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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

The Walk: How To Best Serve You

I recorded this episode of the Walk at the start of Holy Week, and I share with you some thoughts on how I hope to better serve you and the rest of my followers after Easter. In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about my travel plans in April and during the rest of the year. Have a blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter!

Mar 26, 202451 min

The Walk: What To Do With Your Weekends (And What Not To Do)

In this episode of the Walk I share with you an insight that transformed the way I experience and organize my weekends. In the premium part of the show, I talk about the structure of my next book and how it reflects the core philosophy of my mission in the media.

Mar 19, 202445 min

The Walk: The Value Of Our Short Journey Through Life

We are at the half-way point of Lent. A good moment to assess where we are in our journey towards Easter. I share how an animation series helped me realize how little we know of each other's journey through life. In the premium part of the podcast, accessible to my patrons, I talk about my plans for another book and I share how much I enjoy coaching and developing courses and other material.

Mar 12, 202448 min

The Walk: Nurture Your Dreams

In this episode of the Walk I catch you up after a very busy week and I share with you how I was reminded not to give up on my dreams. In the premium part of the Walk, available to my patrons, I talk about my plans for group coaching and for a Mastermind group.

Mar 05, 202443 min

The Walk: Is Lent About God or About You?

In this episode of the Walk, I answer a question that was raised by a journalist who interviewed me about my new book 'Lent for Little Folk'. She had noticed that the book focused quite a bit on self development during Lent, and she wondered how that related to the religious, 'vertical' dimension of faith during this time. In the premium part of the episode, available to my higher tier patrons, I explain how my new book and my email strategy fit into my larger plans for this year.

Feb 27, 202441 min

The Walk: How I Wrote a Book In Just Three Days

In this episode of The Walk I share with you how I wrote my first book since 'Geekpriest' in just three days. The title of the book is 'Lent for Little Folk' and it will be made available soon!

Feb 19, 202440 min

The Walk: What to Do When Your Favorite Book, Movie, or Game Challenges Your Faith?

In this episode of The Walk, I answer a common question from my followers on social media with a religious background: "Father, can I watch this show or read this book if it goes against my faith?" What to do if you come across media content that challenges your personal convictions? The post The Walk: What to Do When Your Favorite Book, Movie, or Game Challenges Your Faith? appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Feb 07, 202447 min

The Walk: Why Mental Health Should Never Be a Taboo Subject

It is so important to foster a climate of trust in organizations and in the church so people feel safe to talk about their mental health issues if these arise. In this episode of The Walk I share my thoughts on this after some recent experiences. The post The Walk: Why Mental Health Should Never Be a Taboo Subject appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 31, 202441 min

The Walk: Quitting YouTube

In this episode of The Walk, I discuss the current trend of high-profile YouTubers stepping away from their full-time YouTube job. What can we learn from what these content creators mention about work-life balance? In the Premium section of the podcast available to my $5 patrons, I share how those lessons also influence my coaching Continue reading "The Walk: Quitting YouTube" The post The Walk: Quitting YouTube appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 24, 202441 min

The Walk: How I Plan The Journey Of My Followers

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I plan the journey of my followers from first contact to an ongoing relationship that brings value to their lives. In the premium version of the show, I give you more behind the scenes information about what is going on in my life and Continue reading "The Walk: How I Plan The Journey Of My Followers" The post The Walk: How I Plan The Journey Of My Followers appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 17, 202443 min

The Walk: The App That Finally Made Me Listen To Pope Francis

A couple of years ago, I was in the Vatican on a Wednesday morning for the pope’s weekly audience. The sun was warm, I was still a bit sleepy and the pope was reading a text in Italian. My thoughts started to drift and my eyelids started to become heavy. Suddenly, the pope stopped reading, Continue reading "The Walk: The App That Finally Made Me Listen To Pope Francis" The post The Walk: The App That Finally Made Me Listen To Pope Francis appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 10, 202441 min

The Walk: Why People Don’t Listen When You Speak

One of my New Year's resolutions is to dedicate more time to writing. Good writing can be a strong foundation for my videos, for my blogposts and for my other efforts to reach new audiences. But good writing requires practice. And there is one key ingredient that helps writing go from good to great. in this episode of The Walk, I share what that ingredient is. The post The Walk: Why People Don’t Listen When You Speak appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Jan 03, 202448 min

The Walk: The Lessons I Learned in 2023

In this last week of the year, I look back on 2023 and distill the big lessons I learned over the past 12 months. The post The Walk: The Lessons I Learned in 2023 appeared first on Father Roderick .

