Best Pastors Priests And Guides Podcasts (2024)

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6 Keep, Toss, and Re-purpose (with Sarah Bessey) 13:04

4M ago13:04

13:04

Sarah Bessey joins Aaron Niequist for the third and final conversation about her book Field Notes for the Wilderness. As our faith evolves, how do we discern what to hold on to and what to let go? Sarah invites us into the simple but vital practice of keep, toss, and re-purpose.By Pastors, Priests and Guides

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5 Practices for the Wilderness (with Sarah Bessey) 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

In this tender episode, Sarah Bessey offers a handful of life-giving practices for anyone finding themselves in the wilderness. Her courageous honesty and humble wisdom is a gift. Join this full journey at the Between Retreats Substack.By Pastors, Priests and Guides

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4 Welcome to the Wilderness (with Sarah Bessey) 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

Sarah Bessey joins Aaron Niequist for the first of a three part conversation about her book "Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith". In this first episode, Sarah gives helpful language for the beauty and agony of the wilderness, and shares her personal story. She is a gentle guide for all who have ever felt lost in their f…

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3 Sabbath as Resistance (with Drew Jackson) 23:45

5M ago23:45

23:45

Drew Jackson invites us to practice Sabbath in a conscious way. Even in our practice of rest, we stay awake to the realities that keep our neighbors from rest, and move toward them in solidarity. What needs to change so that everyone can rest?By Pastors, Priests and Guides

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The Invitation of Solidarity (with Drew Jackson) 18:09

5M ago18:09

18:09

Drew Jackson continues his conversation with Aaron Niequist and invites into the practice and posture of Solidarity. "If we have no peace, it's because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." (St Mother Teresa)By Pastors, Priests and Guides

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Embracing the Mystery (with Drew Jackson) 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

Drew Jackson sits down with Aaron Niequist for a three part conversation about mystery, solidarity, and Sabbath as Resistance. In this first episode, using stories and his own poetry, Drew invites us to begin with the questions rather than demand certainty.By Aaron Niequist

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29 Finding Delight in the Right Now (w Aaron Niequist) 22:44

12M ago22:44

22:44

Can a melancholy Enneagram 4 practice Delight, or is it only for naturally happy people? Beginning with a Richard Rohr quote, Aaron reflects on the universal invitation of Delight for every one of us, and shares three ways he is learning to be present to The Presence in the present.By Aaron Niequist

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28 The Light of Delight (w Rev Christine Lee) 22:43

1y ago22:43

22:43

Rev Christine Lee on the relentless joy of karaoke, shining the light without ignoring the darkness, and the gift of practicing delight with others.By Aaron Niequist

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27 The Practice of Delight (w Shauna Niequist) 26:04

1y ago26:04

26:04

Shauna Niequist offers her definition of the Spiritual Practice of Delight, and then invites us to practice it in tangible and helpful ways. She embodies what she preaches, and offers a winsome road map to join the goodness.By Aaron Niequist

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26 Embodiment, Truth, and Yoga for Retreat (w Allison Sullivan) 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Author, host of the “Sinner Saint Sister” podcast, and yoga instructor Allison Sullivan joins Aaron to talk about ways we can all begin healing from the last couple years.By Aaron Niequist

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25 Night Prayer Ep 3: Night Prayer for Our Souls and Mental Health (w Fr Michael Sparough, SJ) 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

Fr Michael Sparough, SJ, returns to share a lifetime of experience with Night Prayer, the science behind evening meditation, and what he does when prayer gets boring. Winsome and deeply wise.By Aaron Niequist

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24 Night Prayer Ep 2: Compline and Praying Other People's Prayers (w Rev Christine Lee) 27:12

2y ago27:12

27:12

Rev Christine Lee, the priest in charge at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, joins Aaron to reflect on her experience with the prayer of Compline. From her earliest experiences as a new priest to the overwhelming days of Compline to a community practice of Compline last fall, Christine helps us get to the heart of it. She also answers the question “Why …

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23 Night Prayer Ep 1: A Compline New Liturgy 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

