Awakening Lives

Awakening Lives

A podcast of the Spirituality Network

Episodes

May 13, 2025 25 mins

John Florian and Alejandro Rodriguez discuss the upcoming contemplative event: The Language of the Soul.

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Bob Meyer and Dana Riddel discuss the joys and challenges of aging. Is a mindset shift waiting in the wings for you?

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Amanda Cushing joins Alejandro Rodriguez as they discuss why spiritual direction is such a life-giving way to navigate through these uncertain times.

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February 13, 2025 18 mins

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.

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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: Bestirring from Within," and "No Apologies, I Want More!"

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December 14, 2024 22 mins

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.

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Dave Long-Higgins shares the process of developing his new book, Yes, Love, Thank You! a collection of prayers and photography.

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Kevin Anderson shares how he blends spirituality into his psychotherapy practice, and shares a few of his nested meditations.

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Alejandro Rodriguez joins Seth Stearns, leader of the Spiritual Life & Learning Center, as they discuss creative deconstruction with the Naked Pastor, David Hayward.

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September 8, 2024 15 mins

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 to engage each other with civility and respect.

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August 11, 2024 50 mins

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rhonda Burns, associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion shares how we can create space for one another in an inclusive way.

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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.

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February 11, 2024 48 mins

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 for empathetic listening, discernment, and community building
  • Deepen expressions of spirituality

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January 14, 2024 45 mins

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.

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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.

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November 11, 2023 46 mins

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.

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