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The Joyful Friar

The Joyful Friar

Written by: Father Nathan Castle O.P.
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The Joyful Friar Podcast explores the soulful, the meaningful, and the mystical in three different ways. First, Afterlife, Interrupted stories, in which someone who died suddenly and traumatically seeks my help and the help of my prayer partners.

Second, Compassionate Responses, to readers’ and listeners’ questions and concerns that arise from those stories. And third, Spiritual Practices, influenced by the Catholic Christian tradition I’ve been shaped by that reveal how goodness is at work throughout the universe and within each of us.

Each episode reveals insights about living in the present with faith and joyful hope. Be inspired to more fully receive, magnify, and share love.

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Episodes
  • Afterlife, Interrupted: Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen
    Feb 10 2026

    Father Nathan introduces us to Livonia, Angel Stella, and Ellen. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted Books. You are hearing it for the first time.

    *This episode contains sensitive content, including discussions of sexual violence.

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    ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.:
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    My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

    Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his pra...

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    42 mins
  • Finding Joy with Guest: Andrew Monks
    Feb 3 2026

    Father Nathan's guest this week is his nephew, Andrew Monks. Andrew shares his culinary journey, highlighting that pursuing one's passion with purpose can lead to joy.

    Andrew is a classically trained chef with a taste for adventure!
    His career as a chef has allowed him to live and work across many remote and beautiful corners of the globe, immersing himself in an array of different cultures and cuisines.

    Andrew now calls remote Western Australia home and lives with his wife, Mel, and Stock, the border collie. They both work as educators: Andrew passing on his experience and love of the Culinary Arts, and Mel at the other end of the education spectrum, teaching Kindergarten.

    Andrew and Mel continue to travel, teach, and inspire the next generation to open life's windows and let joy in.


    Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast!

    Support the show

    ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.:
    http://www.nathan-castle.com
    https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle
    https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=en
    https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOP

    Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5

    Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4

    Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate

    My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

    Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his pra...

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    39 mins
  • Spiritual Practice: Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics
    Jan 27 2026

    Father Nathan shares the spiritual practice arising from Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book One: Helping Stuck Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK

    Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast!

    Support the show

    ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.:
    http://www.nathan-castle.com
    https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle
    https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=en
    https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOP

    Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5

    Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4

    Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate

    My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

    Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his pra...

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    41 mins
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