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The Sacred Thread Podcast explores the contemplative path that is rooted in the Christian tradition, while also drawing from many sources (such as Buddhist wisdom and modern psychology) to illuminate this path. Hosted by Winston Janusz — a meditation teacher, licensed therapist, and ordained pastor — this show is for seekers who long for peace, presence, and meaning in a restless world. Through reflections and conversations, we trace the sacred thread woven through everyday life, awakening t ...
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Earth Ancients

Cliff Dunning

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Earth Ancients chronicles the growing (and often suppressed) evidence of known and unknown civilizations, their ruined cities, and artifacts developed from advanced science and technology. Erased from the pages of time, these cultures discovered and charted the heavens, developed earth-centric sciences and unleashed advancements that parallel and, in many cases, surpass our own. Join us and discover our lost history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth- ...
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In Ascension’s The Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension’s Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approach that reveals the structure of the Catechism, making it easier to read and understand. With th ...
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Seven Minute Torah

Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash

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Making modern meaning from ancient texts.! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash (”House of Study”). Contact us at ...
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Have you ever wondered if God/Supreme Being/Deity/Demiurge, upon the creation of the earth, revealed to human beings a pure, true, religious tradition? In this podcast we explore the surprising and mind-boggling evidence found in the oldest ancient religious writings, cosmologies, theologies, symbols, sacred architecture, rituals, and myths, pointing to a distinct primordial tradition- The Ancient Tradition. We delve into the evidence, examine the patterns, discuss the theology, and contempl ...
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The Northern Traditions Podcast is the official podcast of The Wisdom of Odin YouTube Channel. This podcast is meant to be a lighter take on the often heavy subject of Paganism, all while still discussing topics that we believe can help you on your own personal journey. We occasionally bring on guest to interview about their personal experiences, or what they are up to in the larger pagan community. Conversations meant for every level of practitioner.
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Faithfully Healed

Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC

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Faithfully Healed is a sacred, trauma-informed space created especially for Catholic Christian women navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, and emotional disconnection. Hosted by Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC—licensed trauma therapist and founder + CEO of The Wonderful Counselor™—this podcast blends somatic healing, clinical wisdom, and unwavering faith. Each week, you’ll find honest conversations, spiritual grounding, and practical tools to help you heal emotionally—without abandoning your faith. ...
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Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Podcast

International School of Temple Arts

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Welcome to the Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Podcast. Exploring sacred sexuality, activating Life Force, and empowered transformation, these intimate conversations take you 'under the sheets' with Faculty from ISTA, the International School of Temple Arts.
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The Sacred Flame

Mathias Nordvig and Amina Otto

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The Sacred Flame Podcast is about the pre-Christian traditions of Northern Europe hosted by Mathias Nordvig and Amina Otto. It's available on Buzzsprout and most podcasting platforms. The Sacred Flame Podcast comes out twice a month with information and perspectives on Northern European traditions, mythology, history, and philosophy. Mathias Nordvig has a PhD in Old Norse mythology and teaches Scandinavian studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Amina Otto has an MA in Old Norse and G ...
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Welcome to Traditional Latin Mass Sunday Reflections — a weekly podcast bringing the beauty, wisdom, and timeless truths of the Catholic Traditional Latin Mass into the heart of your home. Each episode offers simple yet meaningful reflections on the Sunday Mass readings, propers, and themes, inspired by the lives of the saints, Catholic Church teachings, and Sacred Scripture. Designed for families and children of all ages, this podcast helps build faith, foster reverence, and deepen love for ...
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The Malcolm Gladwell of the Torah -- That's how listeners describe Madlik™ – where sharp insight meets sacred text. With the curiosity of a cultural critic and the soul of a yeshiva bochur, Madlik ignites Jewish thought from a post-orthodox perspective. Each weekly episode explores the Torah with fresh eyes — drawing unexpected connections, challenging assumptions, and offering a heterodox yet deeply rooted take on halachic and philosophical questions. Born of a lifelong love for Jewish text ...
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Recordings of the weekly Friday morning Torah study class at Kehillat Israel in Los Angeles, California as well as other events at K.I. including sermons, classes and public events. Kehillat Israel is an inclusive Jewish synagogue community, which honors diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. Grounded in Jewish cultural and religious tradition, and guided by the core Reconstructionist principle to value both the wisdom of the past and the need for evolving belief and practice, KI seeks ...
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The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke is a 30-minute show delving into the teachings of the Catholic faith. Cale looks at the Scriptures, the Catechism, and Sacred Tradition to present you with an in-depth look at what the Catholic Church believes. In listening to this show, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of the faith, but will be inspired and equipped to share it with others – family, friends, and those you encounter in your everyday life.
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Mystagogy

