Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, takes a retrospective look over the entire arc of the five seasons of Another Name of Every Thing. Reflecting on each theme of the previous seasons we honor the wisdom of Richard and pepper him with refreshed questions on practical application for living out the lessons of the Universal Christ in our daily lives. It has been a tremendous gift for the CAC to serve our community through this podcast. Thank you for your ongoing support in this project and those to come! Stay subscribed to this feed as we will post updates on future projects. Deep apologies for the varying qualities of audio from Richard's mic on this final episode. We had a computer malfunction during the production of this episode. Thankfully the majority of the audio was recovered. Resources:  visit cac.org/podcast, or where ever you download podcasts, to listen to the first 4 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing and discover other podcasts we produce.  visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org This 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, discusses the final layer of the Cosmic Egg, The Story. Richard describes “the story” as the great patterns that are always true. We pull on the threads of love that are active when engaged in “the story”, play with metaphors that examine a new way of seeing the Cosmic Egg, the relationship between chaos and order, and the Universal Christ as the key to holding Cosmic Egg together.  Resources:  visit cac.org/podcast, or where ever you download podcasts, to listen to the first 4 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing and discover other podcasts we produce.  visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org This 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, steps into the “our story” of the Cosmic Egg. For this episode, CAC Faculty member Brian McLaren joins us. Resources:  Visit cac.org/podcast, or where ever you download podcasts, to listen to the first 4 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing and discover other podcasts we produce.  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org This 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, steps into the “my story” of the Cosmic Egg. Richard describes the “my story” as the private, small life searching for significance through power, prestige, and possessions. The threads of this conversation follow the gifts, shadows, and pursuits of healing within “my story”.   Resources:  visit cac.org/podcast, or where ever you download podcasts, to listen to the first 4 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing  visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org This 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!

We are back for a fifth and final season! Richard Rohr is once again joined by Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson to walk together through the layers of the Cosmic Egg of Meaning and life in the Universal Christ. This season focuses on the Cosmic Egg of Meaning as a framework that positions "my story" within "our story" within "the story". In this episode, Richard teaches the overview of the Cosmic Egg so that we can hold the concept as a whole before diving into its particularities.  Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 4 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe Connect with us: We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org This 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 Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, concludes the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy by reflecting on how these themes relate to the values of devotion, public virtue, and simplicity.   The final conversation of this season enters the tension of how one embodies these themes and values out in personal and communal ways. Join us as we seek ways to better understand how we can embody our beliefs, wrestle with our shortcomings, and play with the interrelatedness of the 7 themes with Richard’s broader work. There is a subtle striving throughout this conversation that resonates with the gifted opportunity for continued evolution for all of us in our unique contexts.    The transcript for this episode can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing     Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, continues the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The seventh theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy leads us to union:    Non-duality is the highest level of consciousness. Divine union, not private perfection, is the goal of all healthy religion    This final theme holds the center of spiritual desire; Divine union. Join us as we share models of those who exemplify non-duality in their life, the nagging habits of pursuing private perfection, the four splits that those in the first half of life need to overcome, and how prophetic action can flow from non-duality.   The transcript for this episode can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing     Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe .

