and presence that are part of being human. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, Henry's message is a reassuring one: that peace, kindness and love are not rewards to be earned, but parts of who we already are. Reading Henry's most recent book had a profound impact on me, and I hope that this conversation brings you some of the same insight and inspiration. I hope you enjoy listening. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: https://drinkag1.com/livemore https://airbnb.co.uk/host https://www.boncharge.com/livemore https://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/590   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this web page is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

With the three-week-long Jewish holiday season behind us, Ralph Benmergui, the well-known TV and radio personality—and former podcaster with The CJN—is still kvelling about the first-ever High Holiday services offered by Ha'Sadeh in Toronto. The new-ish, Jewish Renewal community welcomed 150 attendees for its Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah services this season. It wasn't just a new beginning for Ha'Sadeh, but also for Benmergui himself, who was recently named as the new executive director for the Canadian branch of Jewish Renewal, ALEPH Canada. The movement is more popular outside Canada than inside—there are 50 congregations worldwide, including Vancouver's Or Shalom Synagogue—but there are smaller Renewal communities in Canada without brick-and-mortar buildings that aren't quite yet “congregations”, the latest of which is Ha'Sadeh. Its participants join a worldwide movement whose goal is to reinvigorate Judaism by mixing traditional Orthodoxy with spiritual concepts such as meditation, inclusiveness and concern for the planet. Jewish Renewal was founded in the 1960s by some breakaway American Chabad rabbis, including the late Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, who spent decades in Winnipeg, and Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who just recently passed away on Oct. 20, 2025. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner sits down with Ralph Benmergui for a deeply personal conversation about why he took on this new job just weeks away from his 70th birthday, and how he hopes to grow the movement within his home country so Canadian Jews can live more meaningful Jewish spiritual lives. Related links Learn more about the Jewish Renewal movement in Canada through their ALEPHCanada website. Hear Aleph Canada's new Executive Director Ralph Benmergui interview Toronto Jewish Renewal Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg for The CJN's Not That Kind of Rabbi podcast. Why Ralph Benmergui became ordained as a Spiritual Director with the ALEPH Jewish Renewal movement, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)

In this episode of The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, Lauren is joined by Spiritual Director, Jungian coach, and author Brandy Anderson to explore what lies beyond the veil. Brandy shares her extraordinary experiences of receiving messages from her late grandmother through everyday devices — a Roku TV and even a small printer — moments that opened a door to healing, forgiveness, and a deeper understanding of the soul's continuity. Together, Lauren and Brandy dive into the process of crossing over, exploring reincarnation, the light of awareness, the purpose of life, and why it's essential to look within now. They talk about how shadow work prepares us for peace and why connection with our passed-over loved ones, including pets, never really ends — it simply changes form. This is a conversation about life after death, love that transcends form, and the power of awareness to bridge the worlds of spirit and self. ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace aims to inspire and educate. Remember, you are the authority on your own life. While we encourage you to take what resonates, we also urge you to do your own research and consult with qualified professionals for advice on your personal situation. The opinions shared by guests are their own, and any advice by our guests or Lauren Grace is not a substitute for professional guidance. The Afterlight Podcast: The Afterlight Podcast on Social: @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: laurengraceinspirations.com/contact Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social: @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: laurengraceinspirations.com Disclaimer: Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations, and The Afterlight Podcast are not licensed counselors, medical professionals, or financial advisors. Any information or advice provided during the Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychiatric advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have. Meet Brandy Brandy Anderson is a Spiritual Director, Jungian Coach, and Silver Nau tilus award–winning author of Through the Veil: A Glimpse Into the Afterlife.  As the founder of Anderson Alchemy, Brandy guides others through the transformative process of shadow work, spiritual awakening, and inner alchemy—helping seekers integrate the mystical and the psychological into everyday life. Contact Brandy: https://andersonalchemy.com Get the book: https://andersonalchemy.com/through-the-veil