Barbara Nicolosi Harrington

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In a tradition that dates back to the first centuries of Christianity, many newly initiated Christians were prepared for lives of faith through a formation with spiritual, liturgical, and communitarian dimensions. This period of formation was called mystagogy, a word which, in Greek, means "leading through the mysteries." Our program of mystagogy will have four primary goals: 1) To break open Magisterial teaching on the lay state (selections from Vatican II as well as letters/encyclicals fro ...
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For lovers of arts, traditions, culture inspired in the ancient wise India presented thru its different colors and manifestations. Inspirations about Mantra, Music, Meditation, Yoga, Mantras, Wisdom and Sciences from India. Sharing tools for Inner and outer growth and rich traditions.
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Welcome to Underneath the Underneath with Yocheved Sidof, Founder and Spiritual Leader of Ohmek (www.ohmekliving.com), a community of individuals pursuing deeper ways of being. Are you drawn to the mystical depths of life? Do you feel a call to explore what moves and shapes us? Do you long to live more fully, attuned to your light—and your shadows? Do you crave the paradox, the space where all is possible? Here, we explore these yearnings together and touch these profound depths. We dive int ...
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This is a podcast for seekers, skeptics, believers, and the spiritually curious — for anyone who longs for deeper meaning, connection, and peace, whether you're rooted in a tradition or not. Drawing from his own journey — from conservative Christianity to Islamic mysticism, through loss, healing, and awakening — Dr. Habib explores the sacred beyond doctrine and the Divine beyond names. Through soulful reflections, honest storytelling, and conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, w ...
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Dive deep into the heart of Indigenous wisdom with "The Seven Sacred Teachings with Carolyn Landry," a transformative podcast that brings ancient knowledge to the modern world. Rooted in the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples, this series explores the Seven Sacred Teachings (7ST) — timeless principles that have guided generations through the laws of the land and the ancient practice of Netukulimk. Netukulimk, a profound respect for Nature's balance, teaches us to take no more tha ...
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The Heart of Tradition Podcast

The Heart of Tradition

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Beginning with transdermal magnesium deficiency and then working our way down to many remedies and life changing ideas to heal the body, soul and spirit. Daniel the Naturopath is a Texas native, yet trained as a naturopath in France for 15 years. The Heart of Tradition Podcast offers a refreshing combination of both sides of the Atlantic, old and new approaches from sacred, lesser known foodways, to how to heal the air, water, and the environment for a robust health without medical slavery-- ...
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In this podcast you'll find recordings of ancient and modern writings that are directly relevant to "The Ancient Tradition" Podcast (see theancienttradition.com), a podcast which aims to reconstruct, from the evidence available in the ancient record, the original religious tradition given to human beings "in the beginning".
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Returning to Tradition

