PODCAST · religion
Awakening Lives
by The Spirituality Network
The Spirituality Network has great stories to tell. Join us each month as we share ways we are helping to cultivate the awakened life through contemplative living and action.
Episodes
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S3 E8: Dealing with Death with Marcia Miller
Marcia Miller breaks down talking about death with Alejandro Rodriguez. Marcia will lead a workshop on May 30 titled, Have You Grieved Enough: A Day of Grief and Love in Community. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our...
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A: S3 E7: A younger person's view of spirituality
Alejandro Rodriguez has an open and frank conversation with his son, Nathan Rodriguez regarding his evolving spirituality. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S3 E6: Exploring Poetry with Pádraig Ó Tuama
Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama shares his thoughts on reading and writing poetry with Alejandro Rodriguez. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S3 E5: A new adventure with Andrea Pannell
Andrea Pannell and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss her new role as executive director of the Spirituality Network. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S3 E4 Unfolding Light with Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Retired pastor, Steve Garnaas-Holmes talks about his poetry with Alejandro Rodriguez. Steve will be leading a one-day retreat in November 2025. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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AL S3 E3 A conversation with Pete Enns
Alejandro Rodriguez joins Seth Stearns in a conversation with Biblical scholar, author and podcaster Pete Enns who will be in Columbus October 4 and 5, 2025. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at...
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S3 E2: Secondary Trauma with Andrew Laue
Andrew Laue joins Alejandro Rodriguez to discuss the impact of secondary trauma as we seek to work with others. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S3 E1: Building your Spiritual Direction Practice with Christina Roberts and Robin Clossman
Christina Roberts and Robin Clossman discuss how MasterMinds can help you advance your spiritual direction practice. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S2 E12: Touching the Soul with John Florian
John Florian and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss the upcoming contemplative event: The Language of the Soul. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S2 E11: Aging with Grace and Grit with Dana Riddel and Bob Meyer
Bob Meyer and Dana Riddel discuss the joys and challenges of aging. Is a mindset shift waiting in the wings for you? For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S2 E10: For a Time Such as This with Amanda Cushing
Amanda Cushing joins Alejandro Rodriguez as they discuss why spiritual direction is such a life-giving way to navigate through these uncertain times. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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AL S2 E9 My Decision
Alejandro Rodriguez discusses his decision to step down as executive director of the Spirituality Network, along with some of the accomplishments during his tenure, and offers listeners questions to ponder for their own journeys. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us...
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S2 E8: Writing as a Spiritual Practice with Andrea Pannell, Heather Monkmeyer & Mary Ruth Kamp
Join us as we explore what it means to be an author. Three Spirituality Network friends share about their experiences being published. Heather Monkmeyer and Mary Ruth Kamp read poems published in "Voice of the Moon" and Andrea Pannell talks about her two books, "Joyfully Becoming Undone…
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S2 E7 Living with Gratitude with Mark Hiltz
Perhaps no other mindset has a greater impact on us than one of gratitude. Former Fortune 100 executive Mark Hiltz explores why a life of gratitude can lead to more fulfillment. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our…
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S2 E6: Yes, Love, Thank You with Dave Long-Higgins
Dave Long-Higgins shares the process of developing his new book, Yes, Love, Thank You! a collection of prayers and photography. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S2 E5: Exploring the Three Rivers with Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson shares how he blends spirituality into his psychotherapy practice, and shares a few of his nested meditations. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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S2 E4: Creative Deconstruction with David Hayward
Alejandro Rodriguez joins Seth Stearns, leader of the Spiritual Life & Learning Center, as they discuss creative deconstruction with the Naked Pastor, David Hayward. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at...
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S2 E3 Leaning In
How do you engage with the other... especially when the other had vastly different beliefs than you? Alejandro Rodriguez shares his thoughts on the series of events being held in partnership with the Spiritual Life & Learning Center and the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio. Let's learn how…
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S2 E2: What is Spirituality?
