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The Joyful Friar

The Joyful Friar

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
  • Compassionate Response: Van Getting the Party Started

    Compassionate Response: Van Getting the Party Started
    Jun 9 2026

    Father Nathan, along with prayer partner Michael Quinn, shares the compassionate responses to Van Getting the Party Started. This story is new and not included in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications.

    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.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 prayer partners to do.

    Theme music: Derek Gust

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    50 mins
  • Afterlife, Interrupted: Van Getting the Party Started

    Afterlife, Interrupted: Van Getting the Party Started
    Jun 2 2026

    Father Nathan introduces us to Van Getting the Party Started. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications.

    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.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 prayer partners to do.

    Theme music: Derek Gust

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    36 mins
  • Gifts of the Holy Spirit

    Gifts of the Holy Spirit
    May 26 2026

    Father Nathan explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, as described by the prophet Isaiah: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, courage, piety, and awe.

    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.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 prayer partners to do.

    Theme music: Derek Gust

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
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