Dec 27, 202343 min

The Walk: Back in Rome

Rome is beautiful this time of year. The bars and restaurants are decorated with Christmas lights, and on Saint Peter's Square this year's nativity scene honors Saint Francis' first initiative to visualize the story of Jesus' birth 800 years ago. In this episode of The Walk, I explore the streets of Trastevere at night as I share with you my plans for 2024. The post The Walk: Back in Rome appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Dec 20, 202354 min

The Walk: I Finally See What I Couldn’t See Before

After a difficult week, I had a breakthrough insight about how I can use my media expertise and experience to coach individuals and groups in their efforts to be successful in their outreach on social media. The post The Walk: I Finally See What I Couldn’t See Before appeared first on Father Roderick .

Dec 13, 202347 min

The Walk: An Advent Mindset for Your Best Year Ever

In this episode of The Walk, I share how the time of Advent encourages us to follow the Virgin Mary in her faith that God will provide and that our 'yes' to the next step is all it takes to help realize God's plan with us. The post The Walk: An Advent Mindset for Your Best Year Ever appeared first on Father Roderick .

Dec 06, 202349 min

The Walk: The Joy of Learning As An Adult

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I became a student again, and how adult learning has enriched my life. The post The Walk: The Joy of Learning As An Adult appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 29, 202345 min

The Walk: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do With Your Talents

In this episode of The Walk I share my thoughts on how to interpret the story Jesus tells his disciples about what to do with talents. How correct is the most common interpretation of that story? The post The Walk: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do With Your Talents appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 23, 202344 min

The Walk: How To Finish What You Start

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the one thing Yoda wants his apprentices to do: finish what they begin. The post The Walk: How To Finish What You Start appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 16, 202342 min

The Walk: How Pokémon Sleep helps me catch more ZZZs

In this episode of The Walk, I share how gamification helps me improve certain aspects of my life by attaching small rewards to certain actions I'm trying to turn into habits. The post The Walk: How Pokémon Sleep helps me catch more ZZZs appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 10, 202342 min

The Walk: Household Hacks for Busy People

How do you combine a busy work schedule with household chores and with decluttering goals without going crazy? In this episode of The Walk, I share with you what I've learned this past week and how some new approaches help me keep my sanity. The post The Walk: Household Hacks for Busy People appeared first on Father Roderick .

Nov 03, 202346 min

The Walk: Squirrels and ADHD

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about my often hyperactive mind and about what may be causing this. The post The Walk: Squirrels and ADHD appeared first on Father Roderick .

Oct 27, 202338 min

The Walk: What To Do When The News Overwhelms You

In this episode of The Walk, I discuss what you can do when world events on the news overwhelm you. ? 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 extra content. The post The Walk: What To Do When The News Overwhelms You appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Oct 21, 202330 min

The Walk: The Point of Pointlessness

Often we strive to be as productive as possible, to meet the expectations of others and of ourselves. However, we can greatly benefit from doing pointless things from time to time. In this episode of The Walk, I explain how. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patrons Continue reading "The Walk: The Point of Pointlessness" The post The Walk: The Point of Pointlessness appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Oct 12, 202336 min

The Walk: Dealing With Disasters

A bug wiped out two days of hard work on a video project, but I didn’t freak out like I would have in the past. In this episode of The Walk, I share how I’m learning to better deal with disappointments and setbacks and how it affects my work. ? Like this podcast? Support my Continue reading "The Walk: Dealing With Disasters" The post The Walk: Dealing With Disasters appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Oct 07, 202345 min

The Walk: Is It Okay To Doubt Your Faith?

Is it a problem if at some point in your life you start to doubt the faith, the morals or the doctrines you have been raised with? In this premium episode of The Walk, I explain how to deal with these doubts. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. Continue reading "The Walk: Is It Okay To Doubt Your Faith?" The post The Walk: Is It Okay To Doubt Your Faith? appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Sep 28, 202348 min

The Walk: You Can’t Always Get What You Want

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you some recent experiences that made me think about ways in which we react to setbacks in life. Is there a lifeskill that can help us better deal with those situations? ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patrons Continue reading "The Walk: You Can’t Always Get What You Want" The post The Walk: You Can’t Always Get What You Want appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Sep 21, 202338 min

The Walk: They Way You Write Your Life Story Matters

In this episode of The Walk, I explain how you can tell the story of your life in your own way, and how doing so can help you with current struggles. ? 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 Continue reading "The Walk: They Way You Write Your Life Story Matters" The post The Walk: They Way You Write Your Life Story Matters appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Sep 17, 202335 min

The Walk: Is There A Right Way To Grieve?

Is there a right or a wrong way to grieve the loss of someone in your life? In this episode of The Walk I explore the different types of grief I encountered in my work as a priest and I share how I recently had to deal with loss in my own life. ? Like Continue reading "The Walk: Is There A Right Way To Grieve?" The post The Walk: Is There A Right Way To Grieve? appeared first on Father Roderick ....

Sep 08, 202342 min
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