There comes a moment in many of our lives when the faith we once held with certainty begins to shift. The language that once felt alive starts to feel distant. And the ways we used to connect with God stop working the same way. In this conversation with spiritual director with Grace Cabalka, we explore what it can look like to walk through a spiritual wilderness — and to not just to survive it, but to be transformed by it. Grace shares her own story of a crisis of faith, the role of community in this season of shattering, and the personal practices and postures that became good companions along the way. Together, we talk about the slow, tender work of listening, leaning into vulnerability, and learning to make space for the mystery of God in new ways. Listen in. Thought-provoking quotes: "For a long time, Taylor, I couldn't read the Bible. I couldn't pray because I didn't have words. So I literally would just go get in my chair, my brown leather chair that I still have it and sit in there in the morning. And I couldn't have my quiet time. I just didn't have the tools. They were all broken. And so I just would sit there and say, Lord, I'm here." - Grace Cabalka "My foundation wasn't as solid as I thought it was. And I didn't get wiped away, but I did crumble. And then that had to be rebuilt really on the foundation of love and acceptance, and that God is for me all the time and nothing can ever separate us from his love ever, ever, ever. And that's what drives us and motivates us. That's what Paul said. His love is what compels me. Not the guilt, not the shame, not the rules, but his love." - Grace Cabalka "I think that there can be easier ways to get through the wilderness if you can find a hand to hold, find someone to walk with you along with the Holy Spirit. But those first few moments and days and weeks are very dark and it's very scary and it's very lonely. And I would just encourage you to just show up to those emotions, show up to yourself, and don't shame yourself for it. You've done nothing wrong." - Grace Cabalka Get Faith & Feeling's weekly resource email Watch this episode on YouTube Grab a copy of my book Stop Saying I'm Fine Connect with me on my website Find me on Instagram @__taylorjoy__

What would happen if you spent three hours a day for 10 months in deep spiritual contemplation while living your regular life?Robin Kencel, Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025 and top real estate professional, joins Art to share her transformative 10-month journey through Ignatian spiritual exercises. Spending three hours daily in contemplation and prayer, Robin discovered how intensive spiritual practice can soften hearts and transform relationships. Her path led from considering religious life as a nun to becoming a spiritual director, helping others navigate their own sacred journeys. "I would probably say buckle up," she advises those embarking on spiritual surrender. Robin's story illuminates how seeing God in all things - from nature's beauty to life's hardest moments - can shift us from fear-based living to trust in divine will. A powerful conversation about finding grace in life's messiest transitions.Robin Kencel is Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, a founding real estate broker for Compass in Greenwich, Connecticut, and ranked in the top 1.5% of all agents nationally. A six-time U.S. Pro-Am ballroom dance champion, Robin combines her leadership skills, creativity, and deep spirituality in everything she undertakes. As a certified spiritual director trained in Ignatian practices, she helps others navigate their spiritual journeys through one-on-one direction and group experiences. Robin draws on her transformative 10-month spiritual exercises to offer strategic expertise, refined service, and intuitive guidance in both her professional and spiritual work.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Opening: Robin's Spiritual Awakening Journey(11:24) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(12:26) Daily Spiritual Practices and The Examen(18:51) Becoming a Spiritual Director(26:17) Discerning God's Will in Life Decisions(32:39) Seeing God in Human Interactions(34:50) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(37:12) Philosophy of Life and Legacy(41:10) Tools for Navigating Transitions(45:12) Closing: Living with CompassionLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Website: https://robinkencel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinkencel/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-kencel/X: https://x.com/KencelRobin, @KencelRobinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinkencelgreenwich/Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

