In the very first episode of the Benedictine Thought & Action pod, John Badley and Jason Heron introduce themselves and recount their friendship, their education, and the winding road that brought them to live out their vocations as beginners at a rural Catholic Benedictine university in South Dakota.Chapters00:00 Intro01:52 Benedictine Beginners Beginning09:19 Introduction to Jason19:51 Introduction to John32:51 Podcast Trajectory40:30 Conclusion

In the very first episode of the Benedictine Thought & Action pod, John Badley and Jason Heron introduce themselves and recount their friendship, their education, and the winding road that brought them to live out their vocations as beginners at a rural Catholic Benedictine university in South Dakota. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:52 Benedictine Beginners Beginning 09:19 Introduction to Jason 19:51 Introduction to John 32:51 Podcast Trajectory 40:30 Conclusion

In the very first episode of the Benedictine Thought &amp; Action pod, John Badley and Jason Heron introduce themselves and recount their friendship, their education, and the winding road that brought them to live out their vocations as beginners at a rural Catholic Benedictine university in South Dakota.Chapters00:00 Intro01:52 Benedictine Beginners Beginning09:19 Introduction to Jason19:51 Introduction to John32:51 Podcast Trajectory40:30 Conclusion

Introducing John & Jason

Benedictine Thought &amp; Action is a conversational podcast exploring what it means to live, teach, and lead in the spirit of the Benedictine tradition today. Hosted by librarian John Badley and theology professor Jason Heron, the show dives into the intersection of prayer, study, and work — tracing how faith, intellect, and practice shape the life of the university and the wider world. Through lively, often humorous dialogue, the hosts connect ancient monastic wisdom with modern questions of education, theology, community, and culture. From John Chrysostom to John Dewey to John Denver, no idea is too lofty or too local to be part of the conversation. Grounded in the Benedictine values of Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, and Lifelong Learning, each episode invites listeners to think deeply, act intentionally, and rediscover the balance between contemplation and engagement — between thought and action.

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Benedictine Thought & Action is a conversational podcast exploring what it means to live, teach, and lead in the spirit of the Benedictine tradition today. Hosted by librarian John Badley and theology professor Jason Heron, the show dives into the intersection of prayer, study, and work — tracing how faith, intellect, and practice shape the life of the university and the wider world. Through lively, often humorous dialogue, the hosts connect ancient monastic wisdom with modern questions of education, theology, community, and culture. From John Chrysostom to John Dewey to John Denver, no idea is too lofty or too local to be part of the conversation. Grounded in the Benedictine values of Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, and Lifelong Learning, each episode invites listeners to think deeply, act intentionally, and rediscover the balance between contemplation and engagement — between thought and action.

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