Another Name For Every Thing with Richard Rohr

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, responds to listener questions on non-duality in all corners of life. This is Part 1 of this conversation. For example:   How does one deal with parents who out of fear of hell, confront & "witness" at every opportunity?  How can we see Christ in everyone and everything without being naive?  The transcript for this episode can be found here.Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s latest book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Richard Rohr responds to listeners questions on some of the most pressing themes of his book, The Universal Christ. In conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, Richard responds to listener questions on Hell, evil and the after life, for example:  How do you think about what happens to the soul after the death of the body? Does any aspect of 'me' live on? What is Satan’s reality in this world. How does that fit in a Christ-soaked world?  The transcript for this episode can be found here.Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s latest book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, responds to listener questions on the Holy Spirit in relationship to the Universal Christ. For example:  Richard, when you speak of the Universal Christ, in some ways it sounds similar to Evangelical language regarding the Holy Spirit. Could you respond to this?  How do you perceive the work of the Spirit in today’s world? Does very generation need a ‘Pentecost’?  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s latest book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Richard Rohr responds to listeners questions on some of the most pressing themes of his book, The Universal Christ. In conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, Richard responds to listener questions on the personal Jesus and the universal Christ, for example:  Is Jesus’ death and resurrection just a story to outline the ‘order – disorder – reorder’ path?   What is the balance between the personal Jesus and the universal Christ? And how does it affect relationship when we are doing our best to love our neighbor? The transcript for this episode can be found here.Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s latest book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Another Name for Every Thing returns with a bonus episode. Paul and Brie talk with Richard about the formation of the Center for Action and Contemplation, it's whereabouts, and what a day in the life of Richard Rohr looks like. Additionally, the hosts share their life's practices and what the contemplative journey has looked like for them. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard's latest book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and BelieveWe'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Chapter 17, “Beyond Mere Theology: Two Practices,” Epilogue, and Afterword, from Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe are the focus of this conversation. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of the book. The transcript to this episode can be found here.We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Appendixes “Mapping the Soul’s Journey to God” from Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe is the focus of this conversation. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of the book. The transcript to this episode can be found here.We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Chapters 16, “Transformation and Contemplation” from Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe is the focus of this conversation. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of the book.The transcript for this episode can be found here. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Chapter 15, “Two Witnesses to Jesus and Christ” from Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe is the focus of this conversation. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of the book. The transcript for this episode can be found here.We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!

Chapter 14, “The Resurrection Journey” from Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe is the focus of this conversation. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of the book. The transcript for this episode can be found here.We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.orgThis podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!