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My Friend the Friar

John Lee and Fr. Stephen Sanchez, O.C.D.

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A podcast where we learn about our faith and share what it takes to live a Catholic Christian life through conversations and contemplations with my friend the friar, a Discalced Carmelite Priest.
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We are a San Diego Padres podcast here to breakdown anything and everything Padres-related. Each week we will get you caught up on the past week's results and look ahead to what is to come. It is your one stop shop for analysis, news, and notes for your Padres. Stay classy Slam Diego.
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Join Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, Fr. Pierre Toussaint, and Fr. Mark-Mary, priests of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, each week to discuss authentic faith in today's world as they share stories and wisdom from years of prayer, community life, and work with the poor. It all comes back to this: finding deep friendship with Jesus. Seeing him work in our lives everyday. Through topics as varied as mental health, the confessional, and NYC neighbors, the Poco A Poco Podcast is here to accompan ...
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The Joyful Friar

Father Nathan Castle, O.P.

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The Joyful Friar Podcast explores the soulful, the meaningful, and the mystical in three different ways. First, Afterlife, Interrupted stories, in which someone who died suddenly and traumatically seeks my help and the help of my prayer partners. Second, Compassionate Responses, to readers’ and listeners’ questions and concerns that arise from those stories. And third, Spiritual Practices, influenced by the Catholic Christian tradition I’ve been shaped by that reveal how goodness is at work ...
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Minor Characters