In this episode I sit down with Andrew and Kara Root to talk about their new book, A Pilgrimage Into Letting Go. Written out of their journey walking St. Cuthbert's Way with their children, the book reflects on parenting, pastoring, and the hard but necessary work of releasing control. Together we explore why modern life pushes us to manage every detail, how uncontrollability can actually be a gift, and what it looks like to see parenting as a pilgrimage. Along the way, we talk about prayer as listening, the difference between being a tourist and a pilgrim, and the ways God encounters us when we surrender to presence. This is a conversation about trust, family, and faith that invites us to walk with open hands and open hearts.Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, USA. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture and younger generations.  His most recent books are Evangelism in an Age of Despair (Baker, 2025), The Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms (Baker, 2023), Churches and the Crisis of Decline (Baker, 2022), The Congregation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2021), and The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need God (Baker, 2019). In addition, he serves as theologian in residence for Youthfront. Rev. Kara K. Root is the author of The Deepest Belonging (2021) and Receiving This Life: (2023). ​Pastor of Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, MN, a Christian community that shapes its life around worship, hospitality and Sabbath rest, she is a trained Spiritual Director and Certified Educator in the PCUSA.  Being mom to two intriguing teenagers (and a sweet dog), and wife and proofreader to a wily theologian, spices up her vocational calling and keeps her fully immersed in life. She has written for Sparkhouse, Working Preacher, Christian Century, Christianity Today, Faith and Leadership, Patheos and more. Kara leads retreats and workshops on sabbath rest, prayer practices, and church leadership and transformation.  ​​Andy & Kara's Book:A Pilgrimage Into Letting GoKara's Recommendation:How to Inhabit TimeSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Fr. Seán ÓLaoire, born in Ireland, embarked on a journey of profound exploration and service. Armed with a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the National University of Ireland, he answered a higher calling, becoming ordained as a Catholic priest in 1972. His path led him to spend 14 transformative years in Kenya, where he immersed himself in diverse cultures and languages.Driven by a deep curiosity for the human spirit, Fr. ÓLaoire pursued advanced studies, earning an M.A. and Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. Today, he channels his insights and expertise as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, enriching the lives of those he encounters.A visionary and spiritual guide, Fr. ÓLaoire is the co-founder and Spiritual Director of "Companions on the Journey," a vibrant non-denominational community based in Palo Alto.Through this platform, he fosters unity, compassion, and growth among seekers from all walks of life.Fr. ÓLaoire's literary contributions resonate globally, transcending borders and languages. His thought-provoking works, including "Spirits in Spacesuits" and "Souls on Safari," delve into the depths of human existence, offering profound insights and perspectives. His latest endeavor, "Setting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image," challenges conventional beliefs and invites readers to embark on a liberating journey of self-discovery and spiritual liberation.With each publication, Fr. ÓLaoire continues to inspire and empower individuals worldwide, bridging the gap between spirituality and psychology. His legacy is one of enlightenment, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Monologue:Hays County Roads MeetingsSnake Wranglers Are HiringDe Minimus Tariff Rule EndsNo Land For YouLocal News and Luby'sGuest:Pastor Candice joined New Life Lutheran in May 2021 as Spiritual Director. A former computer engineer, she followed her calling into ministry, earning her degree at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2016 and completing Lutheran studies through Luther Seminary. She has served at Triumphant Love (intern), Shepherd of the Hills (Family Ministry), and Immanuel, Pflugerville (transition pastor), and was previously a guest preacher at New Life. Beyond the church, Candice volunteers with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) and advocates with Texas Impact. She loves running, science fiction—especially time-travel movies—and enjoys life with her husband of 23 years and their three children. Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis invite you into their world of engaging conversations with guests who bring fresh ideas, humor, and wisdom to the table. They dive into everything from life's absurdities to community quirks, adding their signature twist of small-town charm and bold candor. Think of them as the funny neighbors with the best stories, the ones who always tell it like it is. With a healthy dose of Hill Country spirit, they explore local gossip and topics that connect us all—proving you don't need to be famous to be extraordinary; you just need a microphone and the courage to share your voice. Every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and connection, making this podcast one you won't want to miss! Send us a textSupport the showSPONSORS: The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Call-512-627-7018 Serving all of Central Texas since 2003. "Real Estate Done Right" SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. www.southstarbank.com The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin, TX. The venue welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country! events@deepeddyvodka.com Jovie Belterra-Nestled within the Belterra community, discover your path to joy and wellness at the exquisite 55+ apartment community. Follow us, leave a review, TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsitemallettandmichelle@gmai...

