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Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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NDE RADIO is a weekly exploration of Near-Death Experiences and similar encounters when the soul leaves the body. NDE RADIO is produced and hosted by LEE WITTING, who is himself a near-death experiencer and chaplaincy NDE researcher with a doctor of ministry degree in NDE Studies. Copyright 2013-2024 Lee Witting. All Rights Reserved.
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Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe brings vibrant energy and deep theological insight to her preaching ministry. A Presbyterian pastor of a vibrant Pittsburgh congregation and the former Director of Chaplaincy at an urban county jail, she weaves together academic wisdom with real-world pastoral experience. Her engaging style combines thoughtful biblical interpretation with practical applications for daily life. Drawing from her diverse background in both institutional and congregational ministry, she of ...
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The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings a personal question they’re grappling with, and Chaplain Mauricio Bruce helps them find an answer. This season, our focus is on future-oriented questions – those that start with ‘Should I…’ Mauricio sits down with guests who are contemplating big and small changes in their lives — whether it’s habits, careers, or relationships. In every episode, he asks the pivotal question: “Who do you want ...
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As the birthplace of the mindfulness movement in the United States, Naropa University has a unique perspective when it comes to higher education in the West. Founded in 1974 by renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and lineage holder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Naropa was intended to be a place where students could study Eastern and Western religions, writing, psychology, science, and the arts, while also receiving contemplative and meditation training. Forty-three years later, Naropa is a leader ...
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Saints and Humans

Emily Christensen, PhD

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Chaplains who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are humans like the humans they serve around the world. Hear their stories, the stories of their families, and the stories of the work they do… and the story of the humanity we share together.
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The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto engages Muslim youth by providing an inclusive space for them to foster a meaningful Muslim identity, enriched and supported by quality educational and counseling services. Our vision for a Muslim chaplaincy is to have an organization that facilitates quality educational, social, and spiritual services to support Muslim youth on a campus setting. We envision that a Muslim chaplaincy will have a very positive impact on the course of Islamic l ...
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Wondering Women

Kahu, Linea and Amy

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Ever wonder about the stories of women around you? We wanted to create an intentional space for women to share the wisdom they have gained through their life experiences. Tune in to be in awe of some Wonder Women in our midst.
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Lawrence Grecco

Ven. Lawrence Grecco (Dōan Sunim)

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Lawrence Dōan Grecco is a Zen priest, Dharma Teacher and Life Coach. He was ordained by the Five Mountain Zen Order and is the founder and Abbot of Open Sky Zen, a nomadic Zen Center in New York City. Lawrence writes for Sweeping Zen, The Interdependence Project, and Open Sky Zen. He received authorization as a dharma teacher from the Interdependence Project, and holds a certificate in Foundations in Buddhist Chaplaincy from the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. See www.ZenLifeCoac ...
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Chaplains play an important role in the lives of people who are hurting, distressed, or in challenging situations. They serve alongside first responders, in hospitals or other institutions, with the military, in prisons and jails, and in other situations. Hear from nine individuals about their journeys into chaplaincy, how they serve, and how they bring the love of Christ to those in need. This podcast is produced in partnership with the LCMS Office of National Mission.
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authentically

Charlie Lapastora

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In a world full of facades, people posting highlight reels of life, media showcasing many times just one side of the story - i'm here to keep it real, being authentic, as we all are in this thing called life together...learning, growing, and staying the course. With my experience in national & local news media 📺(Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC) reporting in major markets&pro sports covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, & traveling the world🌎 i’ve seen truly there’s two sides to every story and how we nee ...
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Climate Changed

The BTS Center

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Climate Changed is a podcast about spiritual leadership in a climate-changed world. Hosted by Nicole Diroff and Ben Yosua-Davis, Climate Changed features guests who deepen the conversation while also stirring the waters. The Climate Changed podcast is a project of The BTS Center.
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Elim Podcast

Elim Podcast

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A selection of teaching and seminars from Elim - a growing movement of Christian congregations in the UK, Ireland and nations around the world. Elim, as one movement with many churches, is as committed as ever to moving together in mission. Our focus remains on our four strategic objectives – growing and planting healthy churches, developing existing and additional leaders, making discipleship a priority and reaching nations. Visit our website at elim.org.uk
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Hospital Radio Glamorgan

Hospital Radio Glamorgan

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Content that's either been heard on Hospital Radio Glamorgan or about to air on the award winning hospital radio station, broadcasting live from the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Registered Charity number 504534.
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A series of interviews from the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, focusing on people and organizations working at the confluence of religious and ecological perspectives. Interviews cover four main areas: 1) new and forthcoming publications, 2) engagement in practice, activism, and advocacy, 3) teaching and curriculum, and 4) perspectives from environmental humanities. Our Vision is a flourishing Earth community where religious and spiritual traditions join together for the shared wellbein ...
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Security Halt!

