The Walk - My Ministry Changed So Much!

Last week was a blur. Between TV interviews, an online course, rainy bike rides to Mass, and hosting a Star Wars convention, I found myself teetering between total exhaustion and surprising moments of grace.In this episode of The Walk, I share:What it was like to interview three radically different guests for TV in one day—especially one who claimed God told her she’d die at 62 if she didn’t stop drinking.Why being a priest at a fantasy convention might be the most “Jesus-like” thing I do.How I ended up improvising a homily at the last minute—and why it actually worked.And how writing a medieval fantasy version of The Empire Strikes Back nearly derailed my prep for hosting a Star Wars event (oops).Looking back, I realize how much my ministry has changed. I used to think being a priest meant preaching and teaching. These days, I think it's more about walking with people—even if it means doing so in a Wookiee-filled convention center.I’m still figuring things out. But one thing I’ve learned: trust opens doors. To conversations. To faith. To joy.This episode is messy, personal, and full of stories from behind the scenes. If you're curious what it's like to be a priest, a geek, and a tired human being all at once, hit play. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe