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Afterlife, Interrupted: Reg the Helpful Hardware Man
May 5, 2026
41m 22s
Spiritual Practice: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto
Apr 28, 2026
47m 15s
Compassionate Response: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto
Apr 21, 2026
50m 53s
Afterlife, Interrupted: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto
Apr 14, 2026
33m 53s
Easter Triduum
Apr 7, 2026
30m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/5/26 | Afterlife, Interrupted: Reg the Helpful Hardware Man | Father Nathan introduces us to Reg the Helpful Hardware Man. This story is new and not told in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted series. You are hearing it for the first time. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purch... | 41m 22s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Spiritual Practice: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto | Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from Mika, a Yugoslav prisoner; Angel Clement; Mother Mary; and Toto. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it here for the first time. 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/FatherNathanGCa... | 47m 15s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Compassionate Response: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto | Father Nathan shares the compassionate response to Mika, a Yugoslav prisoner; Angel Clement; Mother Mary, and Toto. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it here for the first time. 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 ... | 50m 53s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Afterlife, Interrupted: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto | Father Nathan introduces us to Mika, a Yugoslav prisoner; Angel Clement; Mother Mary, and Toto. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it here for the first time. 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 ... | 33m 53s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Easter Triduum | Father Nathan shares the Easter Triduum. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That mean... | 30m 55s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Spiritual Practice: Brian and Nurse Michelle | Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from Brian and Nurse Michelle. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it for the first time. 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:/... | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Compassionate Response: Brian and Nurse Michelle | Father Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Brian and Michelle. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it for the first time. 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://apple.co/3s... | 27m 39s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Afterlife, Interrupted: Brian and Nurse Michelle | Father Nathan introduces us to Brian and Nurse Michelle. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted Books. You are hearing it for the first time. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books:... | 24m 14s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | Prayer Practices | Father Nathan shares his prayer practices. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That me... | 36m 37s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Spiritual Practice: Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen | Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from the story of Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted Books. You are hearing it for the first time. *This episode contains sensitive content, including discussions of sexual violence. 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... | 37m 35s | ||||||
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| 2/24/26 | Compassionate Response: Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen | Father Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted Books. You are hearing it for the first time. *This episode contains sensitive content, including discussions of sexual violence. 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... | 31m 02s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Lent | Father Nathan shares the Catholic tradition of Lent and how anyone can participate. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican bro... | 40m 15s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Afterlife, Interrupted: Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen | Father Nathan introduces us to Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted Books. You are hearing it for the first time. *This episode contains sensitive content, including discussions of sexual violence. 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.... | 41m 41s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Finding Joy with Guest: Andrew Monks | Father Nathan's guest this week is his nephew, Andrew Monks. Andrew shares his culinary journey, highlighting that pursuing one's passion with purpose can lead to joy. Andrew is a classically trained chef with a taste for adventure! His career as a chef has allowed him to live and work across many remote and beautiful corners of the globe, immersing himself in an array of different cultures and cuisines. Andrew now calls remote Western Australia home and lives with his wife, Mel, and ... | 39m 14s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Spiritual Practice: Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics | Father Nathan shares the spiritual practice arising from Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book One: Helping Stuck 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCast... | 41m 03s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Compassionate Response: Sami Madden, Jessica Cox, and Louis Fazio Jr. | Father Nathan's extraordinary guests are Sami Madden, Jessica Cox, and Louis Fazio Jr. Each brings a unique, compassionate perspective to the conversation. Sami Madden, an advocate for inclusivity, spoke about the importance of creating environments where everyone can thrive. Jessica Cox, known for her incredible achievements as a pilot, motivational speaker, and author, emphasizes the power of determination. Louis Fazio Jr., a social worker and author, highlights the need for compassion for ... | 46m 48s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Afterlife, Interrupted: Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics | Father Nathan introduces us to Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book One: Helping Stuck 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOP Listen to the podcast... | 32m 43s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Finding Joy with Guest: Cathryn Castle Garcia | Father Nathan and his sister, book publisher Cathryn Castle Garcia, discuss finding joy and going into the new year gently. Cathryn shares insights on setting meaningful intentions and how to make a “I’m not going to” list that helps to sidestep exhaustion. The conversation emphasizes embracing each day's potential and finding joy in simple moments. Cathryn Castle Garcia loves words and water and wild places. She delights in helping people cultivate joy, ease, and abundance in their pe... | 45m 30s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | Finding Joy with Guest: Carl McColman | Fr. Nathan's guest today is Carol McColman, a spiritual director, author, and contemplative. They discuss his work and his latest book, "Read the Bible Like a Mystic." Carl McColman a spiritual director, author, retreat leader, and speaker on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. His books include Read the Bible Like a Mystic, The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart, and Unteachable Lessons. He is one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silencepodcast, and maint... | 1h 03m 16s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Christmas | Fr. Nathan shares his thoughts on Christmas. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty.... | 36m 27s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Spiritual Practice: Pete, Angel Marco and Erik | Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from the story of Pete, Angel Marco, and Erik. This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the "Afterlife, Interrupted" book series. 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/FatherNathanGCastleO... | 37m 37s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Compassionate Response: Pete, Angel Marco and Erik | Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate responses to the story of Pete, Angel Marco, and Erik. This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the "Afterlife, Interrupted" book series. 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 Lis... | 28m 45s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | Afterlife, Interrupted: Pete, Angel Marco, and Erik | Fr. Nathan introduces us to Pete, Angel Marco, and Erik. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted Books. You are hearing it for the first time. 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://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books:... | 39m 24s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Finding Joy with Grief 2 Growth Host: Brian D. Smith | In this heartfelt interview, Fr. Nathan explores the transformative journey of Brian D. Smith, author, speaker, and podcast host of "Grief 2 Growth." They delve into Brian's personal experience of losing his beloved daughter, Shayna, and how this profound loss led to a deeper understanding of grief guidance. Brian Smith's profound journey into grief guidance and spiritual exploration began with the sudden passing of his beloved daughter, Shayna, at the age of fifteen. This pivotal... | 52m 02s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Spiritual Practice: Grandfather "A+" | Fr. Nathan and prayer partners Kim Sharp and Phillip West discuss the spiritual practices arising from the story of Grandpa "A+". This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the "Afterlife, Interrupted" book series. Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, DTM, is a psychotherapist, loves helping people connect with the deepest part of themselves, which can promote joy, peace, and relief in their lives. Working from a mindbody-spirit perspective, she has wit... | 41m 17s | ||||||
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