Our newest episode is “Upside Down: Franciscan Non-Dualism” It is a conversation about St Francis, the upside-down logic of the Gospel, and how non-dual seeing leads us to find the sacred in everyone and everything podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #Franciscan #Mysticism #Contemplative #Spiritual

What happens when mysticism walks the streets? In The Mysticism of St. Francis, we uncover how the saint’s vision of God in everything transforms how we live, love, and belong. 🌍 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #MysticismOfStFrancis #FranciscanWay #MysticLiving #FaithInAction

Every Breath a Prayer is a song about the quiet places where faith and wonder meet. It’s for those who don’t always have the words and maybe never needed them. Link in my bio or listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts. #prayer #meditation #centering

Christian Universalism isn’t just a modern idea—it’s a hope that runs deep in the early church. I spoke with David & Wendy Burnfield about faith, history, and their book Patristic Universalism. A wide-open conversation about the mercy of God. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Control has too often defined the church. It decides who belongs, who leads, and who gets pushed aside. In my conversation with D. T. Bryant, we explored how the “whiteness gospel” thrives on control—and how the true gospel calls us into freedom. 🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

New on The Friary: My conversation with D. T. Bryant, author of Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel. We talk faith, the “whiteness gospel,” and what resurrection looks like for the church today.

🌿 New Friary episode! 🌿 Rev. Lydia Sohn joins Br. Jay to explore: • Why we keep wanting to leave • The wisdom of St. Benedict • Her book Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #Spirituality #Stability #Podcast

Taking a nap might just be the most rebellious thing you do today. In this episode, Br. Jay explores how intentional rest: walks, naps, and noticing the world can be a form of resistance. Saints, scripture, and practical takeaways included. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Franciscan life = joy, simplicity, and… rapid-fire questions about squirrels. 🐿️ If you missed the episode, it’s still up! Right from the Franciscan’s Mouth → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

What happens when you ask two Franciscans about vocation, discernment, and Saint Francis himself? Answer: laughter, wisdom, and maybe a squirrel or two. 🐿️ New episode out now: Right from the Franciscan’s Mouth open.spotify.com/episode/72uO...

He’s gay. He’s Catholic. He’s still showing up at Mass. This week on The Friary, Justin Telthorst shares his story and why he founded Empty Chairs: a movement for LGBTQ+ Catholics who won’t settle for silence or shame. 🪑 Faith, dignity, belonging. #FaithAndSexuality #QueerCatholic #TheFriary

“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” Sometimes I forget. Maybe you do too. If you need a reminder that love is still the truest story. The Friary is here, even between episodes.

What was your first glimpse of God? Not a doctrine. Not a belief. A moment. Tell me in the comments — and I might read yours in an upcoming episode of The Friary. #SpiritualPodcast #GodIsEverywhere #StoryMatters

I used to believe that being holy meant being certain. Now I believe it means being open. Open to grace. Open to unknowing. Open to love. I talk about this on The Friary, a podcast for spiritual misfits, mystics, and anyone still whispering yes to God. #FaithAfterChurch #TheFriaryPodcast

What if conscience isn’t the enemy of faith, but the voice of the Spirit within? In this episode of The Friary, I sit down with @salina.bear to talk about the tension between tradition and inner conviction. 🎧 Listen wherever you find podcasts! #Catholic #SpiritualFormation #Theology

Can you disagree with Church teaching and still be faithful? In this episode of The Friary, I talk with Catholic feminist and lay theologian @salina.bear about conscience belonging and why staying at the table matters. 🎧 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #Catholic #Spirituality

The conversation with Keith Giles keeps echoing. We talked about: -Deconstructing hell theology -Meeting Christ beyond belief systems Still live on The Friary. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #jesusunbound #gospelofthomas #mysticism #progressivechristianity

Just dropped a conversation with Keith Giles on The Friary -on what happens when you leave church -but Jesus keeps showing up We talk deconstruction, mysticism, the Gospel of Thomas, and why hope still matters. open.spotify.com/episode/788s... #deconstruction #gnosticgospels #progressivefaith

Listened once. Then again. Carl McColman’s journey in earth based spirituality to Cistercian vows is one of those stories that lingers. Mystics, seekers, and silent hearts, this one’s still resonating. 🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #mysticism

Carl McColman didn’t just convert to Catholicism—he found a home in the silence of Cistercian spirituality. We talk mystical longing, ancient wisdom, and what it means to walk a path of prayer in the modern world. 🎧 Tap in: open.spotify.com/episode/3Fsw...

Stumbled on the Madonna twice yesterday, indoors she whispered, outdoors she stood like a queen. Either way, she finds you.

