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In this episode of The Walk I continue my thoughts about writing, documentary making, teaching and storytelling. All of which I’m passionate about. But what should I focus on?
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In this episode of The Break: my review of Shrinking on Apple TV Plus, Attack on Titan, Faith and Science, Pillars of the Earth, Bami Goreng, transitioning back to the Apple ecosystem.
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My thoughts on the possible synergy between reading, writing, podcasting and teaching.
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In this episode of The Break: Picard and The Bad Batch, why do some Catholics only receive the host and not the chalice during communion? What I thought of The Witcher – The Last Wish; Pumpkin soup and Apple News.
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After a couple of restful and energizing weeks, I suddenly hit a wall and had almost no energy for days. In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I deal with falling short and how God may want to teach me something positive in moments like these.
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In this episode of The Break, I review the first episode of The Last of Us on HBO Max, I explain why the priest sometimes whispers during Mass, and I talk about Apple’s new Mac Mini and why I would like to get one.
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In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the three main tasks of a priest and how they help me discern what to focus on now that my winter break is over.
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In this episode of The Break: The Depth of Deep Space Nine, Spiritual Life Habits, Life Lessons from an Astronaut, Meat and Dairy Alternatives, Computational Photography.
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Did you know that the familiar story of the visit of the Magi contains an important lesson about how to deal with big changes in your life? I’ll talk about it in this episode of The Walk.
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In this first episode of the new year, I talk about the movies Knives Out and Glass Onion, I explain why Catholics often like to have their religious objects blessed, I review the book ‘Meet the Frugalwoods’, I share the recipe for fake crab chips and I talk about Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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One of the best tools I discovered last year to structure my thoughts, plans and ideas was the Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll. During this first walk of the new year, I share with you some tips on how I hope to make journaling even more useful!
Links:
The Bullet Journal Method – by Ryder Carroll (affiliate link)
The Yazio app (alternative to MyFitnessPal)
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In this last episode of 2022, I reflect on the highlights of the past year and I talk about who I want to be next year (rather than what I want to do in 2023).
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In this last episode of The Break in 2022, I list my favorite TV shows of the year, I explain why Catholics confess to a priest, which books I loved reading, how I improved on Taco Bell and which videogames I liked most this year.
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In this Christmas Episode of The Break: the best Christmas movies for geeks; why bad things happen to good people; my favorite books of the year and tech upgrades that greatly improved my life. Merry Christmas!
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In this episode of the Walk, I share how Christmas taught me one of the most important lessons in life. One I needed to hear more than ever at the end of this challenging year.
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I talk about the fate of Superman in the DC Universe, I wonder what direction Star Wars will take after Andor, I explain how faith and raison can go together, I review some books, learn to cook in Dreamlight Valley and share my recent D&D experience.
Links: Pasta Arrabbiata original recipe
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We often measure our life in economic terms of consumption and production. But we forget that besides input and output, we also need ‘noput’: time to process, to think and to rest. I explain how this insight helps me to seek new balance.
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This week in The Break: my spoiler-free review of the Netflix Series Wednesday: it’s a massive hit, but why? Should we believe in Ghost Stories? What we should learn from history; DIY microwave chips: to good to be true? My thoughts on the possibilities and serious risks of AI technology like ChatGTP.
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In this episode of The Walk, I reflect on what it takes to embrace aging instead of fearing the process of getting older.
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In this episode of The Break: For All Mankind and the Andor finale, Advent and the second coming of Christ, Marvel Unlimited, Pigs in blanket & Toad in the hole; Atari’s Pong.
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In this episode of the Walk, I reflect upon a discussion in our Patreon Discord community (get access here) about what to do when you feel disappointed by what some people in the church say, do or don’t do. I tell some personal stories and share what has helped me in situations like that.
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In this episode of The Walk, I tell you what happened at Dutch Comic Con and what I learned this weekend.
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This week on The Break: The launch of Artemis, For All Mankind, Purgatory explained, My Squirrel Days by Ellie Kemper, what I cook for guests, Niantic’s AR headset.
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In this episode of the Walk, I share how I try to overcome cynicism that stems from disappointment.
