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A weekly walk with Fr. Roderick during which he shares his thoughts as a priest on the struggles and challenges as well as the joys and surprises of day-to-day life. fatherroderick.substack.com

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October has finally arrived, and I’ve been looking forward to it for quite some time.

I deliberately cleared as much as possible from my calendar. No big recording trips. No looming podcast deadlines. No administrative projects. For once, I want mos... more

At the beginning of this year, I decided I was going to read 100 books.

It seemed perfectly reasonable at the time. I’d read even more than that in previous years, and although I knew 2026 would be busy, surely I could manage 100?

We are now approa... more

I knew exactly what I wanted to work on this week. I was going to continue rewriting my fantasy novel. I had made some good progress on the worldbuilding and the magic system, and I was finally getting back into a rhythm.

Then a letter arrived from ... more

One of the unexpected gifts of this past week didn’t happen while writing my novel or recording a podcast. It happened while walking through the woods.

As autumn slowly announces itself here in the Netherlands, the first mushrooms are appearing amon... more

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Unnamed 78-Year-Old Volunteer
An extremely active volunteer in a parish that is part of a town hosting the biggest refugee center in the Netherlands.
Episode: The Walk: Expanding My Horizon
Father Vitalis
A Nigerian priest serving in England
Church in England
Episode: The Walk: Experiences in Leicester

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Fr. Roderick
Host of The Walk; Catholic priest and creator of reflective, long-form monologues and discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Lives a charmed life!

    Fr. Roderick seemingly does little to help the world, instead focusing on his comforts and enjoyment. His work genuinely pushed me away from the church.

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    Zinnerfonda
    United Statesa month ago
  • A delightful time spent

    I love this podcast. Fr. Roderick gives out advice from his life experiences. With a

    Positive Attitude

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hem5891
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast

    Gives very good insights in different life coaching and spiritual advise with humor and good talk. Recommend 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El el el próximo
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    I have listened to your podcasts for several years now and I enjoy them. You have helped me in my spiritual journey, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    USAFCCF
    United States3 years ago
  • Love love.

    Happiest new year best best podcast so much information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gloria Marie
    United States4 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as varied yet cohesive, drawing in fans of faith, writing, and fantasy culture.
Many praise the unguarded, long-form style that blends faith, creativity, and daily life.
Listeners describe the host as authentic, relatable, and thoughtful, offering practical spiritual guidance.
Fans appreciate the calm, contemplative tone and the way personal stories become universal insights.

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What is The Walk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features reflective monologues and conversations centered on faith, everyday life, and personal growth, often weaving in spirituality, storytelling, and creative work. Listeners hear thoughtful takes on priestly life, faith, and culture, with frequent forays into travel, writing, and fantasy-inspired storytelling. The tone is intimate and unpolished, frequently framed around walking as a vehicle for ideas, with episodes blending practical life tips, introspection, and encounters with community and saints. Noteworthy threads include balancing pastoral duties with creative projects, ADHD-informed workflows, and a knack for turning personal experiences into cross-platform storytelling that resonates with a broad audience of spirit... more

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