The Joyful Friar
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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The Joyful Friar
Encore Episode: Finding Joy with Guest: Dr. Raymond Moody
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This encore episode of The Joyful Friar podcast has over 10,000 views!
This episode features Dr. Raymond Moody’s groundbreaking book, "Life After Life." As the International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS) Conference begins next week, Fr. Nathan and Dr. Moody reflect on the origins of this influential research and share insights into what first inspired the study of near-death experiences.
My Prayer Partner Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, is speaking at the IANDS Conference on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 3:15 pm on a panel: "Mental Health Support for Near-Death and Related Experiences." It qualifies for the Academic and Professional Track.
Dr. Raymond Moody Jr. is an American psychiatrist, philosopher, and author widely known as the "father of the near-death experience" (NDE). He coined the term "near-death experience" and wrote the 1975 landmark bestseller "Life After Life," which sold over 13 million copies.
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https://www.instagram.com/Life__AfterLife
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbMoyl1QHvJVidKWIOiVbg
https://www.tiktok.com/@afterlifeexplorers
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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.
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