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I talk about Tolkien’s The Fall of Númenor, about the TV series ‘The Bear’, Money and Liturgy, Midjourney and pizza!
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When things in life suddenly change and things turn upside down, the best question you can ask yourself is: why am I here? I share how this question pops up again after the unexpected news that Fr. Henri is moving to another parish.
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I talk about the tumultuous changes at Twitter and about my first experiences after moving my conversations to Mastodon. I also review the TV show ‘The Offer’ and talk about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Stephen King, the Big Bang Theory and about the Steam Deck.
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In this episode of The Walk, I discuss how some of our dysfunctional internalized behavior or self-talk can stem from what psychologists call ‘dysfunctional parent modes’. Not only can this impact our day-to-day life, but also our relationship with God.
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In this episode I talk about the connection between Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. I also review Strange New Worlds, Stephen King’s book ‘Carrie’ and the new versions of Apple’s operating systems. And what’s next for Twitter and Meta?
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In this episode I share with you what happens when you surround yourself with toxic people vs positive people and why it is important to be selective when it comes to who you include in your life (or in your social media feeds).
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In this episode of my podcast The Break, I’ll answer a question from one of my TikTok followers regarding a video I did about the anime series Chainsaw Man: ‘what is the difference between devils and demons’?
I also review the movie ‘Moonfall’, the book Red Rising by Pierce Brown (affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3VSDD0I), I tell you why Popeye was wrong about spinach and I talk about DaVinci Resolve coming to the iPad. And much more!
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For two weeks now, I have been taking ice-cold showers in the morning. In this episode of The Walk, I share which effects I experienced!
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The She-Hulk finale did something that upset some fans, but actually can teach us something about the way that we read the Bible. I’ll explain! Also in this episode:
– my ‘book book’ haul
– Crunchyroll
– Crispy Tofu
– The Meta Quest Pro
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In this episode of The Walk, I try to discern the best way forward. My online community is a great help in that process.
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In this episode I share how Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power manages to play on my heartstrings. I also talk about how to future-proof the church, I review Jenny Lawson’s book ‘Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things’. I also share my recipe for crab salad, discuss the Kindle Scribe and why I love the Oasis.
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In this episode of the Walk, I share with you my quest to track down energy leaks in my house and in my personal life. How can I save on energy and redirect it to where it makes a difference?
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I’ll explain how Godzilla can help us understand this week’s Bible readings.
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In this episode I review the movie ‘Roadrunner’ about the life of Anthony Bourdain, I talk about the role of silence in monastic life and about its importance for our own lives and I tell you why I started to follow Ryder Carroll’s Bullet Journal Method.
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In this episode of the Walk I share with you how Ryder Carroll’s Bullet Journal Method helps me to discern which goals to pursue and how to realize those goals step by step.
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I share how the story of Cassian Andor can help us interpret today’s Bible Readings!
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Homily by Father Roderick on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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In this episode I talk about Star Wars: Andor, Rings of Power, inter-religious dialogue, the Murderbot Diaries, the Chronicles of Narnia, Indian cuisine and about the iPhone 14 Pro.
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Sometimes when you try out new things, you realize that it didn’t turn out the way you hoped or expected. Do you continue trying or is it time for a course correction? I share my recent experiences.
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This week I am both excited about the premiere of Star Wars: Andor and disappointed by the news that Patty Jenkins’ movie Rogue Squadron was reportedly shelved. I have Star Wars emotional whiplash! What is going on at Disney? I have a theory.
I also talk about the importance of explaining the faith, about the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, about vegetarian wraps, crispy tofu and about the iPhone 14 Pro Max!
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In the homily, I share what Harry Potter can teach us about today’s Gospel! You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm
Homily by Father Roderick on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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Are you struggling with fatigue or brain fog? This is what you should know. Let me know in the comments if you can relate to this and share if it helped you!
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In the homily, I share what the LEGO Millennium Falcon taught me about today’s Gospel!
Homily by Father Roderick on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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Does it stress you out when you feel you don’t have control over what happens in your life? Let’s go for a walk and talk about it! Let me know in the comments if you can relate to this and share if it helped you!