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, continues the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The sixth theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy introduces us to our primary teachers:   The path of descent is the path of transformation. Darkness, failure, relapse, death, and woundedness are our primary teachers, rather than ideas or doctrines.  This theme can be heavy to hold in ourselves and bearing witness to the experience of others. Join us as we share personal stories on the path of descent, appreciate the gifts of vulnerability and forgiveness, hold our mortality with a loving gaze, and work towards detaching from the storylines that dictate or bind our growth.  The transcript for this episode can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, continues the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The fifth theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy opens the door to everyone:   The “separate self” is the major problem, not the shadow self which only takes deeper forms of disguise.  There is a subtleness to this theme that takes some sussing out. Join us as we share personal stories that exemplify our wrestling with this theme, distinguish between the ‘shadow self’ and the ‘separate self’, look at the ways that shame snakes its way into our lives, and ultimately how the connection to the whole entices personhood.  The transcript for this episode can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, continue the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The fourth theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy opens the door to everyone:   Everything belongs. No one needs to be punished, scapegoated, or excluded. We cannot directly fight or separate ourselves from evil or untruth. Darkness becomes apparent when exposed to the Light.  This tenet has been a hallmark of Richard’s teachings – everything belongs. Join us as we share personal stories that seek to put flesh on the bones of this theme, examine the tendency to scapegoat or exclude others, and seek to understand how this relates to Liberation Theology and prophetic action.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stone, continue the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The third theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy reframes our perspective of reality:  For those who see deeply there is only One Reality. By reason of the Incarnation, there is no truthful distinction between sacred and profane.  The heart of this theme is about allowing what seems to be separate to become one; often through deep connective experiences of love and suffering. Join us as we share personal stories that embody this theme, discuss the importance (and often gaudy art) of the sacred heart, the sacramental depth of reality, and live a life of mystical incarnation in the here and now.   The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, continue the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The second theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy is foundational for understanding the remaining themes:   If God is Trinity and Jesus is the face of God, then it is a benevolent universe. God is not someone to be afraid of, but is the Ground of Being and on our side.  This second theme lays the groundwork for relating to the shape of God within the Alternative Orthodoxy. Join us as we share personal stories that elucidate this theme, nuance the theological language, and seek understanding in how this fits within an evolutionary perspective.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner begin the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The first theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy is the methodology that formed the remaining themes:  Scripture, as validated by experience, and experience as validated by Tradition, are good scales for one’s spiritual worldview  This foundational theme is the launchpad to whole of the Alternative Orthodoxy. Join us as we reflect on how we relate to scripture (even during the dry seasons), steadily learning to trust our experiences, listening to the multivocality of the Tradition, and the interplay between all three creates a unified field.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe 

We are back for a fourth season! Richard Rohr is once again joined by Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson to walk together through the depths of conversation, personal stories, and life in the Universal Christ. This season focuses on the 7 themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. In this introductory episode, Richard unpacks what the Alternative Orthodoxy is, where its roots can be found (spoiler: it’s the Franciscans), and how it creates a trustworthy dynamism for humanity and God.   The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing among other podcasts by the Center for Action and Contemplation Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  For thoughts, suggestions and comments - write us at [email protected] This 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!

In this bonus episode we find Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner in dialogue without Richard Rohr. Recorded in the Fall 2019, Richard had to jettison to a meeting in Santa Fe and encouraged Brie and Paul to record a conversation without him on relationships, work, and parenting within the lens of the Universal Christ. This episode draws from the concrete experiences of Brie and Paul as they seek to live out the values of the Universal Christ within the reality of precocious kids, demanding work, and meaningful committed relationships.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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! -- Embark on a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle with Jim and Mirabai Starr in their online course starting September 9th. To learn more, visit cac.org/interior

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, look deeply into the ‘and’ between action and contemplation. This final discussion of Season 3 gathers and threads all of the themes of previous episodes together. This episode invites listeners to risk stepping more fully into conscious participation with the Universal Christ in both personal and collective approaches to action and contemplation.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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! -- Embark on a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle with Jim and Mirabai Starr in their online course starting September 9th. To learn more, visit cac.org/interior

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, talk about the roles of awe and wonder play in the spiritual journey. This episode circles around the themes of creativity, music, humor, and the joy of mundanity in a Christ-soaked world.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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! -- Embark on a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle with Jim and Mirabai Starr in their online course starting September 9th. To learn more, visit cac.org/interior

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, talk about how Christ is present in evolution and relational time. The focus threads through the distinction between deep time and linear time, not clinging to outcomes nor becoming passive to the urgent needs of the world, and practicing resurrection in our own lives.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more podcasts from the Center for Action and Contemplation, visit cac.org/podcast  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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!

In this bonus episode Richard, Brie, and Paul recorded their conversation remotely from the confines of their own homes during the pandemic COVID-19. This episode is the final installment of the three-part series on this pandemic as a global initiation. This episode focuses on the final three redemptive gifts of the initiation process. Join us in conversation as we seek to live out these steps in quarantine, parenthood, practice, and contemplation.  The five redemptive gifts of the initiation messages:  1.   It is true that life is hard, and yet my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28).   2.  It is true that you are not important, and yet do you not know that your name is written in heaven? (Luke 10:20).   3.  It is true that your life is not about you, and yet I live now not my own life, but the life of Christ who lives in me (Galatians 2:20).  4.  It is true that you are not in control, and yet can any of you, for all of your worrying, add a single moment to your span of life? (Luke 12:26).   5.  It is true that you are going to die, and yet neither death nor life. . . can ever come between us and the love of God (Romans 8:38-39).  In the midst of this pandemic we hold you in contemplative solidarity and prayer for safety, rest, and renewal.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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! We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, explores how one should relate with emotions and feelings when they arise. Leaning into how contemplation can help cultivate a right relationship with our feelings and the selfhood below the surface, the dialogue focuses on forgiveness, healthy acceptance and detachment, and emotions as messengers.  The transcript for this podcast can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to check out the Center for Action and Contemplation's family of podcasts. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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!

In this bonus episode Richard, Brie, and Paul recorded their conversation remotely from the confines of their own homes during the pandemic COVID-19. This episode is a follow-up to ‘Our Global Initiation | Part One’ (where the theme focused on the five essential messages of initiation) and furthers those messages with the redemptive hope of each initiation step. The intention was to distill all of the redemptive angles in one episode. Alas, we only got through the first two messages (Richard was on a roll) and we will be back with another episode in the future centering on the final three.   The five redemptive gifts of the initiation messages:  1.   It is true that life is hard, and yet my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28).   2.   It is true that you are not important, and yet do you not know that your name is written in heaven? (Luke 10:20).   3.   It is true that your life is not about you, and yet I live now not my own life, but the life of Christ who lives in me (Galatians 2:20).  4.  It is true that you are not in control, and yet can any of you, for all of your worrying, add a single moment to your span of life? (Luke 12:26).   5.  It is true that you are going to die, and yet neither death nor life. . . can ever come between us and the love of God (Romans 8:38-39).  In the midst of this pandemic we hold you in contemplative solidarity and prayer for safety, rest, and renewal.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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! We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, digs into the Franciscan roots that bear fruit for the current climate crisis. Drawing from the context of our planet’s fragility, the discussion forms around the Franciscan relational viewpoint with the bodies (planetary, human, and non-human), the role of lament, and embodying Franciscan values to be agents of healing.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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!

We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com -- In this bonus episode Richard, Brie, and Paul recorded their conversation remotely from the confines of their own homes during the pandemic COVID-19. This episode is the first of two on how reality is initiating us into a new paradigm. This shared moment in time drew out Richard's reflections on the five essential messages of initiation. The five essential messages of initiation are: 1) Life is hard. 2) You are not that important. 3) Your life is not about you. 4) You are not in control. 5) You are going to die. In the midst of this pandemic we hold you in contemplative solidarity and prayer for safety, rest, and renewal. This 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, steps into the quagmire of sin and evil. With a posture of humility and openness, the discussion circulates on the relationship between incarnation, failure, redemption, and systems of power.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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!

