
Monk On The Mic - The Monk In Docs Podcast
Join vowed Benedictine, Br Frederick-James/Mark Gladman (aka Monk In Docs across the internet) as we gather around the table to talk God, life, Scripture, spirituality and spiritual practice in ways you may never have heard before. No matter who you are or what your background is, there is always a place for you at The Table. You can find resources from Mark at Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Insight Timer and YouTube via @monkindocs.
"Mark opens doors of trust and exploration towards the great light and love that we hope to understand..." ~ Mike Cerbus.
Latest episodes

Feb 26, 2025 • 39min
Ep 19 - Who You Are Is Christ
Who are you at your core? The discussion dives into the radical idea that our true identity is found in Christ, challenging conventional notions of self. Using profound metaphors like water from the ocean, the interconnectedness of all people is explored. Listeners are encouraged to shift from superficial labels to a deeper spiritual relationship. Emphasizing collective love and service, the podcast advocates for community, compassion, and kinship as we all embody this divine identity.

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 17 – Making Spaceships & Bread: A conversation w/Rob Bell.
In this engaging conversation, Rob Bell, an author known for exploring spirituality, dives into themes of love, loss, and the joys of creativity from his book, 'Where'd You Park Your Spaceship.' He reflects on making space for new beginnings, the transformative power of creation, and how baking bread can build community and foster connections. Rob emphasizes the importance of authenticity in artistic expression and how our relationships with fictional characters can mirror our personal growth. It's a delightful blend of introspection and inspiration!

Dec 6, 2023 • 34min
Ep 16 - Somewhere Now
We are all tied up in our heads at some other place and some other time doing some other thing. And yet Jesus tried to show us that the antidote to worry and malcontent and lack of joy and so many other ills we carry every day can be found somewhere we don’t stay very often… somewhere now.

Nov 21, 2023 • 29min
Ep 15 - Warts & All
You know you’re beautiful, right? Warts and all? Time to embrace *everything* about being your true and real self…

Jun 12, 2023 • 33min
Ep 14 - Whispers
Have you been yelling - at the world, at yourself, at God?!
Take some wisdom from a new, elderly friend of mine, and perhaps know it might be time to whisper for a while…
Let me share with you about my friend, throw in some of Sarah’s story (Gen 18), and a little bit of Frederick Buechner for good measure.

May 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
Ep 13 - Relationships Over Projects: A conversation about sustainability w/Lisa DeLay
What started out as a conversation about a spirituality of sustainability turned into a conversation about how relationships (not projects) must be at the core. Lisa is a speaker, author and spiritual director, and a regular volunteer. Join us for this intriguing, surprising and thought provoking conversation. Links mentioned in this podcast:
Earthship Puerto Rico - https://www.earthshipglobal.com/puerto-rico
Lisa's Website - https://lisadelay.com/blog/
Lisa's Podcast "Spark My Muse" - https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/podcast
Lisa on Instagram - https://instagram.com/lisacolondelay
Mark's Website "The Table" - https://monkindocs.podia.com
Mark on Instagram - https://instagram.com/monkindocs
In this episode:
00:00:00 About this episode
00:02:00 Meet Lisa DeLay
00:10:45 About The Earthship
00:21:15 Making Changes
00:32:54 Shifts and changes (this is where the conversation changes gears!)
00:40:00 The power of "coming alongside"
00:47:45 Creating truly sustainable life
00:52:50 It all boils down to relationships
00:56:15 Beware the Ego Project!
00:57:40 Inner work required
01:07:10 Linking up with Earthship and Lisa

Apr 25, 2023 • 47min
Ep 12 - Jump for Joy
Episode 12
What if I told you that the things that brings you joy isn’t actually the thing that brings you joy?
And that when you see this, the things that bring you joy will always bring you joy whether they are there or not?

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 8min
Ep 11 - You Already Are: A conversation on becoming w/Gabrielle Dik
Episode 11
What happens when you start to embrace God's truth about your identity?
Gabrielle Dik (Gaby) is an author, speaker and seminar trainer based in the Netherlands. In her book "You Already Are: Stop becoming" she challenges the idea that Christians should see themselves as 'works in progress' and need to constantly work to become a better versions of themselves and seek God's plan for their lives in order to be accepted by God.
00:00:00 Introductions
00:10:00 The problem with "becoming"
00:13:58 Gaby's personal journey to "already are".
00:20:00 The difficulty of false images (God, grace, sin, self).
00:25:55 What false images do to us.
00:32:32 Turning it around/holding on.
00:55:13 How to become who you already are.
01:01:00 Fruit for the journey.
Find out more about Gaby and her work at https://www.gabrielledik.nl/

Apr 4, 2023 • 38min
Ep 10 - Always Rising
Episode 10. At Easter we celebrate the resurrection. But what kind of resurrection was it? And what does it look like? And how might we experience this resurrection today? Maybe the answer is in the most obvious place: Yeast. Happy Easter.

Mar 24, 2023 • 43min
Ep 9 - Put Down Your Bucket
Episode 9
Jesus goes to a well.
A woman goes to a well.
At the end of their conversation, she puts down her bucket.
Here is what happened,
and why it should also happen for you.
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