Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, a Trappist monk, poet, and author of “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World” to “The Spiritual Life” podcast.
This contemplative conversation includes:
The positive effects silence can have on our prayer lives
Why we judge other people and how to stop
How to crea ... Show More
Feb 24
A Black, gay Catholic priest on living authentically
Fr. Bryan Massingale is a Black, openly gay priest, but not, in his own words, “a hybrid car,” that can be segmented into identity categories. Instead, he’s compound reality, a mystery made by God’s grace. Bryan joins host James Martin, S.J., on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to ta ... Show More
51m 43s
Feb 17
Praying with the Bible during Lent
How can Scripture help deepen our prayer lives this Lent? The New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III joins host James Martin, S.J., to share his own paths of prayer- through scripture, music and poetry. Timecodes: 0:00 Who is Ben Witherington III? 3:40 What do scholars mean b ... Show More
51m 24s
Feb 10
"Help, Thanks, Wow": Three prayers that changed Anne Lamott
Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes New York Times best-selling author and Christian convert, Anne Lamott, onto “The Spiritual Life” podcast. 0:00 Who is Anne Lamott? 5:00 Welcome Anne Lamott 6:50 Synonyms for God 12:08 Anne’s leap of faith 22:38 How to find God when you’re struggl ... Show More
50m 56s
Jan 2025
Living a Fulfilled Life Without Attachment: Lessons in Spiritual Detachment
<p>Today's Life Question comes from Gary, who wants to know if wanting to live a better life is the same as being "attached to an outcome."</p> <p>For practical spiritual insight and encouragement regarding your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world eve ... Show More
5m 4s
Mar 2025
How to Cultivate Inner Peace: Lessons from a Former Buddhist Monk with Stephen Schettini
<p>What does it mean to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and wisdom in the modern world? How can we apply the teachings of monastic life to our daily struggles?</p><p>In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Stephen Schettini, known as The ... Show More
44m 42s
Sep 2020
How to Think Like a Monk – Jay Shetty with Dave Asprey : 739
<p>For this special episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m going to ask you to tune in for a while longer. I think you’ll really like what you hear.</p><p>My guest is Jay Shetty, a British-born former monk who never expected to meet a monk, let alone become one. “It's really humbling ... Show More
1h 25m