Aaron invites us into the story of A New Liturgy No 10: Night Prayer -- a contemplative, music-carried Compline service. (Released 09.28.22) In this episode, Aaron tells the story of the project, shares his heart for Compline, and plays a few sections of the new recording. Learn how to create holy space at the end of each day to release it all back…

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22 Praying Like a Master Chef (w Shauna Niequist) 42:18

2+ y ago42:18

42:18

Shauna Niequist teaches us a form of prayer based on the words of Jesus and a master chef's approach to recipes. Fresh, insightful, and incredibly practical for anyone who desires to pray in a more whole-hearted way. Shauna also shares the heart behind her brand new book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet, which is available this week.…

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21 Father Stu and the Way of Jesus (with Mark Wahlberg) 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

37:44

Actor and Producer Mark Wahlberg joins Aaron to talk about his new film, Father Stu, and the tension between the way of Jesus and the messy brokenness of the church. Plus, they talk about golf. A lot.By Aaron Niequist

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The Passion and the Cross 6:20

2+ y ago6:20

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Season 3, Episode 18. From the time Jesus left the last supper, He was put to the test. He went through his passion, absorbing the sins of all of us, He gave us an example of what it means to suffer and to carry the cross. He wants to follow Him in his passion and passivity. Jesus does not resort to anger or bitterness. He is very peaceful, compass…

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Universal Call to Holiness 7:16

2+ y ago7:16

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Season 3, Episode 17. What are the gifts that God has given to each of us and how do we use our gifts to build up His kingdom? No just the priests, bishops, and pope, but all of us are commissioned by Christ to be a prophet and speak God’s word. These prophetic words are not our own, but the loving and caring Words of God. Prophecy is hearing the W…

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Faithful like St. Joseph 6:17

2+ y ago6:17

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Season 3, Episode 16. March 19 is the feast of St. Joseph. Joseph is a man of faith. But if you look at his life, he lived through a lot of tension and anxiety. But he trusted in God’s providence and God’s ways. And he is a great example of what it means to live by faith. During Lent, may we deepen our faith like St. Joseph.…

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20 Resilient Pastors, Priests and Guides (with Glenn Packiam) 37:53

2+ y ago37:53

37:53

Pastor and writer Glenn Packiam returns to share wisdom from his book, The Resilient Pastor, and speak into our plans for the Pastors, Priests & Guides retreat. The heart-felt conversation is meant for pastors, priests, and ANYONE following Christ during this tumultuous and disillusioning season.By Aaron Niequist

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Follow Christ through Temptation 6:38

2+ y ago6:38

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Season 3, Episode 15. Throughout our lives we encounter many temptations, but because of our love and faith in Christ, we are able to follow Jesus and overcome temptations. And we can overcome through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. To pray and be truly present with God, to fast and deny ourselves to God, and to give alms by caring for and loving …

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Finding the Right Person to Guide Us 7:19

2+ y ago7:19

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Season 3, Episode 14. Can a blind person guide another blind person? We should find people who lead us on the right path to salvation. Find a spiritual guide that we can communicate with us and help us on our spiritual journey.

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Becoming Divine 7:08

2+ y ago7:08

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Season 3, Episode 13. Jesus is asking us to forgive just as the Father has forgiven us - for the Lord is merciful and kind. Being a Christian or follower of Jesus - we are on the way, on the path, of following the Lord. Because of Christ’s life, suffering, death, and resurrection, he has given us the power to forgive and to act divinely.…

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Persevering to Become Complete 7:28

2+ y ago7:28

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Season 3, Episode 12. Are you willing to bear serenely the trial of being displeasing to yourself? Despite any difficulties, any trials, can you be a dwelling place or shelter for Jesus? The testing of your faith produces perseverance, so you can be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. We must accept life as it happens to us.…

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God Loves You as Yourself 7:36

2+ y ago7:36

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Season 3, Episode 11. When God’s grace invades a person, the person realizes their sinfulness in the presence of God. The holiness of God’s presences allows us to reflect on our lives so that we may be saved. We must know that we are loved by God no matter what. And when we accept this, we acknowledge that we are sinful, yet still worthy of God’s l…

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Gifts to Share 6:42

2+ y ago6:42

6:42

Season 3, Episode 10. Though we are given many gifts and blessings - they are not meant for us. They are meant to pass through us and to enhance others and that through us, God can bring joy and peace to others. Our gifts are to share with others.