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In this homily, I talk about the Rings of Power and the Gospel. Readings: Wis 9:13-18b, Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Phmn 9-10, 12-17, Lk 14:25-33
Homily by Father Roderick on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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How can you protect a good work-life balance? Join me for a walk and let’s talk about it. Let me know in the comments if you can relate to this and share if it helped you!
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Wednesday: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part II review
I dive deep into the various themes of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
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Thursday: Saints and Storytellers
Behind the scenes video of the documentary I filmed in Tuscany this summer.
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Friday: Pixar’s Lightyear
I discuss Pixar’s Lightyear in my Story Secrets Shorts.
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Saturday: The Rings of Power
I review the premiere of The Rings of Power on this weekend’s episode of The Break.
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Sunday: Mass for Geeks
Join the online community for Mass with a homily in the language of geeks!
👉 Every Sunday at 5 pm CET (11 am ET/8 am PT) on YouTube.com/SundayMass
Wednesday: Obi-Wan Kenobi review
I dive deep into the various themes of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
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Thursday: Treasures of Tuscany
Get a first glimpse of the documentary I filmed in Tuscany this summer.
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Friday: She-Hulk & House of the Dragon
I discuss She-Hulk and House of the Dragon in my Story Secrets Shorts.
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Saturday: Light of the Jedi
I review The High Republic: Light of the Jedi on this weekend’s episode of The Break.
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Sunday: Mass for Geeks
Join the online community for Mass with a homily in the language of geeks!
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In the homily, we’ll talk about The House of the Dragon and the Gospel. Readings: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps. 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14.
Homily by Father Roderick on the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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In this episode: back from vacation, House of the Dragon, Seinfeld, She-Hulk; Tortilla de Patatas; Light of the Jedi audiobook; Thunderstorm in Italy; Linked In; Apple Event.
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? Does it stop you from finishing your work in time, or does it cause you to procrastinate? In this episode of The Walk, I share with you my life-long struggle with perfectionism, and what helps me to heal from the underlying anxiety.
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What can Hobbits teach us about today’s gospel? Listen to this week’s homily to find out! Readings: Is 66:18-21; Ps. 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30.
Homily by Father Roderick on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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AI generated art opens an unlimited amount of possibilities, but also raises some thorny questions. I played around with an online art generator and witnessed Superman flying over the Vatican.
🌍 Intro/News:
• Fall projects: Lego city
🍿 Movies & TV shows:
• Moon Knight seems to be getting a second season.
• Behind the scenes videos on Warner’s YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/warnerbrosentertainment/videos
🍴 Food & health:
• Celery soup
📚 Books:
• Jade City by Fonda Lee
🪴 Nature & Sustainability:
• Looking for easy ways to automatically turn of devices on stand-by power
🎮 Tech & Video Games:
• AI generated art: https://hypnogram.xyz/
💡 Outro/Inspirational thought:
• An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox – Lao Tzu
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In this video I share with you one of my bad habits: hoarding food, and buying more than I need just because things are on sale. How can I stop hoarding food and other things?
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This month will see the release of the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. Will it be any good?
🌍 Intro/News:
• How I prepare my programs in advance when I go on a trip.
🍿 Movies & TV shows:
• House of the Dragon
🍴 Food & health:
• Tofu!
📚 Books:
• The story of a soul – trad. John Beevers
🪴 Nature & Sustainability:
• Short showers with the tomato timer; night/weekend electricity tariffs.
🎓 This Week I learned:
• How early filmmakers recorded music, dialogue and sound
🎮 Tech & Video Games:
• Meta changing it’s VR/AR strategy after ad revenu decline?
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I share with you my tips on how to travel with a carry on bag only, and why I always travel light like that. There is more to it than just minimalist packing or less trouble during security check. Mastering the art of traveling light also has spiritual benefits!
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What can E.T. teach us about today’s Bible readings? Listen to this week’s homily to find out!
Homily by Father Roderick on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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In this episode of the Break, I talk about the Batgirl movie cancelled at the very last moment, despite it testing well with audiences, and I share my thoughts on the Superman & Lois TV-series on HBO.