Deny Caballero

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Welcome to Security Halt! Podcast, the show dedicated to Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and First Responders. Hosted by retired Green Beret Deny Caballero, this podcast dives deep into the stories of resilience, triumph, and the unique challenges faced by those who serve. Through powerful interviews and candid discussions, Security Halt! Podcast highlights vital resources, celebrates success stories, and offers actionable tools to navigate mental health, career transitions, and perso ...
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Start Again is the faith-fueled podcast for Christian women 40+ navigating life after loss, divorce, transition, or burnout. Hosted by coach Donna Woolam, each episode brings Biblical truth, mindset tools, and real stories to help you reclaim hope, reignite dreams, and reinvent your world—one courageous step at a time. For Christian Women who are filled with ambition, hopes and dreams, looking for answers on how to honor God and honor the passion. I'm on a mission to help women ReClaim their ...
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MuslimMatters

MuslimMatters

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The MuslimMatters podcast - because Muslims matter. We'll be sharing recordings of Islamic talks, audio versions of popular articles, and other original content with you.
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American Academy of Religion

American Academy of Religion

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The audio feed of American Academy of Religion (AAR), the world's largest scholarly and professional association of academics, teachers, and research scholars dedicated to furthering knowledge of religions and religious institutions in all their forms and manifestations. Featuring interviews with award-winning scholars and sessions recorded during the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion.
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A podcast all about Growing Faith. Growing Faith is the movement that exists to put children, young people and families instinctively at the heart of all the mission and ministry of the Church by changing the culture of the Church of England. It involves churches, schools and households working together to help children, young people and families have life in all its fullness.
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The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops encourage each other by sharing their wisdom and experience with the Chaplain. On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. The host, Jared Altic, has almost 30 years of experience serving and counseling military and law e ...
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Soulways

Carl Magruder

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Soulways explores the human capacity for healing and growth in the face of life limiting illness. With humor and a sense of inquiry, healthcare chaplain Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div., considers what the soul needs to thrive, how suffering can initiate transformation, and how we can accompany one another on life’s journey.
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Ministry Minutes with Mike Milton

Dr. Michael A. Milton

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Dr. Michael A. Milton, minister, educator, and author is the President and Senior Fellow of Faith for Living, and the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership. In Ministry Minutes Dr. Milton offers insights into the practice of pastoral ministry.
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Burning Questions

Chris Camacho

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Welcome to the Burning Questions Podcast! This podcast is hosted by the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville County, South Carolina. Our goal with this podcast is to provide reliable safety information to as wide an audience as possible. This is where we'll talk about issues that we've observed and share safety tips focused on reducing risk in your community. We hope you enjoy these episodes and maybe even take some of our safety tips to heart. Let us know if there's something specifi ...
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HowNow

