The Walk

I recently discovered why social activities often wear me out: in many situations, I feel that I have to 'put on my happy face' instead of being fully myself. It is an ingrained habit of 'masking', and I have noticed that the more I feel free to 'unmask', the more I actually enjoy social company. What are some of the reasons that we sometimes force ourselves to behave in a way that other people expect of us, instead of fully being ourselves? When can this be useful, and when can it become harmful? In the premium part of the episode I share with my patrons some ideas for monthly masterclasses, retreats and pilgrimages.

I was staring at the shelves of my fridge. What would I eat? I couldn't decide, and for a reason: I had just had dinner an hour before. And yet, I had felt this urge to grab a snack even though I wasn't hungry at all. Time to pause and to ask myself what was going on. I had been struggling with an important decision I had to take and instinctively I was trying to cope with the tension by eating something. Sounds familiar? In this episode of The Walk I talk about how to 'sit' with your emotions instead of trying to suppress them or letting these feelings take over. In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I share how I envision the creation of two goal-oriented membership communities next to the existing community of friends and supporters of my work.

In this first episode of The Walk of the second quarter of the year, I look back on all the developments of my online ministry since the start of 2024 and I share with you the exciting next steps I am taking to improve the way in which I help my followers.

I recorded this episode of the Walk at the start of Holy Week, and I share with you some thoughts on how I hope to better serve you and the rest of my followers after Easter. In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about my travel plans in April and during the rest of the year. Have a blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter!

In this episode of the Walk I share with you an insight that transformed the way I experience and organize my weekends. In the premium part of the show, I talk about the structure of my next book and how it reflects the core philosophy of my mission in the media.

We are at the half-way point of Lent. A good moment to assess where we are in our journey towards Easter. I share how an animation series helped me realize how little we know of each other's journey through life. In the premium part of the podcast, accessible to my patrons, I talk about my plans for another book and I share how much I enjoy coaching and developing courses and other material.

In this episode of the Walk I catch you up after a very busy week and I share with you how I was reminded not to give up on my dreams. In the premium part of the Walk, available to my patrons, I talk about my plans for group coaching and for a Mastermind group.

In this episode of the Walk, I answer a question that was raised by a journalist who interviewed me about my new book 'Lent for Little Folk'. She had noticed that the book focused quite a bit on self development during Lent, and she wondered how that related to the religious, 'vertical' dimension of faith during this time. In the premium part of the episode, available to my higher tier patrons, I explain how my new book and my email strategy fit into my larger plans for this year.

In this episode of The Walk I share with you how I wrote my first book since 'Geekpriest' in just three days. The title of the book is 'Lent for Little Folk' and it will be made available soon!

In this episode of The Walk, I share some tips on how best to prepare for Lent in order to make the most of this special time.

In this episode of The Walk, I answer a common question from my followers on social media with a religious background: "Father, can I watch this show or read this book if it goes against my faith?" What to do if you come across media content that challenges your personal convictions? The post The Walk: What to Do When Your Favorite Book, Movie, or Game Challenges Your Faith? appeared first on Father Roderick.

It is so important to foster a climate of trust in organizations and in the church so people feel safe to talk about their mental health issues if these arise. In this episode of The Walk I share my thoughts on this after some recent experiences. The post The Walk: Why Mental Health Should Never Be a Taboo Subject appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I discuss the current trend of high-profile YouTubers stepping away from their full-time YouTube job. What can we learn from what these content creators mention about work-life balance? In the Premium section of the podcast available to my $5 patrons, I share how those lessons also influence my coachingContinue reading "The Walk: Quitting YouTube" The post The Walk: Quitting YouTube appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I plan the journey of my followers from first contact to an ongoing relationship that brings value to their lives. In the premium version of the show, I give you more behind the scenes information about what is going on in my life andContinue reading "The Walk: How I Plan The Journey Of My Followers" The post The Walk: How I Plan The Journey Of My Followers appeared first on Father Roderick.