How would you define spirituality? Join four of the Network's seasoned spiritual directors (Andrea Pannell, John Florian, Jessie Vicha and Douglas Argue) as they explore the question, what is spirituality? For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at...
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S2 E1: Sabbatical Reflections with Dave Long-Higgins
Sabbaticals are not just for those in the clergy and higher learning. Dave Long-Higgins just returned from a three-month sabbatical. Learn from his insights and consider how you might incorporate this spiritual practice into your life. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network,...
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E14: A budding partnership with Seth Stearns
Seth Stearns leads the Spiritual Life and Learning Center. He and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss the partnership that is growing between his organization and the Spirituality Network. Listen in as they discuss possibilities for joint programming. For more information regarding the Spirituality...
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E13: An Intentional Pause with Katherine Murphy and Diane Lemay
A silent directed retreat provides an intentional pause that allows us to deeply explore what's happening within us... in a lovingly held environment. Katherine Murphy and Diane Lemay share their experiences and why they return year after year. For more information regarding the Spirituality...
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E12: Fostering Inclusion with Rhonda Burns
Rhonda Burns, associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion shares how we can create space for one another in an inclusive way. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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E11: Introduction to Jung with Dick Sweeney
Dick Sweeney was on the team that created the first Wellstreams program of spiritual direction training. Join us as he shares a primer on Carl Jung and how Jung's work leads to greater awakening. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected]…
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E10: Wellstreams Awakening
Wellstreams|Awakening is a program of spiritual awakening where you are invited to: Live a more contemplative life Discover greater freedom to bring more compassion to the world Nurture healthier relationships with the divine, others, and the world, based on a holistic view of self Enhance skills...
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Special Episode: It All Belongs
Friends of the Spirituality Network may fondly recall Judy Smoot, a graduate of Wellstreams, who passed away from brain cancer. Join Roy Smoot and his now wife June as they reflect on her life, her passing and their ongoing journey. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact...
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E9: Embracing Diversity with Sherrice Thomas
Some of our greatest gifts in life are found in the differences with others. Join Sherrice Thomas as she shares how to celebrate the richness of diversity all around us. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at...
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E8: Sitting with Grief with Annie Dalby
Whether you're a spiritual director or not, we all interact with people who are in all stages of grief. And often, we don't know how to best support them. Annie Dalby helps us know what to say and do. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at...
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E7: Equity Matters with Dan Clark
Reverend Dan Clark, director of regional organizing for Faith in Public Life, joins Alejandro Rodriguez to discuss the ways a focus on equity plays out in faith-filled lives. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website…
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E6: A Front Porch for all People with John Edgar
John Edgar discusses his book, A Front Porch for all People, and the impact of the ministries that have changed the face of a south side Columbus OH community. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at...
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E5: Journey to Embodiment with Ryan McGuire
Ryan McGuire and Alejandro Rodriguez explore why we typically disconnect from our bodies and how we can reintegrate ourselves for more whole living. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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E4: Justice as a Matter of Faith with Tim Ahrens
Reverend Tim Ahrens and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss why doing justice is a matter of faith. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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E3: Awakening Lives: Exploring Spiritual Direction with John Florian
John. Florian and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss what it means to be a spiritual director. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!
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E2:Music as a Spiritual Practice with Christine Hiester
What is it about music that touches the soul like no other medium? Christine Hiester, Spirituality Network board member and spiritual director, joins Alejandro Rodriguez to discuss why music is so important to our spiritual lives. For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact…
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E1: Spiritual Awakening with Amanda Cushing
In Episode 1 of Spiritual Awakening, Alejandro is joined by Amanda Cushing, Wellstreams Program Director. We discuss what it means to be awakened and how it helps us to a positive change in the world. For more information regarding Spiritual direction, contact us at [email protected]…
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The Spirituality Network has great stories to tell. Join us each month as we share ways we are helping to cultivate the awakened life through contemplative living and action.
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