Left church. Stayed curious. Eventually found God again: quieter, weirder, and more loving than I expected. This episode isn’t a comeback. It’s a slow unfolding. 🎧 Listen to “My World in Four Parts” episode on The Friary #deconstruction #spiritualbutnotreligious #thefriary

New Friary episode just dropped: My World in Four Parts It’s a little testimony, a little chaos, and a little saintly mischief • A letter to closeted me • A Pride service with 20 churches • Burritos and missed prayers • A weirdly holy prankster saint 🎧 Link in my bio #TheFriary

“May the God who spoke to Harriet make the sound of liberation clear as night to us. … And as we remember, may the shield us from despair, knowing that our story is more than pain. Ours is a story of dignity. Let us reclaim it. “ Cole Arthur Riley, Black Liturgies

I changed the name of my podcast. Why? Because the path got quieter, the tea got stronger, and the saints started showing up. 🎧 From Neon Signs to Sacred Silence Now playing at The Friary. #Podcast #Spirituality #TheFriary open.spotify.com/episode/2fan...

Happy Pentecost! The Holy Spirit showed up with fire, wind, and a love of every language. Diversity and inclusion wasn’t a problem; it was the point. God’s way of saying: all are welcome, no exceptions. #Pentecost #GodSpeaksAllLanguages #SpiritOfInclusion

In the beginning was the Word And the Word was a forest And also probably a long conversation involving moss and mist Victoria Loorz joins me to talk about sacred nature, outdoor churches, and wild spirituality on Neon Alchemist Episode’s up. Come sit by the stream 🎧 Link in Bio

New Podcast Episode!! They said don’t question. But the real ones always did. This episode is for those who left the building but never stopped listening for the voice in the wind. #NeonAlchemist #sacredoutsider #holyhaunting #divineedgewalkers

Sometimes God skips the sermon and goes straight to the sunrise.

Spirituality isn’t about getting it right. It’s about walking the road with open eyes. New episode. Bring your questions, not your credentials. #ContemplativePodcast #SpiritualDissent

Last night I finished my training as a spiritual companion/director, guided by a wise and joyful Franciscan sister through the University of Wisconson. Think holy listening, with moss on your shoes and breath in your belly.

Kindness: the original magic trick. Turns grumps into humans, silence into connection, and Mondays into something survivable.

Kindness is rebellious. In a world that tells you to hustle, compete, and defend your turf, choose to be soft, generous, and absurdly warm-hearted.

Be kind. Not because it’s trendy, but because the world’s already got enough critics, and not nearly enough encouragers with snacks.

Some days you’re the pigeon, some days you’re the statue; either way, you’re part of something bigger.

What if God never gave a speech, but started a conversation that never ended? New episode of Neon Alchemist is up. We’re decoding “Logos,” channeling mystics, and rethinking what it means to listen for the divine. #spirituality #mystics #neonalchemist

St. Francis once stripped naked in the town square to show his freedom from possessions. I tried giving away an old hoodie and had a full-blown identity crisis. Baby steps, Brother Francis. Baby steps.

God at Taco Bell? A violet in the sidewalk? In this episode of Neon Alchemist, we explore how the sacred shows up in the least likely places — cracks, crumbs, and all. Tune in and take off your shoes.

Can the holy show up in a cab ride or even a Taco Bell? In this episode of Neon Alchemist,we explore how grace often finds us in the ordinary places. With help from saints and poets discover how the world around you might just be a living sacrament, cracked, and full of God. Link in my bio.

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I used to think silence was awkward. Now I know it’s where God whispers jokes only the soul can understand.

The fisherman has laid down his net. The servant has gone home. He spoke of mercy, walked with the poor, and pointed always toward love. Requiescat in pace, Papa Francesco.

St. Benedict once said, “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” That includes the queer child, the outcast, the doubter, the brokenhearted. We are not just tolerated; we are cherished. The arms of God are still open, even when some doors are not.

Me: Lord, speak to me! God: [whispers in the breeze] Me: That’s too vague. God: [sends friend to check on me] Me: Coincidence. God: [sends burning bush] Me: Ok but like…clearer?

Tried to leave church. God said, “Cool. I’ll meet you in the rosary, the Daily Office, and that weird urge to cry during communion.” Guess who’s back in the pews? Fed by Firelight is live. #Podcast #EpiscopalTwitter #FaithHumor #Eucharist

What if you weren’t lost—just quietly walking home? My new episode “Fed by Firelight” is a gentle reflection on returning to faith, finding peace in the Eucharist, and being already welcome. Listen now. #Faith #Spirituality #Eucharist #Episcopal

New Podcast Episode Alert!!! Fed by Firelight: A Homecoming at the Table Link in the Comments