Hear Here! Dan's Audiobook Podcast
by Dan Masterton
Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! The newest story, Bigger than Ourselves, is out in paperback. The audiobook is coming this summer. Buy Go Your Way, Dan's collection of fiction stories, as paperback or eBook on Amazon. And visit Dan's collected writings on his LinkTree.
Episodes
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Chapter 11: An Epilogue Letter
Almost a bit of an epilogue, this story from the pen of Fr. Joseph gains an extra chapter a little bit down the road from the final one Joseph wrote himself. Enjoy this final installment of Bigger than Ourselves, the final story of Go Your Way. Thanks for listening! Check out the full story as…
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Chapter 10: The Parish Council
The Parish Council - comprised of several familiar faces - gathers to hear the decision on the parish's new direction from the diocesan office, but not before sharing in some prayer together. Check out the full story as part of Go Your Way, a compilation of my fiction stories, available via…
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Chapter 9: Kevin
Kevin is a strategic thinker with a strong education and experience background that he brings to his role advising the bishop. His old parish, St. Brendan, is on the chopping block. The data tells a story, and he finds himself torn over what to advise and what to do. Check out the full story as...
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Chapter 8: Jill
Jill is a faithful parishioner and seasoned nurse-educator, no longer juggling parenthood so steeply as an empty nester now that her and her husband Ken's kids have moved out. She helps host and lead a faith-sharing group, and her discernment has been percolating in new ways lately. Check out the...
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Chapter 7: Nick
Nick is always there, every week, at the ten Mass -- sharp navy suit, clean red tie, church tidied, bulletins and baskets at the ready. He is a widower and father of a grown, lapsed Catholic, and he just wants to belong and serve. And maybe a bit more. Check out the full story as part of Go Your...
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Chapter 6: Andrew
Andrew is a diocesan priest and the associate pastor of St. Brendan. He has been on the fast track from Catholic school all the way into priesthood, and he imagines he must be a pastor soon. His play to make a bigger name for himself in ministry stumbles, and it takes the steady hand of his…
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Chapter 5: Larry
Meet Larry. He's the newly hired food pantry manager, a newly created part-time job. As he acclimates to adding this exciting opportunity to his 30-hour role in design, he and the pastor decide he should submit a journal to help Fr. Joseph understand what a week in the role is like. Checkout the...
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Chapter 4: Adam
Meet Adam. Adam has just started at college and he's finding his footing. The wild card? He's been thinking about religious life and priesthood, and he thinks he wants to share it a bit, while not overdoing it with new friends or undersharing it loved ones and trusted people. Checkout the full...
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Chapter 3: Hope
Meet Hope. Hope is the director of youth and young adult ministry. And it's going well! But for all her talent and skill, she's edging toward burn out, and worrying her ministry is going flat. How could she shake things up and renew her work? Check out the full story as part of Go Your Way, a...
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Chapter 2: Madison
Meet Madison. She's a member of Ms. Hope's St. Brendan youth group, and it's clear at the summer wrap-up Navigators Night that she remained a young woman in between. Madison faces down a social tug-of-war that starts to pull her in a bad direction. Check out the full story as part of Go Your Way…
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Chapter 1
To celebrate release day of Go Your Way: Stories from Our Lives of Faith, today I'm sharing Chapter 1 of the third story in this collection: Bigger than Ourselves! In this episode, you get to meet St. Brendan Parish, the table-setting opening chapter to a collection of short stories with an...
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BONUS: Mini BlogCast
Entering the chat with a bonus mini BlogCast - my April 3 post "To Gain a Way to Pray," a reflection on the impact of reading on prayer. At the end of the episode, I share the info on my new book — Go Your Way: Stories from Our Lives of Faith, my collection of fiction stories. The book will be...
