Best Fr. Nathan Castle Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Finding Joy with Guest: Manuel Guzman 41:08

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Fr. Nathan catches up with previous guest Manuel Guzman to discuss his latest projects in Superior, Arizona, and the tradition of Día de los Muertos. Manuel “Manny” Guzman is the Executive Director of Rebuild Superior, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in rural Pinal County serving Superior, AZ. He is a seventh-generation Superiorite and has o…

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Spiritual Practice: Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford 32:51

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Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual response to college student Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford. This story is in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bIai64v *Warning: this episode discusses suicide. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the…

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Compassionate Response: Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford 38:19

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Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate responses to college student Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford. This story is in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bIai64v *Warning: this episode discusses suicide. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Suppor…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford 35:00

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to college student Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford. This story is in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bIai64v *Warning: this episode discusses suicide. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect w…

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Spiritual Practice: Counselor Gene 37:50

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Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from Counselor Gene's 'Afterlife, Interrupted' story. This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the 'Afterlife, Interrupted' book series. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect with Fat…

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Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet with Donna Rebadow 47:57

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Fr. Nathan and prayer partner Donna Rebadow discuss how to cope with the loss of a beloved pet. Stay tuned after the podcast for pictures of Toto and a short video about Sadie. Connect with Donna Rebadow: [email protected] https://exploreconsciousness.com "Wednesdays with Sadie, The Miracle Dog" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cNkr4zX Donna Rebadow …

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Compassionate Response: Counselor Gene 30:31

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Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate response to Counselor Gene's 'Afterlife, Interrupted' story. This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the 'Afterlife, Interrupted' book series. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect with Father Nat…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Counselor Gene 27:30

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Fr. Nathan shares Counselor Gene's 'Afterlife, Interrupted' story. This story is new and not included in any of the 'Afterlife, Interrupted' book series. 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-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathe…

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Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Bruce Greyson 42:08

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This encore episode of The Joyful Friar shares last year's episode of Dr. Bruce Greyson in honor of the conclusion of the IANDS Conference, which he co-founded. Dr. Bruce Greyson is the Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He was previously on the medical faculty at the Univers…

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Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Raymond Moody 1:01:42

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This encore episode of The Joyful Friar honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Raymond Moody’s groundbreaking book Life After Life. As the IANDS Conference begins this week, Fr. Nathan and Dr. Moody reflect on the origins of this influential research and share insights into what first inspired the exploration of near-death experiences. Click this link …

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Listener Questions with Host Anna Babin 20:41

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In this episode, host and prayer partner Anna Babin opens the mailbag and answers listener questions as Fr. Nathan responds to the question, "What is the Dominican Order?" "How do you enter into protective prayer?" and more. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect with Father Nathan Ca…

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Spiritual Practice: Sergeant Mason and Archangel Michael 39:38

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Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual practice from Sergeant Mason and Archangel Michael. This is a new story that has not been published in his 'Afterlife, Interrupted' books. You are hearing this for the first time. 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.: h…

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Compassionate Response: Sergeant Mason and Archangel Michael. 27:14

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Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Sergeant Mason and Archangel Michael. This is a new story that has not been published in his 'Afterlife, Interrupted' books. You are hearing this for the first time. 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.…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Sergeant Mason and Archangel Michael 24:29

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Sergeant Mason and Archangel Michael. This is a new story that has not been published in his 'Afterlife, Interrupted' books. You are hearing this for the first time. 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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Finding Joy with Guests: Karen Saliba and Kim Sharp 59:12

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Fr. Nathan is accompanied by therapist and prayer partners Karen Saliba and Kim Sharp as they discuss practical steps for finding joy in difficult times. Karen Saliba, PsyD, MFT, is a psychoanalyst, working with couples and individuals who want to live in healthy harmony with one another, their families, and their communities. She believes that we …

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Spiritual Practice: Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom 42:33

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Fr. Nathan discusses the spiritual practice arising from Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised Click this link…

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Compassionate Response: Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom 42:03

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Fr. Nathan discusses the compassionate response to Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom with prayer partner Karen Saliba. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom 23:09

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyfu…

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Finding Joy with Guest: David Lorimer 34:50

