Best Cathedral Library Podcasts (2026)

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#65 - We found El Salvador’s National Library, Then The Cathedral Pulled Us In 1:47

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Downtown El Salvador in that bright, buzzing Christmas mood, library and cathedral behind us, a big tree glowing, “Silent Night” in the air, and a little Krishna joy sneaking in. YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/OT7EL63GQt4

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#66 - Last Night in San Salvador: Christmas Blessing, Winter Solstice & Chanting With a Sweeter Mood 6:00

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A sunset Christmas check-in from San Salvador, with travel talk, hammock dreams, and a real-life reminder that the holy name is the way through it all. Come chant with us, find a sweeter mood on your beads (not on autopilot), and ride that quiet winter-solstice energy into the next season, sewer smells and all.…

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The Library’s Ghost and the Titanic’s Secret: Alyson Richman on The Missing Pages 31:56

3h ago31:56

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Alyson Richman. On this episode we’re going to talk about her new book, The Missing Pages. A ghost in a library. A secret lost to the sea.The Missing Pages weaves the true story of Harry Widener, Harvard’s young book collector who perished on the Titanic, with 90's era, Violet Hutchins, a g…

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#64 - Our Tiny San Salvador Video Turned Into a Whole Blessing (Starbucks Changas and All) 0:58

7d ago0:58

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A quick, joy-filled peek at Changas in El Salvador, where the ceiling stops you mid-sentence and that rounded window behind us feels like pure magic. We’re just wandering, saying thank you to kind people, and soaking up the beauty of an old architectural gem.

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#63 - We Saw Christ With His Arms Wide Open, So We Talked About Love (No Labels) 3:21

8d ago3:21

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A quick, heart-on-sleeve moment in San Salvador, standing by a Christ statue and talking about love, mercy, and a more peaceful way to live (for everyone, two-legged, four-legged, and winged).

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#62 - Force Isn’t Faith, Why Real God Talk Stays Gentle 4:21

9d ago4:21

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A quick, heart-forward talk on faith without force, real peace across traditions, and why “we’re on the same team” actually matters. From a beautiful statue of Jesus to everyday greetings like salaam, shalom, and namaste, this one’s about dropping the labels, keeping your heart soft, and choosing peace without trying to push anyone around. If you’r…

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#61 - What Jesus Meant by “I and My Father Are One”, No Drama, Just Love in San Salvador 2:27

9d ago2:27

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A warm Christmas hello from downtown San Salvador, with a little laughter, a little Haribol, and a simple reminder to line up your will with God’s will (the way Jesus taught). YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/h2jBhO8r4JI

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The Stories Families Bury: Inside Paper Roses with Debby Show 19:25

8d ago19:25

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Debby Show. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Paper Roses. A sweeping, emotionally charged novel about family, inheritance, and identity. When a gifted con-artist sister’s latest scheme hits too close to home, a “good daughter” must confront buried truths about loyalty, re…

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#60 - We Came for Raw Living Food, Left With a Beat and a Blessing (Kirtan in the Wild) 1:34

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A quick, cozy check-in from Guatemala City, posted up at a living raw food spot with laughs, little blessings, and a spontaneous Hare Krishna chant that turns into its own kind of heartbeat. Also shouting out our friend Nitai Dasa with an album coming soon, and giving some love to Srimati Dasi for all the behind-the-scenes magic. Juicy MagiK On the…

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#59 - “Mine, Mine, Mine” Isn’t a Life Plan, So We Tried a Different Chant at the Bitcoin Cafe 18:51

17d ago18:51

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A sunrise beach talk on Isla de Muheres, with sand, waves, a surprise dog visit, and a gentle reminder to aim your heart at what lasts. Before we walk to the Bitcoin Cafe, we chat about transcendence (God, not mammon), why sound matters, why we keep making these videos, and we chant the Maha Mantra together. If you’re craving something steady in a …

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#58 - Sleeping Dogs, Street Noise, and a Little Krishna Consciousness (It Got Sweet) 1:34

