The Joyful Friar

Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practices arising from the story of Virgil and Cousin Arturo. You can find a more detailed account of this story in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3wB7IHs 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....

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Response to Virgil and Cousin Arturo. You can find a more detailed account of this story in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over , available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3wB7IHs 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 h...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Virgil and Cousin Arturo. You can find a more detailed account of this story in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 2: Helping Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/3wB7IHs 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...

Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Dr. Scott M. Taylor, who has dedicated over 30 years to the Near-Death Experience Field. In 1981, he had a firsthand encounter with a shared near-death experience. Since then, he has been committed to researching the experiences of others and raising awareness about this phenomenon. Scott wrote his doctoral dissertation on Near-Death Experiences: Discovering and Li...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practice arising from the story of Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle. 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....

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Response to Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle. 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 h...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle. 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...

Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Lisa Smartt, a linguist, educator, and poet. She is the author of Words at the Threshold: What We Say When We’re Nearing Death. Lisa collaborated with Dr. Raymond Moody to research final words that not only painted a world unseen but also featured language patterns unique to the end of life. Lisa Smartt , MA, is a linguist, educator, and poet. She is the author of...

Fr. Nathan discusses the two Christmas stories from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. This is an encore episode. 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:/...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practice to Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 3: Please Let Me Explain available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/clG9ipD Great news! Buzzsprout has improved the searchable episode website for The Joyful Friar Podcast, making it easier than ever to find and enjoy your favorite episodes. T...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Responses to Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 3: Please Let Me Explain available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/clG9ipD 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....

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book 3: Please Let Me Explain available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/clG9ipD 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...

Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Dr. Yvonne Kason, MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP, is a world-renowned pioneer in the field of “Spiritually Transformative Experiences.” She talks about her near-death experience (NDE) and the founding of Spiritual Awakenings International. Yvonne Kason MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP is a Canadian Family Physician and Transpersonal MD-Psychotherapist, (retired), author of 6 books, public...

Fr. Nathan and Prayer Partner Lisa discuss the Spiritual Practices arising from Bridget: Not Dead, Just Bouncy. 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-castl...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Responses to Bridget: Not Dead, Just Bouncy. 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.facebook.c...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Bridget: Not Dead, Just Bouncy. 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.facebook.com/fathernathancastle ht...

​Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Kimberly Clark Sharp, MSW, LICSW, who is the founder of the Seattle chapter of the International Association of Near-Death Studies, (IANDS) the world’s oldest support group for near-death experiencers, since 1982. Kimberly believes “death is nothing to fear- life without fear can be lived to the fullest." ​Kimberly Clark Sharp, MSW, LiCSW had a near-death exp...

Guest Host Dana Taylor interviews Fr. Nathan Castle, O.P. on the 2nd anniversary of The Joyful Friar Podcast. Dana's meditation mentioned in the podcast: Opening Chakras with the Lord's Prayer: A Healing Meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klim6LU0AfY&t=1s&ab_channel=DanaTaylor Special Guest Host Dana Taylor was raised in the cultural crossroads of Southern California, Dan...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practices arising from Leaper/Bob Who Fell But Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK *This episode discusses Suicide. If you need help please call 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The meditation starts at 33:12 and is also available by itself at: https://www.yout...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Response to Leaper/Bob Who Fell But Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK *This episode discusses Suicide. If you need help please call 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P. 🌍http://www.nathan-castle.com Facebook: https://...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Leaper/Bob Who Fell But Floats. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Two: Helping Souls Cross Over available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK *This episode discusses Suicide. If you need help please call 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Fath...

Fr. Nathan discusses Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.'s (Anglican Order of Preachers) captivating spiritual journey. Father Kevin embarked on an exploration of diverse religions and spiritual paths, eventually discovering the writings of Christian mystics. This profound encounter led him to embrace Christ and commit to the Church. The Reverend Doctor Kevin Goodrich, O.P.A., is an Episcopal (Anglic...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Spiritual Practices arising from Rudolfo, The Martyred Farm Worker. Told in greater detail in "Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain" available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R 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 htt...

Fr. Nathan discusses the Compassionate Responses to Rudolfo, The Martyred Farm Work. Told in greater detail in "Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain" available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R 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...

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Rudolfo, The Martyred Farm Worker. Told in greater detail in "Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain" available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R 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...