The Walk

An update on the development of healthy habits and a story about how I got scammed online - and how I reacted. The post I got scammed appeared first on Father Roderick.

We can all develop good and bad habits. Healthy habits, like eating well, taking time for sports and rest, can be very valuable for your overal well-being. The same is true for spiritual habits. But how can you establish better habits and eliminate the bad ones? Fr. Roderick shares some of his experiences. The post Healthy habits appeared first on Father Roderick.

Sometimes you can reach a hyper-focused, super productive and creative state of mind. The world around you disappears and time flies by without you even noticing it. How can you get into 'the Zone' and how do you stay in it? The post In the zone appeared first on Father Roderick.

We all experience that time seems to pass by faster when we get older. But there is a remedy: change up your routines and challenge yourself by setting new goals. In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares some of his own goals for the upcoming months and reflects upon the teleological dimensions of faith. If you don't know what that means, check out the episode :) The post How to slow down time by setting new goals appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick looks back on his recent trip to Ireland and shares his experiences. The post What the monks in Ireland taught me appeared first on Father Roderick.

This episode is all about journeys. From the moment of first contact with fellow travellers to the final destination, starting the journey is just as important as knowing where you want to go and having a roadmap to get there. The post The journey appeared first on Father Roderick.

On his walk today, Fr. Roderick uses the Alohomora spell in the game Wizard Unite to free a trapped Unicorn and reflects on other ways to gain more spiritual freedom despite situations, people or behaviors that hold us back or that keep us chained. The post Alohomora! appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick gives an update about his current projects and talks about the start of an ambitious makeover of the Trideo studios and offices! The post The Studio Make-Over appeared first on Father Roderick.

How Jackdaws are taking over my parish church and rectory, a summary of my adventures in Rome and an update on my father's health. The post Jackdaws appeared first on Father Roderick.

Where does the drive to work too much come from? Should you always strive for maximum efficiency and productivity? In this episode, I reflect upon the art (and the importance) of doing less. The post The art of doing less appeared first on Father Roderick.

The importance of margin when facing unexpected developments; the new social dynamics of streaming on YouTube. The post What I learned from streaming on YouTube appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick shares his experiences while filming for his TV show: helping animals in need with the animal ambulance and the benefits from his retreat at Fr. Theo's hermitage in France. The post Walking the tightrope appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick shares what he learned from his experiences in France last week. The post Douce France appeared first on Father Roderick.

Why God doesn't need our Instagram selfies to remember us and to like us. The post Easter Selfies appeared first on Father Roderick.

Father Roderick shares his thoughts on a sunny afternoon. With a Lenten birthday ice cream :) The post Pistachio Ponderings appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick is giving up working hours for Lent. A radical decision with a very different outcome than he initially expected! The post Working less, accomplishing more appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick talks about the transformative opportunities of the time of Lent and about the challenge to live waste-free for 40 days. The post A waste-free Lent appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his experiences with free-flow media production where you constantly test out things, take risks, learn from mistakes and course correct activities versus formulaic, deadline-based, low-risk media processes. The post High-risk vs low-risk appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick shares his thoughts on the Vatican meeting about the abuse crisis later this week. The post Double lives appeared first on Father Roderick.

An episode about the importance of grinding your axe. The post Punks and lumberjacks appeared first on Father Roderick.

Can you apply the Marie Kondo method to more than just stuff and physical clutter? The post Does it spark joy? appeared first on Father Roderick.

A review of the book 'The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a [expletive]'. Despite its provocative title, this is a book with some thoughtworthy content. The post The Subtle Art… appeared first on Father Roderick.

How redirecting focus and energy to your core mission, while letting go of distractions and of other people's agendas can generate new energy. The post Mission first! appeared first on Father Roderick.

About the differences between a common cold, the flu and a burnout and why it's important to never ignore the red lights. The post Red Traffic Lights appeared first on Father Roderick.

