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SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastCassidy Hall on Queering Contemplation and Living from the HeartCassidy Hall joins host Rod Janz for a conversation about queerness, contemplation, and living from the heart. Cassidy shares how reading Thomas Merton’s New Seeds of Contemplation led her to visit 19 Trappist monasteries in the United States. That journey opened her to silence as a space of healing and discovery. Together they discuss queering contemplation, mysticism, and how authenticity deepens our connection to God, to one another, and to ourselves.Resources Mentioned:* New Seeds of Contemplation – Thomas Merton* Our Lives Matter: A Womanist Theology – Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey* Upstream: Selected Essays...
2025-11-0747 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastFrom Burnout to Wisdom with Ben KattThis episode begins with the idea that every life holds a hero’s journey. Ben Katt joins Rod Janz to talk about how his adventure began on a rainy run around Seattle’s Green Lake. That day, a quiet inner voice told him, “If you don’t have your heart, you have nothing.” It marked the start of an inner quest that led him to trade achievement and perfection for presence and authenticity.Ben explains how real change starts with listening for those inner whispers, saying yes to the unknown, and getting help along the way. He shares how...
2025-10-1143 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastAmy Frykholm on Julian of Norwich and All Shall Be WellIn this episode of Soul Stream: Living from the Heart, Rod Janz sits down with writer and podcaster Amy Frykholm to talk about her deep connection with the medieval mystic Julian of Norwich. Together they explore Julian’s famous words, “All shall be well,” her surprising story as the first known woman to write a book in English, and her vision of a Christ who suffers with us.Amy shares how Julian’s writings helped shape her own spiritual journey and how she sees suffering, love, and the voice of God in our lives today. They also talk abo...
2025-08-1953 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastJoyce Rupp – Living Fully with Compassion, Faith, and GraceRod Janz sits down with beloved writer and spiritual teacher Joyce Rupp to explore faith, self-compassion, and aging with grace. Joyce, author of Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, and her award-winning Fly While You Still Have Wings, shares how her early faith, hospice work, and life experiences have shaped her understanding of love and acceptance.They discuss the deeper meaning of Lent as a time for reclaiming goodness, not self-denial, and the value of compassion in daily life. Joyce reflects on how contemplative pauses in nature help her stay grounded and offers insights from her latest...
2025-03-0750 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastRediscovering Lent: A Journey of Trust and TransformationIn this episode of the SoulStream Living from the Heart podcast, host Rod Janz welcomes his good friend, Shauna Gill, to explore the meaning and personal journey of Lent.Shauna, a retired critical care nurse educator, spiritual director, and author, shares her evolving understanding of Lent—from childhood traditions of "giving something up" to a deeper, more contemplative practice of spiritual renewal.Together, they discuss Shauna’s book Reflections on Lent: A Reticent Wanderer’s Journey, the power of liturgical practices, and how rediscovering Lent has become a meaningful part of her spiritual life. They reflec...
2025-02-1339 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastEmbracing Mystery: Sue Vander Woude on Spiritual Influences and Contemplative LifeIn this episode of the *SoulStream Living from the Heart* podcast, Rod Janz sits down with his dear friend Sue Vander Woude, a co-founder and partner of SoulStream. Sue has a rich history in spiritual direction. She received her MDiv from Tyndale Seminary and she has also deepened her practice through continuing education at Loyola House and Together in Ministry.Sue shares with us how her spiritual journey was shaped by her childhood experiences in a Catholic neighborhood, where the beauty of mystery and ritual drew her heart toward God. These early influences planted seeds of wonder...
2024-10-1746 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastFrom Punishment to Grace: Mark Imbach’s Journey of TransformationEpisode SummaryMeet Mark ImbachIn this episode of the Soul Stream Living from the Heart podcast, Rod Janz sits down with Mark Imbach, a long-time associate of Soul Stream and former chairman of the board. Mark’s extensive background in broadcasting, combined with his deep spiritual journey, provides a rich foundation for this heartfelt conversation.Early Spirituality and the Concept of PunishmentMark reflects on his early experiences with spirituality, growing up in a strict religious environment where the concept of God was deeply intertwined with punishment. He shares how th...
2024-08-2246 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastFinding Joy in Everyday Life: A Conversation with Justin McRobertsEpisode SummaryIn this episode of the Living from the Heart podcast, Rod Janz revisits a conversation he had with author and coach Justin McRoberts. Originally part of his "Hints of Gladness" series, this discussion delves into the heart of contemplation and spiritual growth.Awareness of mortalityJustin shares insights from his journey as an author, speaker, parent, and creative. He reflects on his early fascination with life’s temporal nature, influenced by poets like William Blake and Edgar Allan Poe. This awareness of mortality and how it sparked a deeper connection to li...
2024-08-1547 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastEmbracing Compassion: A Conversation with LaVerna ElliottEpisode SummaryRod Janz welcomes LaVerna Elliott to the SoulStream Living from the Heart Podcast. LaVerna is a retired nurse from Calgary and she shares her deep passion for connecting with people, describing herself as an extrovert who enjoys one-on-one interactions. She is now dedicated to caring for her granddaughter five hours each day and spending intentional time with her mother and mother-in-law. LaVerna also plays a significant role in a Lectio group and supports a refugee family, emphasizing the importance of community and connection.LaVerna reflects on her journey with the Living from the...
2024-07-2532 min
SoulStream, Living from the Heart PodcastSoulStream, Living From The Heart Podcast, Eps. 1In this inaugural episode of the SoulStream Living from the Heart Podcast, host Deb Arndt and producer Rod Janz discuss their hopes and dreams for the podcast, along with how they first became involved in SoulStream.Host: Deb Arndt. Deb began her work as SoulStream’s Executive Director on January 1, 2021. Her background is in education; she spent 18 years in the high school classroom. She has served as a pastor of Spiritual Formation, offered many workshops and retreats, and continues to companion others in spiritual direction. She is a co-facilitator of SoulStream’s Living from the Heart course. She l...
2024-05-1139 min