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19 The Beatitudes: A View from the Hill (with Stu G) 30:19

2+ y ago30:19

30:19

Musician and author Stu G tells the story of his incredible Beatitudes Project: an album, book, film, podcast and e-course. Spending more than a decade creating art based on the beatitudes has given Stu deep insight and fresh language for Jesus’ words. Inspiring.By Aaron Niequist

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Giving Thanks for Our Gifts 7:11

2+ y ago7:11

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Season 3, Episode 9. We are called to live out our vocation. All of us have gifts to build up the kingdom of God. Do we recognize the gifts God has given each one of us? Let us pray for awareness of our gifts so we may use them to proclaim God’s kingdom.

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18 The Beatitudes: The Ninefold Path (with Mark Scandrette) 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

29:12

Mark Scandrette joins Aaron to talk about the Beatitudes and how Christ’s words lead us back into reality. Speaking from his book “The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes”, Mark invites us into new ways of hearing, and new tangible practices. Compelling and practical.By Aaron Niequist

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The Wedding 7:39

2+ y ago7:39

7:39

Season 3, Episode 8. Jesus is the union between divinity and humanity. When God intervenes and is present - He is not stingy. He not only provides “good wine,” but blesses us with His presence in our lives. Let us be in union and communion with God and that as we listen to Jesus, that God’s word bring an effulgence of life within us.…

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Our Baptism 7:02

2+ y ago7:02

7:02

Season 3, Episode 7. Aloha from San Antonio, Texas! This week we reflect on our baptism - the most important day of our Christian lives (aside from being born!). We belong to our God. We share in the divine life of God and one day all of us will be united in the Kingdom of God.

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17 The Beatitudes: A New Liturgy and Three Conversations 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

24:04

Inspired by the brand new A New Liturgy No 9: The Beatitudes project, Aaron invites us to dive into an embodied practice of the beatitudes. In this first episode, he shares the heart behind the project and why the neighbor-loving, peace-making Way of Christ is the only hope for our world. Aaron also plays numerous clips of the new liturgy recording…

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Happy New Year! 7:15

2+ y ago7:15

7:15

Season 3, Episode 6. As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, we will be in presence of royalty - Jesus the King. In place of gold, let us honor Him as our King. In place of frankincense, let us offer Him praise. And in place of myrrh, let us offer ourselves in body and soul along with our sorrows, joys, and hardships. As we look forward to this …

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Merry Christmas! 6:39

2+ y ago6:39

6:39

Season 3, Episode 5. Wishing you joy in the simple things, and peace in the quiet places where you pray and meditate. And wishing you a peaceful, hopeful season, that leaves all of you feeling simply blessed.

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Bringing Jesus to Each Other 6:21

2+ y ago6:21

6:21

Season 3, Episode 4. Every time we greet one another, we bring the Spirit of Jesus to each other. The beauty of when we visit one another, it’s like the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth - when we get together, we bring joy to others. We did this in the past, and we do it even in the present.

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Rejoice! 6:02

2+ y ago6:02

6:02

Season 3, Episode 3. When we center our lives on Christ, we can endure the sufferings and prosperity that the Lord gives us, not only throughout the year, but each and every day. We can rejoice that Jesus is near and can ease our anxieties.

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Metanoia - Changing the Mind 6:30

2+ y ago6:30

6:30

Season 3, Episode 2. Look at your lives and observe what are the obstacles that are preventing Christ in our lives? How are we preparing to receive Christ in our lives? Let us reflect and meditate and prepare for the coming of Christmas. And as we prepare, let us remember that we are eager to celebrate an event that has changed EVERYTHING and gives…

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Happy Advent! 7:05

2+ y ago7:05

7:05

Season 3, Episode 1. Happy Advent! Today we begin the new season (Season 3!) of Fr. Rollie’s podcast! We are called to open up our hearts and our minds to Christ’s living presence, and we do so when we participate in the Eucharist and when we welcome one another in our lives. We can use the sacrament of reconciliation to help us root out the obstac…