A couple of years ago, I was in the Vatican on a Wednesday morning for the pope’s weekly audience. The sun was warm, I was still a bit sleepy and the pope was reading a text in Italian. My thoughts started to drift and my eyelids started to become heavy. Suddenly, the pope stopped reading,Continue reading "The Walk: The App That Finally Made Me Listen To Pope Francis" The post The Walk: The App That Finally Made Me Listen To Pope Francis appeared first on Father Roderick.

One of my New Year's resolutions is to dedicate more time to writing. Good writing can be a strong foundation for my videos, for my blogposts and for my other efforts to reach new audiences. But good writing requires practice. And there is one key ingredient that helps writing go from good to great. in this episode of The Walk, I share what that ingredient is. The post The Walk: Why People Don’t Listen When You Speak appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this last week of the year, I look back on 2023 and distill the big lessons I learned over the past 12 months. The post The Walk: The Lessons I Learned in 2023 appeared first on Father Roderick.

Rome is beautiful this time of year. The bars and restaurants are decorated with Christmas lights, and on Saint Peter's Square this year's nativity scene honors Saint Francis' first initiative to visualize the story of Jesus' birth 800 years ago. In this episode of The Walk, I explore the streets of Trastevere at night as I share with you my plans for 2024. The post The Walk: Back in Rome appeared first on Father Roderick.

After a difficult week, I had a breakthrough insight about how I can use my media expertise and experience to coach individuals and groups in their efforts to be successful in their outreach on social media. The post The Walk: I Finally See What I Couldn’t See Before appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I share how the time of Advent encourages us to follow the Virgin Mary in her faith that God will provide and that our 'yes' to the next step is all it takes to help realize God's plan with us. The post The Walk: An Advent Mindset for Your Best Year Ever appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I became a student again, and how adult learning has enriched my life. The post The Walk: The Joy of Learning As An Adult appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk I share my thoughts on how to interpret the story Jesus tells his disciples about what to do with talents. How correct is the most common interpretation of that story? The post The Walk: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do With Your Talents appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the one thing Yoda wants his apprentices to do: finish what they begin. The post The Walk: How To Finish What You Start appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I share how gamification helps me improve certain aspects of my life by attaching small rewards to certain actions I'm trying to turn into habits. The post The Walk: How Pokémon Sleep helps me catch more ZZZs appeared first on Father Roderick.

How do you combine a busy work schedule with household chores and with decluttering goals without going crazy? In this episode of The Walk, I share with you what I've learned this past week and how some new approaches help me keep my sanity. The post The Walk: Household Hacks for Busy People appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about my often hyperactive mind and about what may be causing this. The post The Walk: Squirrels and ADHD appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I discuss what you can do when world events on the news overwhelm you. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patrons get access to the premium version of this podcast with extra content. The post The Walk: What To Do When The News Overwhelms You appeared first on Father Roderick.

Often we strive to be as productive as possible, to meet the expectations of others and of ourselves. However, we can greatly benefit from doing pointless things from time to time. In this episode of The Walk, I explain how. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patronsContinue reading "The Walk: The Point of Pointlessness" The post The Walk: The Point of Pointlessness appeared first on Father Roderick.

A bug wiped out two days of hard work on a video project, but I didn’t freak out like I would have in the past. In this episode of The Walk, I share how I’m learning to better deal with disappointments and setbacks and how it affects my work. ? Like this podcast? Support myContinue reading "The Walk: Dealing With Disasters" The post The Walk: Dealing With Disasters appeared first on Father Roderick.

Is it a problem if at some point in your life you start to doubt the faith, the morals or the doctrines you have been raised with? In this premium episode of The Walk, I explain how to deal with these doubts. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick.Continue reading "The Walk: Is It Okay To Doubt Your Faith?" The post The Walk: Is It Okay To Doubt Your Faith? appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I share with you some recent experiences that made me think about ways in which we react to setbacks in life. Is there a lifeskill that can help us better deal with those situations? ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patronsContinue reading "The Walk: You Can’t Always Get What You Want" The post The Walk: You Can’t Always Get What You Want appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I explain how you can tell the story of your life in your own way, and how doing so can help you with current struggles. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patrons get access to the premium version of this podcastContinue reading "The Walk: They Way You Write Your Life Story Matters" The post The Walk: They Way You Write Your Life Story Matters appeared first on Father Roderick.