Thoughts about the year behind us and about the year to come… The post Out with the old, in with the new appeared first on Father Roderick.

An episode about what a barber, Steve Jobs and a media priest all have in common... The post Life lessons from my barber appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I talk about how my visit to the Holy Land has affected me. The post Walking in the Holy Land appeared first on Father Roderick.

Singles' Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Christmas: the months of November and of December are more and more about buying and eating. We are relentlessly triggered to spend our money on stuff we don't really need. In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his experiences in buying less and giving more. The post Buy less, give more appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode Fr. Roderick tries to work out the best balance between entrepreneurship and the need for patience. How can you know when to wait and when to act? The post Patience! appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick takes you to Amsterdam on the eve of his full marathon. The post I’m no superhero appeared first on Father Roderick.

Sometimes it helps to acknowledge the time and the energy you invest in what matters most and to let go of all the rest. When your plate is already full and you wonder what to do when life tries to serve you more, it is okay to say no. The post When in doubt, say no appeared first on Father Roderick.

What to do when too many ideas, unexpected road blocks and mounting pressure because of self-imposed deadlines turn your head into an IKEA ball pit? Fr. Roderick shares his current state of mind. The post My mind is an IKEA ball-pit appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares the process of reducing his possessions to what will fit into 10 moving boxes. The post 10 Boxes appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his thoughts on how to deal with big changes. The post Big Changes Ahead appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick looks back at the Archdiocesan Youth Camp and shares his thoughts about the crisis in Pennsylvania. The post Wolves and Shepherds appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares how he tries to think differently in the world of media and television. The post Think Different appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode Fr. Roderick talks about the difficulties and the benefits of giving constructive feedback. The post The Art of Feedback appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks about the effects of a summer cold, shares the steps involved in preparing a TV episode and gives a progress update on the results of his ketogenic diet. The post Sickness and Health appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick lost 5 kg/11 lbs in 3 weeks thanks to a combination of intermittent fasting, running and a ketogenic diet. In this episode of The Walk, he shares his experiences. The post Keto! appeared first on Father Roderick.

The first episode of Trideo's Star Wars documentary is live. What are the first reactions? Why is it so much harder to reach an audience on YouTube than it is on Facebook? Father Roderick shares his impressions during a morning walk in the woods. If you can help with the marketing and promotion of our productions, get in touch! The post Strange Adventures in Facebook Marketing appeared first on Father Roderick.

About Trideo's Star Wars Month, the Camino, Fairy Tales and the choice between a niche approach and personal branding. The post Freshly Cut Grass appeared first on Father Roderick.

Sometimes, you have to stand up for what you believe in and engage in a process of negotiation to reach your goals. Fr. Roderick shares his experiences. The post Negotiating appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick shares his best decisions and the biggest regrets. The post Right Where I’m Supposed To Be appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this Holy Week episode, Fr. Roderick talks about the times in life when everything seems to fall apart. When the only prayer you have left is: "God, what are You doing?" What do you do in times like that? The post God, What Are You Doing? appeared first on Father Roderick.

Father Roderick talks about the two big Trideo projects on the calendar. One has to do with LEGO, the other one with Star Wars… Listen to the episode to hear more! The post My Next Two Projects appeared first on Father Roderick.

Lent is a good time to evaluate what you value most in life. The Bible gives some good advice in Ecclesiastes 3: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. But how do you apply that in your daily life? The post Work to Live, Don’t Live To Work appeared first on Father Roderick.

Sometimes dreams come true... The post Dreams Come True appeared first on Father Roderick.

The upcoming weeks will be very challenging. Fr. Roderick shares how he works through his feelings of anxiety. The post Anxiety and Trust appeared first on Father Roderick.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of change or course correction. Fr. Roderick shares a couple of recent insights. The post Course Correction appeared first on Father Roderick.

Sometimes you just need a carrot in front of you to keep walking. In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks about what keeps him going. The post The Carrot appeared first on Father Roderick.