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
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Hasan Minhaj on Islam, comedy, and the spiritual life
Hasan Minhaj is “down to catch a blessing,” wherever that may be. The Emmy Award-winning comedian joins James Martin, S.J. on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to share his Muslim faith, how laughter helped to save his life, and his hopes for interreligious dialogue and prayer. Timeco ... Show More
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David Brooks on finding faith later in life
David Brooks is known as one of America’s leading public intellectuals, a longtime columnist for The New York Times and now a staff writer at The Atlantic. He joins James Martin, S.J., on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to share how he went from a mostly cultural Jew, to a “Jew-y” C ... Show More
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A spirituality of family life with Katie Prejean McGrady
Radio host and author, Katie Prejean McGrady joins host James Martin, S.J., to talk about the religious revival sweeping across America, how youth ministers can share eternal truths without falling prey to black-and-white thinking, and a spirituality of family life. Katie is an a ... Show More
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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
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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
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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
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