Best Interrupted Death Experience Podcasts (2025)

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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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The Forest Child Who Couldn't Stop Hijacking Planes | Case File #229 1:25:29

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What happens when a teenager turns small-time theft into a nationwide manhunt? In this episode, we dive into the wild story of Colton Harris-Moore — better known as The Barefoot Bandit. From stolen planes to high-speed boat chases, Colton’s two-year crime spree captured headlines around the world and turned him into an unlikely folk hero. -- Writte…

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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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Listen To: Amanda Knox’s “False Confessions” 42:09

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Today we’re sharing a podcast episode with all of you that we think you’ll love: it’s called “False Confessions: How to Break the Mind" from Amanda Knox’s podcast “Hard Knox”. For years, Amanda Knox blamed herself for the false confession she gave to Italian police during the muder investigation of her roommate. Now, nearly 20 years later, exonerat…

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Maya Is Chris Hemsworth’s Brain Coach! 1:59

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It’s not every day that Maya gets to coach a literal superhero…but tomorrow is that day! Tune in Friday, August 15, to see Maya featured as a neuroscience expert on Chris Hemsworth’s TV show, “Limitless: Live Better Now”. The series streams on Disney+ and Hulu. Curious to hear what it was like to film with Chris? Want to hear more about brain-boost…

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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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The Mob Boss Who Pretended to Be Crazy For Decades | Case File #228 1:23:26

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Vincent “The Chin” Gigante was a crime boss infamous for two pretty stellar feats. One: sounding like a Dick Tracy villain. And two: feigning mental illness in order avoid prosecution for a lifetime of crime. Most surprisingly, he almost pulled it off. -- Written by Adam Smith -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

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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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“I Feel So Wildly Lucky To Like Myself” 42:58

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Jessica Slice spent years working towards the day when she might actually like herself. If she just tried a little harder, achieved a little more, ate a little healthier, she thought she could earn her own self-respect. But after experiencing a sudden health crisis, Jessica was forced to put all that work on indefinite pause, and to remake her rela…

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Milli Vanilli Lip Sync Scandal | Case File #227 1:18:49

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Today we unravel one of the most infamous scandals in music history – the story of Milli Vanilli, the duo that rose to global stardom only to become the ultimate cautionary tale of pop culture. This is the tale of manufactured fame, kayfabe, and a lie that grew too big to sustain. -- Written by Adam Smith -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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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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The Magazine That Killed the Comics Industry | Case File #226 1:39:54

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Who is Gareb Shamus? He’s the founder of Wizard Magazine, an influential resource of comic book news in the ‘90s that contributed to the comic speculation market and subsequent crash of that era. And while he helped push the medium of entertainment news forward initially, more recently, you can find him hocking … NFTs? -- Written by Mike Bedard -- …

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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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How Jacinda Ardern Turned Self-Doubt into a Strength 1:00:16

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A few weeks ago, Maya joined former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for a deeply reflective, intimate conversation in front of a live audience in San Francisco. The event was hosted by City Arts & Lectures, which hosts longform conversations with everyone from Bruce Springsteen, to Yuval Noah Harari —— onstage, and on their podcast. For m…

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Roar, the Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made | Case File #225 1:47:17

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What is Roar? It’s a 1981 movie starring Noel Marshall, Tippi Hedren, and Melanie Griffith about a family that gets attacked by dozens of big cats. However, the movie itself isn’t all that interesting compared to the story behind it because throughout production, as many as 70 people were injured from those cats, making it one of the most dangerous…

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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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The Dolphin House Experiments | Case File #224 1:23:20

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The Dolphin House, the story of a flooded home, a scientist’s dream, and a dolphin named Peter who showed us all how important connection and *contact* can really be. -- Written by Adam Smith -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Pick up some Deep …

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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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When Productivity Becomes Pathological 36:48

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These days, psychiatrist Judith Joseph knows joy. It’s the feeling she has after eating a delicious meal, celebrating the completion of a successful study in her lab, or watching her children play happily together. But just a few years ago, things looked different. Or rather, felt different. On the outside, everything looked as it should, and that …

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The Chimpanzee That Saved the Today Show | Case File #223 1:16:03

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Who is J. Fred Muggs? He was the chimp co-host of The Today Show who helped save the show from an early cancellation, much to the dismay of his co-host, who went to ridiculous lengths to get Muggs kicked off the show, including putting drugs in his drinks. -- Written by Mike Bedard -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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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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The Time Howard Stern Drove a Woman to Suicide | Case File #222 1:41:22

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While Howard Stern is now a reputable figure of pop culture, it’s easy to forget how truly shocking his ascent was. And in the case of his fame making feud, how dark it really was. -- Written by Adam Smith Edited by Lewis Poggie -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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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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Sahil Bloom: Building A (Truly) Happy Life 33:46

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Sahil Bloom spent years working in the financial industry, putting in long hours and cashing big paychecks. But even though he’d found career success, he started to question whether the life he was building was actually what he wanted. On today’s show: hitting pause on the rat race and defining success on your own terms. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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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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One Trauma, Two Different Paths 37:30

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Tommy Caldwell’s experience being held captive in Kyrgyzstan unlocks a new state of mind that propels him to become the greatest big wall climber of all time. This conversation first aired in 2021. It is a companion episode to the one we ran last week about Beth Rodden’s experience of the same trip: “A Climber Loses Her Grip.” Same “Slight Change o…

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The Stupidest Scam Of All Time | Case File #221 1:46:39

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Who is Charles Ingram? He was a contestant on the British version of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” who ended up winning the grand prize of one million pounds.. But he went home with nothing after producers caught him cheating in a major scandal that caused him and his wife to live on in British infamy. -- Written by Mike Bedard Edited by Lewis P…

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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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A Climber Loses Her Grip 44:20

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As a professional rock climber, Beth Rodden was taught to see pain as weakness. Fear and discomfort—mental and physical—were just things to be tolerated along the path to one record-breaking climbing feat after another. But when Beth was kidnapped on a climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan, she had to confront the limits of that approach. On today's sh…

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The Ghost Hoax That Caused a Death | Case File #220 1:09:58

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What was Ghostwatch? It was a paranormal investigation broadcast on Halloween night by the BBC. Presented by highly renowned British journalists and famous TV personalities, this ninety minute special horrified eleven million viewers. With disturbing footage of a family besieged by infernal presences, and an ending so shocking it elicited a nationa…

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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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Birds Aren't Real | Case File #219 2:10:24

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What is Birds Aren’t Real? It’s a satirical conspiracy theory designed to poke fun at legitimate conspiracies, spearheaded by Peter McIndoe. Since 2017, it’s gained a massive online following, with plenty of people getting in on the joke while others harassed the founder. But even though it’s all clearly meant to be satirical performance art, what …

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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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BONUS: Boost Your Resilience At Work 12:21

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What can we do to cultivate more resilience at work? Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and host of The Unshakeables podcast, thinks about this question a lot. In today’s mini episode, Ben joins Maya to talk about the unique challenges faced by America’s small business owners—and the insights he shares can help anyone who wants to improve their …

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Coca Cola Worked With the Nazis | Case File #218 1:14:55

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What is Coca-Cola? I mean, do you really need an introduction? It’s the most popular soda in the world that helped launch a soft drink empire to the point where estimates suggest 2.2 billion servings of Coca-Cola products are consumed every single day. But where did it all begin, and why don’t more people talk about how Coca-Cola worked alongside t…

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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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The Netflix Show That Caused a Murder | Case File #217 1:38:18

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What is The Three Body Problem? It’s a sprawling and brutalist sci-fi saga that’s as much an ideological stress test as it is a story. It was also the obsession of a tech guru cum filmmaker Lin Qi that would ultimately end in one of the most bizarre and chilling murders in modern entertainment history. -- Written by Adam Smith Edited by Lewis Poggi…

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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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Glennon Doyle on How to Be Broken 41:38

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For as long as writer Glennon Doyle can remember, she’s felt that something inside her was broken. 'Who am I really? What am I meant to do? And why does it feel so bad to be in this body?' These are the messy questions that Glennon has been grappling with for years. On today’s episode, Glennon, who hosts the wildly popular podcast We Can Do Hard Th…

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Lord Gordon Gordon, Conman Who Almost Caused a US/Canadian War | Case File #216 55:02

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Who was Lord Gordon Gordon? He’s one of the most infamous con men of the 19th century, who once pulled off a grift so massive, it nearly caused a U.S. military invasion of Canada. -- Written by Mike Bedard Edited by Lewis Poggie -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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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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Breatharians, Cult of Breathing as Food | Case File #215 1:03:43

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Who are The Breatharians and why do they sound like the villains in an 80s barbarian cartoon? Because they kinda could be. While it’s a universally acknowledged truth that humans require food to live there is a very curious subset of individuals who are convinced they’ve evolved beyond such mundane necessities. They call themselves the Breatharians…

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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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The Two Words That Saved Mel Robbins 36:51

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If you've ever found yourself bending over backwards to meet other people’s expectations, or trying to control your loved ones’ emotions and behaviors, you are not alone. Bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins says the key is to stop micromanaging and start relaxing your grip. This conversation was an unexpected lesson in owning what’s you…

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How the 'Die Hard' Director Went to Prison | Case File #214 1:21:53

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Who is John McTiernan? He’s one of the most prolific Hollywood action directors of all time, helming such hits as Predator, Die Hard, and The Hunt for Red October. However, his career came to a screeching halt when he was sent to federal prison for lying to the FBI and despite getting released back in 2014, hasn’t directed a movie since. -- Written…

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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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Maya’s Exciting Announcement! 3:09

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I’ve been dying to share this news with you for quite some time, and I'm so happy that today I finally can. Pre-order “The Other Side of Change” now at changewithmaya.com/book. Read more about my journey to writing “The Other Side of Change” in People: https://people.com/maya-shankar-the-other-side-of-change-cover-reveal-exclusive-11716505 See omn…

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HQ Trivia, Tragic Game Show App | Case File #213 1:01:16

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What was HQ Trivia? It was a once popular and highly controversial game app that allowed its users to win actual cash. With a live TV game show vibe, millions of players were asked a series of tough questions to hit a low stakes jackpot. But was the heyday of HQ Trivia actually worth anyone's time? Or were those paltry prizes a sign of the many dis…

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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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Is Amanda Knox Finally Free? 46:38

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Amanda Knox has spent a decade trying to move on after being wrongfully convicted of murder. But over the years, one question lingered - why had the lead prosecutor in her case, Giuliano Mignini, been so determined to vilify her? Recently, she made the bold decision to reach out and ask him herself. On today's show: Amanda tells me about confrontin…