19d ago1:34

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A tiny, sweet moment in the middle of a busy day, someone’s talking about “sleeping dogs,” Krishna consciousness, and that quiet feeling you get even when you don’t catch every word. It’s part street scene, part spiritual aside, part laughing at how wild it all is. If you like real travel moments with a little heart (and a very cute dog), this one’…

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Ghosts, Magic, and Victorian Darkness: Paula Brackston on The Cathedral of Lost Souls 26:53

18d ago26:53

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Paula Brackston. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Cathedral of Lost Souls. Book two in the Hecate Cavendish series, set in 1880s England, a spirited young woman who can see ghosts battles dark forces threatening her city. She must harness her magic, trust her allies, …

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#57 - I Was Chanting, the Dog Started Twitching (and I Kinda Lost It) 1:33

20d ago1:33

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A quick, sweet slice of real-life talk that starts as teasing and turns into something soft and serious, compassion for animals, karma, and what it feels like to share God’s names out loud (even with a sleepy dog nearby). If you’re into mantra meditation, Hare Krishna chanting, or you just like honest conversations that wander into the big stuff, t…

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#56 - Mosquitos, Drills & The Holy Names: Trying to Meditate in Noisy Mexico 15:41

22d ago15:41

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Two tired but grateful souls on broken chairs in a Yucatán monastery courtyard, talking about cenotes, asteroids, and the four miseries of material life, then circling back to the soft, steady lifeline of the holy names. From Montezuma's revenge to japa beads dipped in Mother Ganga, from Hare Krishna to the Jesus Prayer, this is a gentle invitation…

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#55 - Super Silence in a Noisy World: Poolside Kirtan, Honeybee Hearts and Holy Names 10:28

26d ago10:28

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Two honeybees on the road again, only today we’re not on the road at all. We’re sunk into wobbly chairs by a quiet little pool, soaking in the rare gift of no traffic, no drills, just wind in the trees, birds, and a soft thread of sacred sound. We talk about “super silence,” why real peace lives in transcendental sound, then slide together into a g…

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Behind the Tabloids: Stephanie Burns on Far From the A-List 17:00

25d ago17:00

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Stephanie Burns. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Far From the A-List. In this fresh, propulsive take on fame in the tabloid era of the ’00s, a former child star struggles to figure out who she is beyond the characters she's played—on television and in relationships. Pair…

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#54 - Waterfall Sound Bath For Peace, Calm and Sleep: No Talking, Just Juicy MagiK 6:25

25d ago6:25

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One slow video, multi-shot waterfall recording, no talking, close on the falls, mic right in the spray. Treat the waterfall like a temple visit, steady frame, no rush, no edits. Sit, sip water, and let the whole body “waterfall” too.

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#53 - Fasting, Guacamole & God: A Soft Little Hare Krishna Day In Nature 5:49

27d ago5:49

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A soft little riverside kirtan, with feet in the water, jungle all around, and hearts leaning into the Holy Name. Sit with us, sing with us, or just listen while the sound rolls through the trees and over the falls. Hare Krishna, Hare Rama, in all our funny pronunciations, in all our imperfect voices, still somehow landing right where it needs to, …

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#52 - Juicy Jungle Kirtan: Chanting with the Ancient Trees of Mexico 5:35

1M ago5:35

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Sitting at the roots of a huge ceiba tree in Palenque, Mexico, we slow everything down, remember the plant lovers who raised us, and offer simple leaves and gratitude to Krishna. There is story, a little laughter, some Bhagavad Gita, and a soft tree-side kirtan that you can slip into from wherever you are. If you feel called, sing with us, let the …

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Witchcraft, Rebellion, and Desire: Inside Dark Sisters with Kristi DeMeester 34:10

28d ago34:10

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Kristi DeMeester. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Dark Sisters. In this fiercely captivating novel, horror meets historical fiction when a curse bridges generations, binding the fates of three women. Anne Bolton, a healer facing persecution for witchcraft, bargains with …