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🌍 Intro/News:
• Got my ducks in a row before going to Italy
🍿 Movies & TV shows:
• Superman & Lois,
• Batgirl cancelled; HBO & Discovery+ merger
🍴 Food & health:
• Oriental style Red Cabbage
📚 Books:
• The Big Book of 30-day challenges
🪴 Nature & Sustainability:
• Old-fashioned soap instead of ‘convenient’ soap dispensers
🎓 This Week I learned:
• More editing tricks in Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve
🎮 Tech & Video Games:
• Tomato Timer
💡 Outro/Inspirational thought:
• Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now
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Join me on my first enhanced episode of my show The Walk! For years, The Walk was available as an audio-only program that you could listen to as a podcast. But starting this month, I am adding video to the experience so you can actually see where I’m walking!
In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on the question: paper books or ebooks? I tell you why I have done away with 95% of my books, and how that decision impacted me. In addition, at one point during my walk, I stumble upon a surprising creature in the woods!
For those of you that prefer an audio-only experience, the regular podcast is available in its regular feed that you can find by searching for ‘The Walk with Father Roderick’ wherever you get your podcasts, or by going to https://www.fatherroderick.com/thewalk
Filming this episode with my old Asus mobile phone made me realize how much a newer phone could improve the image quality. If you would like to help me with that investment, consider becoming a monthly contributor on Patreon.com/FatherRoderick.
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What lessons can we learn from Breaking Bad and from today’s Bible readings? Listen to this week’s homily to find out! Readings: Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21. Homily by Father Roderick on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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In this episode of The Break:
🌍 News:
Blisters, upcoming vacation and posting schedules.
🍿 Movies/TV:
• Rings of Power full trailer
• Star Trek: Lower Decks
🍴 Food & health:
• Non-fussy Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/04/sheet-pan-chicken-tikka/
📚 Books:
• Michael Ward – Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1800794.Planet_Narnia
• Charles Soule – Light of the Jedi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51637946-light-of-the-jedi
♻️ Nature & Sustainability:
• Shampoo and other soapbars: https://www.sustainablylazy.com/blog/best-shampoo-bars-usa
• Matt Winning – Hot Mess: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56222117-hot-mess
🎮 Tech & Video Games:
• Planet Zoo (Zoo simulator) is 70% off until 1 August. https://store.steampowered.com/app/703080/Planet_Zoo/
• No Man’s Sky 50% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/No_Mans_Sky/
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During my walk today in the forest, I share some public speaking tips.
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How can the popular Japanese series My Hero Academia help us better understand why prayer often doesn’t work the way you think it work? Homily by Father Roderick on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Readings: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13.
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In this episode of The Break:
🌍 News:
• The Walk of the World
• Check out my vlog & documentary channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCicqw-CMUlfLPPx11GDqmYg
🍿 Movies/TV:
• Avatar: The Way of the Water, Comic-Con: Wakanda Forever and The Rings of Power
🙏 Faith:
• What I learned during the Walk of the World
📚 Books:
• The Science of Storytelling – Will Storr
🧪 Science & Tech:
• James Webb telescope first photos comparison https://www.webbcompare.com/
Check out my LEGO Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brickpriest
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During my walk today, recorded in Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, I share my thoughts on focusing on quality instead of quantity.
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What are the similarities between Bilbo & Frodo and Martha & Mary?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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In this episode, I react to the teaser trailer for The Rings of Power. Also in this episode: prayer, poodles, stars and iPhones!
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During my walk today, I share how a phrase I heard on a podcast challenges me to think differently.
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What can we learn from Captain Pike about this week’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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🌍 News: Reworking the YouTube channels and renaming the podcast!
🍿 Movies/TV: Stranger Things 4
🙏 Faith: Determinism and Free will in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
📚 Books: Shadow of the Sith audiobook
🧪 Science: The James Webb telescope is ready for action https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/7/23188300/nasa-jwst-space-telescope-mirror-alignment-commissioning-engineers
⚙️ Tech: Getting my iPad Air iOS 12 to speed up.
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During my walk today, I talk about the power of storytelling.
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How can Nick Fury’s efforts to assemble the Avengers help us better understand today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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🌍 News: Arturo died
🍿 Movies/TV: Lego Masters; Masterchef Australia
🙏 Faith: Do cats go to heaven?
📚 Books: The 007 diaries; The happiest man on earth
🧪 Science: Are electric cars ‘green’? https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/26/lifetime-emissions-of-evs-are-lower-than-gasoline-cars-experts-say.html
⚙️ Tech: AR/VR: https://www.techradar.com/news/wait-did-tim-cook-just-confirm-apples-ar-headset-and-glasses
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During my walk today, I talk about the art of being in the moment.
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How can the difference between Luke and Leia help us understand the different reactions to Jesus’ invitation to follow him in today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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🌍 News: The most unusual neomist party ever
🍿 Movies/TV: TV Time app (Tvtime.com); Obi-Wan Kenobi review; Documentary series: Keep sweet, pray and obey
🙏 Faith: Is the pope going to resign?
📚 Books: The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57093755-the-office-bffs
🧪 Science: Science and drought in the US: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61669233
⚙️ Tech: Google Nest Doorbell trouble
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During my walk today, I talk about letting go of imaginary judgment.
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🌍 News: Documentary series update
🍿 Movies/TV: TV Time app; Obi-Wan Kenobi
🙏 Faith: Should you avoid certain books or movies/tv series as a catholic or christian?
📚 Books: Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts by Matt Bell
🧪 Science: Interstellar travel with free floating planets? https://www.rawstory.com/space-travel/
⚙️ Tech: Stage Manager not working on pre M1 iPads. DaVinci Resolve – The best editing software, and it’s free!
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During my walk today, I talk about my legacy. What is the difference between my life goals as a student in Rome versus my current goals.
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How can the story of Ms. Marvel help us understand the meaning of Trinity Sunday?
Homily by Father Roderick on Trinity Sunday Year C.
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🌍 News: US Trip recap
🍿 Movies/TV: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – the illuminati
🙏 Faith: Liturgy and simplicity – how you reacted to my liturgical penguins – many parishes don’t have the means to have good music.
📚 Books: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away – Paul Hirsch
🧪 Science: DAVINCI Mission to Venus in 2029: https://gizmodo.com/davinci-nasa-venus-mission-probe-atmosphere-planet-spac-1849014802
⚙️ Tech: WWDC 2022 comments
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During my walk today, I talk about how not to evangelize. Does God judge or does He heal?
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How can Obi-Wan Kenobi help us better understand the Force of the Holy Spirit on this feast of Pentecost?
Homily by Father Roderick on Pentecost Year C
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🌍 News: Writing a book
🍿 Movies/TV: Star Wars – The Sequels
🙏 Faith: How to get something out of any Bible reading
📚 Books: Life’s too short to go so f*ing slow
🧪 Science: Crimes in Space: https://www.iflscience.com/policy/canada-looks-to-prosecute-crimes-committed-on-the-moon/
⚙️ Tech: Upgrading my camera gear
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In this episode of ‘The Walk’, I share what I learned from Star Wars.
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What can the story of the Sword and the Stone teach us about today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 7th Sunday of Easter.
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In this episode of ‘The Walk’, I share what I learned from Star Wars.
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🌍 News: US trip & Star Wars celebration
🍿 Movies/TV: Star Wars – The Original Trilogy; imagination, hope, friends, good villains
🙏 Faith: What I don’t like about Vatican liturgy (choral music, concelebration, Italian dominance)
📚 Books: The Tao of Fully Feeling. Harvesting Forgiveness out of Blame – Pete Walker
🧪 Science: Should billionairs rule in space? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/apr/30/leave-space-missions-to-billionaires-and-robots-says-astronomer-royal
⚙️ Tech: Tech and lemonade (Xbox controler
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In this episode of ‘The Walk’, I share what I learned from Saint Titus Brandsma.
