Andrew Gniadek

Midnight Carmelite

Religion EN ↓ 93 episodes

When God feels silent, you are not doing it wrong. You are not failing. You are undergoing a metaphysical surgery known as the Dark Night of the Soul. Midnight Carmelite helps you navigate the void using the philosophy and mystical theology of St. John of the Cross. No platitudes. No "trying harder." Just the map you need to navigate the ascent. Hosted by Andrew Gniadek. Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/

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Barriers to Holiness: Misunderstanding Truth 17.09.2022 9:32

#2: In this episode, we discuss the distinction between knowing *about* something and knowing something and how that can be a barrier to holiness. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition ( https://luminoustradition.com/ )

Season 5 Premiere: Interview with Dr. Larry Chapp of Gaudium et Spes 22 on the Universal Call to Holiness, Vocation, Evangelization and the Spiritual Life 11.09.2022 1:24:59

An interview on the universal call to holiness, vocation, evangelization, in the light of Carmelite spirituality, the Catholic Worker movement, and saints such as St. Therese, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) Please check out Dr. Chapp's work at Gaudium et Spes 22 . If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to supp...

Season 4 Finale: Atheism of Attachment 30.05.2022 11:58

#5: In the Season 4 finale, we discuss atheism of attachment. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 4 18.05.2022 10:56

#4: In this episode, we will continue our discussion of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 3 11.05.2022 8:54

#3: In this episode, we will continue our discussion of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. IIf you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 2 04.05.2022 9:40

#2: In this episode, we will continue our discussion of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Season 4 Premiere: St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 1 27.04.2022 14:36

#1: In the Season 4 premiere, we will discuss the background of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Season 3 Finale: Freedom and Friendship 24.02.2022 7:03

#8: In this episode, we conclude Season 3 with a discussion of freedom and friendship. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Nature of Happiness Pt. 3 16.02.2022 14:53

#7: In this episode, we conclude our discussion with Dr. Curtis Hancock about the nature of happiness. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Nature of Happiness Pt. 2 09.02.2022 13:07

#6: In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Curtis Hancock about the nature of happiness by discussing St. Thomas Aquinas's view in contrast to Aristotle's. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Nature of Happiness Pt. 1 03.02.2022 12:48

#5: What is the nature of happiness? In this first episode of this season's encore, Dr. Curtis Hancock focuses on Aristotle's understanding of happiness. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Christ's Revelation and the Problem of Evil 19.01.2022 12:01

#4: In this episode, I comment on some themes discussed in episodes 1-3 of this season from our interview with Dr. Curtis Hancock on the Problem of Evil. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Theodicy (The Problem of Evil) Pt. 3 12.01.2022 14:42

#3: In this episode, Dr. Curtis Hancock and I conclude our discussion of theodicy. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Theodicy (The Problem of Evil) Pt. 2 05.01.2022 12:37

#2: In this episode, Dr. Curtis Hancock and I discuss personhood, faith, and other aspects of theodicy. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Season 3 Premiere: Theodicy (The Problem of Evil) Pt. 1 30.12.2021 16:50

#1: What is the problem of evil? This episode introduces Midnight Carmelite listeners to theodicy, or what is also called "the problem of evil." This episode's guest, Professor Emeritus Curtis Hancock of Rockhurst University, will enlighten us on this subject. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at...

Season 2 Finale 13.10.2021 6:55

#7: The Season 2 Finale! We will discuss Scripture passages as well as what is coming up in Season 3 of Midnight Carmelite. If you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Meditation on the Heart 06.10.2021 9:03

#6: What are some things we need to consider about the human heart? In this episode in season 2 of Midnight Carmelite, we will discuss the human heart, what it means to love, and hypocrisy. If you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Freedom Pt. 2: Ethical Freedom 29.09.2021 15:19

#5: What is freedom? In this second part of a two part series on freedom in season 2 of Midnight Carmelite, we will discuss what freedom is for the human person in an ethical sense. If you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Freedom Pt. 1: Metaphysical Freedom 22.09.2021 9:35

#4: What is freedom? In this first part of a two part series on freedom in season 2 of Midnight Carmelite, we will discuss what freedom is for the human person in a metaphysical sense. If you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Appetites and Quietism 15.09.2021 17:01

#3: What does St. John of the Cross mean by appetites? This episode discusses appetites and shows how St. John of the Cross is not advocating quietism. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition.com/)

Ignorance in the Spiritual Life 08.09.2021 10:00

#2: What is ignorance in the spiritual life? This episode discusses how we are ignorant in our own spiritual lives, provides examples of this ignorance, and shows how identifying where we are ignorant allows us to grow closer to God. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https:...

Season 2 Premiere: Inconstancy in Love 01.09.2021 10:42

#1: Are we inconstant in our love of God? This episode talks about our inconstancy in love in relation to God's constant love for us. Our inconstancy in love is a huge barrier to growing in union of love with God. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here ! Learn more at Luminous Tradition (https://luminoustradition....

Season 1 Finale 28.07.2021 7:16

#22: The Season 1 Finale of Midnight Carmelite! This episode highlights the fruit of Season 1 and what you can do as a Midnight Carmelite listener before Season 2 starts. If you want to leave a tip, head over to the tip jar (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/)

The First Step Towards Detachment 21.07.2021 11:08

# 21: What is the first step towards detachment? This episode discusses how we can identify attachments that holds us back from making progress on the path to union with God. If you want to leave a tip, please check out the tip jar. (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/).

Rest: An Aid for the Dark Night 14.07.2021 10:23

#20: How can rest help a person persevere through the Dark Night mentioned by St. John of the Cross? This episode talks about rest in relation to the human person. Rest is important for the journey up Mt. Carmel. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to leave a tip, please check out the tip jar. (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/)