Christopher Dixon

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Returning to Tradition is a weekly podcast about Generation Z Catholicism, hosted by Chris Dixon and co-hosted by Emma Singletary. The show ranges from interviews to talks about theology, but mainly discusses what its like to be faithful to traditional Christianity in a world that isn't.
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Pi9 Radio: The Enneagram Matrix reveals the hidden connections between your personality patterns and your path of purpose—where ancient wisdom meets modern psychology for real transformation. Hosted by Stef Becker (Sadashiva), creator of Pi9 Purpose Intelligence® and The Enneagram Matrix™ system, this podcast goes far beyond surface-level personality typing to show you why generic self-improvement fails—and how to find the personalized path that actually works for YOUR unique mind. Each week ...
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/josephpagan Pan has been practicing Wicca in the Braided Wheel Tradition for over 25 years. He is a Second Degree Witch and Priest. Learn about the Craft, his Tradition, and his beliefs and experiences. Blessed Be! Intro Music: Sacred Way by Abbi Spinner McBride Outro Music: Ancient Goddess by Abbi Spinner McBride Music used with artist's permission.
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Strength to Strength

Strength to Strength

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Strength to Strength offers resources that will strengthen your obedient love-faith relationship with King Jesus and give you solid footing in a shaky world. VISION: Inspire flourishing communities of faithful Jesus-followers around the world. MISSION: Advance Jesus’ kingdom by assisting the church in earnestly contending for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, through tackling thought-provoking topics, by stimulating candid discussions, and by sharing faith-building tes ...
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Catholic Minute

Ken Yasinski

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A Catholic Podcast from Ken and Janelle Yasinski about intentional Catholic living. Explore topics like marriage, parenting, sacraments, Marian devotions and cultural issues. Enhance your faith with daily reflections during Advent and Lent. Together let’s live the Catholic life. www.kenandjanelle.com
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INK & OBEAH is where the page meets the altar, and every story is both literature and a living spell. Hosted by Addae G, the Griot. A Caribbean storyteller, poet, and keeper of ancestral memory. This podcast journeys deep into books that hold more than just words. We begin with No Pain Like This Body by Harold Sonny Ladoo, peeling back the layers of Trinidad’s cane fields, rainswept villages, and burning kitchens to reveal the echoes of history, the whispers of folklore, and the unseen hands ...
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IT'S TIME TO DISRUPT THE STATUS QUO! I developed the Disrupt Now Podcast to live and breathe truth, find and connect with authentic stories and people, and to serve as a Warrior of Light, sharing wisdom to support this faster evolution in this time of The Great Shift. This podcast empowers you to live the life YOU want and launch YOUR mission driven by the power that lies WITHIN you! May these conversations serve as cosmic medicine for the Sacred Souls, revealing the magick and mystery of Al ...
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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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Tantra, Conscious Relationship & Sacred Sexuality

Meli & Damian Prem from reConnect

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In the reConnect podcast we - Meli & Damian Prem - are discussing all topics around tantra, conscious relationship and sacred sexuality to help YOU create the love life you were always longing for. We will share a lot of our own experiences, interview inspiring experts, give you practical tips for your relationship and offer you a completely different perspective on sex - because there is still so much more to learn and discover most people don’t have a clue about ;-) For more information an ...
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Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami

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Radhanath Swami is a Vaishnava sanyassi (a monk in a Krishna-bhakti lineage) and teacher of the devotional path of Bhakti-yoga. He is author of The Journey Home, a memoir of his search for spiritual truth. His teachings draw from the sacred texts of India such as The Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Ramayana, and aim to reveal the practical application of the sacred traditions, while focusing on the shared essence which unites apparently disparate religious or spiritual paths. Born Rich ...
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The Theology Pod

