Best Santiago De Compostela Podcasts (2024)

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S2 E4 - Dangers on the Medieval Camino de Santiago 30:58

4h ago30:58

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This episode explores some of the perils faced by medieval pilgrims, including those related to the natural environment and infectious diseases, as well as encounters with thieves, aggressive toll collectors, and unscrupulous innkeepers. It also describes some of the efforts of monarchs and Church leaders to protect pilgrims on the Camino.…

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A re-visit of my chat with my friend Dr Guylene Gigi Tree 55:44

8h ago55:44

55:44

I have SO much on at the moment with the new album coming out. PLUS I had two interview cancellations this week. Time for a re-visit of my chat with my friend Dr Gigi..... Dr Guylene Gigi Tree is an American musicologist, veteran pilgrim and author. You MUST wait for the surprise halfway through this week's episode. Her three books - The End of the…

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An introduction to The Way to St James Cygnet 41:57

3d ago41:57

41:57

The Way to St James Cygnet is an annual Camino in Tasmania, Australia. The two-day pilgrimage is Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of January 2025. I'll be there to walk, talk and sing. The other great aspect of this unique pilgrimage is a Global Camino is being held in conjunction with the Tasmanian walk, where no matter where you are around t…

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Fr Thomas Naval: A Gospel Of Hope, Health, And Healing 15:32

12d ago15:32

15:32

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 7:31-37) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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'Of Soul and Storm'; a search for peace on el Camino de Santiago 1:00:14

10d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Thomas Hall's new book is Of Soul and Storm: the search for peace is a mysterious thing. It's Thomas taking the reader through the story of his life, from childhood abuse to fear at every turn while working for the US Dept of Homeland Security. He found peace on the Camino and revels in joy he now feels. This is a wonderful story of discovery; of t…

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Fr Thomas Naval: The Heart Of The Matter Is In Our Hearts 15:11

11d ago15:11

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Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 ) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Somewhere Along the Way: Capturing the Camino 1:06:19

17d ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Simon Burn and Andrew Holloway joined my magical musical Camino in May 2024. They carried with them cameras, a drone and audio gear to make a documentary about my Camino - Somewhere Along the Way. This weekend, we launch the documentary trailer to begin the epic journey of bringing this beautiful story to life....and to you. To lanch the trailer, I…

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Fr Thomas Naval: To Whom Shall We Go? 5:44

20d ago5:44

5:44

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (John 6:60-69) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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A 23 stone drunk: celebrating becoming a new you on the Camino 59:07

25d ago59:07

59:07

Mick Pope wrote to me to say he was once a 23 stone drunk. He made a decision more than 20 years ago to change his mind....and change his life. He's been dry ever since. Mick has just completed his tenth Camino - walking to celebrate the ability to do so after making the right decision to get sober. This is a great episode about overcoming incredib…

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Dcn Dan Diesel: The Bread Of Life - Strength To Choose The Path Of Wisdom 17:01

27d ago17:01

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Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (John 6:51-58) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Deacon Dan Diesel

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Hella Bennett's four Caminos have led to a new path 56:17

1M ago56:17

56:17

Hella Bennett is another of my guests on my magical musical Camino back in May 2024 - and she loved to sing and dance. It was pure joy to get to know this spirited, wonderfully inspiring, gentle, creative person. There are so many journeys to take....we don't always take the right path, but Hella has found walking her four Caminos has led her to fo…

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Fr Thomas Naval: In Him Alone - Food For Our Journey: Our Strength, Love, And Hope 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (John 6:41-51) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Czarina's incredible Camino adventure of surprise 59:16

1M ago59:16

59:16

Czarina Deldio decided to walk the Camino after surviving breast cancer....and her parents decided to accompany her to Spain. At the very last moment, just as Czarina and her mother were due to begin, something extraordinary occurred that would change all their lives forever. This is an incredible episode, I hope you'll hear and experience the love…

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Fr Thomas Naval: What Is It You Truly Seek? Live Accordingly. 18:18

1M ago18:18

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Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (John 6:24-35) and breals open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Bp Timothy Freyer: Our New Camino - The One That Leads To Paradise 10:42

1M ago10:42

10:42

Deacon Manuel Espitia proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 20:20-28) and Bishop Timothy Freyer breaks open the word. This homily was delivered at a special Mass on July 27, 2024, at the parish's annual one-day Camino, in commemoration of the Feast of St James. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.…

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Dan's younger sister Amanda and their shared Camino 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

Dan's younger sister Amanda walked as part of the Magical Musical Camino in May '24. Amanda didn't feel like she 'got' the Camino, but maybe, just maybe by the end she'd learned to be a little kinder to herself and to worry less and to take the time to slow down. A beautiful message for all of us this week. Slow down, life races by too fast.…

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Dcn Dan Diesel: "I'm Bored" 16:26

2M ago16:26

16:26

(Editor's Note: An earlier version of this podcast failed to upload correctly. This is the full homily! We apologize for the inconvenience.) Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (Mark 6:30-34) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.…