Crossfade Agency

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Welcome to the HowNow Podcast, the brand new series brought to you by Yvonne Woodley and Matt Carson. HowNow is where we hear stories of rapid and radical adaptation told first-hand by prominent figures near and far. The pandemic has created chaos and the need for radical adaptation in all fields. This fascinates us. Our hope is that listening to conversations with prominent people from diverse backgrounds coping with change will help our audience find the inspiration to adapt and realign in ...
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It's a Canadian youth ministry podcast! Where are we headed? How do we tackle mental health? What are churches getting right? How do we impact students from the community? From the big stage to the frontlines, Mark Stromenberg engages youth workers, pastors, volunteers and experts on topics related to youth ministry, both in the church and parachurch worlds. To contact, send an email to [email protected]
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It’s official: I have a Masters Degree: Masters of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy! 👨🏽‍🎓 This is the first time I’ve publicly announced this as I was focused on being present + just doing the work behind the scenes even when no one was watching - aka integrity - and while working full-time, course by course, class by class, exam by exam, paper by paper, …
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the rise of chaplaincy without Christ, urging listeners to recognize that true spiritual care must be rooted in the gospel. Without Jesus, he argues, we’re offering comfort without substance—and that’s not just ineffective, it’s dangerous. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss?…
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With the help of other health care chaplains and real-life stories of encounters, Debbie will share about eight key facets of health care chaplaincy. Having ‘assembled the octagon’ Debbie will ask “Is God calling you to this shape of ministry?’ Debbie Howard is lead chaplain at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.…
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Send us a text In this emotionally charged episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes filmmaker, author, and former Army Chaplain Justin Roberts for a conversation that bridges war, faith, trauma, and the power of healing through story. Together, they explore the critical role chaplains play in addressing mental health in military sett…
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Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is chaplain Mark Femmel. Mark is a friend of mine who is a chaplain in St Louis, Missouri. I brought Mark on today because he's a kindred spirit and I know he has a lot of great experience to share. Today we're talking about chaplaincy generally and how it's the same and different between St Louis and Kansas…
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In today’s episode of ReInvent Your World, we are continuing our Women in Ministry series with Rev. Dr. Christine V. Davies. Christine is an ordained Presbyterian minister, hospital chaplain, spiritual director, and seminary professor with over two decades of experience. In this conversation, we explore her journey of spiritual care, grief, and how…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the rise of AI in education and what it means for the church. Rather than retreating in fear, Christians are called to engage AI with wisdom, discernment, and moral clarity—leveraging it for good, while guarding what it means to be made in the image of God. Have an article you’d like Pastor …
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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…
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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…
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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…
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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…
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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach uses the controversy around Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame eligibility to highlight a deeper cultural drift: when truth becomes relative, justice and integrity erode. What begins with baseball reflects a world that, without God, is just making it up as we go. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discu…
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Join us for the Elim Leaders Summit opening session, which sets the scene of our 'Equip The Saints' theme. Watch Elim's General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, unpack how you can find your place in the five-fold ministries.Over three days, we will look into how apostolic vision, prophetic insight, evangelistic passion, pastoral care, and teaching wisdom…
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Hello Lovely One, After months of sitting down with some of the most incredible women I’ve ever met, we’re wrapping up the Women in Ministry series. And wow… it's been amazing! These 16 women have shown us that ministry isn’t just about pulpits and platforms. It’s in hospital rooms, lunchboxes, whispered prayers, and brave obedience when no one’s l…
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In this session, Jonathan will share practical insights, personal experiences, and biblical examples to enhance leadership skills for those serving on teams. This session promises valuable takeaways for anyone looking to grow in their leadership and teamwork. Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of Rugby Elim with 30 years of ministry experience. He co-lead…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how strength-based parenting offers a powerful model for discipleship, encouraging us to build on spiritual growth rather than fixating on failure. He reminds us that God is already at work in our lives—and we’re invited to celebrate and join Him there. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach…
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Healthy churches don’t grow by accident—they grow when every person on the team is intentional. Whether you’re on staff or serving as a volunteer, your role is vital in building a thriving, life-giving church. We’ll unpack key principles for church growth, explore what makes a church truly healthy, and discover how you can contribute to a culture o…
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Join this interactive session as Ben and Sam share about the heart posture, mindset and actions that can set up young people to lead well. Sam joined the Elim ministry at 23 leading a church in the Welsh valleys. He is now the Associate Pastor at City Church Cardiff. Ben is the Director of Ministries for Limitless, and is on the leadership team at …
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Steve Kempton hosts Elim Global leaders to share what they have learned from planting 200+ churches and what God can do through people willing to go where He sends them. Steve is a former Elim missionary to Nepal and is Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity Church in Weston Super Mare. Steve is facilitating Elim’s church planting programme and training chu…
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Theodora is starting law school in the fall and she's nervous about the workload and intensity. She's a hard worker and she's worried that she'll get totally wrapped up in school and won't be able to slow down and attend to the other things in her life. Does she need to change her relationship to work before it all starts? This week, Mauricio and T…
