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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

Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons

In this episode of The Walk, I share some lessons I learned during my vacation in Brittany and why I felt like Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patrons get access to the premium version of this podcast with Continue reading "Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons" The post Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Aug 31, 202337 min

Decluttering – Why Getting Rid of Stuff Is Not Enough

In this episode of The Walk, I explain how decluttering can bring you far beyond having an organized and tidy house: it can help you make room for what lies ahead by letting go of the past that may hold you back. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. Continue reading "Decluttering – Why Getting Rid of Stuff Is Not Enough" The post Decluttering – Why Getting Rid of Stuff Is Not Enough appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Aug 07, 202326 min

A Case of the Zoomies

In this episode I share how I got a case of the ‘zoomies’ and I tell you which insights it led too. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post A Case of the Zoomies appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jul 29, 20231 hr 4 min

How To Handle Big Emotions

In this episode I share how I learned to handle big emotions like anger or anxiety. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post How To Handle Big Emotions appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jul 19, 20231 hr 13 min

The Two Funnels

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the two funnels strategy that came out of the summer meeting of the creative team and the advisory board of Trideo this past weekend. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post The Two Funnels appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jul 13, 20231 hr 2 min

Inspired By Threads

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I share with you how my initial experiences using Meta’s new Twitter-clone ‘Threads’ gave me a great idea that can help unify and streamline a lot of my work on social media, on YouTube, TikTok and in podcasting! ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a Continue reading "Inspired By Threads" The post Inspired By Threads appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jul 06, 20231 hr 9 min

Boundaries and Perimeters

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the importance of standing up for yourself and of protecting and defending your boundaries when it comes to relationships, your work, the choices you make and the roles you play. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Boundaries and Perimeters appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jun 29, 20231 hr 12 min

Is This God’s Will?

How can you know if something is God’s will or if you are just reframing random events by yourself? ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Is This God’s Will? appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jun 20, 20231 hr 9 min

(Un)Freezing

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the stages of any change process: unfreezing, moving and refreezing. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post (Un)Freezing appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jun 13, 20231 hr 14 min

The 80/20 Rule

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I talk about the 80/20 rule and how I had to relearn how to slow down in my life and in my work in order to prevent burn-out and to be able to deliver peak performance when it’s needed. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with Continue reading "The 80/20 Rule" The post The 80/20 Rule appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jun 06, 20231 hr 10 min

Why You Need a Growth Mindset

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I talk about the benefits of adopting a ‘growth mindset’ and I define what I mean by that. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Why You Need a Growth Mindset appeared first on Father Roderick .

May 31, 20231 hr 1 min

Speaking Without Fear

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I discuss the fear to speak my mind that I’ve often struggled with in the past. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Speaking Without Fear appeared first on Father Roderick .

May 25, 20231 hr 5 min

What Needs Pruning In Your Life?

Do you feel overwhelmed by the size of your to-do list and do you have a hard time prioritizing your activities? In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I share with you what can help you discern what to prune and what to keep in your life. Link to the TikTok video I mentioned: Continue reading "What Needs Pruning In Your Life?" The post What Needs Pruning In Your Life? appeared first on Father Roderick ....

May 19, 202359 min

When and Why to Channel Your Inner Vulcan

Are you sometimes overwhelmed by your emotions, by stress or by anxiety? In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I share how in moments like that it helps to channel my ‘inner Vulcan’. It can create room for the healing power of the Holy Spirit when I feel broken or when things fall apart. Continue reading "When and Why to Channel Your Inner Vulcan" The post When and Why to Channel Your Inner Vulcan appeared first on Father Roderick ....

May 14, 20231 hr

At Your Service

What does Jesus mean when he tells his apostles to consider themselves to be ‘unworthy servants’? In this episode of my podcast The Walk, I reflect on the importance of developing an attitude of service to prevent the pitfalls of a savior complex. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Continue reading "At Your Service" The post At Your Service appeared first on Father Roderick ....