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Thy Kingdom Come 6:42

2+ y ago6:42

6:42

Season 2, Episode 47. Jesus’ kingdom is full of love and acceptance. Can we embrace one another? Let us be a sanctuary for one another. A place of kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and forgiveness for others. So this feast of Christ the King - let us remember that Jesus needs to be the King of our hearts. Let us help each other increase our faith in…

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God Renews Us in Crisis and Transforms Us 6:53

3y ago6:53

6:53

Season 2, Episode 46. Welcome back, Fr. Rollie! After a 2-week pilgrimage to Rome, Fr. Rollie is back to share his message for this week. Sometimes in our lives, we experience difficulties or terrible times, but this weekʻs readings remind us that we need to trust in God because He sends people in our lives to encourage us and help us along the way…

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Being a Servant Leader 6:29

3y ago6:29

6:29

Season 2, Episode 45. In the kingdom of God, we are called to serve, not to be served. Jesus shows us that to be great in God’s kingdom we need to be a servant of the people. Let us serve others who need our help and who need our assistance.

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Come Follow Me 8:01

3y ago8:01

8:01

Season 2, Episode 44. Jesus calls us to follow Him, and those who follow Him are enriched. Let us make a daily commitment to follow Christ, model His example,a and preach God’s Word.

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The Christian Family 5:41

3y ago5:41

5:41

Season 2, Episode 43. The biblical view of marriage is that we belong together, we are community, rather than individuals. Adam and Eve are co-equals, and the two become one flesh and the intimate relationship or friendship is in marriage. When the two are in union and communion in friendship. And the fruits of this communion are the children. Toge…

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Reach Out to Others 6:33

3y ago6:33

6:33

Season 2, Episode 42. We are given the grace, like Jesus, to extend beyond our borders of our own closed myopic world view. And we are called, like Jesus, to overcome our envy and jealousy and reach out to others and the poor. Let us serve others.

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Bringing About Harmony and Peace 7:46

3y ago7:46

7:46

Season 2, Episode 41. Love is wishing, desiring, the good welfare of others. It is the opposite of envy, anger, and ambition. Loving the lowest person in the social order is an instrument for us to practice charity and reaching out to others. Let us love one another, enjoy the present moment, and be grateful and thankful for the blessings we have r…

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Open Our Ears 6:33

3y ago6:33

6:33

Season 2, Episode 40. We as Christians, are called to evangelize and speak God’s Word. We need to help people open their ears to hear God’s Word so that others may experience God’s divine energy. Next week Fr. Roland will be on break - we'll be back the following week!

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God’s Statutes and Decrees 6:36

3y ago6:36

6:36

Season 2, Episode 39. God’s law is the rule or guidepost on the road to Holiness. And Jesus is the Word of God, the love incarnate, who has come to teach us the ways of God, the ways of holiness, and the ways that bring about life. The Word of God brings life.

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16 The Thing Beneath the Thing (w Steve Carter) 47:52

3y ago47:52

47:52

Speaker, pastor, and author Steve Carter helps us explore “The Thing Beneath the Thing: What is hidden inside and what God helps us to do about it.” Steve has a brilliant and winsome way of translating deep truths into our actual lives. A tender and really helpful conversation.By Aaron Niequist

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15 Scriptures Call to Leverage Privilege (w Dominique Dubois Gilliard) 55:52

3y ago55:52

55:52

Dominique Dubois Gilliard unpacks his new book, Subversive Witness, to help us name our privilege and use it for the sake of others. A deeply biblical and subversively beautiful call to live a cruciform life in the way of Jesus.By Aaron Niequist

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Receiving Jesus 6:59

3y ago6:59

6:59

Season 2, Episode 38. We welcome back Fr. Rollie from his retreat at St. St. Meinrad's monastery in Indiana. In this week’s podcast we reflect: The Eucharist is the center of Christian life. It is in our life that we find the real presence of Jesus through the Eucharist we receive every Sunday. Through our faith, we will be sustained with the divin…

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Seeking Strength in God 6:45

3y ago6:45

6:45

Season 2, Episode 37. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. When we participate in the Mass, we are strengthen in life like Elijah in his journeys.

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