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#51 - Dancing on the Edge in Ancient Mexico: While Talking About Gravity and God 3:00

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Ancient jungle temple, soft drum of rain in the air, a little sacred silliness, and a steep drop just behind our heels. Come walk with us through Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico, as we sing, dance, joke about gravity and “wokeness,” and softly chant the names of God for every soul seen and unseen in this old stone city. This is Juicy MagiK on the go, w…

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#50 - Ghosts, Gauranga & Jungle Noise: Bhakti at the Palenque Ruins 7:08

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Two sweet souls, a jungle full of sound, and an ancient Maya city quietly crumbling while we chant. In this episode of Juicy MagiK on the Go, we sit at the ruins in Palenque, Chiapas, share travel plans on the new Tren Maya, remember Advent, speak about war and impermanence carved in stone, and offer a simple way out of the square of material life …

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#49 - From Jackhammers to Maha Mantra: Finding Deeper Quiet in God’s Names 7:03

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Sunset on a rooftop in San Miguel de Allende, city noise all around, and two hearts trying to find a little pocket of peace. In this soft, traveling kirtan we chant the Maha Mantra together, laugh about jackhammers and leaf blowers at 6:00 a.m., remember our teachers, and share how sound can turn noise into prayer.…

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#48 - From CDMX to San Miguel: Salsas, Saints & A Transcendental Truth 5:53

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Two wandering hearts, one giant tree in San Miguel de Allende, and a whole lot of hot chocolate, churros, and transcendental truth. Join Mark (Madhumangla dasa) and Maria (Srimati dasi) as they share a soft, playful travel diary from Mexico that keeps circling back to what it really means to be spiritual, religious, and kind in everyday life. There…

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Into the Icy Waters: Liisa Kovala Dives into Like Water for Weary Souls 42:44

1M ago42:44

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Liisa Kovala. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Like Water for Weary Souls. Set against the stark beauty of Depression-era Northern Ontario, the novel follows Finnish immigrant sisters Hanna and Essi Kivi as they struggle to survive in a rough mining town. When Hanna is fo…

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#47 - Chanting Friends at Teotihuacan: Molten Gold Mantra, Jaguars, and Ancient Flutes 7:42

2M ago7:42

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A slow, sunny sit-down at Teotihuacan, with ancient flute echoes, jaguar calls, and a simple Gauranga breath-chant to soften the heart. Sitting at the base of the temple of the moon, we share a gentle practice, talk about how no moment ever repeats, laugh about allergies and street dogs and the return of Kiki the cat, and feel our empty Ekadasi sto…

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From Ireland to Australia: Patricia Falvey on The Famine Orphans 34:05

1M ago34:05

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Patricia Falvey. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Famine Orphans. A vividly told, triumphant story that follows one of the thousands of young Irish women shipped to Australia after the Famine as part of the Earl Grey Scheme, whose indomitable bravery in an exotic, dan…

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#46 - Haribol at the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon in Teotihuacán, Mexico 5:22

2M ago5:22

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Ancient flutes in the air, soft grass under us, Aztec stones at our backs, and a simple heart chant together in the Avenue of the Dead. Join Madhumangala Dasa and Srimati Dasi (Mark and Maria) and our dear friend Caro in Teotihuacan for a very gentle Gauranga breathing practice, some jaguar sounds, a little laughter, and a soft reminder to enjoy th…

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#45 - Juicy MagiK from Miami to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador: Rolling Temple of Gauranga 1:37

2M ago1:37

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Street noise, burnt-out buildings painted in wild colors, humid Miami air, then one deep breath and a soft Gauranga on the lips. This short bhakti check-in lands from the Design District in Miami, day 9 of our nine days of pilgrimage in Miami, as we gear up for 11 weeks on the road through Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Come sit with us for a …

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In the Light of the Sun: Angela Shupe on Music, Sisterhood, and Survival 28:39

