The Walk

The Walk

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhƶgen

A weekly walk with Fr. Roderick during which he shares his thoughts as a priest on the struggles and challenges as well as the joys and surprises of day-to-day life.

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Episodes

The Walk - The One Thing That Unites Everything I Do

It’s taken me years to admit this, but I think I finally know what I need to focus on in my life. I’ve always juggled many roles—priest, content creator, coach, podcaster, commentator, media guy, you name it. And for...
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The Walk - Am I Really Seen?

This was a tough one to share. A few weeks ago, I asked ChatGPT to give me an honest, unfiltered analysis of my life—based on everything it ā€œknewā€ about me from past podcast transcripts and conversations. What came...
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The Walk - "Come With Me to a Quiet Place"

This past week, I almost walked straight into a burnout. I had convinced myself that every hour had to be productive. That every moment of rest needed to be ā€œuseful.ā€ That if I wasn’t creating something—be it a...
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The Walk - What Pope Francis Taught Me About My Calling

This past month, I took some time off — not for a trip or a big project like I had planned, but simply to pause and reflect. And something unexpected happened: I finally found clarity about my own vocation. I’ve...
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The Walk - Saying Goodbye to Pope Francis — A Shepherd Who Changed My Life

When the news came that Pope Francis had passed away, I was surprised by how peaceful I felt. No panic, no sadness—just deep gratitude. Gratitude for a man who, without ever knowing me personally, changed my life as a...
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The Walk - Where I Discovered the Joy of Easter

It’s spring. As I walked past the frontyards of my neighborhood, full ofĀ blooming tulips and roses, I couldn’t help but think: this is what Easter feels like. New life. New hope. The promise that no matter how dark...
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The Walk - When the Future Feels Shaky, Do This

There’s so much uncertainty right now. The economy is wobbling, the headlines are overwhelming, and it feels like everything we counted on is shifting. I’ve definitely felt that weight. And...
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The Walk - Camino

I wasn’t planning to walk another Camino. Not this year. Not yet. But as I wandered through the woods this week, enjoying the first signs of spring, I felt that familiar pull. A quiet nudge that kept whispering: it’s...
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The Walk - Why Goals Aren’t Everything (And What Matters More)

A few days ago, I went for a long walk. No phone. No recorder. Just me and the quiet of the woods. That’s unusual for me. Normally, I’m always recording something — podcast episodes, course materials, you name it. But...
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The Walk - Rediscovering Authenticity in a World of Algorithms

Lately, I've been wrestling with a big question: How do I stay truly me in the content I create? I've spent years fine-tuning my videos, optimizing my titles, and chasing the perfect format. I even bought a...
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The Walk - The Art of Showing Up: Rethinking My Online Presence

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my relationship with social media and content creation. For years, I measured success in numbers—views, likes, followers. But I’ve come to realize that the most valuable interactions...
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The Walk - Why I’m Giving Up Meta for Lent

Every year, as Lent begins, the question always comes up: What are you giving up? For many, it’s sweets, coffee, or social media. This year, I’m making a bigger decision—I’m stepping away from Meta entirely. That...
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