Casey Cole, OFM and Tito Serrano, OFM

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Fr. Tito and Fr. Casey are Franciscan friars and Catholic priests. Each week, we interview another Franciscan and hear their incredible stories of faith, trial, and comedy.
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Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.
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Discover the hidden gems of Our Lady of Consolation Basilica. Hear the miracle stories and the faith of the pilgrims who visit Carey, OH. Our Lady has the heart of a mother who loves the prayers of her children. Come light a candle or take a walking tour of our campus.
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Tommy Tighe of The Catholic Hipster and Sarah Vabulas of Catholic Drinkie produce a podcast called The Catholic Hipster Podcast. Sarah and Tommy join together to talk about the Catholic faith and anything hipster. They interview some of the big names in Catholic new media about their experiences growing up in the Catholic faith and what we can do to attract and educate Catholics.
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Send us a text In this episode, Father Stephen brings his profound insights into how aligning our struggles with Christ's can be a transformative experience, offering both psychological relief and spiritual growth. Together, we explore the idea that suffering, while difficult, can be a path to deeper faith and redemption. We also look to Mary, the …
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Episode 250 - Jesus's Favorite Things: Faith, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 5) Why is Faith so important to Jesus? Faith is the proof of our belief in God's goodness. It's seeing that God is all-seeing, all-powerful, and all-good. Ultimately, faith shows that we have complete trust and confidence in Him and that He matters more to us than…
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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the effects the recent attacks on USAID have had on charities and NGOs - especially in the Catholic world. Then they look at the recent comments made by Vice-President J.D. Vance as he weighs in on theological issues. Finally, Heidi welcomes Charlene Howard, the new Executive Director of Pax Christi USA, for a conve…
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Episode 251 - Jesus's Favorite Things: Seeing the Unseen, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 6) How do you think Jesus sees us? Jesus's heart desires to see us, to have the unseen be seen. But he doesn't just want us to be seen as collected and consumed. Jesus likes us for us and sees us for who we are and how we want to be truly seen. This ep…
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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Sheriff and Chief Glenn. You can find a more detailed account in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4qf6hV6 Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-c…
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Fr. Nathan introduces us to the Rev. Stephanie C. Bradbury, MDiv, an Episcopal priest, who is drawn to the bright overlap between matter and spirit and how life in this reality is intertwined with the transcendent. The Rev. Stephanie Bradbury holds a Master of Divinity from the Yale Divinity School, a Certificate of Anglican Studies from the Berkel…
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Friar Nader Ata's homily from Mass for the The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the first week of the second Trump administration, and what listeners can do for self-care and mutual aid. Next, we take a lighter view and look at the various vilms nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards. Finally, Heidi interviews Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, about his life in Catholic journalism, Learn more about your ad …
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Episode 249 - Jesus's Favorite Things: Repentance, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 4) What does repentance truly look like? A good way to look at repentance is that it brings us back to love. It's one of Jesus's favorite things because he sees our hearts and desires change so that we do not live sinfully anymore. Repentance is not just abou…
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Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practices arising from the story of Virgil and Cousin Arturo. You can find a more detailed account of this story in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3wB7IHs Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Co…
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Episode 248 - Jesus's Favorite Things: Quality Time, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 3) Do you also spend quality time with Jesus? We believe part of Jesus's favorite thing is to be with us. He desires to be with us and wants to spend time with us. He chooses people to be with Him as He's with His Father. Jesus has given himself to us in th…
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Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Response to Virgil and Cousin Arturo. You can find a more detailed account of this story in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3wB7IHs Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Na…
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Send us a text Can understanding the role of Mary change your perspective on the Church? Join me and Father Stephen Sanchez as we navigate the profound teachings of Lumen Gentium, focusing on the essential yet often misunderstood role of Mary. We promise this exploration will deepen your appreciation of the Church's spiritual dimensions and unveil …
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Heidi, Dan, and David think about how Catholics might prepare themselves for the violence against the vulnerable being promised by the incoming Trump administration, and they look at the work and ministry of Cardinal Robert McElroy with some measure of hope for the Church speaking out in favor of the "least of these." Then Heidi interviews Dylan Co…
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Episode 247 - Jesus's Favorite Things: Lowliness, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 2) What does lowliness mean to you and to God? The experience of lowliness can sometimes be what we dislike about ourselves. These are times when we're not doing great, or when we're not rich or not attractive—these are usually the parts that we reject about o…
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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Virgil and Cousin Arturo. You can find a more detailed account of this story in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3wB7IHs Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http…
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Episode 246 - Jesus's Favorite Things: The Father, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 1) Have you ever wondered how Jesus experienced The Father? What was it like for Him to be in His Father's presence in the temple? What was it like to offer himself and suffer for the Father? What was it like for Him as he loved the Father with his every bein…
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Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Dr. Scott M. Taylor, who has dedicated over 30 years to the Near-Death Experience Field. In 1981, he had a firsthand encounter with a shared near-death experience. Since then, he has been committed to researching the experiences of others and raising awareness about this phenomenon. Scott wrote his doctoral disserta…
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Happy New Year! Here is Fr. Jude DeAngelo's homily from Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
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Episode 245 - Jubilee Year Where is your focus set on this new year, 2025? This year we begin a jubilee year in the church. It is a consecrated time, a special year to stop and take a step back—it's a year of rest to reset while inviting the Lord into it. It is also a year to make a breakthrough or a major shift in our lives with an invitation to a…
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Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practice arising from the story of Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Co…
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Fr. Jude DeAngelo's homily from Mass for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give. Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
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Episode 244 - Merry Christmas What does Christmas offer to the reality of our lives? The reality of holidays and people's lives is not always as happy or merry as we've hoped. But amidst all that, the invitation is to be with Jesus and go through whatever the reality of Christmas is with Him. The Lord desires to be born even in the mess of our live…
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Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Response to Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father N…
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Episode 243 - Hot Takes 7 We have to understand that we are going through different journeys. God is doing something completely different in each of our lives and we have to be attentive to that. Let us not be so quick to judge—everything is not as simple as it may seem. As we continue our journeys through life, we will constantly encounter our own…
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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: htt…
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Send us a text We are back and this time with special guest Welsh Friar. Come hear us breakdown where we think the franchise is headed and what moves must be made to make us legitimate contenders in 2025. Finally, on the inaugural "Take on Baseball Nic", can Tom take the crown? Tune in to find out. Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFa…
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Episode 242 - Marian Consecration, Series on the Sons in the Son (Part 7) What does it mean to be consecrated to Our Lady and what do we do after that? We've been on this journey of restoration in preparation for this consecration, so what should we expect during this consecration and the days after that? What happens next doesn't have to be super …
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Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Lisa Smartt, a linguist, educator, and poet. She is the author of Words at the Threshold: What We Say When We’re Nearing Death. Lisa collaborated with Dr. Raymond Moody to research final words that not only painted a world unseen but also featured language patterns unique to the end of life. Lisa Smartt, MA, is a li…
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Heidi, Dan, and David end the season with a conversation about how we are celebrating Advent and preparing for Christmas this year, as well as doing a roundup of what we have been watching and reading over the past few months. Plus Heidi interviews Chris White of National Catholic Reporter, and they discuss what might be coming next for the Francis…
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Episode 241 - Mary As Mother, Series on the Sons in the Son (Part 6) What does your relationship with Mary look like? As we draw closer to the consecration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we believe it's a good time to reflect and look at our relationship, journey, and encounter with Mary. We are invited to dive deeper into our relationship with her, our…
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