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BONUS: Stations of the Cross
BIG NEWS! My eBook and paperback, Go Your Way: Stories from Our Lives of Faith, will be out on Amazon on Easter Monday (April 10). The book is the collection of my three fiction stories, including the brand new story, Bigger than Ourselves, which follows several people through short stories…
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TRH Blogcast: October 2022
This month's Blogcast features my four "Money Talks", reflections on materialism, consumption, and more. Check out my LinkTree for more links to my writing and my free fiction eBooks, or follow me on Twitter for regular updates. Below are links to the blog and the articles linked within the…
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Chapter 13
Noah goes to his parish church for some quiet prayer. Soon after, he sets out to do some important writing. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 12
Noah once again finds himself back at CIstercian, checking in with an old mentor on some new findings. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 11
Noah faces up to a difficult reality and has a tough conversation with an important person. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 10
Noah heads for the hills, literally, deciding to take a hike, literally, and get some fresh air and fresh thinking. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 9
Noah keeps seeking rich prayer by following humble, benevolent advice -- this time an invitation from Fr. Ambrose to the alumni to gather at a Taizé Prayer Service. Noah surrenders to the mantras and silence and sees a version of himself in elected office. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook…
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Chapter 8
Noah tries to get back in a prayer groove by signing up for an Adoration slot at his parish. His gets out of God's way a bit, and some things start happening again. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 7
Noah tries to figure out what's next after a tricky experience. His girlfriend makes a clutch suggestion that leads to a very helpful connection. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 6
Noah walks away from a great night with friends, and his renewed engagement brings him to a challenging, difficult experience that throws him for a major loop. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 5
Noah catches up with his best friends. The nostalgia and storytelling gives way to some vulnerable life updates, and Noah has to decide how much he is ready to share with others. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing:...
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Chapter 4
Noah catches back up with his alumni group, this time to pile in a van and serve at a food pantry, where the example of the local community and its leader help him see new possibilities. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing:...
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Chapter 3
Noah tries to get back in the flow of life and bring his renewed prayer with him. This includes a lazy weekend with his girlfriend, Joan, and another Sunday at Mass at their parish. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing:...
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Chapter 2
Noah wakes up for day two of the retreat, ready to try and engage further with the opportunities of this retreat. He dusts off an old prayer practice he learned in high school, and things start happening again. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to…
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Chapter 1
Welcome to my new story, Abundance, not Scarcity ! Meet Noah, who has traveled down to a Trappist abbey. He's broken through his life malaise enough to say yes to something - an alumni retreat with his high school, where he'll be invited into prayer in a new way. Head to my LinkTree for the free...
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TRH Blogcast: May 2022
Delighted for this month's set to include the rollout for my second fiction story, Abundance, not Scarcity. Full details are in the May 24 post, and all the forms and files are available via my LinkTree. Enjoy! Here's May's posts: 5/3: When it Hits Closed to Home 5/10: Still Hitting Closed to…
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Teaser: Preview Passage from Abundance, not Scarcity
It's time for Season 2! Listen for a short non-spoiler passage from Abundance, not Scarcity, my new fiction story. The audiobook debuts Tuesday, May 31! Get your free eBook or order a paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton, where you can also find links to all my writing.
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Teaser: About Abundance, not Scarcity
It's time for Season 2! Listen for a brief preview of Abundance, not Scarcity, my new fiction story. The audiobook debuts Tuesday, May 31! Get your free eBook or order a paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton, where you can also find links to all my writing.
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TRH BlogCast: April 2022
Exciting to have traveled for an in-person NCEA conference to offer a session and see my books on sale in the wild! Also a bit of news to share in the intro... Here's April's posts: 4/5: Dispensation and Obligation 4/12: Not All Traditions Have Milkshakes 4/19: The Greatest Sign of Intelligence?...
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TRH BlogCast: March 2022
Here's the BlogCast for March 2022. While I finish up prep for my NCEA 2022 talk, get rolling on a new project helping with an Ave Maria Press textbook, and enjoy another chance to contribute to Grotto Network for St. Patrick's Day, here's the weekly posts from March: 3/1: Not Hogging the Covers...
