Awakening Lives

Marcia Miller breaks down talking about death with Alejandro Rodriguez. Marcia will lead a workshop on May 30 titled, Have You Grieved Enough: A Day of Grief and Love in Community. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Alejandro Rodriguez has an open and frank conversation with his son, Nathan Rodriguez regarding his evolving spirituality. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama shares his thoughts on reading and writing poetry with Alejandro Rodriguez. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Andrea Pannell and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss her new role as executive director of the Spirituality Network.  For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Retired pastor, Steve Garnaas-Holmes talks about his poetry with Alejandro Rodriguez. Steve will be leading a one-day retreat in November 2025. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Alejandro Rodriguez joins Seth Stearns in a conversation with Biblical scholar, author and podcaster Pete Enns who will be in Columbus October 4 and 5, 2025. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Andrew Laue joins Alejandro Rodriguez to discuss the impact of secondary trauma as we seek to work with others. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Christina Roberts and Robin Clossman discuss how MasterMinds can help you advance your spiritual direction practice. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !  

John Florian and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss the upcoming contemplative event: The Language of the Soul. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Bob Meyer and Dana Riddel discuss the joys and challenges of aging. Is a mindset shift waiting in the wings for you? For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Amanda Cushing joins Alejandro Rodriguez as they discuss why spiritual direction is such a life-giving way to navigate through these uncertain times. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Alejandro Rodriguez discusses his decision to step down as executive director of the Spirituality Network, along with some of the accomplishments during his tenure, and offers listeners questions to ponder for their own journeys. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Join us as we explore what it means to be an author. Three Spirituality Network friends share about their experiences being published. Heather Monkmeyer and Mary Ruth Kamp read poems published in "Voice of the Moon" and Andrea Pannell talks about her two books, "Joyfully Becoming Undone: Bestirring from Within," and "No Apologies, I Want More!" For more information regarding the Spirituality Netwo...

Perhaps no other mindset has a greater impact on us than one of gratitude. Former Fortune 100 executive Mark Hiltz explores why a life of gratitude can lead to more fulfillment. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Dave Long-Higgins shares the process of developing his new book, Yes, Love, Thank You! a collection of prayers and photography. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Kevin Anderson shares how he blends spirituality into his psychotherapy practice, and shares a few of his nested meditations. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Alejandro Rodriguez joins Seth Stearns, leader of the Spiritual Life & Learning Center, as they discuss creative deconstruction with the Naked Pastor, David Hayward. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

How do you engage with the other... especially when the other had vastly different beliefs than you? Alejandro Rodriguez shares his thoughts on the series of events being held in partnership with the Spiritual Life & Learning Center and the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio. Let's learn how to engage each other with civility and respect. For more information regarding the Spirituality Net...

How would you define spirituality? Join four of the Network's seasoned spiritual directors (Andrea Pannell, John Florian, Jessie Vicha and Douglas Argue) as they explore the question, what is spirituality? For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Sabbaticals are not just for those in the clergy and higher learning. Dave Long-Higgins just returned from a three-month sabbatical. Learn from his insights and consider how you might incorporate this spiritual practice into your life. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Seth Stearns leads the Spiritual Life and Learning Center. He and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss the partnership that is growing between his organization and the Spirituality Network. Listen in as they discuss possibilities for joint programming. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

A silent directed retreat provides an intentional pause that allows us to deeply explore what's happening within us... in a lovingly held environment. Katherine Murphy and Diane Lemay share their experiences and why they return year after year. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Rhonda Burns, associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion shares how we can create space for one another in an inclusive way. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Dick Sweeney was on the team that created the first Wellstreams program of spiritual direction training. Join us as he shares a primer on Carl Jung and how Jung's work leads to greater awakening. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org !

Wellstreams|Awakening is a program of spiritual awakening where you are invited to: Live a more contemplative life Discover greater freedom to bring more compassion to the world Nurture healthier relationships with the divine, others, and the world, based on a holistic view of self Enhance skills for empathetic listening, discernment, and community building Deepen expressions of spirituality Liste...