Alexandra Banks

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Theology is not just something we study in books or articles or debate in academic ivory towers. It is something we live, breathe, and practice in the messiness and creative chaos of our lives. Whether you are ordained clergy, a lay person like me discerning their calling to ministry, an artist seeking to understand the sacred in your work, or someone curious about how theology intersects the world around us, this podcast has got you.
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Conversations about nutrition, agriculture, relationships, philosophy, anthropology and variables that support systems in healing. Natalie is a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and has a virtual practice called Nutrition with Confidence. Andrew has a Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy and currently works at an organic farm.
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Welcome to The Medium Experience, a celebration for the spiritually curious and the emotionally intelligent. Where Spirit meets sophistication, and healing meets humor. Hosted by Jennifer Conn, Channel, Energetic Advisor, Speaker and Soul Medium redefining what it means to be “ spiritually awake.” This podcast bridges the mystical and the modern through four signature experiences: ✨ Solo episodes: Intimate transmissions from Jenni that blend ancient wisdom, grounded psychology, and her embod ...
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The Poetry of Illusion - Haiku

The Poetry of Illusion

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A collection of haiku written and published over the last three years. In the tradition of sacred minimalism, the reading is held by a musical score with a duration of a single minute. All forms resolve to silence. All silence resolves to form. http://bit.ly/poetillusion https://soundcloud.com/sing-the-body-electric-888304354
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“Orthodox Mindset Unveiled: Navigating Life, Faith, and Tradition” Uncover the treasures of ancient wisdom as we delve into the Orthodox mind. Our podcast invites you on a transformative journey, exploring the intersection of everyday life with Scripture, Tradition, theology, and hagiography. 📜🕊️ 🎧 What to Expect: Thought-Provoking Discussions: Dive deep into timeless truths and contemporary issues. Sacred Narratives: Uncover inspiring stories of saints and spiritual luminaries. Better Under ...
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Your Favorite Babalawo's Podcast

Shubert Mendez (Omo Odu Odi Leke)

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Ifá is not just a spiritual path—it is a raw, unfiltered lens into the complexities of life, creation, and destiny (Ori). Grounded in the wisdom of the 256 Odu, this tradition offers truths that are as profound as they are challenging. In this space, we won’t shy away from the deeper conversations, including the controversial aspects of Ifá practice and its modern interpretations. We are here to confront the light and the shadow, the harmony and the conflicts, that define this sacred traditi ...
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Faithful Gatherings