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🌍 News: Filming in Rome
🍿 Movies/TV: The Adam Project
🙏 Faith: Finding faith in Anime
📚 Books: How to survive a horror movie – Seth Grahame-Smith
🧪 Science: Perseverance helicopter takes picture of debris
⚙️ Tech: What if Twitter goes bad? Trying out Mastodon
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In this episode of ‘The Walk’, I share what I learned from Brian Tracey, the author of Get It Done Now!
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Can a scruffy-looking Nerf Herder help us better understand today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 4th Sunday of Easter Year C.
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• Filming at Elfia – found my format
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• Neon Genesis Evangelion
🙏 Faith:
• What I think of Satanism?
📚 Books:
• The Wall
🧪 Science:
• Perseverance helicopter takes picture of debris: https://www.ign.com/articles/nasa-ingenuity-helicopter-beams-back-eerie-spacecraft-wreckage-from-mars-perseverance
⚙️ Tech:
• Macbook experiences
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In this episode of ‘The Walk’, I share what I learned from my TikTok followers.
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Can the friendship between Han Solo and Lando help us understand the depth of the encounter between Jesus and the apostle Peter in this week’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 3rd Sunday of Easter Year C.
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In this episode of ‘The Walk’, I tell you how to get better in anything you’d like to undertake or to accomplish by just showing up.
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Can Faith and Fantasy go hand in hand? I share what I learned at a Fantasy Festival.
Homily by Father Roderick on the 2nd Sunday of Easter Year C.
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🌍 News: Dutch Easter traditions: eggs, bread with calfsmeat and sauce, brunch. International parish: pot luck. Second day of Easter: IKEA. What will be my own, new traditions? Simplicity, resting, hanging out with the community, take time off.
🍿 Movies/TV: Moon Knight
🙏 Faith: Easter: the new reality after the resurrection. A continuation and yet also something the disciples can’t grasp.
📚 Books: Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control by Dana K. White.
🧪 Science: Hubble telescope’s most distant star discovery gets a Tolkien-inspired name. Obscure LOTR facts on TikTok explains more: https://www.tiktok.com/@donmarshall72/video/7081104464983412014
⚙️ Tech: Turning 2D photos into 3D (Nvidia Nerf)
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In this episode of the Walk, I share a bit of the process of finding out which kind of priest God wants me to be.
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In this episode of The Walk I share how I’m dealing with the massive inflation and with the increased prices due to the war in Ukraine.
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Bond, James Bond: Exploring the Shaken and Stirred History of Ian Fleming’s 007
by Brad Gilmore, Mike Kalinowski: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59897490-bond-james-bond
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On my 54th birthday I look back at what I’ve learned and discovered during the year in which almost everything changed.
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🌍 News:
• Exploring heat pumps as an alternative to gas
🍿 Movies/TV:
• HBO Max in the Netherlands. Young Sheldon, GoT final season, DC movies (Snyder Cut), lots of movies/shows that used to be on Netflix.
🙏 Faith:
• I want to go on a pilgrimage (on foot) again.
📚 Books:
• Hyperfocus
🧪 Science:
• Dinosaurs in Scotland: https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/49559/20220222/new-pterosaur-dinosaur-fossil-discovered-isle-skye-scotland.htm
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• Can I ever go back to iOS for my mobile devices?
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In this week’s episode of the Walk, we explore the South American jungle and I take you under water as we come face to face with sharks. And I’m not talking metaphors here!
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🌍 News: Laetare Sunday next Sunday; Online Mass reactions
🍿 Movies/TV: Encanto
🙏 Faith: Sharing: look for projects you can invest in.
📚 Books: Why has nobody told me this before? By Dr. Julie Smith
🧪 Science: Where were the oceans on Mars?
⚙️ Tech: Amazon Music Free (much less annoying than Spotify Free)
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In this episode of The Walk, I evaluate the past three months, and I share with you some ideas about how I want to approach documentary making as well as community building in the second quarter of this year.
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• Fase II of the house renovation: doors, garden, simplifying the office.
