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Father Nathan introduces us to Shelly, Who Used to Tipple. This story is in honor of the 8th anniversary of the publication of "Afterlife, Interrupted Book 1: Helping Stuck Souls Cross Over" Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Fr. Nathan discusses the work of Dr. Yvonne Kason, MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP, a world-renowned pioneer in the field of “Spiritually Transformative Experiences.” She talks about her near-death experience (NDE) and the founding of Spiritual Awakenings International and her new book:  "Roadmap to the Great Awakening." Yvonne Kason MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP, is a Canadian Family Physician and Transpersonal MD-Psychotherapist (retired), author of 6 books, public speaker, originator of the term “Spiritually Transformative Experience” (STE), and STE Researcher. Dr. Kason has had five Near-Death Experiences, and multiple STE experiences. She was previously on faculty at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. She is an internationally renowned medical expert in the field of Spiritually Transformative Experiences, Near-Death Experiences, and Kundalini Awakenings. In 1994, Dr. Kason originated and coined the phrase, “Spiritually Transformative Experiences”, (STEs), in her ground-breaking book, A Farther Shore.  She defined STE as an umbrella term to include diverse spiritual experiences including Mystical Experiences; Kundalini/Spiritual Energy Awakenings; Psychic Experiences of all types; Near-Death Experiences; Other Death-Related STEs; and Inspired Creativity.  Dr. Kason elaborated on all types of Spiritually Transformative Experiences in her more recent books, Farther Shores: (2000, 2008), and Touched by the Light: Exploring Spiritually Transformative Experiences, (2019). Connect with Yvonne: Spiritual Awakenings International: www.spiritualawakeningsinternational.org Spiritual Awakenings International YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/mAVVNey2f5k?si=R3I4uRDnRfiqmy60 Toronto Awakenings Sharing Group:  https://torontoawakenings.org/ Spirituality in Health-Care Network:  https://www.spiritualityinhealthcare.net/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yvonne-kason-a7365a12a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014020486410 Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan and his prayer partner, Donna Rebadow, celebrate four remarkable years of The Joyful Friar Podcast and share how it all started. Throughout this journey, Father Nathan shared stories from his Afterlife, Interrupted, book series; engaged in enlightening conversations with NDE and joy experts; cultivated compassionate responses to life’s difficult moments; and developed spiritual practices to help us move closer to joy. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for your support! Consider sending a Happy 4th Anniversary gift with a donation to Father Nathan's ministry. Click the link here: https://nathan-castle.com/donate Donna Rebadow is a Near-Death Experiencer, Sports Medicine Acupuncturist, and the host of the "Exploring Consciousness" Podcast. Following her profound NDE in 1998, Donna dedicated her life to investigating the nature of consciousness through extensive work with the Monroe Institute, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Tom Campbell. A woman of many talents, Donna is also a musician, jeweler, and a decorated athlete who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019 alongside her Wayland Baptist College teammates. Connect with Donna Rebadow: https://exploreconsciousness.com "Wednesdays with Sadie, The Miracle Dog" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cNkr4zX Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices to Sheila Rose, "Fast Girl" Turned Homecoming Queen. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan shares a compassionate response to Sheila Rose, "Fast Girl" Turned Homecoming Queen. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan introduces us to Sheila Rose, "Fast Girl" Turned Homecoming Queen. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices that arise from Greg, the Scholar. This story is new and does not appear in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Greg, the Scholar. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan introduces us to Greg, the Scholar. This story is new and not in any of the previous "Afterlife, Interrupted" books. You are hearing it for the first time.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

This encore episode of The Joyful Friar podcast has over 10,000 views!  This episode features Dr. Raymond Moody’s groundbreaking book, "Life After Life." As the International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS) Conference begins next week, Fr. Nathan and Dr. Moody reflect on the origins of this influential research and share insights into what first inspired the study of near-death experiences.  My Prayer Partner Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, is speaking at the IANDS Conference on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 3:15 pm on a panel: "Mental Health Support for Near-Death and Related Experiences." It qualifies for the Academic and Professional Track. Dr. Raymond Moody Jr. is an American psychiatrist, philosopher, and author widely known as the "father of the near-death experience" (NDE). He coined the term "near-death experience" and wrote the 1975 landmark bestseller "Life After Life," which sold over 13 million copies. Connect with Dr. Raymond Moody:  https://www.lifeafterlife.com https://www.facebook.com/DrRaymondMoody https://www.instagram.com/Life__AfterLife https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbMoyl1QHvJVidKWIOiVbg https://www.tiktok.com/@afterlifeexplorers Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan and his sister, book publisher Cathryn Castle Garcia, discuss finding joy when the world feels heavy. Together, they explore the difference between joy and happiness, the "just for now" theory, and practical tips for creating more joy in everyday circumstances.   Cathryn Castle Garcia loves words and water and wild places. She delights in helping people cultivate joy, ease, and abundance in their personal and professional lives. Her motto is, “Make it fun. Let it be easy.” As the owner of ClearStoryCoach.com, she specializes in writing coaching, editing, publishing, and marketing. Together with her husband, Capt. Gui Garcia lives on a small island in the Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The couple owns C2G2Productions.com, specializing in wildlife and underwater filming. Connect with Cathryn: [email protected] https://www.clearstorycoach.com https://c2g2productions.com https://www.facebook.com/C2G2Productions Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan, along with prayer partner Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, shares the spiritual practices to Craig and Charlie, the Watch Repair Guy. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications. Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, DTM, is a psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals connect with their inner selves to foster greater joy, peace, and relief. Utilizing a mind-body-spirit perspective, she has seen firsthand how engaging in reflective inner work leads to a more meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling life.  As a prayer partner with Father Nathan, Kimberly has witnessed the incredible benevolence, kindness, and creativity with which heavenly helpers support souls on their afterlife journeys. Outside of her professional practice, Kimberly cherishes time with family and friends, working out at the gym, and being on the water. Kimberly is a Distinguished Toastmaster with Toastmasters International and active in her home parish of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in San Pedro, California. She can be reached through her website, www.kimberlysharpmft.com. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan shares the compassionate responses to Craig and Charlie, the Watch Repair Guy. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan introduces us to Craig and Charlie, the Watch Repair Guy. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Father Nathan shares the spiritual practices to the Divine Miss M. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOP Listen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5 Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate at https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry, rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition, has helped more than 700 souls transition from one plane of the afterlife to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.