Saint Bartholomew

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Welcome to ”Faithful Gatherings,” the podcast where we bring you the sacred and timeless tradition of the Catholic Mass, right to your ears. Each week we come together to share the beauty and reverence of the Holy Eucharist from our beloved Saint Bartholomew in Little Rock Arkansas. Whether you’re joining us from home, on your daily commute, or taking a moment of reflection, this podcast is here to connect you with the spiritual nourishment and community of our faith. We invite you to partic ...
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Episode 156: Year C In today’s episode, we look at the second reading and the Gospel reading, both of which provide us with material that’s relevant for apologetical discussions. The second reading as a whole relates to the topic of Sacred Tradition and tips for discussing Sola Scriptura. The Gospel relates to Jesus’ divinity and the skeptic’s chal…
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Amina and Mathias sit down with Alexandra (Sasha) Zavyalova to talk about Slavic and Northern European pagan fall traditions. Sasha is from St. Petersburg, Russia, and belongs to the Modovian minority called Erzya, a Finno-Ugric people. She has been raised in the pre-Christian Erzyan traditions, and is herself a student of northern paganism. Along …
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Send us a text The Catholic Mass: Restoring the Sacred Through Tradition Have we forgotten what makes the Mass sacred? Every generation receives the liturgy as a gift — but not every generation guards it the same way. In this episode, Fr. Dan Yasinski and I explore how Sacred Tradition is the heart of the liturgy — and why recovering that understan…
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Send us a text Did you know the Bible contains toilet jokes? Or that medieval priests brought donkeys into cathedrals and had congregations bray instead of saying "Amen"? Join Alex and Michael for a hilarious and profound exploration of Christianity's surprisingly rich comedy tradition. From Elijah's savage mockery of Baal's bathroom breaks to Jesu…
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We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’…
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By Robert J. Kurland Every day, we encounter articles warning of AI's future dangers. But is machine learning really the threat? No. As psychiatrist Karl Stern warned 71 years ago in "The Third Revolution," the core problem is that intellectual elites have spent more than a century embracing materialism: scientism über alles. Stern, a Jewish psychi…
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This thought-provoking book presents a radically revised version of human prehistory. In a departure from previous works in this area, which have compiled puzzling phenomena and speculative ideas, this volume - the first in a series of four - provides a coherent and conclusive framework that offers a better understanding of our collective prehistor…
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We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disg…
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By Auguste Meyrat One of the great paradoxes of the modern world is that as living has become easier, believing in God has become more difficult. This lack of belief stems from, among other things, the many choices of religion on offer. The world today is largely pluralistic and individualistic, and people now pick their religion like they pick out…
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Discover the GI Janel Therapy for SIBO and IBS—how sulfur and MSM can permanently heal your gut. 👉 Can These 6 Changes End Your Fatigue? Grab the free guide: https://go.nutritionwithconfidence.com/boost-energy-landing-page?fbclid=fbclid ****** Dr. Kathleen Janel has practiced medicine for over 25 years and developed the GI Janel Therapy—a unique, a…
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The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism parag…
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Amina and Mathias are diving deep into the myth of the Wild Hunt in different European cultures. They explore the connections between the Wild Hunt and Odin, local folklore about trolls that invade your farm, the southern German Krampus traditions, transcendental rituals and witchcraft, the secret cult of the Benandanti in northern Italy, and stori…
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What happens when a meditation retreat unveils a hidden ancestral truth—and transforms how we understand peace itself? In this intimate conversation, Dr. Habib welcomes psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and author Margaret Cullen, whose upcoming book Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity exp…
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Fellow TCT contributor Francis Maier warmed my heart last September with a favorable mention of Alasdair MacIntyre's Dependent Rational Animals. This work is one of our most important recent philosophers' most important contributions to moral philosophy. I've taught it several times in a course on human nature. As with all great books, it reveals m…
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Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct ai…
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By Stephen P. White. One of the wonders of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy is its ability to completely engross the reader. The world Tolkien conjured up, though obviously fictional and fancifully so, is also unmistakably our world. And this was intentional. Tolkien hoped to create a mythology for his own England. His stories form a kind…
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What happens when women finally enter the conversation that's been about them all along? In this episode of Madlik: Disruptive Torah, Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz are joined by Prof. Rabbi Wendy Zierler — Sigmund Falk Professor of Modern Jewish Literature and Feminist Studies at HUC-JIR, ordained by Yeshivat Maharat, and author of Going Out …
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In this reflection on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we explore the powerful Gospel account of two desperate people who approached Jesus with extraordinary faith—a ruler whose daughter had just died and a woman who had suffered for twelve years with an incurable illness. Drawing from the wisdom of Saints John Chrysostom, Ambrose, Bede, and Thérès…
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“A self-help guide that blends neuroscience, mysticism, and psychology to argue that sleeping alone is the key to well-being for women.”—Kirkus Reviews Explains the energetic, emotional, and physical power of having your own sacred space to sleep Offers 64 step-by-step rituals for women to reclaim the power of intuition, renew energy, and connect w…
