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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Spiritual Practice: Nadi and a Parade of Floats Part 2
May 27, 2025 – 01:00:22
Spiritual Practice: Nadi and a Parade of Floats
May 20, 2025 – 35:55
Compassionate Response: Nadi and a Parade of Floats
May 13, 2025 – 44:52
Afterlife, Interrupted: Nadi and a Parade of Floats
May 6, 2025 – 18:18
Finding Joy with Guest: Anna Babin
Apr 29, 2025 – 01:01:14
Spiritual Practice: John*, the Baptist.
Apr 22, 2025 – 35:52
Compassionate Response: John*, the Baptist
Apr 15, 2025 – 35:04
Afterlife, Interrupted: John*, the Baptist
Apr 8, 2025 – 20:41
Finding Joy with Guests: Sami Madden and Minda Cox
Apr 1, 2025 – 31:12
Spiritual Practice: Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends
Mar 25, 2025 – 32:58
Compassionate Response: Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends
Mar 18, 2025 – 27:23
Afterlife, Interrupted: Luz and Pete, Unlikely Afterlife Friends
Mar 11, 2025 – 25:25
Lent
Mar 4, 2025 – 35:37
Spiritual Practice: Sheriff and Chief Glenn
Feb 25, 2025 – 39:16
Compassionate Response: Sheriff and Chief Glenn
Feb 18, 2025 – 24:27
Afterlife, Interrupted: Sheriff and Chief Glenn
Feb 11, 2025 – 22:57
Finding Joy with Guest: Rev. Stephanie Bradbury, MDiv.
Feb 4, 2025 – 51:44
Spiritual Practice: Virgil and Cousin Arturo
Jan 28, 2025 – 39:05
Compassionate Response: Virgil and Cousin Arturo
Jan 21, 2025 – 33:34
Afterlife, Interrupted: Virgil and Cousin Arturo
Jan 14, 2025 – 28:03
Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Scott M. Taylor Ed.D.
Jan 7, 2025 – 01:14:11
Spiritual Practice: Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle
Dec 31, 2024 – 44:10
Compassionate Response: Sherman, Angel Ralph, and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle
Dec 24, 2024 – 29:20
Afterlife, Interrupted: Sherman, Angel Ralph and Afterlife Travel Agent Merle
Dec 17, 2024 – 16:17
Finding Joy with Guest: Lisa Smartt
Dec 10, 2024 – 56:05
Christmas
Dec 3, 2024 – 56:04
Spiritual Practice: Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents
Nov 26, 2024 – 35:07
Compassionate Response: Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents
Nov 19, 2024 – 40:46
Afterlife, Interrupted: Dr. Lawrence, Long Illness, Mary, Angel Able, and the Parents
Nov 12, 2024 – 31:07
Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Yvonne Kason
Nov 5, 2024 – 01:01:48
Spiritual Practice: Bridget, Not Dead, Just Bouncy
Oct 29, 2024 – 36:36
Compassionate Response: Bridget, Not Dead, Just Bouncy
Oct 22, 2024 – 24:30
Afterlife, Interrupted: Bridget: Not Dead, Just Bouncy
Oct 15, 2024 – 24:06
Finding Joy with Guest: Kimberly Sharp Clark
Oct 8, 2024 – 53:31
Two-Year Anniversary with Guest Host: Dana Taylor
Oct 1, 2024 – 01:10:20
Spiritual Practice: Leaper/Bob Who Fell But Floats
Sep 24, 2024 – 52:32
Compassionate Response: Leaper/Bob Who Fell But Floats
Sep 17, 2024 – 28:31
Afterlife, Interrupted: Leaper/Bob Who Fell But Floats
Sep 10, 2024 – 19:46
Finding Joy with Guest: Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
Sep 3, 2024 – 37:58
Spiritual Practices: Rudolfo, The Martyred Farm Worker
Aug 27, 2024 – 42:25
Compassionate Response: Rudolfo, The Martyred Farm Worker
Aug 20, 2024 – 24:53
Afterlife, Interrupted: Rudolfo, The Martyred Farm Worker
Aug 13, 2024 – 22:36
Finding Joy with Guest: Suzanne Giesemann
Aug 6, 2024 – 46:11
Finding Joy with Guest: Mark Anthony, JD, AKA: The Psychic Lawyer
Jul 30, 2024 – 56:11
Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Bruce Greyson
Jul 23, 2024 – 40:19
Finding Joy with Guest: Byron Katie (unedited)
Jul 16, 2024 – 01:02:30
Finding Joy with Guest: Cathryn Castle Garcia
Jul 9, 2024 – 43:06
Spiritual Practice: Ritah and Afterlife Rehab
Jul 2, 2024 – 36:16
Compassionate Response: Ritah and Afterlife Rehab
Jun 25, 2024 – 27:05
Afterlife, Interrupted: Ritah and Afterlife Rehab
Jun 18, 2024 – 18:06

Recent Reviews

A_Catholic

My favorite podcast

I’m Catholic and love this podcast and Father Nathan’s stories and his advice. I look forward to it every week.
LydF8

My Favorite Podcast

I love my Catholic faith and all things spiritual and mystical. Fr Nathan so beautifully and compassionately shares his experiences with souls, telling their stories and finding opportunities to learn in each one. I am so grateful that Fr Nathan is sharing his unique work with the world. This is my very favorite podcast!
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I love this podcast! I highly recommend it to everyone. Extremely interesting!

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Thank you

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Gentle and sweet

For those who routinely touch the other realms and for those who wish to; this podcast is a compassionate, loving, and gentle example of the greatness we are all connected with.
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Always an insightful hour,

If I could only listen to one podcast, this would be it. Father Nathan has a mission of finding joy and spreading joy. I also used looked up interviews he’s done with other podcasts. He’s got a very interesting “side hustle”.
youaskedagirl

Souls that help us!

I so look forward to each new episode of The Joyful Friar and am never disappointed! Wisdom from the Shelby Story is so lovely, personal, imaginable, and kind. I was particularly glad you mentioned the bit about how praying to/with those on the other side does not diminish our relationship with God…Father, Son or Holy Spirit! Something I was recently wondering!
Evolve128

All Soul's Day

Interesting podcast. Thanks for sharing all the traditions.
Lori Anne W

Eagerly Waiting for the Next Installment

If you want more joy in your life, and who doesn’t, this is the podcast for you. Appreciated discussion on waiting in joyful hope if your not feeling the joy right now, this minute. Uplifting conversation which would make any day better.