Heart's Desire & Social Change
Meaningful conversations about the things that matter most to people: their purpose, identity, and direction in life. How can we find meaning and mission in a restless world? How can we make wise decisions? How do we find the path that leads us to discover the deepest desires of our hearts and our aspirations to make the world a better place? Explore the terrains of self-awareness, self-development, and self-gift. Hosted by Fr. Dan Groody, Vice President and Associate Provost at the University of Notre Dame.
Meaning & Mission
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling. Integration Throughout this learning journey, you have explored the...
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Death & Redemption
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr. John Dunne put it, “If it is that we are to die, how are...
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Kinship & Accompaniment
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it, “Kinship—not serving the other, but being one with the other....
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Cry of the Poor & Justice
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s Desire. Integration The process of self-discovery is a complex...
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Loneliness & Community
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and community. Integration Humans evolved to be social creatures and to...
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Fear & Flow
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety. Integration We all have fears, anxieties, and addictions in our lives, as well as...
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Biography & Autobiography
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living out someone else’s story, or our own? Integration The...
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Discernment & Decision Making
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss discernment, decision making, and how we can make wise decisions. Integrations What should I do with my life? Many of us freeze up when we think about...
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Freedom & Conversion
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of freedom, conversion, and Groundhog Day. Integration Cultivating gratitude can be a powerful way to live happier lives. From...
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Bonus: Richard Rohr (Part 2)
Fr. Dan and Richard Rohr continue their conversation in the second half of our bonus interview. They explore substitutionary atonement theory, the links between contemplation and...
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Gratitude & Grace
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss the importance and practice of gratitude and grace. Integrations We all have people that have made a huge difference in our lives, such as a friend,...
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Bonus: Richard Rohr (Part 1)
Fr. Dan interviews Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. In this first half of the interview, they discuss Richard’s perspective on the...
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