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Archived Episodes
Richard Brendan & Richard Rohr Interviews
Richard Brendan shares insights on Why Awareness of Death is the Secret of Life and replays his first interview with his favorite teacher Fr. Richard Rohr.
Maya Angelou Interview
Perhaps these keys will assist you toward your best life, and what Maya Angelou shares will certainly inspire your heart!
Kate McGahan Interview
Through Kate McGahan's popular books, she is continually teaching her readers new ways of looking at themselves and those they love. You will never look at life, death or love the same way again.
Julia Butterfly Hill & Holly Near Interview
Richard Brendan celebrates JourneysFire Radio's 20-year anniversary of Bringing Love to Life on 88.7fm WICR, with a full hour of information and inspiration with two powerful women; environmentalist Julia Butterfly Hill and social change artist Holly Near.
Mark Dowd Interview
Dowd chronicles his fact-finding mission after the devastation of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand which was the deadliest in human history with over 230,000 deaths.
Molly Burke-Mattocks Interview
Molly Burke-Mattocks experienced something that no parent wants to go through. The death of their child.
Michele Neff Hernandez Interview
Richard Brendan's special guest is Michele Neff Hernandez, a 2021 CNN Hero, gifted speaker, and committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved.
Leo Buscaglia Interview
Richard Brendan shares the annual replay of his conversation with his favorite teacher, Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.
Parker J. Palmer Interview
Parker writes, "Democracy is about humility as well as chutzpah - the capacity to listen as well as to speak across the lines of difference that enrich American life."
Janis Ian Interview
Richard is joined by two-time Grammy Award winning artist Janis Ian who as a young teenage performer experienced intimidating boos from racists, hate mail, and death threats.
Beth Nielson Chapman Interview
Beth Nielsen Chapman is an award winning singer, songwriter and environmental activist who has penned numerous hits and wrote songs for many top artists.
Amy Montgomery Interview
Amy Montgomery shares insights on what hospice is, how to qualify and heart touching stories from those that she has served.
David Kessler Interview
The world's foremost expert on healing and loss has discovered a new stage of grief - Meaning. In his newest book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, David Kessler shares new insights that are key in post traumatic growth.
Clare Goldsberry Interview
Richard Brendan and his guest Clare Goldsberry discuss her fascinating book, "The Illusion of Life and Death: Mind, Consciousness, and Eternal Being."
Richard Rohr Interview
Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within mystical and transformational traditions.
Lama Tsultrim Allione Interview
Richard and Lama Tsultrim discuss insights from her book, "Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine."
Randi Benator Interview
Randi and Richard's conversation will cover; the magic (and misery) of transitions, dealing with obstacles along the path, and how to discover your direction and realize your potential.
Annie Kagan Interview
Annie's future took a surprising turn when her brother Billy died unexpectedly and began speaking to her from the afterlife.
Thomas Moore Interview
Richard and Thomas discuss A Guide to Creating a Personal Spirituality in a Secular Culture.
Tina Malia Interview
A prolific singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and sound engineer, Malia expresses her radiant inner landscape through song.
Donna DeLory Interview
DeLory's music combines pop savvy with a deeply felt sense of spirituality.
Maya Angelou Interview
The insights that she shares in this recording are timeless and deserves to be heard again in light of current challenges in this world.
Joshua Radin Interview
Richard Brendan and Joshua Radin talk about his music, what he has learned from life and about love, and play several of Radin's songs.
Kate McGahan Interview
Kate McGahan's books will change the way you think and you will never look at life, death, or love the same way again.