Best Fr Richard Rohr Podcasts (2024)

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What Do We Mean by "Mysticism"? With Mirabai Starr 1:23:17

2h ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Welcome to Season 2 of Everything Belongs! This season, we'll be exploring Richard's book Eager to Love chapter-by-chapter, and what better way to kick off a brand new season than with our friend, Mirabai Starr. In this episode, we're covering Chapter One: "What Do We Mean by 'Mysticism'?" This episode explores the themes of mysticism, spirituality…

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Falling Upward (Listener Questions Part 3) With Richard Rohr 37:05

5d ago37:05

37:05

Welcome to Part 3 of our series responding to your questions. This episode continues the conversation from the previous two episodes responding to listener questions from Season 1 of Everything Belongs. Due to baby ducklings being born in the original conversation, we saved some of your questions and voicemails for Richard to be recorded at a later…

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Falling Upward (Listener Questions: Part 2) With Cassidy Hall 34:49

9d ago34:49

34:49

Welcome to Part 2 of our episodes responding to your questions. This episode continues the conversation from the previous episode responding to listener questions from Season 1 of Everything Belongs. About the guest: Cassidy Hall (she/her/hers) (MA, MDiv, MTS) is an author, award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, ordained minister in the United Church …

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Falling Upward (Listener Questions: Part 1) With Cassidy Hall 1:30:19

26d ago1:30:19

1:30:19

In this season finale of Everything Belongs, we're diving into the final chapter of Richard Rohr's book Falling Upward and responding to as many listener questions as we could across three parts. Joining Corey, Mike, and Paul for these special episodes is our dear friend Cassidy Hall, the author of Queering Contemplation. Together, we're exploring …

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New Problems and New Directions With Dr. Barbara Holmes and Brian McLaren 1:23:41

4M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

How has the interplay between gain and loss shaped your life's journey, and what new possibilities does this open up for you now? In this episode, we're joined by two members of the CAC faculty Dr. Barbara Holmes and Brian McLaren as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 12: "New Problems and New Directions."…

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The Shadowlands With Connie Zweig 1:31:35

4M ago1:31:35

1:31:35

What is the shadow? How do we understand it? In this episode, we're joined by Connie Zweig as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 11: "The Shadowlands." In this conversation with Connie Zweig, we explore the complex relationship between spiritual communities, the unconscious aspects of ourselves, and the po…

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A Bright Sadness With Christian Wiman 1:31:55

4M ago1:31:55

1:31:55

In our fast-paced world, how can we cultivate a sense of wonder and open ourselves to the possibility of joy, even amidst life's inevitable hardships? In this episode, we're joined by Christian Wiman as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 10: "A Bright Sadness." In this conversation with Christian Wiman, we…

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A Second Simplicity With Carmen Acevedo Butcher 1:35:44

5M ago1:35:44

1:35:44

How can we transform our understanding of life and self to cultivate a deeper sense of acceptance, letting go, and a "Second Simplicity" in the face of life's inevitable challenges? In this episode, we're joined by Carmen Acevedo Butcher as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 9: "A Second Simplicity." In th…

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Amnesia and the Big Picture With Michael Battle 1:32:33

5M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

What if heaven and hell were both present—right now? In this episode, we're joined by The Very Rev. Michael Battle as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 8: "Amnesia and the Big Picture." In this episode, we explore the suffering we experience when we believe we’re separated from God and how this chapter, “…

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Home and Homesickness With James Finley 1:23:36

5M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

What if we could feel at home wherever we are? In this episode, we're joined by James Finley as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 7: "Home and Homesickness." In this episode, we discuss a lifelong exploration of contemplation, healing, and facing the challenges of our times through a lens of love and find…

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Necessary Suffering With Mirabai Starr 1:26:35

5M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

What if the goal of the spiritual journey is to understand suffering? In this episode, we're joined by Mirabai Starr as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 6: "Necessary Suffering." This episode explores how loss, suffering, and grief can be a transformative spiritual path, leading to deeper connection with…

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Stumbling Over the Stumbling Stone With Paula D'Arcy 1:26:52