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Send us a text Many Catholics are watching Pope Leo closely — some with hope, others with concern. What kind of shepherd will he be for the Church? In this candid conversation, Fr. Cristino Bouvette joins Ken Yasinski to reflect on Pope Leo’s first six months as successor of St. Peter — his tone, gestures, and early decisions — and what they reveal…
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Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has bee…
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By David G. Bonagura, Jr I was recently asked, again: "Why is the Catholic Church so focused on abortion?" At least this time, it was asked out of curiosity rather than with anger. I can't imagine how such questioners perceive the Church. Do they think she is the institutional form of the Saturday Night Live Church Lady character? Or do they, perha…
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When Abraham dies, the Torah surprises us by revealing that his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him together. What lessons can we learn from this surprising moment in Torah? What does it teach us about family, about our own relationships, and about relations between nations. An encore presentation of Rabbi Micah's 2021 podcast on this parsha. Per the…
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Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrin…
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Welcome to Ink & Obeah, the secret reading society where Caribbean books speak, and the old magic answers back. Hosted by Trinidad-born storyteller and artist Addae G, each gathering takes us deeper into Caribbean literature, one chapter at a time. With candlelight, rain on a tin roof, and the rhythm of island storytelling, we explore not just the …
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By Randall Smith Debates about the "Catholic character" of the institution often stir up strong passions and debates at Catholic colleges and universities. Other "Catholic" organizations likely should be having these discussions, too. Indeed, when Catholic institutions stop having these discussions, it's usually a bad sign. Some people think that a…
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Send us a text Why does the Catholic Church still use Latin in the Mass? Discover the sacred reason this ancient language continues to unite, elevate, and sanctify our worship. In this episode, Fr. Dan Yasinski and Ken Yasinski uncover the sacred reason Latin still belongs in the Catholic Mass—and how this ancient language continues to draw souls d…
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Palestinian peace activist Sami Awad has lived his whole life under military occupation. He’s witnessed violence, loss, and deep injustice. Yet rather than turning towards hatred or certainty, he’s journeyed into a spirituality rooted in compassion, healing, and what he calls Christ consciousness — a way of seeing that refuses separation and fear. …
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What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Ca…
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By Brad Miner. Scholars have long known that Elizabethan drama was a collaborative business. Yes, a play by Ben Johnson, Christopher Marlowe, or William Shakespeare rightly belongs to each named author as the principal hand behind it. But there were often other hands involved as well. A playwright delivered his script to the Lord Chamberlain's Men,…
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Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We h…
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By Fr. Thomas Kuffel . Persuasive and powerful words ignite us. Their commanding rhetoric moves our emotions, giving us energy to follow. As powerful as persuasive speech is, however, a question arises. Is it true? Or are we just listening to eloquent arguments drafted by rhetoricians seeking to persuade us to follow? Sophistry - the formal term fo…
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At the dawn of human history, on a sun-blazed hill in Southeastern Anatolia, an ancient mystery was carved into stone. Göbeklitepe, older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids, stands as a silent witness to the birth of belief itself. Yet beyond its massive pillars and enigmatic carvings lies another story, one of human longing, memory, and return.Damla…
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Welcome to Ink & Obeah, the secret reading society where Caribbean books speak, and the old magic answers back. Hosted by Trinidad-born storyteller and artist Addae G, each gathering takes us deeper into Caribbean literature, one chapter at a time. With candlelight, rain on a tin roof, and the rhythm of island storytelling, we explore not just the …
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Disease is a social issue and not just a medical one. This is the central tenet underlying The Kiss of Death: Contagion, Contamination, and Folklore (Utah State University Press 2019) by Andrea Kitta, Associate Professor in the English department at East Carolina University, examines the discourses and metaphors of contagion and contamination in ve…
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The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order…
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By Daniel Guernsey As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Pope Leo XIV laid out a vision for Catholic education over the last several days. He also declared St. John Henry Newman the 38th Doctor of the Church and the co-patron (with Thomas Aquinas) of Catholic education. These declarations are of great help at this moment, because Newman's vision of …
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Send us a text Need a break from the chaos? This episode is your retreat. For centuries, Christians have fled to deserts, monasteries, and quiet corners seeking God in the silence. But what actually happens on a retreat? And what transforms a weekend away into a genuine spiritual encounter? Join Alex and Michael as they explore the rich history of …
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What if time itself could become a doorway into the sacred? In this conversation, writer, historian, and theologian Diana Butler Bass joins Winston Janusz to explore how the Christian calendar offers an alternative rhythm to our hurried, secular world. Drawing from her brand new book A Beautiful Year, Diana reimagines the shape of time as something…
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