The Walk

During a Christmas walk I tell you how my journey this year shares a number of aspects with the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Now that we celebrate how the birth of Jesus brought light into the darkness, I think of the people that enlightened my life during this challenging year. Merry Christmas!Continue reading "Bringers of Light" The post Bringers of Light appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share with you the measures I’m taking to make room for my recovery in the upcoming weeks. I also talk about the process of soul-searching that I have been going through for the last few months and I share with you what I’ve learned from a couple of big questions IContinue reading "Breaking Bad?" The post Breaking Bad? appeared first on Father Roderick.

Because I continue to suffer from long-term consequences of Covid-19, my doctor has prescribed physical therapy to help with post-Covid recovery. But in order to properly heal, I need to make some drastic lifestyle changes and reorder my priorities. In this episode of The Walk, I discuss the consequences. The post The Pyramid appeared first on Father Roderick.

I recently experienced a number of setbacks that made me feel terrible. I kept asking myself why things were the way they were, when people would change, who to blame for what I experienced. And then I discovered a book that made me realize that I was asking the wrong questions. Link to The QuestionContinue reading "The Question Behind the Question" The post The Question Behind the Question appeared first on Father Roderick.

Recovering from Covid-19 is a strange, unpredictable experience. I give you an update on the process and I share what an awesome year this has been for me personally *despite* the Corona crisis.. The post This year was awesome. No, really! appeared first on Father Roderick.

The enduring pandemic takes a toll on our mental and spiritual well-being. I share how the lingering effects of my Covid-19 infection teach me to take better care of myself. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram ThisContinue reading "Self-care" The post Self-care appeared first on Father Roderick.

Despite the ups and downs during this third week of Covid-19, there are small and big things to be thankful for. I share them in this episode. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is broughtContinue reading "Thankful" The post Thankful appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I talk about my experiences during the two weeks that I’ve been sick with Covid-19. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is brought to you free of advertisements thanks to my patrons.Continue reading "Two Weeks of Covid-19" The post Two Weeks of Covid-19 appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I explain why I'm currently wearing a mask at all times when I'm outside. I also explain the workflow I developed to reduce the amount of work I have to invest in my video productions. The post Why I’m wearing a mask appeared first on Father Roderick.

If anything was possible, what would your dream-life look like? In this episode, I challenge you to dream big and to take steps to realize your dreams. The post Living the Hobbit life and other dreams appeared first on Father Roderick.

I share some very personal experiences of self-limiting behavior that I was able to overcome. The post Self-limiting doubts vs. unlimited potential appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share what Pope Francis taught me on discerning the future. The post The art of communal discernment appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share some thoughts on reducing my carbon footprint and share my struggles in some areas to live a more environment-friendly lifestyle. The post Goals without limits appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share some thoughts on reducing my carbon footprint and share my struggles in some areas to live a more environment-friendly lifestyle. The post Me and the environment appeared first on Father Roderick.

I've encountered and sometimes shared some of my frustrations, worries and disappointments I experienced as a priest. And yet, deep down inside, I am profoundly happy with my vocation and with the choices I have made to follow it. In this episode, I share with you what helps me to stay a happy priest despite the shortcomings of myself and of the church that I'm a part of. The post Pain, pleasure and beliefs appeared first on Father Roderick.

I've encountered and sometimes shared some of my frustrations, worries and disappointments I experienced as a priest. And yet, deep down inside, I am profoundly happy with my vocation and with the choices I have made to follow it. In this episode, I share with you what helps me to stay a happy priest despite the shortcomings of myself and of the church that I'm a part of. The post Why I’m a happy priest despite disappointments appeared first on Father Roderick.

I share what I've learned about the importance to base my work-related choices on your most important values, and how simple recipes can help me get into a more productive, positive mental state. The post Work, values and changing your mental state appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share with you an important 'Tetris' moment in my life this week. The post My ‘Tetris moment’ appeared first on Father Roderick.

As I'm making some big changes to my living and working quarters during these summer weeks, I'm also challenged to make some changes to the way I work and to the things I do. The post What got me here won’t get me there appeared first on Father Roderick.

After suffering from a sore throat, coughing fits and congestion for several days, I decided to get myself tested for COVID-19… Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is broughtContinue reading "I got tested for COVID-19" The post I got tested for COVID-19 appeared first on Father Roderick.

What a parable taught me about time-management… Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is brought toContinue reading "The Vase and the Stones" The post The Vase and the Stones appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks about the consequences of starting something new: sometimes you have to break the old to make room for growth and renewal. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – LegoContinue reading "Don’t be afraid to break things to start something new" The post Don’t be afraid to break things to start something new appeared first on Father Roderick.

Why these are not just times of trouble, but also times of grace and of creativity. Fr. Roderick shares a whole bunch of ideas at the start of a rainy day in June. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – DocumentaryContinue reading "Rainy Day Ideas!" The post Rainy Day Ideas! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of the Walk, Fr. Roderick shares some thoughts about the importance of having a vision of where you want to go instead of letting yourself be driven by other people's requests. The post Be driven by vision not by requests appeared first on Father Roderick.

Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Roderick on Instagram This show is broughtContinue reading "Why you should always protect your boundaries" The post Why you should always protect your boundaries appeared first on Father Roderick.

Some thoughts on discernment in times of change and upheaval. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick on Facebook Father RoderickContinue reading "That’s not how the Force works!" The post That’s not how the Force works! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I talk about the spiking workload I've been experiencing lately. Like many others, dealing with the constantly changing situation because of the Corona crisis causes quite a bit of extra stress. How can we flatten the curve and find new balance? It all comes down to one thing… The post Flattening the Corona Stress Curve appeared first on Father Roderick.

Because of rapid and radical changes in various areas of my work caused by the Coronacrisis, I had to step in and take the lead on a number of projects. Here is what I learned. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick onContinue reading "What I learned about leadership" The post What I learned about leadership appeared first on Father Roderick.

I'm taking a walk with a giraffe and share my thoughts on how God can change difficult times into times of grace. The post It’s all grace appeared first on Father Roderick.

While walking through the unusually quiet countryside on a sunny day, I share my experiences during this Holy Week in Corona times. The post Rediscovering the sound of silence appeared first on Father Roderick.

During a nice Springtime walk, I reflect on the need to bring new structure to our lives after a couple of hectic weeks during which we all had to adapt to the new situation in the world. The post The need for structure appeared first on Father Roderick.

Social distancing is starting to weigh heavily on all of us now that many of us have been stuck at home for several weeks. I share some thoughts on how I try to reach out to the people I know. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me onContinue reading "How to connect in times of social distancing?" The post How to connect in times of social distancing? appeared first on Father Roderick.

Tips on how to deal with the new situation caused by the Corona virus. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father RoderickContinue reading "Slow down, you go too fast" The post Slow down, you go too fast appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share my struggle to get in shape for the Rotterdam Marathon and I talk about the parish renewal I witnessed when I visited a neighboring Catholic community. The post Renewal appeared first on Father Roderick.

The Corona virus has reached the Netherlands, and it has immediate consequences for the way we celebrate Mass. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego buildsContinue reading "Lent, soup and Covid-19" The post Lent, soup and Covid-19 appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I share the fruits of a discernment process about why it is sometimes good to continue what I have been doing for a long time, why sometimes it is important to change course and why in some cases, it is paramount to STOP doing what I was doing until now. The post STOP what you’re doing (sometimes) appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the problem of ‘Workism’: equating your life with the work you do. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick BuildsContinue reading "Workism" The post Workism appeared first on Father Roderick.

I explain how the recent growth of my ‘online parish’ helped me discover new ways to guide people on their journey through life. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. If you would like to help me create more showsContinue reading "My ‘Online Parish’" The post My ‘Online Parish’ appeared first on Father Roderick.

I tell you how I'm reworking 7 year old footage from Australia and New Zealand into a series of documentaries that should feel like they've been filmed recently. The secret to an engaging production is not its technical quality, but the personal angle of the story! The post The Best Stories Are Personal Stories appeared first on Father Roderick.

On the second day of Christmas, we all went to celebrate Christmas with my father, who is in a care center and has vascular dementia. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. If you would like to help me createContinue reading "My father has dementia – This is what he teaches me" The post My father has dementia – This is what he teaches me appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of The Walk, Fr. Roderick shares what he has learned about community, audience growth and engagement during the last couple of weeks. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. If you would like to help me createContinue reading "What I’ve learned from successful media producers" The post What I’ve learned from successful media producers appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode I share some tentative plans for the next year based on some recent experiences. It's better to do one thing well than ten things poorly. The post What to focus on next year? appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his learning process in becoming a better leader through firm decisions and clear communication. The post The challenges of being a leader appeared first on Father Roderick.

I share the process of constructing the narrative for a documentary I'm making. How do I keep viewers involved? What can I learn from the popularity of reaction videos when it comes to personal storytelling? And what to do with lingering feelings of self-doubt about my ability to produce good content in my own personal way? The post Giving myself permission to follow my own way appeared first on Father Roderick.

Sometimes its not enough to think big: you have to make room in your life to turn big ideas into big projects. In this episode, Fr. Roderick plots his future activities and gives an update about new plans for the growing community of supporters on Patreon. The post Something is cooking! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I share the story of my journey to Scotland. The post Providence in Scotland appeared first on Father Roderick.

An update on Fr. Roderick's upcoming travel plans. The post On my way to Scotland! appeared first on Father Roderick.

How having plenty of margin and some creative thinking help mitigate the fall-out from my unexpected medical adventure. The post Lifebuoys appeared first on Father Roderick.

An update from sickbay about last week’s events. The post Please State the Nature of the Emergency appeared first on Father Roderick.

The decisions we make, the trust we give and the faith we have often correlate with how we look at the world and at the people around us. Some thoughts on cynicism and negativity versus optimism and benevolence. The post Most People Are Good appeared first on Father Roderick.