Author Keith Wakefield on the day to day reality of working as a Chaplain.
Category: Interview
Becoming Yourself – A Conversation with Jiryu Rutschman-Byler
“The vastness isn’t somewhere else. It’s right here, embodied in the most ordinary activities.”
Andy Chaleff on the Transformative Power of Facing Up to Our Fears
In this podcast episode, I explore death and the fear of mortality with Andy Chaleff, and we discuss how these experiences have shaped our lives.
Gaylon Ferguson on the Intersection of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism
In this podcast episode, Vanessa chats with Gaylon Ferguson, author of Welcoming Beginner's Mind: Zen and Tibetan Wisdom on Experiencing Our True Nature.
Why I Write: Kurt Cole Eidsvig
Kurt Cole Eidsvig digs into motivation, poetic strategies, and the mystery of where the arrows of our intentions land.
A Fire Runs Through All Things: Susan Murphy on How We Can Meet the Climate Crisis
An interview with Susan Murphy about her new book and what koan practice can teach us about engaging the climate crisis.
Enlightenment is an Accident – Tim Burkett on How to Be More Accident Prone
Tim Burkett on enlightenment, meditation, and the balance of traditional and contemporary practices.
Engaging in Compassionate Action: Pamela Ayo Yetunde
A conversation with Pamela Ayo Yetunde about spirituality, interconnectedness, and the need to foster understanding and compassion in today's world.
Why I Write: Jenna Wysong Filbrun
In the wake of her new collection, Away, we reached out to poet Jenna Wysong Filbrun to find out more about her motivations and process.
Why I Write: Christian Dillo
Christian Dillo on a contemporary Zen approach to awakening and what meaningful transformation actually looks like.