Typically Another Name for Every Thing is recorded months apart from it's actual release date on the grounds of the Center for Action and Contemplation. In light of the crisis facing our world with the pandemic, COVID-19, we are taking a break from airing Season 3 of Another Name for Every Thing to reflect on the reality around us. On March 20th, most of our production team gathered via Zoom to record this special episode (on Richard's 77th birthday 🥳). Next week, we will continue to air our planned episodes from Season 3. In the mean time, we are looking at ways to revise our production schedule so that we can be with you amidst the disruptions and shifting state of our world. We’d love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at [email protected] This 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! We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com

Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, delve into the relationship between the personal and the universal through the lens of politics. Seeking to see from a Christ-soaked world perspective the discussion focuses on power, healing divisions, values, and personal and communal agency.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to learn more about our family of podcasts.  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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, unpack the radicality of the life and ministry of Jesus. The threads of dialogue revolve around the implications of living out your faith within an empire, the cost of living into a prophetic imagination, and healing as an act of resistance.  The transcript for this podcast can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcasts to learn more about our family of podcasts. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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 Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, talk about their relationships to the Bible, the Perennial Tradition, and what we can glean from how Jesus read the Hebrew texts. The transcript for this podcast can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to learn about our family of podcasts. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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, continue the discussion on the values inherent to the The Universal Christ and how one might be able to live them out in their day to day life.   The transcript for this podcast can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to learn about our family of podcasts. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at [email protected] Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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 Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, discusses the values inherent to the The Universal Christ and how one might be able to live them out in their day to day life.   The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to learn about our family of podcasts. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at [email protected] Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This 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!

In this bonus episode, Living School Faculty James (Jim) Finley and Kirsten Oates join Richard Rohr and Paul Swanson (Brie sadly wasn't there!) in conversation about the contemplative journey, what it was like to be guided by Thomas Merton, Jim's trauma work, and their new podcast with the CAC, Turning to the Mystics.    The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcasts to listen to Another Name for Every Thing or Turning to the Mystics  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s 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 [email protected] This 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 listener's 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 spiritual practice, for example: Any advice for someone like me who wants to be a mediator between complicated people like my father and those who are suffering, in the service of the sort of cosmic reconciliation the CAC seems to be working toward? How can those of us for whom contemplation is already part of our lives expand and deepen it to become closer to the Christ and to let it live more fully in the world? The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard 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 [email protected] This 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!

On this episode, Fr. 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 Parenting, for example: How do I give my children the order they need, while knowing that it will quite soon let them down? I want to raise my son in the Christian tradition, however I find that most of the mainstream Christian teachings for children do more harm than good. How can we talk about the Universal Christ with my son in an age-appropriate way?  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 [email protected] This 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!

On this episode, Fr. 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 Healing Division in a World that Others, for example: How do I help reduce the injustices I get upset by?  How does the concept of a Christ-soaked world inform the relationship we ought to have with nature, and how we use (‘subdue’!?) the natural 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 [email protected] This 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 Great Commission, for example:  How do I remain in my church when the greater part of what is preached from the front is around substitutionary atonement? Can contemplatives “evangelize?” What might that look like? The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard 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 [email protected] This 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 relationship between science and theology as well as miracles, signs and wonders. For example:  In your book you talk about Christ being "materiality" itself beginning with the Big Bang. This begs the question: what is the difference in the universe and Christ? Are they synonyms?  How should I reconcile the miracles of Jesus described in the Gospels? Should I view them in a metaphorical way or in a literal way?  The transcript to 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 [email protected] This 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 suffering and brokenness, for example:  How am I fortunate enough to have an experience of suffering be transformative, but the same experiences of suffering seems to irreparably damage others? How do we not become cynical or shutdown in the midst of suffering? 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 [email protected] This 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 embodiment and incarnation, for example: Richard can you speak to the way Christianity has divided the body and the spirit? How can we reclaim the joy of our bodies - embodying with joy and gratitude for the magnificence of very "ordinary" (even that shows cultural bias), non-skinny, yet fully alive and wonderful human bodies? 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 [email protected] This 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 non-duality in all corners of life. This is Part 2 of this conversation. For example:  As I deepen my contemplative faith and so value it’s unity and “wholeness” how do I best bring it up within my faith group who may be threatened by the ideas?  How can women find ways to connect with the feminine side of God while we wait for our religions to begin embracing the feminine divine, while not passing patriarchy on to our kids?  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 [email protected] This 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 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 [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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 Believe We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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 [email protected] This 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!