5M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

How do we meet life on its terms instead of ours? In this episode, we're joined by Paula D'Arcy as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 5: "Stumbling Over the Stumbling Stone." We're exploring what it can look like to venture into the luminous dark to find our greatest gifts with a chapter that asks us to le…

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The Tragic Sense of Life With Kate Bowler 1:37:38

6M ago1:37:38

1:37:38

In this episode, we're joined by Kate Bowler, PhD. as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 4: "The Tragic Sense of Life." Kate, along with Richard and CAC staff delve into the flaws of the prosperity gospel as well as the importance of finding meaning in suffering. We explore the ways in which love and suffe…

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The First Half of Life With Erin Sanzero 1:26:18

6M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

"God gives us something better than answers, God gives us people." - Erin Sanzero, our guest today, on the path of falling upward during the first half of life. In this episode, we're joined by Erin Sanzero as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 3: "The First Half of Life." Erin, alongside CAC staff, explor…

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The Hero and Heroine's Journey With Kirsten Oates and Patrick Boland 1:29:27

6M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

What if loss invited us on a voyage? In this episode, we're joined by Kirsten Oates and Patrick Boland as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration with Chapter 2: "The Hero and Heroine's Journey." Patrick Boland and Kirsten Oates, cohost of our sister podcast, Turning to the Mystics, join CAC staff, for a heartfelt conversation. Together, the…

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The Two Halves of Life With Brené Brown 1:19:04

6M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Welcome to the first episode of Everything Belongs, a new season covering the work of Richard Rohr’s newly revised version of Falling Upward. In this episode, we're joined by Brenè Brown to kick off our chapter-by-chapter exploration, starting with Chapter 1: "The Two Halves of Life." Together, with Richard Rohr and CAC Staff, they explore the conc…

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Tips for the Road 1:38:54

10M ago1:38:54

1:38:54

"Maybe we should just call this book Tips for the Road, a sort of roadside assistance program." - Richard Rohr, Falling Upward, pg. xv Introduction In the final episode of this mini-series, we are giving you a test drive for how an episode will look and feel, with the commentary and banter of the architects behind it from a production and pedagogic…

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The Contemplative Laboratory 1:17:01

10M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

In this episode, we distill Richard Rohr's teaching philosophy into three animating questions: What do we want to know? How do we want to grow? How do we want to show up in our lives and in the world? These questions serve as foundational guides for embodying incarnational mysticism in our own unique contexts. Join us in Richard's living room as Mi…

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Teachers and Students 1:22:51

10M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

What is the role of teachers and students on the spiritual path? In this episode, we explore Richard Rohr's evolving role as a spiritual teacher at the CAC, as he gracefully steps back to join the Core Faculty. With Opie by his side and church bells ringing, Richard's infectious smile sets the tone for a conversation that connects us all in the spi…

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The Future of the Work 1:11:56

11M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Our introductory mini-series continues! Episode two finds us back in Richard’s living room, picking up where we left off and widening the conversation to Richard’s transition from the teacher in the spotlight at the CAC to joining the circle of teachers and a staff being empowered to carry these teachings forward alongside all of you listening. We …

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Catching Up with Richard Rohr 54:08

11M ago54:08

54:08

Everything Belongs is a show about living the teachings of Richard Rohr forward, co-creating a world where everyone and everything belongs. On future seasons, we'll be making our way through Richard's major teachings. But in this inaugural mini-series, we're focusing on laying the foundations for those seasons by catching up with Richard and variou…

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Part 2: Richard Rohr and "Christianity and the Re-Emergence of the Non-Dual Mind" 27:45

3y ago27:45

27:45

We are hard at work on season 2! While you await new episodes, we thought that you would enjoy another conversation that Fr. Dan had with Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. Fr. Richard came to visit us at the University of Notre Dame campus and spoke before a live audience at the DeBartolo Performing Arts C…

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Part 1: Richard Rohr on "Christianity and the Re-Emergence of the Non-Dual Mind" 54:07