2M ago28:39

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Angela Shupe. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, In the Light of the Sun. Two sisters, separated by oceans and global conflict, are bonded through music and love in this gripping novel based on true events from World War II. Paired with this episode: Angela: Iced Tea with L…

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Beneath the Hollywood Glitter: Secrets, Identity, and Survival in Nekesa Afia’s As Long As You’re Mine 20:53

2M ago20:53

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Nekesa Afia. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, As Long As You’re Mine. Beneath the glitter of 1930s Hollywood, dangerous secrets connect two generations of women in this atmospheric dual-timeline mystery about identity, sacrifice, and survival. Paired with this episode: Ne…

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Portraits of the Past: The Miniaturist’s Assistant with Katherine Scott Crawford 37:48

2M ago37:48

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Katherine Scott Crawford. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Miniaturist’s Assistant. An art conservator in historic Charleston unearths a familiar face in a 200-year-old miniature portrait and realizes she’s lived more than one life, fighting to stay true to herself, s…

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From Windrush to Whodunit: A Murder for Miss Hortense with Mel Pennant 35:36

2M ago35:36

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Mel Pennant. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, A Murder for Miss Hortense. A retired nurse, fearless sleuth, and proud Jamaican émigré Miss Hortense is drawn back into the secrets of her British community when a man is found dead in a friend’s home, forcing her to confron…

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Freedom, Fear, and the Frontier: The Story Behind The Wretched and Undone with J.E. Weiner 24:06

3M ago24:06

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author J.E. Weiner. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Wretched and Undone. On the eve of the Civil War, Polish immigrants Marcin and Agnieszka Anderwald arrive in Bandera, Texas, seeking a fresh start in a new land of fertile soil and freedom. But their dreams quickly become …

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When Grumpy Meets Sunny: Virginia Heath’s Regency Rom-Com Delight 24:09

3M ago24:09

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Virginia Heath. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Look Before You Leap. In this Regency romantic comedy, a single lord is forced to settle down...and when a houseparty brings a happy-go-lucky lady's companion his way, his grumpy heart is unexpectedly warmed. Paired with th…

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Highland Betrayals and Forbidden Love: Outlaw Ever After with E. Elizabeth Watson 32:15

3M ago32:15

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author E. Elizabeth Watson. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Outlaw Ever After. Set against the backdrop of clan rivalries in medieval Scotland, the novel follows Peigi Grant and Alexander Comyn as secrets from a bloody wedding resurface fourteen years later. Betrayal, stolen la…

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Echoes Across the Highlands: Talking Smoke on the Wind with Kelli Estes 24:31

3M ago24:31

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Kelli Estes. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Smoke on the Wind. In the magnificent Scottish Highlands, two devoted mothers separated by centuries discover a haunting connection—one forged in the aftermath of the Highland Clearances and echoed across time. Paired with th…

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From Speakeasies to Silver Mines: Rebecca Rosenberg on Silver Echoes 26:26

4M ago26:26

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Rebecca Rosenberg. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Silver Echoes. In 1920s Chicago, movie starlet Silver Dollar Tabor is drawn into a perilous world of speakeasies, ambition, and betrayal. A decade later in Colorado, her mother, Baby Doe, fights to save their silver mine…

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Counting Backwards: Immigration, Justice, and Eugenics with Jacqueline Friedland 23:22

4M ago23:22

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Jacqueline Friedland. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Counting Backwards. A routine immigration case, a shocking legacy. Jessa Gidney’s quest for justice draws her into the heart of an abhorrent conspiracy. As she uncovers her personal ties to a heartbreaking past, her l…

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The First Witch of Boston: Margaret Jones’s Untold Story with Andrea Catalano 29:49

4M ago29:49

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Andrea Catalano. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The First Witch of Boston. Based on true firsthand accounts, John Winthrop’s own diary, and historical Massachusetts Bay Court records, The First Witch of Boston is the story of Thomas Jones and Margaret Jones, the first …

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The Secret Book Society: Forbidden Pages in Victorian London with Madeline Martin 21:51