May 05, 202355 min

Stand By Me

Would you rather work for someone or with someone? This small distinction can make a huge difference when it comes to the mindset with which you do your job. It even impacts the way church communities approach the world around them. In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I explain how. Like this podcast? Continue reading "Stand By Me" The post Stand By Me appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Apr 27, 20231 hr

The Secret of Contentment

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I look back on my trip to the UK and on my most recent marathon and I share with you the secret to contentment that has made these experiences so different from similar events in the past. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly Continue reading "The Secret of Contentment" The post The Secret of Contentment appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Apr 19, 20231 hr 8 min

Going Back To My Podcasting Roots

I walk from Leadenhall Market over the London Bridge to Borough Market as I reflect on my podcasting roots and how they may inspire future audio projects. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Going Back To My Podcasting Roots appeared first on Father Roderick .

Apr 13, 20231 hr 9 min

What Star Wars and Easter Have In Common

In this episode of The Walk, I share my experience of celebrating both Easter and Star Wars in the same week! Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post What Star Wars and Easter Have In Common appeared first on Father Roderick .

Apr 08, 202352 min

Walking in London

I talk about my experiences in London during a walk through Borough Market in London. I recorded the episode on my iPhone, and it’s therefore best listened to on speakers because of the iPhone’s aggressive noice-canceling. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Walking in London appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Apr 01, 202353 min

How To Overcome Your Fear of Failure

On this walk I talk about the ways we limit ourselves because of our fear of failure. What are ways to deal with this? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post How To Overcome Your Fear of Failure appeared first on Father Roderick .

Mar 22, 20231 hr 5 min

The Gift of Listening

During today’s walk, I talk about the gift you can give others by actively listening, asking the right questions and sharing what you’ve learned yourself from mistakes you made in the past. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post The Gift of Listening appeared first on Father Roderick .

Mar 14, 202359 min

Time To Make Memories

In this episode of The Walk, I share what I learned from an episode of Doctor Who about the importance of making memories. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Time To Make Memories appeared first on Father Roderick .

Mar 07, 20231 hr 1 min

Slow Hobbit Mornings – Why You Need Them

What can Hobbits teach us about the best way to start a new day? In this episode of The Walk, I talk about my rediscovery of ‘slow mornings’ to boost creativity, balance and even productivity. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Slow Hobbit Mornings – Why You Need Them appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Mar 02, 20231 hr 12 min

The Pitfalls of Lent

In this episode of the Walk, I talk about what to watch out for at the start of Lent. There are many different goals people set for themselves at the start of their lenten journey, but there are some potential pitfalls that you may want to avoid… Like this podcast? Support my work with a Continue reading "The Pitfalls of Lent" The post The Pitfalls of Lent appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Feb 22, 20231 hr 7 min

Why Do We Procrastinate?

In this episode of the Walk, I explore the reasons why I sometimes keep procrastinating important decisions. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Why Do We Procrastinate? appeared first on Father Roderick .

Feb 15, 20231 hr 8 min

A Passion For Storytelling

In this episode of The Walk I continue my thoughts about writing, documentary making, teaching and storytelling. All of which I’m passionate about. But what should I focus on? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post A Passion For Storytelling appeared first on Father Roderick .

Feb 08, 20231 hr 17 min

Should I Start a Substack?

My thoughts on the possible synergy between reading, writing, podcasting and teaching. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Should I Start a Substack? appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jan 31, 202359 min

The Upside of Falling Short

After a couple of restful and energizing weeks, I suddenly hit a wall and had almost no energy for days. In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I deal with falling short and how God may want to teach me something positive in moments like these. Like this podcast? Support my Continue reading "The Upside of Falling Short" The post The Upside of Falling Short appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 26, 20231 hr 1 min

The Essential Tasks of a Priest

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the three main tasks of a priest and how they help me discern what to focus on now that my winter break is over. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post The Essential Tasks of a Priest appeared first on Father Roderick .

Jan 17, 20231 hr 18 min
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