Rev Bill Marchiony has spent years working to make the world a better place, and he has written a book to help those implement Practical Prayer into their lives.  Bill currently has an online ministry that welcomes anyone, anywhere.  Catch one of their services at https://newthoughtphilly.org/Rev. Bill Marchiony is a co-founder and Spiritual Director of New Thought Philadelphia. He has been a practitioner of Practical Healing Prayer since 2002. He received ministerial credentials in 2011 from the Emerson Theological Institute, was ordained in 2019, and earned a Doctor of Divinity degree in 2020.Rev. Bill offers Spiritual Coaching and Counseling, Practical Prayer, Classes, and Spiritual Adventure workshops.He is also the author of "Practical Prayer for Real Results", available in Kindle and paperback versions at Amazon https://amzn.to/3UGMe7e and other booksellers. It's a wonderful primer on the steps of Practical Prayer, with 40 complete prayers on a variety of topics that you can customize for your own immediate use. He also hosts the weekly Practical Prayer podcast.  Find this episode as a video and please subscribe on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@onenessjunkieorwww.onenessjunkie.comSponsor Affiliates:Gaia.com Partner - Get a 7 Day Free Trial & explore shows like Rewired by Joe Dispenza & Cosmic Disclosure. https://www.gaia.com/lp/gaia-experience?utm_source=ambassador&oid=7&affid=2111Need a Website, specifically for your podcast? This is what I use: https://www.podpage.com/?via=onenessjunkieGrow Your Own Food with a Hydroponic Garden Tower: https://avantiwellness.towergarden.comSpread the message of Oneness in your community, Shop here:https://onenessjunkie.myspreadshop.com/allFind more teachers, healers, coaches and guides as well as upcoming online events here. https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/tsn/a25594/Sponsor Affiliate links offer the Oneness Junkie Podcast financial compensation for it's affiliation and referrals.

Today on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of separating ourselves from bad influences. As followers of Christ, it’s crucial to surround ourselves with a community of fellow Christ-followers, as being surrounded by a worldly community can significantly influence our walk with Christ. We see this affirmed in 1 Kings 12, where we see how a young king, Rehboam, took the advice of bad influencers, and it led to destruction. We then turned to the phone lines to hear stories about good and bad influences from our listeners. Then we had Dr. Geoff and Cyd Holsclaws join us to talk about the intersection of faith, neuroscience, and spiritual formation. The Holsclaws are hosts of the podcast Attaching to God and wrote the book, “Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection.” Dr. Geoff has also authored several other books and is a visiting professor of theology at Western Theological Seminary. At the same time, Dr. Cyd is a Spiritual Director and a trauma-informed, Jesus-centered, professional certified coach with the International Coaching Federation. She is also a Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Master Coach. We also had Asheritah Ciuciu join us to talk about being sensitive to the presence of God in our lives and embracing it. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube Channel where she posts guided prayers, bible tips, and other resourceful videos. She has also authored several books, including “Delighting in Jesus-Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken, or Burned-Out.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Caller segment ( Stories Bad influences) [08:03- 20:07] Dr. Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw Interview (Faith, Neuroscience and Spiritual Formation) [20:11- 35:31] Asheritah Ciuciu Interview (Delighting in God) [38:15-52:33] Good and Bad Influences Devotion [55:43- 1:00:12] Caller segment ( Stories about Good Advice) [1:00:15- 1:05:12] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Summer Joy Gross about why spiritual directors are reading and recommending Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection.This episode touches on the need to balance between intimacy and independence in spiritual life and the benefits of using attachment theory in understanding one's relationship with God.Summer has just written a book called, The Emmanuel Promise: Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God,  and you can find out more about her work at her Patreon page. Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

It's our first episode back after our summer hiatus and I'm so glad to welcome my friend, partner, and husband, John P. Freeman. (Yes, his middle initial really is P!) Aside from being my biggest cheerleader, John is also a pastor who served for 12 years in two different churches as a youth pastor until 12 years ago when he walked out of the room of official church ministry and walked into the room of our actual home where he worked for several years as a stay-at-home dad. For the last decade, he's been  running his own nonprofit called Grace Discipleship, where he offers soul care and spiritual direction for couples, pastors, and Gen Z high school and college students. On this first episode of this next season of the podcast, we'll cover some questions you submitted about spiritual direction, family life, and life with God. Plus John will share which episodes of this podcast are his personal favorite. Listen in.   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Episode 294: Standing at the Threshold with Lowland Hum Episode 319 Finding Vocational Clarity with Parker J. Palmer Episode 23: Release Your Agenda The Listening Life by Adam McHugh Learn more about John's work Find a Spiritual Director through Anam Cara FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" This episode is transcribed on YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