4M ago21:51

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Madeline Martin. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Secret Book Society. This book is set in Victorian London and is about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free. Paired with this episode: Madeline Martin: Fleur de Mer, Provencia…

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#44 - Change Your Mood Through Spiritual Exploration: Under Maple Trees in Buffalo 26:36

5M ago26:36

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Mark and Maria, Juicy MagiK under the old maple trees by St. Louis Church in Buffalo, sorting through the sweetness and struggles of daily spiritual life, sharing quiet joy, simple living, and a soft turn toward vanaprastha. Buffalo’s oldest Catholic church at our backs, prayer beads in hand, we talk sadhana-bhakti, offer gratitude to our teachers,…

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Inside The Women of Arlington Hall: A Conversation with Jane Healey 22:05

5M ago22:05

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Welcome back to History, Books and Wine, Season 5! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Jane Healey. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Women of Arlington Hall. In this book, a female codebreaker puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy …

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#43 - Reflections from the River: Water, Consciousness, and Living in Newmarket, Canada 20:22

5M ago20:22

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River feet, open heart, simple life. Mark shares a love note to water, then points past it to the living spark inside every being, the real treasure. He emphasizes the sacredness of life and water, connecting these elements to the Supreme Being and the eternal life force present in all living entities. Also he invites everybody to simplify their li…

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#42 - Exploring a Hidden Tide Pool in Southern Italy: Simple Living, Sattvic Food & Sea-Side Prayer 8:37

5M ago8:37

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Salt water, sun on skin, and a handmade soak in a tiny volcanic tide pool on the coast south of Bari. Mark soaks, tidies up the pool, scrubs with pumice, tells stories, and shares a patchwork of small gratitude—from cleaning out volcanic rock pools and finding crab friends to reflecting on simple living and the sweetness of being in the moment. Lis…

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#41 - Hidden Sanctuary Near Assisi: A Gentle Walk Through Urbino’s Sacred Heart 4:10

6M ago4:10

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A handheld love note from Urbino, Italy. We stumbled into the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, slept under quiet skies, and met Pino, the kind caretaker who opened the doors and our hearts. Simple day, big grace. Stone, light, and a long walkway with flowers. Space to breathe, chant, smile. May this little visit nudge you toward your own pil…

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#40 - Magic Cows, Ancient Stones and Mosaics in Ravenna: Finding Stillness in Italian Fields 7:39

6M ago7:39

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Haribol from a windy green field in Ravenna, Italy, with five very serious cow statues, ancient mosaics nearby, and a soft call to peace. We share a quick hello, a bit of history, a gentle reminder about not mistaking the body for the self, and a simple practice to steady the heart. Chant along, breathe easy, and walk with us as we keep it light, k…

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#39 - Finding Peace on the Road in Italy: Kirtan at a Rest Stop with Juicy MagiK 11:04

6M ago11:04

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Roadside kirtan under a waxing moon, a warm stop just past Udine, Italy. We share a simple offering from the meadow, a few blades of grass, then slip into call-and-response with maria behind the camera, soft dusk, birdsong, and a little laughter. Bhagavad Gita in the heart, Nrsimha on our lips, names of God rolling like the highway. If you need pea…

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#38 - We Sang Kirtan With Mama Maria in Vienna: German Bhakti Hymn and Mother’s Day Love 11:01

6M ago11:01

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A soft Mother’s Day offering from Vienna, Austria with Mama Maria, a German chorus, candles, fruit, and a loving nod to Jesus and the Holy Name. Filmed in Wien, this Juicy MagiK on the Daily gathers three voices on one couch, guitar in hand, hearts steady. Mother’s Day energy, sparklers in memory, a small altar set with a candle, fruit, and a sweet…

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Crazy for Patsy: The Voice That Changed Country Music with Holley Snaith 27:42

7M ago27:42

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest historian and writer, Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about her article, Patsy Cline: The Trailblazing Voice That Redefined Country Music published in American Heritage Magazine. More than six decades after her passing, Cline's remarkable voice and unwavering determination conti…