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The Walk

Fr. Roderick Vonhögenwww.fatherroderick.com
A weekly walk with Fr. Roderick during which he shares his thoughts as a priest on the struggles and challenges as well as the joys and surprises of day-to-day life.
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Episodes

Renewal

In this episode I share my struggle to get in shape for the Rotterdam Marathon and I talk about the parish renewal I witnessed when I visited a neighboring Catholic community. The post Renewal appeared first on Father Roderick .

Mar 04, 202049 min

Lent, soup and Covid-19

The Corona virus has reached the Netherlands, and it has immediate consequences for the way we celebrate Mass. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds Continue reading "Lent, soup and Covid-19" The post Lent, soup and Covid-19 appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Feb 27, 202035 min

STOP what you’re doing (sometimes)

In this episode, I share the fruits of a discernment process about why it is sometimes good to continue what I have been doing for a long time, why sometimes it is important to change course and why in some cases, it is paramount to STOP doing what I was doing until now. The post STOP what you’re doing (sometimes) appeared first on Father Roderick .

Feb 18, 202040 min

Workism

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the problem of ‘Workism’: equating your life with the work you do. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds Continue reading "Workism" The post Workism appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Feb 14, 202030 min

My ‘Online Parish’

I explain how the recent growth of my ‘online parish’ helped me discover new ways to guide people on their journey through life. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. If you would like to help me create more shows Continue reading "My ‘Online Parish’" The post My ‘Online Parish’ appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Feb 06, 202046 min

The Best Stories Are Personal Stories

I tell you how I'm reworking 7 year old footage from Australia and New Zealand into a series of documentaries that should feel like they've been filmed recently. The secret to an engaging production is not its technical quality, but the personal angle of the story! The post The Best Stories Are Personal Stories appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jan 29, 202052 min

My father has dementia – This is what he teaches me

On the second day of Christmas, we all went to celebrate Christmas with my father, who is in a care center and has vascular dementia. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. If you would like to help me create Continue reading "My father has dementia – This is what he teaches me" The post My father has dementia – This is what he teaches me appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 15, 202013 min

What I’ve learned from successful media producers

In this episode of The Walk, Fr. Roderick shares what he has learned about community, audience growth and engagement during the last couple of weeks. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. If you would like to help me create Continue reading "What I’ve learned from successful media producers" The post What I’ve learned from successful media producers appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Dec 14, 201957 min

What to focus on next year?

In this episode I share some tentative plans for the next year based on some recent experiences. It's better to do one thing well than ten things poorly. The post What to focus on next year? appeared first on Father Roderick .

Dec 04, 201935 min

The challenges of being a leader

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his learning process in becoming a better leader through firm decisions and clear communication. The post The challenges of being a leader appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 18, 201942 min

Giving myself permission to follow my own way

I share the process of constructing the narrative for a documentary I'm making. How do I keep viewers involved? What can I learn from the popularity of reaction videos when it comes to personal storytelling? And what to do with lingering feelings of self-doubt about my ability to produce good content in my own personal way? The post Giving myself permission to follow my own way appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Nov 10, 201928 min

Something is cooking!

Sometimes its not enough to think big: you have to make room in your life to turn big ideas into big projects. In this episode, Fr. Roderick plots his future activities and gives an update about new plans for the growing community of supporters on Patreon. The post Something is cooking! appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 04, 201951 min

Providence in Scotland

In this episode, I share the story of my journey to Scotland. The post Providence in Scotland appeared first on Father Roderick .

Oct 23, 20191 hr 4 min

On my way to Scotland!

An update on Fr. Roderick's upcoming travel plans. The post On my way to Scotland! appeared first on Father Roderick .

Oct 14, 201956 min

Lifebuoys

How having plenty of margin and some creative thinking help mitigate the fall-out from my unexpected medical adventure. The post Lifebuoys appeared first on Father Roderick .

Oct 06, 201930 min

Most People Are Good

The decisions we make, the trust we give and the faith we have often correlate with how we look at the world and at the people around us. Some thoughts on cynicism and negativity versus optimism and benevolence. The post Most People Are Good appeared first on Father Roderick .

Sep 16, 201953 min

I got scammed

An update on the development of healthy habits and a story about how I got scammed online - and how I reacted. The post I got scammed appeared first on Father Roderick .

Sep 08, 201942 min

Healthy habits

We can all develop good and bad habits. Healthy habits, like eating well, taking time for sports and rest, can be very valuable for your overal well-being. The same is true for spiritual habits. But how can you establish better habits and eliminate the bad ones? Fr. Roderick shares some of his experiences. The post Healthy habits appeared first on Father Roderick .

Aug 25, 201938 min

In the zone

Sometimes you can reach a hyper-focused, super productive and creative state of mind. The world around you disappears and time flies by without you even noticing it. How can you get into 'the Zone' and how do you stay in it? The post In the zone appeared first on Father Roderick .

Aug 20, 201937 min

How to slow down time by setting new goals

We all experience that time seems to pass by faster when we get older. But there is a remedy: change up your routines and challenge yourself by setting new goals. In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares some of his own goals for the upcoming months and reflects upon the teleological dimensions of faith. If you don't know what that means, check out the episode :) The post How to slow down time by setting new goals appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Aug 18, 201948 min

What the monks in Ireland taught me

Fr. Roderick looks back on his recent trip to Ireland and shares his experiences. The post What the monks in Ireland taught me appeared first on Father Roderick .

Aug 05, 201946 min

The journey

This episode is all about journeys. From the moment of first contact with fellow travellers to the final destination, starting the journey is just as important as knowing where you want to go and having a roadmap to get there. The post The journey appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jul 14, 201954 min

Alohomora!

On his walk today, Fr. Roderick uses the Alohomora spell in the game Wizard Unite to free a trapped Unicorn and reflects on other ways to gain more spiritual freedom despite situations, people or behaviors that hold us back or that keep us chained. The post Alohomora! appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jul 04, 201951 min

The Studio Make-Over

Fr. Roderick gives an update about his current projects and talks about the start of an ambitious makeover of the Trideo studios and offices! The post The Studio Make-Over appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jun 24, 201946 min

Jackdaws

How Jackdaws are taking over my parish church and rectory, a summary of my adventures in Rome and an update on my father's health. The post Jackdaws appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jun 17, 201948 min

The art of doing less

Where does the drive to work too much come from? Should you always strive for maximum efficiency and productivity? In this episode, I reflect upon the art (and the importance) of doing less. The post The art of doing less appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jun 06, 201934 min

What I learned from streaming on YouTube

The importance of margin when facing unexpected developments; the new social dynamics of streaming on YouTube. The post What I learned from streaming on YouTube appeared first on Father Roderick .

May 27, 201933 min

Walking the tightrope

Fr. Roderick shares his experiences while filming for his TV show: helping animals in need with the animal ambulance and the benefits from his retreat at Fr. Theo's hermitage in France. The post Walking the tightrope appeared first on Father Roderick .

May 20, 201942 min

Douce France

Fr. Roderick shares what he learned from his experiences in France last week. The post Douce France appeared first on Father Roderick .

May 12, 201949 min
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