The Walk

The Walk

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhƶgen

A weekly walk with Fr. Roderick during which he shares his thoughts as a priest on the struggles and challenges as well as the joys and surprises of day-to-day life.

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Episodes

The Walk: How To Have a Merry Little Christmas

The other day,Ā I woke up with a Christmas song in my head. It wasnā€™t just any versionā€”it was the Muppets and John Denver, singing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. Nostalgia hit hard, reminding me of simpler,...
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The Walk: How To Avoid Christmas Stress

Ā Christmas stress hit me hard this week. Ā  I was sitting at my desk after hours of non-stop work when it dawned on me: Christmas Eve is less than an week away. My brain went into overdrive. So much to do. So many...
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The Walk: Why Dreams Matter

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself standing on the windswept Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. During the bus ride, I had been listening to an audiobook about the life of Saint Patrick, and I was surprised to learn how...
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The Walk: Time To Make Room For Advent

In this episode of The Walk, I take you along as I reflect on a small but meaningful change in my life: transforming an old coatroom into a cozy winter office. This tiny space has become my retreat, a place to focus...
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The Walk: Why You Keep So Much Clutter

I'll admit it - I'm a bit of a digital hoarder. My internet browser is like a virtual junk drawer, with tabs upon tabs open at any given time. Why do I insist on keeping so many tabs open, even when they're just...
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The Walk: What's The Point Of A Reading Challenge?

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you a conversation I had with someone who was wondering what the point is of reading books when you probably have no time of life left to do anything with the knowledge you...
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The Walk: How I Calm My Mind

Ever notice how some days the hum of a leaf blower or other background noise can be more aggravating than others? I explore how my own tolerance for these everyday sounds can fluctuate, and how it reflectsĀ myĀ level of...
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The Walk: What The Monks of Glendalough Taught Me

After a month-long hiatus, I'm back with a new episode of The Walk! During my time away, I traveled to Ireland to explore the rich Catholic tradition and the influence of the early Celtic saints. This trip was also a...
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The Walk: Come With Me To Ireland!

I'm embarking on an exciting journey to Ireland to delve into the lives and wisdom of the men and women who played a crucial role in the evangelization of Europe. By signing up for my new course, you can join me on...
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The Walk: Overcoming Self-Limiting Thoughts

In this episode, I talk about the paralyzing effect of self-limiting thoughts and how they can hold us back from achieving our dreams. Whether you're starting a new career, launching a creative project, or just...
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The Walk: How I Wrote 'Tales of Power'

I just finished writing and publishing my newest book, "Tales of Power - A Guide to Epic Storytelling". In this episode of The Walk, I share with you a behind the scenes look at my creative process. The book is a...
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The Walk: What If You Could Live Forever?

Imagine discovering one day that youā€™re immortal, destined to live for centuries, outlasting everyone you know and love. How would you feel about that? Itā€™s the premise of the 1986 movie Highlander, where Connor...
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