Awakening Lives
A podcast of the Spirituality Network
Episodes

Mar 13, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
36 min
Amanda Cushing joins Alejandro Rodriguez as they discuss why spiritual direction is such a life-giving way to navigate through these uncertain times.
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Feb 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025
18 min
Alejandro Rodriguez discusses his decision to step down as executive director of the Spirituality Network, along with some of the accomplishments during his tenure, and offers listeners questions to ponder for their own journeys.
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Jan 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025
1hr 2 min
Join us as we explore what it means to be an author. Three Spirituality Network friends share about their experiences being published. Heather Monkmeyer and Mary Ruth Kamp read poems published in "Voice of the Moon" and Andrea Pannell talks about her two books, "Joyfully Becoming Undone: Bestirring from Within," and "No Apologies, I Want More!"
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Dec 14, 2024
Dec 14, 2024
22 min
Perhaps no other mindset has a greater impact on us than one of gratitude. Former Fortune 100 executive Mark Hiltz explores why a life of gratitude can lead to more fulfillment.
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Nov 7, 2024
Nov 7, 2024
38 min
Dave Long-Higgins shares the process of developing his new book, Yes, Love, Thank You! a collection of prayers and photography.
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Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
45 min
Kevin Anderson shares how he blends spirituality into his psychotherapy practice, and shares a few of his nested meditations.
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Sep 22, 2024
Sep 22, 2024
1hr 2 min
Alejandro Rodriguez joins Seth Stearns, leader of the Spiritual Life & Learning Center, as they discuss creative deconstruction with the Naked Pastor, David Hayward.
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Sep 8, 2024
Sep 8, 2024
15 min
How do you engage with the other... especially when the other had vastly different beliefs than you? Alejandro Rodriguez shares his thoughts on the series of events being held in partnership with the Spiritual Life & Learning Center and the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio. Let's learn how to engage each other with civility and respect.
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Aug 11, 2024
Aug 11, 2024
50 min
How would you define spirituality? Join four of the Network's seasoned spiritual directors (Andrea Pannell, John Florian, Jessie Vicha and Douglas Argue) as they explore the question, what is spirituality?
For more information regarding the Spirituality Network, contact us at info@spiritualitynetwork.org or visit our website at Spiritualitynetwork.org!

Jul 12, 2024
Jul 12, 2024
52 min
Sabbaticals are not just for those in the clergy and higher learning. Dave Long-Higgins just returned from a three-month sabbatical. Learn from his insights and consider how you might incorporate this spiritual practice into your life.
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