Venerable Lama Konchok Sonam is the Spiritual Director of the Drikung Meditation Center. Born in Lhasa, Tibet, Lama Sonam began his Buddhist training when young within the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. At the age of 18, Lama Sonam took full ordination and became a monk (Gelong). Lama Sonam then went on to complete a retreat on Ngondro (Common and Extraordinary Preliminaries) and the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra under H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche and Gelong Yeshe. Lama Sonam received teachings and blessings from more than twenty-five great masters, including Nyedak Rinpoche, his beloved main teacher, and the Most Venerable Pachung Rinpoche, the renown scholar and retreat master at Drikung Thil monastery. Lama Sonam served as disciplinarian at Jang Chub Ling monastery, in Dehra Dun, India. This difficult position required an extremely vast knowledge of the Dharma, and inspirational deep inner qualities. Lama Sonam has also served as the personal attendant to H.H. Chungtsang Rinpoche, H.E. Drubwang Rinpoche, Tongkar Tulku, and H.E. Thritsab Rinpoche, and tutored American tulku Thadag Rinpoche (Jack Churchward).   On June 9, 2003, Lama Sonam arrived in Boston to be the Resident Lama at the Drikung Meditation Center. Lama Sonam has shown himself to be expert in both the theoretical and practical aspects of training the mind through meditation and Vajrayana methods for awakening our Buddha Nature. In the fall of 2005, Lama Sonam started the Jowo Rinpoche Statue Project to benefit the Boston area, the United States, and the world. Lama Sonam began to realize his vision of bringing the blessings of Buddhism, from Buddha Shakyamuni and countless other enlightened masters from the East- India, Nepal, and Tibet, to the United States by creating a pilgrimage site. Arriving in May of 2008, the centerpiece of the pilgrimage site is an eight foot tall gilded, jewel-encrusted bronze, the U.S. Jowo Rinpoche Statue. The magnificent U.S. Jowo Rinpoche statue is a replica and spiritual emanation of the most revered Jowo Rinpoche statue that was made at the time of the historical Buddha and brought to Lhasa, Tibet in 641 AD.

"...It's really important that we understand how we're actually living well in our bodies...80% of the messages on your Vagus nerve is going from your body to your brain, and only 20% is going from you brain to your body. My is to help people get more connected to their body...(so that they are not), a mindless body, or a bodiless mind... and to be a embodied mind." ~ Cyd HolsclawFingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His FamilyHosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Through real stories, practical tools, and spiritual insight, this podcast explores how God is forming safe, mature, emotionally healthy communities—starting with us. Discover the quiet revival already unfolding in homes, churches, and relationships, and learn how to notice His fingerprints in your own life.Listen in  as Tennison & Ginelle conclude their conversation with Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw, authors of Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection.  In this episode learn how Geoff and Cyd are running together to bring wholeness, and understanding to the body of Christ. Their fresh and unique approach to attachment helps bring clarity to why we do what we do when it come to seeking connection. Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw are Authors, Pastors, the Co-Founders of the Center for Embodied Faith and co-hosts of the Attaching to God podcast. (which offers a neuroscience-informed spiritual formation.) Cyd is also a Spiritual Director and Trauma-Informed Professional Certified Coach, and Geoff is Visiting Professor of Theology at Western Theological Seminary. Together Geoff & Cyd have co-authored Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to be With You, and Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, & ConnectionIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Carl McColman, Spiritual Director, Author and Christian contemplative, takes us on a journey into the Transfiguration and a look at Christian Mysticism as both contemplative and theurgic path during his Conclave 2025 Keynote.Slides available @ https://docsend.com/v/kc8ks/mccolman

"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd HolsclawFingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His FamilyHosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Through real stories, practical tools, and spiritual insight, this podcast explores how God is forming safe, mature, emotionally healthy communities—starting with us. Discover the quiet revival already unfolding in homes, churches, and relationships, and learn how to notice His fingerprints in your own life.Listen in  as Tennison, Ginelle, Geoff and Cyd continue their conversation. In this episode they all get a little person and give you a look under the hood of both of their relationships.  See how God's fingerprints has transformed, strengthened and growth their marriages more that any of them could image! Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw are Authors, Pastors, the Co-Founders of the Center for Embodied Faith and co-hosts of the Attaching to God podcast. (which offers a neuroscience-informed spiritual formation.) Cyd is also a Spiritual Director and Trauma-Informed Professional Certified Coach, and Geoff is Visiting Professor of Theology at Western Theological Seminary. Together Geoff & Cyd have co-authored Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to be With You, and Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, & Connection.If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Send us a textCarol and Jen welcome this episode's guest Dani Sumner, host of the popular podcast "A Holy Mess", to share about her journey through addiction. Dani is a Spiritual Director and Life Transformation Coach that has 15 years of sobriety under her belt and shares her wisdom and wit on this episode. Sit back and enjoy.To find out more about Dani or listen to her podcast click on the link. https://www.danisumner.com/

