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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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© 2025 The Joyful Friar
Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Finding Joy with Guests: Karen Saliba and Kim Sharp
    Jul 22 2025

    Fr. Nathan is accompanied by therapist and prayer partners Karen Saliba and Kim Sharp as they discuss practical steps for finding joy in difficult times.

    Karen Saliba, PsyD, MFT, is a psychoanalyst, working with couples and individuals who want to live in healthy harmony with one another, their families, and their communities. She believes that we can be healed from our Earthly life hurts by engaging in dynamic and compassionate relationships.

    As a prayer partner with Father Nathan, she has learned so much about love, spirituality and how we are never alone. Her husband and two daughters support her endeavors to inspire hope for those in this life and afterwards. Her relationship to athletics and pickleball is also very close to her mind, body, and soul. https://www.karensalibatherapy.com

    Kim Sharp, LMFT, DTM, is a psychotherapist working in San Pedro, California. She loves helping people connect with the deepest part of themselves, which can promote joy, peace, and relief in their lives. Functioning from a mind-body-spirit perspective, she has witnessed how when we do our own inner work, it can lead to a deeply meaningful and fun life!

    Working as a prayer partner with Father Nathan, Kimberly is continually reminded of how benevolent and loving the “other side” is, and has been amazed at the creative ingenuity that is employed by heavenly helpers to support souls on their journey in the afterlife.

    When Kim isn’t working with clients or assisting Father Nathan, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, dancing, sailing, and singing. She also enjoys volunteering in various capacities with Toastmasters International and in her home parish of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in San Pedro, California. You can find more about her work at https://www.kimberlysharpmft.com.

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

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

    Purchase books on Amazon: 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. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

    #fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakenings. #nde, #ste, #ide

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    59 mins
  • Spiritual Practice: Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom
    Jul 15 2025

    Fr. Nathan discusses the spiritual practice arising from Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R

    Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised

    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
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=en
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOP

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

    Purchase books on Amazon: 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. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

    #fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakenings. #nde, #ste, #ide

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    43 mins
  • Compassionate Response: Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom
    Jul 8 2025

    Fr. Nathan discusses the compassionate response to Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen’s Mom with prayer partner Karen Saliba. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0R

    Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised

    Karen Saliba, PsyD, MFT, is a psychoanalyst, working with couples and individuals who want to live in healthy harmony with one another, their families, and their communities. She believes that we can be healed from our Earthly life hurts by engaging in dynamic and compassionate relationships.

    As a prayer partner with Father Nathan, she has learned so much about love, spirituality, and how we are never alone. Her husband and two daughters support her endeavors to inspire hope for those in this life and afterwards. Her relationship to athletics and pickleball is also very close to her mind, body, and soul.

    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
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=en
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOP

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

    Purchase books on Amazon: 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. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

    #fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakenings. #nde, #ste, #ide

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    42 mins
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