In this episode, we're joined by Kate Bowler, PhD. as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 4: "The Tragic Sense of Life." Kate, along with Richard and CAC staff delve into the flaws of the prosperity gospel as well as the importance of finding meaning in suffering. We explore the ways in which love and suffering inter ... Show More
Apr 2024
Necessary Suffering With Mirabai Starr
What if the goal of the spiritual journey is to understand suffering?
In this episode, we're joined by Mirabai Starr as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 6: "Necessary Suffering." This episode explores how loss, suffering, and grief ca ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2024
Home and Homesickness With James Finley
What if we could feel at home wherever we are?
In this episode, we're joined by James Finley as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 7: "Home and Homesickness." In this episode, we discuss a lifelong exploration of contemplation, healing, ... Show More
1h 23m
Feb 2020
Bonus: Richard Rohr & James Finley on Turning to the Mystics
In this bonus episode, Living School Faculty James (Jim) Finley and Kirsten Oates join Richard Rohr and Paul Swanson (Brie sadly wasn't there!) in conversation about the contemplative journey, what it was like to be guided by Thomas Merton, Jim's trauma work, and their new podcas ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2019
Healing Division In A World That Others
On this episode, Fr. Richard Rohr responds to listeners questions on some of the most pressing themes of his book, The Universal Christ. In conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, Richard responds to listener questions on Healing Division in a World that Others, for examp ... Show More
54m 15s
Feb 2020
What Do We Do with the Bible & Tradition?
Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, talk about their relationships to the Bible, the Perennial Tradition, and what we can glean from how Jesus read the Hebrew texts. The transcript for this podcast can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 2025
Oprah & Richard Rohr on Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Franciscan friar, spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author Richard Rohr shares revelations from his latest book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage. Drawing on decades of theological study, Oprah and Ro ... Show More
58m 23s
Oct 2023
A New Earth - Chapter 1, Section 3 The Flowering of Human Consciousness - Our Inherited Dysfunction
<p>The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 1, Section 3 The Flowering of Human Consciousness - Our Inherited Dysfunction" by Eckhart Tolle </p>
<p>Chapter 1, Section 1 The Flowe ... Show More
20m 47s
Sep 2024
A New Earth - Chapter 5, Section 02 The Pain Body - The Birth of Emotion
<p>The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 5, Section 02 The Pain Body - The Birth of Emotion" by Eckhart Tolle </p>
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18m 43s
Oct 2023
A New Earth - Chapter 1, Section 5 The Flowering of Human Consciousness - Spirituality and Religion
<p>The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 1, Section 5 The Flowering of Human Consciousness - Spirituality and Religion" by Eckhart Tolle </p>
<p>Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wain ... Show More
18m 44s