Episodes

  • 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.

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    ​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
    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
    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

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    35 mins
  • Spiritual Practice: Reg, the Helpful Hardware Man
    May 19 2026

    Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices to Reg, the Helpful Hardware Man. This story is new and not told in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted series. You are hearing it for the first time.

    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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    46 mins
  • Compassionate Response: Reg The Helpful Hardware Man
    May 12 2026

    Father Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Reg, the Helpful Hardware Man. This story is new and not told in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted series. You are hearing it for the first time.

    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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    28 mins
  • Afterlife, Interrupted: Reg the Helpful Hardware Man
    May 5 2026

    Father Nathan introduces us to Reg the Helpful Hardware Man. This story is new and not told in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted series. You are hearing it for the first time.

    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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    41 mins
  • Spiritual Practice: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto
    Apr 28 2026

    Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from Mika, a Yugoslav prisoner; Angel Clement; Mother Mary; and Toto. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it here for the first time.

    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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    47 mins
  • Compassionate Response: Mika, Yugoslav Prisoner, Angel Clement, Mother Mary and Toto
    Apr 21 2026

    Father Nathan shares the compassionate response to Mika, a Yugoslav prisoner; Angel Clement; Mother Mary, and Toto. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series. You are hearing it here for the first time.

    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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    51 mins