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Fr. Nathan speaks with David Lorimer, MA, PGCE, FRSA, a visionary polymath, spiritual activist, and poet. David who is Founder of Character Education Scotland, Global Ambassador of the Scientific and Medical Network (www.scientificandmedical.net) and former President of Wrekin Trust and the Swedenborg Society. He has also been editor of Paradigm Ex…

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Spiritual Response to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration 29:33

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Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual response to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration. 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.…

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Compassionate Response: Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration 35:12

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Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate response to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration. 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…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration 24:04

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration. 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.: http://www.n…

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Spiritual Practice: Nadi and a Parade of Floats Part 2 1:00:22

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Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual practices in this second part of Nadi and a Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect with Father Nathan Cas…

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Spiritual Practice: Nadi and a Parade of Floats 35:55

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Fr. Nathan discusses the spiritual practices arising from Nadi and a Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.…

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Compassionate Response: Nadi and a Parade of Floats 44:52

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Fr. Nathan and guest commentator Michael Quinn, a prayer partner, discuss the compassionate response to Nadi and the Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Nadi and a Parade of Floats 18:18

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Nadi and a Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. 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-castle.c…

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Finding Joy with Guest: Anna Babin 1:01:14

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to his prayer partner, Anna Babin. Anna and Fr. Nathan met when he was a senior in high school at a retreat that Anna and her husband, SJ, facilitated at the Catholic Student Center. As life goes on, trials come and go, and Anna shares what inspires her to always find joy. Anna is a native Texan who holds a degree in busine…

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Spiritual Practice: John*, the Baptist. 35:52

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Fr. Nathan shares the Spiritual Practices to John*, the Baptist. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. 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-…

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Compassionate Response: John*, the Baptist 35:04

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Fr. Nathan shares the Compassionate Response to John*, the Baptist. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. 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.nath…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: John*, the Baptist 20:41

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to John*, the Baptist. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. 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-castle.com https:…

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Finding Joy with Guests: Sami Madden and Minda Cox 31:12

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Fr. Nathan's special guests are Sami Madden and Minda Cox. This inspiring episode featuring Sami and Minda's birth stories, their work at I-CAN, and their joyful hope will delight and encourage! Minda was born in India without arms or legs and was adopted as a toddler. Minda's mother is a retired Episcopal priest, and Minda is the youngest of five …

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Spiritual Practice: Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends 32:58

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Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practices arising from Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends. 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 C…

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Compassionate Response: Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends 27:23

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Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Responses to Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends. 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,…

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Afterlife, Interrupted: Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends 25:25

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Fr. Nathan introduces us to Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends. 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.: http://www.nathan…

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Lent 35:37

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Fr. Nathan discusses the Catholic tradition of Lent and how anyone can participate. 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-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=en ht…

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Spiritual Practice: Sheriff and Chief Glenn 39:16

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Fr. Nathan shares the Spiritual Practice arising from 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,…

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Compassionate Response: Sheriff and Chief Glenn 24:27

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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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Afterlife, Interrupted: Sheriff and Chief Glenn 22:57

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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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Finding Joy with Guest: Rev. Stephanie Bradbury, MDiv. 51:44

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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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Spiritual Practice: Virgil and Cousin Arturo 39:05

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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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Compassionate Response: Virgil and Cousin Arturo 33:34

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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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Afterlife, Interrupted: Virgil and Cousin Arturo 28:03

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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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Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Scott M. Taylor Ed.D. 1:14:11

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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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Spiritual Practice: Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle 44:10

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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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Compassionate Response: Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle 29:20

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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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Afterlife, Interrupted: Sherman, Angel Ralph and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle 16:17

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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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Finding Joy with Guest: Lisa Smartt 56:05

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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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Christmas 56:04

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Fr. Nathan discusses the two Christmas stories from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. This is an encore episode. 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-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/fa…

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Spiritual Practice: Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents 35:07

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Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practice to Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 3: Please Let Me Explain available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/clG9ipD Great news! Buzzsprout has improved the searchable episode website for The Joyful Friar Podcast, making it easier tha…

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Compassionate Response: Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents 40:46

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Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Responses to Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 3: Please Let Me Explain available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/clG9ipD Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show Connect with Fat…