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TRH BlogCast: February 2022
NEW TO THE PODCAST FEED! Each month, I'll record a BLOGcast of my weekly blog posts from the month. This first episode includes my four posts from February: 2/1: Curation 2/8: Children as Sacramentals 2/15: A Resignation Reset 2/22: Mysteries of Multi-Potentiality A new bonus episode will go up...
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Chapter 13
Theresa takes stock of things with John before one last late meeting and walking out the door on a long day -- out to a sweet surprise. Enjoy Chapter 13! The conclusion of What There Is to Be Done! Things for listening, y'all. To grab a paperback or check out my other writing, visit...
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Chapter 12
Theresa works through some meetings and then gets a chance to catch up with Mike. His candor and thoughtfulness meets her at a good place, and they take stock of how things have become in their work. Enjoy Chapter 12! Grab your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 11
As Theresa continues to get her feet under her in student life, she gets a little fresh spiritual direction — from her old spiritual director, her dear colleagues, and a new figure. Enjoy Chapter 11! Grab a copy of the paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 10
Theresa gets acclimated to a new normal, juggling new administrative duties with the old teaching hustle. She gets some perspective on the constancy of solid teachers as well as on the new challenges she'll face. Enjoy Chapter 10! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 9
Theresa sets up her new office in the admin wing, but then she gets thrown a curveball that challenges her developing and deepening peace. Enjoy Chapter 9! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 8
Theresa gets to start mentally settling into her new role, chatting with colleagues and imagining what the future could look like. Enjoy Chapter 8! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 7
Theresa is flustered because she wants to accept the job but hasn't had the chance, so she hits the pub for a Friday drink with Mike. She resettles into some fresh peace and pulls on a thread to unravel a happy discovery. Warning: some mild language in this chapter. Enjoy Chapter 7! We're at the...
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Chapter 6
Theresa spends a Sunday morning talking discernment with her husband, John, and then bringing that conversation to Mass at their parish. Enjoy Chapter 6! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 5
Theresa sits down for her annual job review, and attempts to keep calm while wondering if a new offer for next year is coming from here principal, Frances. Enjoy Chapter 5! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 4
The time is nearing for Theresa to decide if she wants to pursue a new role, and to figure out how to do it. Meanwhile, some affirmations come flying in but are overshadowed by others' teardowns. Enjoy Chapter 4! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 3
Theresa makes a visit to her spiritual director, Duke, and explores continuing to teach versus perhaps making a switch, and learns to look out for "screwtaping" herself. Enjoy Chapter 3! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 2
Walk with Theresa and her husband, John, as they work through a conversation around Theresa's discernment of perhaps pursuing a different role at her school. Enjoy Chapter 2! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Chapter 1
Get acquainted with Theresa, or as the kids call her, Mrs. Acutis, as she begins a new year teaching at Mary, Mother of God High School and reckons with an intriguing faith formation session. Enjoy Chapter 1! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton
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Teaser: About What There Is to Be Done
In this teaser, hear the back-of-the-book summary of What There Is to Be Done, and find out how to get in touch. Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! To get a copy of What There Is to Be Done, or to check out Dan's other writing, visit...
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Teaser: Opening Pages
In this teaser episode, hear an excerpt from the story, listening along with the first few pages and how this story begins... Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! To get a copy of What There Is to Be Done, or to check out Dan's other...
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Teaser: Theresa's Dream Job
In this teaser episode, hear an excerpt from the story, in which our main character, Theresa, daydreams about what her dream job could look like after a few years... Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! To get a copy of What There Is to…
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About this show
Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! The newest story, Bigger than Ourselves, is out in paperback. The audiobook is coming this summer.
Buy Go Your Way, Dan's collection of fiction stories, as paperback or eBook on Amazon.
And visit Dan's collected writings on his LinkTree.
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