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• Severance on Apple TV+
🙏 Faith:
• Prayer: Mindfulness is not prayer, but can help to create an opening to God
📚 Books:
• Embrace your weird: Face your fears and unleash creativity
🧪 Science:
• Scientists Discover the Long-Lost Continent ‘Balkanatolia’
• https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5q8zm/scientists-discover-the-long-lost-continent-balkanatolia
⚙️ Tech:
• The iPhone Fold? https://bgr.com/tech/we-might-finally-know-when-apples-iphone-fold-will-be-released/
• What’s the deal with foldable phones?
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In this episode of the Walk, I share with you some stories of the time I was in Ethiopia and how it changed my perspective on one of the important pillars of Lent: Almsgiving.
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In this week’s show I talk about the following subjects:
🌍 News: Biking past the fuel crisis
🍿 Movies/TV: The Matrix Resurrections
🙏 Faith: Fasting: flexitarian lifestyle, veggies at every meal (tiny habits-style)
📚 Books: The Prison Doctor
🧪 Science: Magpies Help Each Other Remove Scientists’ Tracking Devices
⚙️ Tech Siri gets a more gender neutral voice. Which voice did you pick for your smart home devices?
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On this walk, I talk about how time management is only part of the puzzle when it comes to work-life balance. It is just as important to focus on energy management. In this podcast, I explain what I mean by that.
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🌍 News:
• Ukraine
🍿 Movies/TV:
• TV: Suspicion on Apple TV+
🙏 Faith:
• Ash Wednesday
📚 Books:
• Together we will go – Michael Strazcynski
🧪 Science:
• Resurrecting the Woolly Mamoth: https://www.wired.com/story/de-extinction-patents/
⚙️ Tech:
• Playstation VR2 revealed: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/02/22/first-look-the-headset-design-for-playstation-vr2/
• Apple still hoping for a 2022 release of their AR/VR headset: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/apples-ar-vr-headset-isnt-just-a-prototype-anymore-sources-say/
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Now that we are starting Lent, let me talk about fasting and about the various ways in which you can do this. In my case, it involves finally getting rid of a couple of big boxes. I’ll share with you why that is so difficult.
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• How build community among my YouTube viewers?
🌍 World news:
• Rising Fuel costs – can I go bike/public transport-only?
🍿 Movies/TV:
• Superstore (Prime)
🙏 Faith:
• Church building as communication
📚 Books:
• The Appendices – Tolkien
🧪 Science:
• Science and alternative energy. https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/4/22917801/emissions-new-cars-record-low-uk-electric-vehicles
⚙️ Tech:
• Google’s D-Light is genius: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/13/22932202/google-smart-lamp-d-light
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How I overcame the fear of being judged.
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• How to grow the YouTube viewers into a community?
🌍 World news:
• Covid effects subsiding, travel may get easier
🍿 Movies/TV:
• Avatar – The Last Airbender TV series (Netflix)
🙏 Faith:
• The most important thing I learned in theology: God as a mystery. Circling the city. Humility and theology
📚 Books:
• The Storyteller’s secret – Carnine Gallo
🧪 Science:
• James Webb telescope took a selfie: https://www.space.com/webb-telescope-space-selfie-nircam
⚙️ Tech:
• Logitech MX Keys and new mouse
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During today’s walk, I share with you what I learned from the book “The Storyteller’s Secret” by Carmine Gallo.
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In this episode of the Walk, I share what the book ‘Profit First’ has taught me about Time Management.
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In my newest podcast, I tell you why you should watch the Chinese timeloop drama ‘Reset’.
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Patrons I want to thank or welcome:
• New patrons: Marika, Kelly, Kensington
• Upping their contribution: Bob and Rose Marie, Paul
🌍 World news:
• The Winter Olympic Games
🍿 Movies/TV:
• Why you should watch the Chinese drama show Reset on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YoYoEnglishChannel
🙏 Faith:
• What Pope Francis said on Italy’s biggest Talk Show about spiritual worldliness and prayer: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/02/07/pope-francis-interview-italy-242340
📚 Books:
• The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo By Amy Schumer
• Emergency Admissions: Memoirs of an Ambulance Driver by Kit Wharton
🧪 Science:
• A rogue black hole discovered thanks to microlensing: https://scitechdaily.com/first-rogue-black-hole-ever-discovered-and-its-only-5000-light-years-away/
⚙️ Tech:
• Respeecher technology: https://gizmodo.com/book-of-boba-fett-episode-6-luke-voice-hamill-1848491617
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In this episode, I tell you why Steven Spielberg’s version of West Side Story touched me so much. And I talk a number of other topics as well; you can jump to the chapters you’re interested in!