3y ago54:07

54:07

We are hard at work on season 2! While you await new episodes, we thought that you would enjoy another conversation that Fr. Dan had with Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. Fr. Richard came to visit us at the University of Notre Dame campus and spoke before a live audience at the DeBartolo Performing Arts C…

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Listener Questions & Season 1 Conclusion 45:36

3y ago45:36

45:36

Fr. Dan is joined by Lauren Fox and Richard Leider to answer listener questions. Thank you all for the support throughout our first season! We will taking a brief hiatus as we prepare future episodes. Resources: The McGrath Institute for Church Life's Prayer Enrichment Guidebook that includes a practical explanation of lectio divina Fr. Mike Schmit…

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Bonus: Silence & Solitude 38:14

3y ago38:14

38:14

Why are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world? In this re-released episode, Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of silence and solitude, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to implement solitude practice into your own life. Ask us questions for next week's episode! Resources: The full Pa…

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Meaning & Mission 40:18

3y ago40:18

40:18

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling. Resources: Writing A Personal Creed Integration Adam Grant on identity foreclosure Ask us questions for a mailbag episode!

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Death & Redemption 41:09

3y ago41:09

41:09

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr. John Dunne put it, "If it is that we are to die, how are we called to live?" We are collecting questions for a bonus listener mailbag episode! Please submit any questions you want to ask Fr. Dan and/or Richard through this form. R…

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Bonus: Full Richard Rohr Interview 1:03:41

3y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Fr. Dan interviews Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. Together, they explore Richard's perspective on the true self, forgiveness, the meaning of the cross, and the links between contemplation and action. We recorded this on location at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Resources: The New Yorker profi…

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Bonus: Parker Palmer & Listening for Vocation 57:10

3y ago57:10

57:10

Fr. Dan talks with Parker Palmer, a writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. They explore how to follow the true calling of one’s heart, the struggles often encountered on the journey to the heart’s desire, and continued discernment through retirement. Resources: Parker Palmer's biograp…

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Bonus: Lou Nanni & Being on the Margins 55:33

3y ago55:33

55:33

We are hard at work on the final few episodes of the first season, which will be released in August. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy revisiting the live events and interviews that helped launch this series. In this conversation, Fr. Dan talks with Lou Nanni, Vice President for University Relations, about his life and work. Before coming to work …

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Bonus: Sara Martinez Tucker & Educational Access 57:06

3y ago57:06

57:06

We are hard at work on the final few episodes of the first season, which will be released in August. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy revisiting the live events and interviews that helped launch this series. In this conversation, Fr. Dan talks with Sara Martinez Tucker, Notre Dame Fellow and Trustee, about her Heart's Desire journey, spiritual pr…

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Kinship & Accompaniment 38:33

3y ago38:33

38:33

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it, “Kinship—not serving the other, but being one with the other. Jesus was not ‘a man for others’; he was one with them. There is a world of difference in that…” We hope that you can take the opportunity to reflect on a time when you were ac…

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Cry of the Poor & Justice 49:02

3y ago49:02

49:02

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart's Desire. Resources: Acts of Service or Kindness Integration A primer on the Biblical meaning of justice Fr. Dan's book on Globalization, Spirituality & Justice The South Bend Center for the Homeless…

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Loneliness & Community 36:53

3y ago36:53

36:53

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and community. Resources: Social Connection Integration Our adapted 12 Questions to Build Relationships exercise The Harvard Study of Adult Development The viral TED Talk about the study Gerald May's Will and Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology…

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Fear & Flow 42:56

3+ y ago42:56

42:56

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety. Resources: Agere Contra Integration Failure Résumé Flow Résumé BioSpirituality and focusing primerBy Fr. Daniel Groody, C.S.C.