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Yoga on the Way: Sarah's story of transformation 58:13

2M ago58:13

58:13

Sarah Daley is an American pilgrim who runs yoga retreats on the Camino. Sarah was recently in Sydney and dropped by my house for a chat around the kitchen bench. This is a great story of learning to let go, of overcoming hardship and letting the Camino guide you to a softer, gentler more meaningful life. You can find Sarah and her friend Laura's C…

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S2 E3 - Hospitals on the Medieval Camino de Santiago 32:21

2M ago32:21

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Pilgrims traveling on the Camino de Santiago today pass by the ruins of medieval hospitals, or reminders of them in historical markers or the names of towns. Hospitals played a key role in the Camino’s devotional infrastructure which helped increase the accessibility and popularity of the pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. This episode will explore the…

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Cans to Camino: A journey of love and adventure 59:17

2M ago59:17

59:17

Koda Whitney collected cans to raise the money for his Camino. A teacher by trade, he's taking his Camino learnings back to his classroom and community - and teaching adventure is good for the soul. This is a wonderful episode about collecting memories and sharing love. A wonderful message for uncertain times.…

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Fr Thomas Naval: Embrace The Call - You ARE His Disciple! 15:08

2M ago15:08

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Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 6:7-13) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Michelle Pietroboni walks alone to find her inner Camino 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Australian pilgrim Michelle Pietroboni was ready to walk the Camino before the pandemic intervened. An accident while meditating meant it was a challenge physically, and the death of a beloved Aunt just prior to leaving meant it was also a challenge of the heart. In this episode, Michelle tells us all about her journey of love and discovery ....and…

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Fr Thomas Naval: How Do We Grow In Faith? 20:13

3M ago20:13

20:13

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 6:1-6) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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A pilgrim's love for his father in a new book 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

Kenneth Strange featured in Episode 154 of My Camino - the Podcast. He's back! This time we're talking about his new book about his career as a law enforcement officer, in the footsteps of his father. A Cop's Son is a journey of intrigue and espionage. The Camino is all about love and this journey of Kenneth's is all about the love of his father, a…

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Fr Thomas Naval: Arise! Do Not Be Afraid 20:13

3M ago20:13

20:13

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 5:21-43) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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A revisit of my chat with Scottish musician Amanda Chisolm 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Sorry I don't have anything new for you this week, it's been an incredibly busy week. I've finished tracking the new album and we now wait for the team behind the scenes to work their magic. If you'd like to add Somewhere Along the Way to your streaming service when it's relaunched as a single next week, go to https://www.danmullinsmusic.com/. We c…

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Dcn Dan Diesel: "Why are you terrified?" Jesus Is Your Rock 12:48

3M ago12:48

12:48

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (Mark 4:35-41) and breaks open the word. Words for your way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Deacon Dan Diesel

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Simon and Linda celebrate the joy and community of the Camino 45:39

3M ago45:39

45:39

Husband and wife pilgrims, Simon Van Wyk and Linda Smith walked to Caminos a decade apart. When I asked them to give me one word that describes their pilgrimage, Simon said 'community' and Linda said 'joy'. You can tell by their energy and focus they've brought those two sentiments home with them. This is an episode about shaking off the rain and d…

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Fr Thomas Naval: A Message Of Hope - Glory Be To The Father! 14:53

3M ago14:53

14:53

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 4:26-34) and breaks open the word on Father's Day. Word for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Fr Thomas Naval: With The Lord There Is Mercy, And Fullness Of Redemption 11:26

3M ago11:26

11:26

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 3:20-35) and breaks open the word. Fr Thomas discusses the sudden illness of Pastoral Vicar, Fr. Marco Antonio Hernandez, in this homily. It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that he left this world on Monday, June 10th, surrounded by his loved ones. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, …

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Veronica Soebarto experienced miracles on the Camino 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Veronica Soebarto walked the Camino as an adventure of a lifetime, but soon discovered it was memories and moments from her past that meant the most to her. A rosary, a long marriage, memories of her late mother. These prayers and realisations of love are miracles we may not have found had we not set out on the ancient and spiritual path of the Cam…

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A tribute to a Camino guitar 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

Dan has retired his Camino guitar 'Stella', short for Compostella. In this episode Dan returns from the Camino with a brief summary of what the Camino is like right now and then turns his attention to a tribute to his favourite guitar.By Dan Mullins

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Fr Thomas Naval: Corpus Christi - Bread Of Life For Our Journey Of Faith, Hope, And Love 17:35

4M ago17:35

17:35

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26) and Father Thomas Naval breaks open the word on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Deacon Dan Diesel, Father Thomas Naval

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Ty and Marguerite are world travellers about to become pilgrims 43:49

4M ago43:49

43:49

Ty and Marguerite Chalmers are about to head to the Camino after a life of adventure, music and family. You'll love this discussion on why the Camino calls us, why we're lured to adventure and why music is the joy of lifeBy Dan Mullins

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Fr Thomas Naval: Life In Communion With The Most Holy Trinity 16:38