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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Roshi Jan Chozen Bays provides a grounded and practical reflection on the teaching of impermanence. She explores impermanence (anicca) as one of Buddhism’s three fundamental marks of existence and guides us through both the challenges and gifts of impermanence. Drawing on personal stories and examples from music…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a recent op-ed defending the Trump administration’s ban on critical race and gender theory in military academies, exploring who truly shapes moral character and why that responsibility belongs to the church and family—not the government. He connects this debate to biblical principles of m…
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Text a Message to the Show This episode marks our fourth anniversary and I wanted to go back and do follow ups and business checks, checking in on some of our past guests to get updates. In this episode we get an update from Vinnie Montez, Compassion Alliance, recently retired detective Stuart Littlefield and previously unaired excerpts from recent…
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In this episode we interview Cathy Woods, a filmmaker based in Wellington who is about to release a short documentary titled 30 (Still Single). The film is a personal and intimate reflection on turning thirty and still being single, set against the backdrop of a world where relationships are the norm. The film unpacks themes of connection, dating f…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the tension between free speech and viewpoint diversity in higher education. Are universities truly open to different perspectives—or only the ones they already agree with? Looking through a biblical lens, Pastor Zach argues that honest debate sharpens us, but without God’s wisdom guiding us…
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New MindfulU Podcast episode: The Journey of a Poet with poet, Naropa Summer Writing Program faculty, and Brown University professor Eleni Sikelianos. In this episode, Eleni shares the unconventional path that led her to a life of poetry—from hitchhiking around the world to synchronistic events that brought her to Naropa for an MFA. She reflects on…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks whether the five love languages still help us love others—or if we've turned them into demands to be loved our way. He challenges the cultural drift from selfless to self-centered intimacy and reminds us that real love, as shown in Jesus and taught in Scripture, is about giving—not getting. Tool…
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Everett Charles 🩵. My son. My all-star 🏆. My MVP. Everett Charles, this is your story. This is how you entered the world. This is how God brought you here. This is…another example of how GOOD our GOD IS 🙏🏽! Born 6+ weeks early, you were just ready to be here. Strong and brave. Bright and brilliant. Athletic with chill moments. Content in Christ in …
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Send us a text In this compelling episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Doug O’Connell, a former Green Beret turned accomplished criminal defense attorney, to explore the uncommon path of blending military service with a high-impact civilian career. Doug shares how his experiences in Special Forces—operating in high-stakes, …
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores a proposal for mandatory national service and asks: does forced service build character, or just compliance? He affirms the biblical value of serving others but warns that heart transformation can’t be mandated by government—it must be formed in the home. Rather than relying on policy to sha…
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In this heartfelt conversation, Darla Madrid shares her powerful journey into ministry—from volunteering with Cru’s high school outreach to navigating life as a mom, missionary, and leader. She opens up about the beauty and struggle of embracing God’s call in every season, even the ones that feel less than ideal. Through stories of heartache, hope,…
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In this thoughtful second interim episode, host Jessica David talks deeply and candidly with The BTS Center team members Ben Yosua-Davis and Madeline Bugeau-Heartt about hope's complex and nuanced nature in our climate-changed world. They explore what it means to hold hope amidst uncertainty, loss, and the ongoing climate crisis. Meet the Host and …
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Explore the challenges that neurodiverse individuals face trying to fit into a neurotypical church environment, how church settings, practices, and expectations can unintentionally create barriers for neurodiverse individuals, and highlight practical ways churches can foster an environment of understanding and accessibility. Ishbel Straker is the C…
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Have you sensed God may be calling you to Christian ministry? Have you considered joining with Elim in our mission to reach our nation for Christ and build His Church? This seminar will give you an opportunity to hear more about what ministry in Elim looks like and how you could explore the possibilities. Hear the stories of two young people who ha…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the aging leadership in Congress and asks why so many leaders refuse to step aside. He connects this issue to a deeper spiritual problem of pride and self-interest, calling for a return to biblical servant leadership and a vision of legacy that empowers the next generation. For Christians, …
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Gillian doesn't eat pork and doesn't eat shellfish. It's her version of keeping kosher and she's been doing it for the past decade. Recently, however, she realized that she doesn't really know why she's doing it anymore. Is it still a meaningful practice in her life? Or is it something it's time to set aside? This week, Mauricio and Gillian reflect…
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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk coinciding with Upaya’s Being With Dying program, Frank Ostaseski breaks open the conversation of caring for those near death or in the dying process. Like curling up with a good book, Frank draws us in with stories of love and intimacy, of tender care, and loss. Going beyond the procedural instructions of engage…
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This episode features Yuria Celidwen, PhD, a native of Indigenous Nahua and Maya lineages from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. We discuss her work as a scholar, researcher, and writer working at the intersection of Indigenous studies, cultural psychology, and contemplative sciences. We focus in particular on her book, Flourishing Kin: Indigenous …
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes Kevin Smith, a former Green Beret and endurance coach, for a candid conversation about what it takes to thrive both in uniform and in the civilian world. Kevin opens up about his journey from an athletic upbringing to enduring the rigors of Special Forces select…
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the phrase “do your own research” in the context of vaccines, trust, and leadership. He unpacks the dangers of conspiracy thinking, the erosion of trust in experts, and the spiritual roots of cynicism—challenging listeners to become truth-tellers themselves. Ultimately, he points to Jesus as…
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In this practical and engaging workshop, Rich Hasnip teaches some easy to learn (but lifetime to master) techniques for incorporating storytelling into preaching as well as some tips for becoming a more dynamic and gripping communicator. Rich Hasnip leads the Applied Theology and Performing Arts course at Regents Theological College. He is passiona…
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We are 60+ years old. We have more wisdom than ever before. We’ve survived some awful moments. And we’re still standing - ready for the next 30 years. How we embrace this next stage of life is crucial - what does it mean to serve God well? What does a vocation look like at this stage? What can begin? What should stop? Come and explore together. Nei…
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