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Biography & Autobiography 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

39:27

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living out someone else's story, or our own? Resources: StoryCorps Interview Integration StoryCorps TED Talk Fr. Dan's short documentary: Return to Rwanda Fr. Dan's book: Love Prevails: One Couple's Story of Faith and Survival in the Rwand…

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Discernment & Decision Making 42:13

3+ y ago42:13

42:13

Fr. Dan and Richard discuss discernment, decision making, and how we can make wise decisions. Resources: Life Path Conversations Integration Life Paths Exercise David Brooks on résumé and eulogy virtues (video version) Richard's book on purposeful aging A primer on Bernard Lonergan A viral video explaining the core human psychological needs of auto…

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Freedom & Conversion 41:20

3+ y ago41:20

41:20

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of freedom, conversion, and Groundhog Day. Resources: Examen & Gratitude Journaling Integration Roger Ebert's review of Groundhog Day Some seminal excerpts from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning Gerald May's Addiction and Grace

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Bonus: Fr. Richard Rohr (Part 2) 25:25

3+ y ago25:25

25:25

Fr. Dan and Richard Rohr continue their conversation in the second half of our bonus interview. They explore substitutionary atonement theory, the links between contemplation and action, and the dangers of a gospel of perfection. Resources: The full video version of the interview Richard's perspective on the cross as a message of love, not atonemen…

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Gratitude & Grace 44:27

3+ y ago44:27

44:27

Fr. Dan and Richard discuss the importance and practice of gratitude and grace. Resources: Gratitude Letter Integration Examen & Gratitude Journal Integration Jean Valjean and the Bishop in Les Misérables Harvard Study of Adult Development TED Talk A primer on post-traumatic growth Examples of the gratitude letter exercise Brother Steindl-Rast's TE…

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Bonus: Fr. Richard Rohr (Part 1) 39:08

3+ y ago39:08

39:08

Fr. Dan interviews Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. In this first half of the interview, they discuss Richard's perspective on the true self, the shadow, and forgiveness. We recorded this on location at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Resources: The New Yorker profile on Richard Richard's Daily M…

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Heart's Desire & heart's desire 45:13

3+ y ago45:13

45:13

Fr. Dan and Richard explore the differences of the Heart's Desire and the heart's desires. They also discuss the importance and practice of forgiveness. Resources: Forgiveness Exercise Integration A primer on apophatic vs. kataphatic theology Joseph Campbell's Power of Myth More on Pope Francis describing himself as a sinner David Brooks on the dif…

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True Self & False Self 35:40

3+ y ago35:40

35:40

Fr. Dan and Richard discuss the themes of the True and False Selves. Whose story are you living - yours, or someone else's? Resources: Clearness Committee Integration A primer on Thomas Merton's conception of the True and False Selves Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life by William Deresiewicz…

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Values & Culture 46:13

3+ y ago46:13

46:13

What is most important in my life? How can I connect my inner values with my outer life? Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of values and culture, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to use your strengths and values in your everyday life. Resources: Signature Strengths Integration VIA Character Strengths Survey Phi…

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Silence & Solitude 38:14

3+ y ago38:14

38:14

Why are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world? In this episode, Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of silence and solitude, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to implement solitude practice into your own life. Resources: The full Paradox of Our Times poem Time & Phone Use Log Integrati…

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What is the Heart's Desire? 41:23

3+ y ago41:23

41:23

Host Fr. Dan Groody discusses his vision for the podcast with Dan Allen, the ‎Associate Director of Spirituality and Service at the Notre Dame Alumni Association and host of of the Everyday Holiness Podcast. Together they explore Fr. Dan’s story and what led him to this work. They also discuss what the “Heart’s Desire” is and the undergraduate cour…

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Heart's Desire & Purpose 29:52

3+ y ago29:52

29:52

Fr. Dan introduces his co-host Richard Leider to the podcast. An international bestselling author, Richard is founder of INVENTURE-The Purpose Company, where the mission is to help people “unlock the power of purpose”. Widely viewed as a “pioneer” of the global purpose movement, Richard has worked with a broad array of organizations from AARP to th…

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Introducing Heart's Desire & Social Change 1:37

3+ y ago1:37

1:37

Meaningful conversations about the things that matter most to people: their purpose, identity, and direction in life. How can we find meaning and mission in a restless world? How can we make good and wise decisions? How do we find the path that leads us to discover the deepest desires of our hearts and our aspirations to make the world a better pla…

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Life Coming to a Focus 13:53

4+ y ago13:53

13:53

Second Sunday of Lent Matthew 17:1-9By Center for Action and Contemplation

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