4M ago16:38

16:38

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 28:16-20) and breaks open the word on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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The joy of a cup and saucer on the Camino 51:29

4M ago51:29

51:29

Australian pilgrim Gabby Denvir is about to walk her second Camino, marking ten years since she and her husband walked their first Camino. You'll love how Gabby explains the beauty of the simplicity of the Camino, the small treasures, like a cup and saucer and a cup of tea. I love this episode for its gentle, simple message. Take the time to treasu…

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Father and daughter creating lifelong Camino memories 50:56

4M ago50:56

50:56

Harvey and Maya Jade Chiang are a father and daughter who walk the Camino creating lifelong memories. It all began when Harvey and his wife Shannon invited Maya to join the on their first Camino to break out of the shackles of Covid. They keep returning to provide Maya with perspective to help her cope with the pressures teenagers face in modern ti…

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Fr Thomas Naval: Go - And Proclaim The Gospel! 13:58

4M ago13:58

13:58

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Mark 16:15-20) and breaks open the word on Ascension Sunday. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Diving deep on the Camino: Wisdom of the Way 50:06

5M ago50:06

50:06

Australian pilgrim Simon Keenan has just launched his new website www.wisdomoftheway.com Simon's albergue, Terra le Luz is in Monton about halfway between Villafranca del Bierzo and O'Cebreiro. In tnis episode, Simon joins Dan in Sydney to discuss the Camino, grounding, connection and why the Camino lures us back, time and again…

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Fr Thomas Naval: To Love As Jesus Loves, Remember TheseThree Words 20:29

5M ago20:29

20:29

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (John 15:9-17) and Father Thomas Naval breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Deacon Dan Diesel, Father Thomas Naval

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S2 E2 - Women on the Medieval Camino de Santiago 31:31

5M ago31:31

31:31

Women now make up just over half of the pilgrims traveling into Santiago de Compostela. But in the Middle Ages, female pilgrims would have been in the minority, and their experiences would have been profoundly different than those traveling along the Camino de Santiago today. This episode explores the moral and social environment of medieval Europe…

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A Camino in honour of a friend who died on the Via de la Plata 27:59

5M ago27:59

27:59

Kenneth Larsson is a pilgrim walking with a mission. He wants to honour his friend Kenneth McNatty who died on the Via de la Plata. This is a wonderful story of a Camino friendship, deep and meaningful and even more, important. You will love what it means to be a 'Kenneth'!!By Dan Mullins

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Dcn Dan Diesel: Remain In Jesus, As He Remains In You 16:00

5M ago16:00

16:00

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (John 15:1-8) and breaks open the word on the 5th Sunday of Easter. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Deacon Dan Diesel

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A Thousand Prayers / (on the Camino Frances) 54:57

5M ago54:57

54:57

Elizabeth Eastland is an Australian artist and writer. Her new exhibition - A Thousand Prayers / (on the Camino Frances) - begins in Sydney May 16. You'll love this chat about art and the joy of working hard to create a body of work based on the prayers and inspirations on the Camino. Opening Celebration with guest speaker Miguel Omo, discussion wi…

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Fr Thomas Naval: Let The Good Shepherd Be There For You 13:54

5M ago13:54

13:54

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (John 10:11-18) and breaks open the word on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Father Thomas Naval

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Fr Thomas Naval: God's Divine Persistence of Love 16:54

5M ago16:54

16:54

*Note: there is a minor glitch at the beginning of today's Gospel. It begins with the first sentence already in progress. Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Luke 24:35-48) and breaks open the word on the third Sunday of Easter. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.…

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Mexican pilgrim Jose Martinez takes us on the world's great pilgrimages 55:19

5M ago55:19

55:19

Jose Martinez has walked the world's great pilgrimages. Learn all about the Jesus Walk; the Inca Trail; and a five million-pilgrim walk in Mexico. Jose loves the Camino and the Camino has become his life. Enjoy his documentary on the Mexican pilgrimage to San Juan de los Lagos hereBy Dan Mullins

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A British singing pilgrim finds inspiration on the Camino 1:01:44

6M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Sarah Justine Packwood is a British pilgrim who lives in Canada. Sarah found inspiration on the Camino when words and music floated into her head and heart. This is a wonderful story of finding inspiration and love in the most unlikely places - including a London bus. You can find Sarah's music on YouTube and find her blog at sarahjustinepackwood.c…

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Fr Thomas Naval: His Peace And Mercy Be With You - Divine Mercy Sunday 16:53

6M ago16:53

16:53

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (John 20:19-31) and Father Thomas Naval breaks open the word on Divine Mercy Sunday. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.By Deacon Dan Diesel, Father Thomas Naval

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Walking the DreamWay from Munich to Venice 49:53

6M ago49:53

49:53

Australian pilgrim Rosie Jacobs and her best friend and German pilgrim Ingo Janas walked the Camino together two years ago. They gathered again to walk what's called The DreamWay from Munich to Venice. Is the DreamWay considered a Camino? How does it compare to the most-walked Caminos? This is a wonderful story about friendship and adventure.…

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