The Joyful Friar

Fr. Nathan is accompanied by therapist and prayer partners Karen Saliba and Kim Sharp as they discuss practical steps for finding joy in difficult times.  Karen Saliba, PsyD, MFT, is a psychoanalyst, working with couples and individuals who want to live in healthy harmony with one another, their families, and their communities. She believes that we can be healed from our Earthly life hurts by enga...

Fr. Nathan discusses the spiritual practice arising from Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyf...

Fr. Nathan discusses the compassionate response to Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom with prayer partner Karen Saliba. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised Karen Saliba, PsyD, MFT, is a psy...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Fa...

Fr. Nathan speaks with David Lorimer, MA, PGCE, FRSA, a visionary polymath, spiritual activist, and poet.  David who is Founder of Character Education Scotland, Global Ambassador of the Scientific and Medical Network (www.scientificandmedical.net) and former President of Wrekin Trust and the Swedenborg Society. He has also been editor of Paradigm Explorer since 1986. He was the instigator of the B...

Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual response to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.faceb...

Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate response to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.f...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Saba, Angel Salaam, and a Ramadan Celebration. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fatherna...

Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual practices in this second part of Nadi and a Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com Facebook:...

Fr. Nathan discusses the spiritual practices arising from Nadi and a Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.faceb...

Fr. Nathan and guest commentator Michael Quinn, a prayer partner, discuss the compassionate response to Nadi and the Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in A fterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Nadi and a Parade of Floats. Told in greater detail in A fterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle ht...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to his prayer partner, Anna Babin. Anna and Fr. Nathan met when he was a senior in high school at a retreat that Anna and her husband, SJ, facilitated at the Catholic Student Center. As life goes on, trials come and go, and Anna shares what inspires her to always find joy. Anna is a native Texan who holds a degree in business administration from Lamar University and mainta...

Fr. Nathan shares the Spiritual Practices to John*, the Baptist. Told in greater detail in A fterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathanc...

Fr. Nathan shares the Compassionate Response to John*, the Baptist. Told in greater detail in A fterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernath...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to John*, the Baptist. Told in greater detail in A fterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www...

Fr. Nathan's special guests are Sami Madden and Minda Cox. This inspiring episode featuring Sami and Minda's birth stories, their work at I-CAN, and their joyful hope will delight and encourage! Minda was born in India without arms or legs and was adopted as a toddler. Minda's mother is a retired Episcopal priest, and Minda is the youngest of five adopted sisters. Some of Minda&apos...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practices arising from Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Responses to Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.fa...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends. This story is new and not included in the Afterlife, Interrupted books. You are hearing it for the first time on the podcast. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathanc...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Catholic tradition of Lent and how anyone can participate. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase b...

Fr. Nathan shares the Spiritual Practice arising from Sheriff and Chief Glenn. You can find a more detailed account in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4qf6hV6 Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.fa...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Sheriff and Chief Glenn. You can find a more detailed account in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4qf6hV6 Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancas...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Sheriff and Chief Glenn. You can find a more detailed account in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4qf6hV6 Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancas...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to the Rev. Stephanie C. Bradbury, MDiv, an  Episcopal priest, who is drawn to the bright overlap between matter and spirit and how life in this reality is intertwined with the transcendent.  The Rev. Stephanie Bradbury holds a Master of Divinity from the Yale Divinity School, a Certificate of Anglican Studies from the Berkeley Divinity School, both located in New Haven, C...