"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd HolsclawFingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His FamilyHosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Through real stories, practical tools, and spiritual insight, this podcast explores how God is forming safe, mature, emotionally healthy communities—starting with us. Discover the quiet revival already unfolding in homes, churches, and relationships, and learn how to notice His fingerprints in your own life.Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin another conversation about the Fingerprints of God. In this episode they are joined by Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw. As the conversation begins listwn in as they discuss how their journey began, and want motivated them to start their relational transformation.  Learn how their very opposing approaches to live lead them to to the same conclusions on the importance of relational health and matuurity. And how their different approaches is now the foundation of everything they do. Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw are Authors, Pastors, the Co-Founders of the Center for Embodied Faith and co-hosts of the Attaching to God podcast. (which offers a neuroscience-informed spiritual formation.) Cyd is also a Spiritual Director and Trauma-Informed Professional Certified Coach, and Geoff is Visiting Professor of Theology at Western Theological Seminary. Together Geoff & Cyd have co-authored Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to be With You, and Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, & Connection.If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

This summer, while I continue to heal from surgery and dream up Season 6, I am re-airing our most popular series: Creative Archetypes! If you are unfamiliar with the Enneagram, you can listen to the intro episode from the original 2023 series here. And if you are familiar and know your number, might I suggest you listen to each episode (even those that aren't about your number) to develop empathy and understanding of those who see the world differently. The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal and relationship transformation, for artists and everyone! If you have episode ideas, dream guest suggestions, or other feedback for me, drop me an email hello@artistsforjoy.org Original Show Notes: In this episode of our Creative Archetypes Series, Merideth chats with Enneagram 5s about their internal experience as artists. Guests Marsha Crockett (spiritual director and author), Kate Riney (creative marketing strategist, content creator, storyteller, and coach), and Morgan Strehlow (literary agent and freelance author) chat about the castles 5s create in their minds, how to overcome analysis paralysis, and the 5s secret weapon in the creative process: enthusiasm. Plus, our favorite Enneagram coach, Lee Fields of Enneagrammatic, pops on to share some insights, including how to be a good friend to a 5. Invitation: Follow your enthusiasm wherever it goes. Ask: "What am I curious about? What is that thing, maybe random or seemingly silly, that I really care about?" Do some research about it and explore it, let your enthusiasm lead the way. After you do some research, call your favorite friend and share with them what you are learning. Marsha Crockett, Spiritual Director and Author Kate Riney, Content Creator, Storyteller, and Coach Morgan Strehlow, Literary Agent and Freelance Author (including Morgan's manuscript wishlist) David Gate Enneagram Poems Enneagram Workshop with Artists for Joy Buy Merideth a coffee

In this week's Episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Urânio Paes interview Desta Goehner, a spiritual director who has helped several spiritual workers and leaders improve themselves in their journey using the Enneagram. They also discuss her personal growth journey as a Social Two, highlighting how the Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help in your own personal, psychological, and spiritual work. Desta also shares her experience with CP Enneagram's inner work retreats!Sign up for our newsletter on our website  ⁠⁠⁠https://cpenneagram.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join thousands of monthly readers. Get exclusive content and be the first to know about events. Just quality in all things Enneagram. Like learning about the Enneagram from Bea and Uranio? Join a community of Enneagram enthusiasts and participate in live monthly webinars and Q&As with Bea and Uranio. Sign up for a FREE trial of CP Online membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.cpenneagram.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to discover which Enneagram type you could be? Visit our webpage ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enneagramcompass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about the Enneagram test they created, Enneagram Compass.Please subscribe and share this podcast with others. It will help us out a lot!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutPaesEnneagramAcademyFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cpenneagram/Sign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cpenneagram.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions? ⁠hello@cpenneagram.com

Welcome back to Bropostles, in this epidsode, the boys go over some questions about Mary, the need for a spiritual director, and some ideas on drugs?For more content: bropostles.comSunday and Wednesday! Our Wednesday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on Patreon, which you can access at patreon.com/bropostlesFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/bropostles Join our Discord community: https://bit.ly/crunchdiscordSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bropostles/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy