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Monastic Podcasts
Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines gets personal with his guests discussing both their personal and spiritual life.
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A show about the Common Good (which is an uncommon topic--get it?), the Social Teaching of the Church, Servant Leadership, and the Social Reign of Jesus Christ.
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Conversations with monks and nuns about their journey to monastic life and what inspires them today, hosted by Brother Minh An, a Buddhist monk in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
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We dialogue with some of today's leading spiritual teachers and thinkers on all aspects of the contemplative life, with a special focus on interspirituality and new monasticism. Amid continuing changes to our spiritual and religious landscape, we explore the tenets of living a life dedicated to spiritual development and truth.
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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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The Village is a Neo-Monastic Mega House Church in Tucson Az.
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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.
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Voice actor James T. Majewski brings to life classic Catholic works, with a special focus on St. John Henry Newman and the Fathers of the Church. Over 100 recordings, including sermons, encyclicals, letters, poems, and full books like St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana, and St. Athanasius's Life of St. Anthony. A production of CatholicCulture.org.
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Learn about traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history through episodes recorded specifically for podcast listeners. Host Domyo Burk is a Soto Zen priest and teacher.
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Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org.
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From Australian Zen teacher Dr Andrew Tootell.
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Confessing Concord is a podcast that provides a holistic study through the Lutheran Confessions found in the Book of Concord aimed to promote Confessional Lutheranism in the broader Christian community and graduate listeners from students to teachers of the Christian faith. Brought to you by Transcendent Truth Media. https://transcendenttruthmedia.wordpress.com
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A low-key collection of homilies, and the occasional catechetical mini-series. Please enjoy, and if I could encourage you to pray for Bishop Michael McCarthy's intentions and for the Diocese of Rockhampton, in Qld, Australia. Thank you kindly 😁.
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Want a podcast that discusses theological, historical, and cultural topics from a confessional baptist perspective? You have come to the right place!
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The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford podcast features faculty, graduate students, visiting speakers, and alumni in conversation with Communications Manager Miles Osgood on the history, philosophy, and practice of Buddhism. Interviews are intended to be both academic and accessible: topics range from scholarly publications and insights to personal journeys and reflections. Interview videos are posted on YouTube, @thehocenterforbuddhiststudies. For more information about our events, ...
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Three brothers, Francisco (a Catholic, Benedictine monk), Nate (a Gen-Zer), and Tom (a married father of three) discuss the deepest realities of life: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Oh, and they roast each other a lot. Instagram: @the_benedict_project Facebook: @thebenedictproject Email: [email protected]
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A podcast of Eucharist Church in San Francisco that explores what it looks like for a community of disciples to live all of life in reference to Christ.
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The Living Church Podcast explores ecumenical topics in theology, the arts, ethics, pastoral care, and spiritual growth — all to equip and encourage leaders in the Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion, and beyond. A ministry of the Living Church Institute.
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Join neuroscientist Dr. James Cooke as he explores consciousness, science and spirituality with scientists, philosophers, spiritual practitioners and key figures in the psychedelic renaissance.
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The Morningside Institute is an independent scholarly endeavor dedicated to examining human life through the liberal arts. Morningside helps scholars and students contribute to academic disciplines and understand them in light of the rich traditions that lie at their origin. The Institute also helps students integrate the beauty of culture in New York City with their search for truth in the intellectual life.
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Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all th ...
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A weekly review of major moments in the 2000 plus history of the Christian Church, hosted by Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min., who holds an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College, a graduate degree (Masters of Divinity) from Harvard Divinity School and a terminal degree (Doctor of Ministry) from United Theological Seminary. Bishop Lewter is the Church Historian for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and is an adjunct professor at Beulah Heights Bible University in Atlanta, GA. He als ...
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The mission of the Mount Angel Institute is to share the rich ways of Mount Angel Abbey’s Benedictine monastic life with Church and World. In this podcast, we share talks from monks, faculty, and guest speakers at Mount Angel that generally focus on the rich ways of prayer, community life, deep reading or lectio divina, life centered on the Eucharist, Benedictine hospitality, arts and culture, and caring for the land and environment. Mount Angel Abbey (Saint Benedict, Oregon) is a community ...
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How to tell the biblical story in a way that makes a difference
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Pillar Paths Podcast uncovers the profound influence of Catholic women saints on urban design of European cities and beyond. PPP delves into how the Catholic Church, through the legacies of these remarkable women shaped city layouts, public spaces, and architecture from antiquity to early modern era.
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Lectures from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
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Welcome to Beauty Ever New, a podcast about Catholic Art and Architecture. Our name is inspired by a celebrated phrase from St. Augustine where he laments his late arrival into the splendor of God’s truth. We invite you to join us as we have conversations with artists, architects, musicians, fundraisers, scholars and more, about how to bring beauty into our churches and communities. If you are a seminarian, a priest or bishop, a committee member in your parish, or a parishioner who wonders S ...
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Monastic to modern: a history of universities
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43:14What does a stone slab at Yorkshire’s Fountains Abbey have in common with the modern-day university? This time on the English Heritage podcast, Michael Carter takes Amy on his journey of discovery, from an abbot’s strangely positioned headdress to the monastic origins of doctorates. Dr Tessa Whitehouse joins the conversation as we explore how the m…
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A Neo-Monastic Life on Mission - The Holy Spirit
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51:00Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it might look like for a church to live as a neo-monastic community—rooted in ancient practices yet fully present in the streets and neighborhoods of our city? In this episode of the Village Church’s sermon podcast, Pastor Eric opens a new series exploring just that. He lays the foundation for what this ki…
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Modern Life, Monastic Wisdom: an Interview with Dr. Greg Peters
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51:09Fr. John sits down with the Rev. Dr. Greg Peters—priest in the Reformed Episcopal Church, Research Associate at the Von Hügel Institute (University of Cambridge), Research Professor of Monastic Studies and Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House, and Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology at Biola University. Together they explore how modern Chr…
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A Cloud of Witnesses - St Aelred of Rievaulx
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29:40Send us a text Welcome back to the Cloister after our Summer break. Our fortnightly podcast returns this Autumn with a series from Fr Cedd from Ampleforth Abbey entitled 'the cloud of witnesses'. Today's reflection consider St Aelred of Rievaulx. May these reflections be a blessing to you Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk…
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Homily for the Mass of Simple Profession of Monastic Vows (2025)
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12:06Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, preached this homily on the occasion of the Simple Profession of Monastic Vows of Brother Jonah (Townsen) Poissant, OSB, on September 8, 2025. Please pray for Brother Jonah as he continues his monastic formation as a junior monk under the guidance of the Junior Master, Father Israel Sanchez, OSB. For more talks and homil…
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The Place of Sangha in Post-Monastic Zen Practice
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26:05The Place of Sangha in Post-Monastic Zen Practice by Andrew TootellBy Andrew Tootell
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School shooting; Rediscovered monastic music; Bishop of Oxford on migration
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43:42William Crawley examines the place of prayer in the aftermath of the school shooting that left two children dead and many injured. It comes as the Mayor of Minneapolis spoke out about the need for action rather than 'thoughts and prayers'. He hears about the threat to the future of theology courses at undergraduate level and asks if you put a theol…
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Saint Columbanus, mirroring the Master in both the missionary and the monastic life, pray for us!
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5:29Homily for Thursday in the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time, Optional Memorial for Saint Columbanus, Abbot and Missionary, delivered in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Gladstone, Qld. "The commissioners of King Antiochus who were enforcing the apostasy came to the town of Modein to make them sacrifice... [They] addressed Mattathias as follows, ‘…
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314 – Q&A: Comfort in the Precepts, Anger at Injustice, and Accidental Kensho
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38:59How do you find comfort in the precepts? What is the relationship between anger, forgiveness and justice? What about anxiety due to abrupt insight into emptiness? This is one of my unscripted Q&A episodes, where I answer questions submitted by listeners.By Domyo Burk
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Augsburg Confession Article 28: The Power of Bishops, Part 1
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Solidarity is a much-used, not to say over-used, slogan these days, both in Catholic Social Teaching and in popular activism. Does it have a clear meaning or is it just an emotive term? In this lecture, Rowan Williams argues that in the context of Christian theology, as St. Augustine's City of God suggests, it does indeed have a strong and distinct…
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That in Which You Trust | Fr. John Trammell
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21:27A homily delivered by Fr. John Trammell on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The lectionary texts for the day were -- Amos 8:4-12Ps 1381 Tim 2:1-7(8-15)Luke 16:1-13By Eucharist Church SF
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UN at 80; Christian Nationalism; Religion and video games
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43:24As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary, William Crawley talks to Adrian Gallagher, Professor in Global Security about whether the UN has lived up to its founding principles. Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, has condemned the UK decision to formally recognise Palestinian statehood this week as "an historic error of foreign p…
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We talked about the Pope and His first 100ish days--its an exciting time to be alive and be Catholic! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopu…
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Dan tackles congregationalism in today's episode.
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Not-Self-Help Guide: Upaṭṭhāking Luang Por Sumedho & the Beauty of Service | Ajahn Asoko Q&A
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1:02:35In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Tan Ajahn Asoko, a senior monastic at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK and the primary attendant to Luang Por Sumedho. The focus of the interview was the ins-and-outs of serving as an attendant and caregiver. Biography of Tan Ajahn Asoko: Ajahn Asoko grew up in a village near Geneva …
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Fr. Timothy Gallagher (Encore) - 09/20/2025
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26:00Learn more about his work at https://www.discernment.institute/ Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo B…
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Tara & the Theras! Radical Acceptance & Radical Compassion in an Unraveling World | Tara Brach Q&A
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1:04:40In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Tara Brach about her advice for practitioners dealing with fear and anger over the current state of the world, her relationship with faith and the Triple Gem, the R.A.I.N. approach to metabolizing difficult emotions, taking a "u-turn" in navigation of relationship, halos, unitarians, and m…
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Homily for the Mass of Solemn Profession (2025)
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13:08Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, preached this homily on the occasion of the Solemn Profession of Monastic Vows of Father Michael Shrum, OSB, on September 12, 2025. We give thanks to God for Father Michael's monastic vocation, now as a permanent member of our monastic community. Please pray for him. For more talks and homilies by Abbot Jeremy, visit htt…
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313 – Ten Fields of Zen, Field 7 – Learning the Self: This Very Body Is Buddha (3 of 3)
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34:38This is the third part of three of my episodes on “Learning the Self,” one of my Ten Fields of Zen. In the first episode I discussed why we “study the self” in Zen, and what “self” we’re talking about if – according to the teachings – the self is empty of any inherent nature! In the second episode I talked about what is meant by “studying” or “lear…
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A homily delivered by Kendall Carter on Sunday, September, 14th, 2025. The lectionary passages for the day were: Exodus 32:1,7-14; Psalms 51:1-17; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10By Eucharist Church SF
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Charlie Kirk & Christian Nationalism; Muslim Generational Divide; Arvo Part
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39:08The assassination of Charlie Kirk is being seen as a dangerous moment between left and right in US politics. Sunday explores the Christian nationalist background to the story with Professor Gordon Lynch of Edinburgh University Edward speaks to Bishop Mariann Budde, the woman who memorably asked President Trump to have mercy on marginalised groups i…
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Dan and Andrew sit down with Dr. James Dolezal and have a blessed conversation about Nicaea, 1700 years after the Council.
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Death Dhamma: Lessons from Life’s Edge | Ajahn Nisabho
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51:09A document describing how to honor the dead may be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13H0UzWa73aLS1y6vVSANftAxZRjho76aozhZ5Tcjp2E/edit?usp=sharing. In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about maraṇasati, or recollection of death, as a path towards gratitude and heedfulness. He then describes how we can honor those who have passed, in ritu…
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On this episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen, Jeanne Thill welcomes Fr. Joe Pins, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines. Together, they reflect on the life and legacy of Fr. John Acrea, who recently passed away. Fr. Pins shares how Fr. Acrea’s witness deeply impacted his own priesthood and the broader vocation story…
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The Exultation of the Holy Cross and the Form of Church History
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49:36We talk about the upcoming feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross and its profound shape on Church history, the history of every Christian life, and the reality of those implications for the here and now and the hereafter! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Cat…
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Ep. 118: Friendships in Times of Change (feat. Paul Henley)
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43:32Tom sits down with a close friend, Paul Henley, to discuss how maintaining friendships is vital to the challenge of navigating various changes in one's life.
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Christian Raab, OSB - In Search of the Masculine Genius
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1:06:11"When attention to the theological meaning of femininity is not accompanied by reflection on masculinity, men are left without a sense of the existential and sacramental significance of their own sex." A reading of a fascinating essay originally published in the journal Logos, about the work of Walter Ong, SJ. In the wake of an emphasis on the “fem…
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The Birth of the Middle Ages and its Impact Upon the Medieval Church
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12:36"The Church History Podcast" explores the pivotal moments, influential figures, and theological developments that have shaped Christianity throughout history. Hosted by Rachel Chen, each episode features Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, who brings scholarly insight and engaging storytelling to illuminate how the church has navigated challen…
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Today we're talking tea. Why? Well, we’re an Anglican podcast. Need we say more? Knowing how to share and make a good cup of tea translates around the globe. Whether it’s hospitality or work-life balance, tea has played a significant role in leadership, conversation, and parish life. Today we meet an amazing Christian woman who knows all about tea,…
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Feeding the masses: fuelling an agricultural revolution
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36:57It’s easy to take the food on our plates for granted, but the 20th century has been a time of enormous change for the production and supply of what we eat. Not to mention the sort of dish you’d be looking forward to on a Friday evening. Herring and pickled beetroot, anyone? But did you know about a highly specialised, world-renowned government inst…
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Love Is the Only Thing ... Oh, and PBT, RFT, ACT & Infinite Relationality | Steven Hayes Q&A
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1:04:21In this session, Ajahn Nisabho interviews Steven Hayes, clinical psychologist and co-developer of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and process-based therapy (PBT). They speak about the panic attack that catalyzed Dr. Haye's path of healing, Relational Frame Theory, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, modern culture's lack of a transcendent articu…
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All Good & Everlasting Shepherd-King, call together, and to arms, this heavenly neighbourhood
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11:02Homily for the Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Gladstone, Qld. "The Lord says this: I am going to look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view. As a shepherd keeps all his flock in view when he stands up in the middle of his scattered sheep, so shall I keep my sheep in view. I shall resc…
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Let all peoples near and far hang on the words of King Jesus — May he take root and reign in us!
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8:41Homily for Friday in the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time, (Feast of Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions), delivered in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Gladstone, Qld. "Judas and his brothers said, ‘Now that our enemies have been defeated, let us go up to purify the sanctuary and dedicate it.’ So they marshalled the whole army, and went up …
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A homily delivered by Fr. John Trammell on Sunday, August, 2025. The lectionary passages for the day were: Ecclesiasticus 10:7-18; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8; Luke 14:1,7-14By Eucharist Church SF
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A homily delivered by Deacon Jeff Still on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The lectionary passages for the day were: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-25; Luke 14:25-33By Eucharist Church SF
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A homily delivered by Doug Lee on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The lectionary passages for the day were: Isaiah 28:14-22; Psalm 46; Hebrews 12:15-29; Luke 13:22-30By Eucharist Church SF
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Dan discusses the concept of a Christian nation and the light of nations.
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Is God a pussy-cat or a lion? Would he allow eternal loss? What about unbearable gain?
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7:39Homily for Thursday in the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time, delivered in Star of the Sea Parish Office Chapel, Gladstone, Qld. "The Lord came down in the Cloud. He spoke with Moses, but took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. When the spirit came on them they prophesied, but not again. Two men had stayed back in…
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First Millennial Saint; Mystery of Musa al-Sadr and Archbishop of Canterbury 'Frontrunners'
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43:20Pope Leo will preside over a service of canonisation for the first time today. The ceremony also stands out because of the age of one of those being made a saint; Carlo Acutis, who was British born, was just 15 when he died of leukaemia. We discuss the significance of soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis with BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool. Musa al-S…
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Buddhist Work Ethic: Be Diligent to Do Good; Be Lazy to Do Evil | Ajahn Kovilo
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38:01In celebration of Labor Day, in this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks about Buddhist work ethics, addressing such questions as "What do Buddhist do anyways?" and "How well am I spending my time?" Suttas Addressed: (AN 1.324-327) - “Bhikkhus, whoever arouses energy in a badly expounded Dhamma and discipline dwells in suffering. For what reason? Because …
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