Guest Interviews Episodes
Aug. 5, 2025
E 229 Corporate Life Meets the Contemplative with Alejandro Rodriguez
Send us a text Alejandro Rodriguez joins us today to talk about discovering contemplative paths in the midst of a corporate lifestyle. We explore both the healthy and shadow sides of ambition and accomplishment. Learn more a...
May 27, 2025
E 223 Legacy Letters
Send us a text Legacy Letters Today we discuss Legacy Letters with spiritual director, Robin Clossman. We explore how time reviews and photos can be a gateway into sharing legacies with those we love. These ideas translate...
March 18, 2025
E 216 Liturgy + Visual Art with Sarah Bianchi
Send us a text Today we wrap up our series on art and contemplative with guest Sarah Bianchi. Join us as we talk about liturgy that first nourishes our own souls and from that deep space then sharing with others. Follow Sarah at: artbysarahkay.com IG: Artbyskay FB: SarahKay Support the show
March 11, 2025
E 215 Contemplative Photography with Ann Kowaliczko
Send us a text Today we explore photography and how it can be a doorway into contemplative spirituality. As we have increasing access to photos on our phones, we hope this episode inspires you to engage in new ways. Resource...
March 4, 2025
E 214 Art As Spiritual Practice with Matt Whitney
Send us a text Today we are joined by the Creative Director of Spiritual Directors International, Matt Whitney. We explore the intersection of art, nature, movement and spirituality. To learn more about Matt’s work and his...
Feb. 17, 2025
E 212 Body-Mind-Spirit + PT with Shannon Kunstman
Send us a text Join us as we explore body-mind-spirit connections with licensed Physical Therapist, Shannon Kunstman. We discuss the importance of integrative body work with spiritual guidance. To learn more, connect with S...
Feb. 11, 2025
E 211 Body-Mind-Spirit + Yoga with Katie Anders
Send us a text Join us as we explore body-mind-spirit connections with Katie Anders. Katie is a spiritual guide, a trained yoga instructor and also one who recently has entered the process of becoming a nun with a religious o...
Feb. 4, 2025
E 210 Modern Contemplatives: Dave Schmelzer
Send us a text We are concluding our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality. Today we are joined by Dave Schmelzer. Dave has been a colleague and friend for almost 2 decad...
Nov. 19, 2024
Ep 200 Spirituality of Healthy Eating with Betsy Gonwa
Send us a text Today, we are joined by spiritual guide Betsy Gonwa to discuss the intersection of food, spirituality, and health. We hope you find inspiration from her story and the ways healthy eating impacts our daily lives...
Oct. 8, 2024
E 194 Spiritual Direction in Europe
Send us a text Today we have the honor of interviewing one of the leaders of Spiritual Directors Europe, an organization that networks and trains spiritual guides across that continent. Join us as Rafael Maria Theuvenet share...
Sept. 10, 2024
Ep 190 Seeking Shalom in our Neighborhoods (With Justin Markofski.
Send us a text Today non-profit community director, Justin Markofski, shares insights on what it means to love our neighbor as ourselves. He dives into the delight of deepening our love of God and how that overflows into th...
July 23, 2024
Ep 183 Perspectives from Training: Interview with Linda Hershberger
Send us a text Today we are joined by Linda Hershberger. Learn how empty nesting, relocation and a cancer diagnosis led her to seeking out training as a spiritual guide for others. Support the show
July 16, 2024
Ep 182 Mindsets in Starting A Practice with Grace Schmelzer
Send us a text Today we are joined by spiritual guide, Grace Schmelzer. Learn how a recent graduate (less than 2 years) has started her practice and mindsets faced along the way. Additional Resources: graceschmelzer1@gmail.c...
July 9, 2024
Ep 181 Wisdom from the Generations with Jo Giarrante
Send us a text Today we are joined by spiritual guidance trainer, Jo Giarrante. Together we explore what Jo has learned in her decades of spiritual guidance ministry and hear wisdom as it relates to her hopes for the future ...
July 2, 2024
Ep 180 Contemplative Canoe Trips with Becca Langhough
Send us a text Today we are joined by spiritual guide and avid paddler, Becca Langhough. Learn how she combined her love for canoeing, spiritual direction and outdoor adventure. Additional Resources: becca55nb@gmail.com Sup...
May 14, 2024
E 173 A Fresh Look at Scripture (with Stephanie Spencer)
Send us a text Today we are joined by Stephanie Spencer, co-founder of the organization 40 Orchards. We discuss the Jewish practice of Midrash, the value of asking questions in community and how to expand our engagement with ancient texts. Learn more at: 40orchards.org Searching the Sacred podcast …
May 7, 2024
E 172 Forest Bathing (with Pastor Zayna Thomley)
Send us a text Today we are joined by Pastor & Certified Forest Bather, Zayna Thomley. We discuss what to expect in a forest bathing session, the importance of community and nature and how to embrace obstacles that might com...
April 15, 2024
Ep 169 Grief Informed Spiritual Care
Send us a text Today we welcome Dr. Jan Lundy to the podcast who is talking with us about what it looks like to companion people through their grief. Though grief is something many people find difficult to talk about, it's likely that each of us is experiencing loss continually. Join in as Jan shar…
April 8, 2024
Ep 168 Mindfulness in Prisons
Send us a text On this week’s podcast we hear from Tom Buhler, a certified spiritual guide offering mindfulness to prisoners. Tom shares with us about the powerful transformations possible when using mindfulness, particularly in the midst of high-stress situations. Join us as Tom relays how formal …
March 4, 2024
Ep 163 Outdoor Companioning
Send us a text Join us as Dr. Jeanette Banashak shares with us about a new certification program being offered in Outdoor Companioning that has come about as a result of her own lifelong desire to connect with the more-than-human world. Are you a spiritual guide or working in some form of service p…
Jan. 29, 2024
Ep 158 Self Care for…Businesses
Send us a text Join us as Ryan Bauers, Consultant and Organization Development Specialist, shares with us about why self-care is so important in the business environment and how it positively impacts those businesses. Hear about his own journey that led him to finding self-care so important: workin…
Jan. 22, 2024
Ep 157 Self Care for… Clergy/Spiritual Leaders
Send us a text For those who have a tendency towards helping others, feelings of guilt and shame can often lead to overworking. And what’s more, depending on our family or cultural contexts, we may not even feel permission to do what we need to do in order to keep ourselves feeling whole and health…
Jan. 15, 2024
Ep 156 Self Care for… Medical Professionals
Send us a text As we continue our series on self-care, Sarah Kiser joins us to share her experience of being a healthcare professional at a time when 87% of people in the field are reporting experiences of burnout. For many of us, our career experience changes as we age. Our lives become fuller, ou…
Jan. 8, 2024
Ep 155 Self Care for…Military Families
Send us a text Today we are joined by Mary Bouras who is sharing with us about what it has been like to be married to someone in the military. Mary comes to us with over 2 decades of experience, including nearly a dozen moves, motherhood, and a career. Join us as she shares candidly with us about w…