Is there a right or a wrong way to grieve the loss of someone in your life? In this episode of The Walk I explore the different types of grief I encountered in my work as a priest and I share how I recently had to deal with loss in my own life. ? LikeContinue reading "The Walk: Is There A Right Way To Grieve?" The post The Walk: Is There A Right Way To Grieve? appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I share some lessons I learned during my vacation in Brittany and why I felt like Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. $5> patrons get access to the premium version of this podcast withContinue reading "Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons" The post Harry Potter in the Land of the Dragons appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I explain how decluttering can bring you far beyond having an organized and tidy house: it can help you make room for what lies ahead by letting go of the past that may hold you back. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick.Continue reading "Decluttering – Why Getting Rid of Stuff Is Not Enough" The post Decluttering – Why Getting Rid of Stuff Is Not Enough appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share how I got a case of the ‘zoomies’ and I tell you which insights it led too. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post A Case of the Zoomies appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share how I learned to handle big emotions like anger or anxiety. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post How To Handle Big Emotions appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the two funnels strategy that came out of the summer meeting of the creative team and the advisory board of Trideo this past weekend. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post The Two Funnels appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I share with you how my initial experiences using Meta’s new Twitter-clone ‘Threads’ gave me a great idea that can help unify and streamline a lot of my work on social media, on YouTube, TikTok and in podcasting! ? Like this podcast? Support my work with aContinue reading "Inspired By Threads" The post Inspired By Threads appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the importance of standing up for yourself and of protecting and defending your boundaries when it comes to relationships, your work, the choices you make and the roles you play. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Boundaries and Perimeters appeared first on Father Roderick.

How can you know if something is God’s will or if you are just reframing random events by yourself? ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Is This God’s Will? appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the stages of any change process: unfreezing, moving and refreezing. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post (Un)Freezing appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I talk about the 80/20 rule and how I had to relearn how to slow down in my life and in my work in order to prevent burn-out and to be able to deliver peak performance when it’s needed. ? Like this podcast? Support my work withContinue reading "The 80/20 Rule" The post The 80/20 Rule appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I talk about the benefits of adopting a ‘growth mindset’ and I define what I mean by that. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Why You Need a Growth Mindset appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I discuss the fear to speak my mind that I’ve often struggled with in the past. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Speaking Without Fear appeared first on Father Roderick.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the size of your to-do list and do you have a hard time prioritizing your activities? In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I share with you what can help you discern what to prune and what to keep in your life. Link to the TikTok video I mentioned:Continue reading "What Needs Pruning In Your Life?" The post What Needs Pruning In Your Life? appeared first on Father Roderick.

Are you sometimes overwhelmed by your emotions, by stress or by anxiety? In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I share how in moments like that it helps to channel my ‘inner Vulcan’. It can create room for the healing power of the Holy Spirit when I feel broken or when things fall apart.Continue reading "When and Why to Channel Your Inner Vulcan" The post When and Why to Channel Your Inner Vulcan appeared first on Father Roderick.

What does Jesus mean when he tells his apostles to consider themselves to be ‘unworthy servants’? In this episode of my podcast The Walk, I reflect on the importance of developing an attitude of service to prevent the pitfalls of a savior complex. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation viaContinue reading "At Your Service" The post At Your Service appeared first on Father Roderick.

Would you rather work for someone or with someone? This small distinction can make a huge difference when it comes to the mindset with which you do your job. It even impacts the way church communities approach the world around them. In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I explain how. Like this podcast?Continue reading "Stand By Me" The post Stand By Me appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’, I look back on my trip to the UK and on my most recent marathon and I share with you the secret to contentment that has made these experiences so different from similar events in the past. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthlyContinue reading "The Secret of Contentment" The post The Secret of Contentment appeared first on Father Roderick.