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Chapters:
00:00 ☕Introduction/chat
Welcome to our new patrons:
• Paul, Bartlomiej, David, Mary, Simon, Jelle, Alejandro, The Star Wars Report, Fr. Kirill
• Thanks for increasing your monthly donation: Anthony, Joe,
09:46 🌍 World news:
• Documentary news, Omicron & long Covid
27:55🍿 TV: Why The Book of Boba Fett chapter 6 shows that Disney learned from the past
35:48🍿 Movies: West Side Story 2021 review
44:59🙏 Faith:
• What is the best way to talk with people that don’t share your faith or your values?
1:05:16 📚 Books:
• Story by Robert McKee and Documentary Film: a very short introduction by Patricia Aufderheide
1:08:18 🧪 Science:
• Don’t Forget to Look Up: scientists calculate what it takes to avert collision with a 10 km asteroid
1:10:41 ⚙️ Tech:
•Why I’m interested in a Mac Mini Pro
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I often talk about the need to protect your boundaries from exterior assaults, but why do we keep sabotaging ourselves by ignoring our inner boundaries? We work too hard, we ignore our own rules and needs (healthy behavior, margin, sleep). Why is that?
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• Upped their pledge: Jessica, Gloria, Pascal, Larry, Lee, Sherry
• New patrons: Joost & Dominique, Anuschka, Grant, Christine, Melinda, Dale
🌍 World news:
• Pope Francis about Ukraine: https://www.catholicnews.com/ukraine-deserves-peace-pope-francis-says/
🍿 Movies/TV:
• Spider-Man No Way Home
🙏 Faith:
• How to react to Catholics not sharing the teachings of the Church on vital topics?
📚 Books:
• Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History by Katy Tur
🧪 Science:
• Moon littering: https://www.bbc.com/news /science-environment-60148543
⚙️ Tech:
• Google Home now listens to ‘Stop’. Why I’m in for AR glasses (handling a phone in the rain)
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During this walk, I share with you what I learned from the book ‘Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know’ by Adam Grant. (Affiliate link to the US Kindle Store)
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• Kensington
• Daniel
• Craig
• Pauline
• Drew
• Pedro
• Liz
• Carole
• Megan
• Michael
• John
• Tyler
• Ricardo
• Matt
• Terence
• Terry
• oljioj onoi
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World news I reflect on:
• Infections up, hospitalizations down. Hopefully movie theaters can open next week? (I still haven’t seen Spider-Man, Matrix and West Side Story!)
• News about abuse in archdiocese of Munich. The Voice of Holland situation.
• Victim blaming. Beatification process Fr. Van der Lugt halted because of his derogatory comments about victims of abuse in 2009.
Movies/TV shows:
• Harry Potter reunion
• Eternals
• Moon Knight
Faith question I answer:
• Difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, restauration: https://youtu.be/KXRnntrE9CI
Book I have read:
• The 5 am Club
Scientific news I react to:
• The inside of the earth is cooling: https://www.sciencealert.com/earth-s-insides-are-cooling-faster-than-we-thought-and-it-will-mess-things-up
Tech development I react to:
• How I wake up like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day
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In this episode of The Walk, I share my thoughts on finding balance in the new year. Do I live to work, or do I work to live?
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In this episode of The Walk I share with you how I am trying to overcome one of the biggest hurdles in my creative life: perfection paralysis, aka the fear to fail.
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In this episode I get ready for the new year not by making new year’s resolutions, but by answering the question where I see myself in one year from now. I share a number of new year’s affirmations that express my resolve to get there!
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I share my thoughts on the Book of Boba Fett, I explain why Catholics like to party, I review Andy Weir’s book The Hail Mary Project, we’ll talk about sign language, the Webb telescope and new functionality for old gadgets.
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