The Joyful Friar
The Joyful Friar Podcast explores the soulful, the meaningful, and the mystical in three different ways. First, Afterlife, Interrupted stories, in which someone who died suddenly and traumatically seeks my help and the help of my prayer partners.
Second, Compassionate Responses, to readers’ and listeners’ questions and concerns that arise from those stories. And third, Spiritual Practices, influenced by the Catholic Christian tradition I’ve been shaped by that reveal how goodness is at work throughout the universe and within each of us.
Each episode reveals insights about living in the present with faith and joyful hope. Be inspired to more fully receive, magnify, and share love.
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The Joyful Friar
Latest Episodes
Spiritual Practice: Greg, the Scholar
Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices that arise from Greg, the Scholar. This story is new and does not appear in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.
Compassionate Response: Greg, the Scholar
Father Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Greg, the Scholar. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.
Afterlife, Interrupted: Greg, the Scholar
Father Nathan introduces us to Greg, the Scholar. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.
Encore Episode: Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Raymond Moody
This encore episode of The Joyful Friar podcast has over 10,000 views! This episode features Dr. Raymond Moody’s groundbreaking book, "Life After Life." As the International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS) Conference begins ...
Finding Joy with Guest: Cathryn Castle Garcia
Father Nathan and his sister, book publisher Cathryn Castle Garcia, discuss finding joy when the world feels heavy. Together, they explore the difference between joy and happiness, the "just for now" theory, and practical tips for creating more...
Fan Mail
I love and look forward to Joyful Friar Tuesdays and the wealth of spiritual wisdom Father Nathan brings to each podcast. I have no fear about the afterlife since I first heard these stories from his Afterlife Interupted Books. For me this has been a life changing experience!
Oakland, California
