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Ordinary Grace episodes

  • Episode #4: Alex Schumacher

    An interview with Alex Schumacher, independent comics artist and creator of the comic strips Decades of (in)Experience and Mr. Butterchips. Alex speaks about his Jewish upbringing, falling away from the faith, and the spirituality inherent in the creative process.

    50 min
  • Episode #3. Bill Lessard

    An interview with poet Bill Lessard on the perfection of systems of belief, the deadening effect of advertisement, and the toxic binaries that are smothering debate in all areas of modern culture.

    57 min
  • Episode #1. Lise Quintana

    In the premiere episode of Ordinary Grace, Matt talks to Lise Quintana of Zoetic Press about the presence of God, living in the woods, melding Catholicism with Buddhism, and (of course) Jesus Christ Superstar. Come for the brilliant conversation, stay for the mental image of Mitch McConnell in a white sequin jumpsuit.

    55 min
  • Episode #16. Susan Pierce: A Tribute
    Ordinary Grace pays tribute to former guest Susan Pierce, who passed away after a long illness, on July 16th of this year. May her spirit and her legacy live on in those she loved and who will always love her. Rest in Peace Susan Pierce  1946 – 2019  “Amazing Grace 2011” by Kevin MacLeod of...
    56 min
  • Episode #15. Alyssa Matuchniak
    Brilliant young poet Alyssa Matuchniak joins the conversation to discuss her multicultural, multi-faith upbringing, how that has affected her identity, and the value of being messy.
    54 min
  • Episode #14. Kevin Johnson
    Teacher and podcaster Kevin Johnson of the Encountering Silence podcast joins the conversation to discuss his own “mystical experiences”, how brain science connects with spirituality, and the enduring power of silence. Kevin’s website Encountering Silence
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode #13. Laura Reece Hogan
    Poet, theologian, and calming spirit Laura Reece Hogan joins the conversation to discuss her writing, the fire and passion of working in the Spirit of God, and her experience with Carmelite spirituality.
    55 min
  • Episode #12: Harris Smith
    Verbose filmmaker and all around cool dude Harris Smith joins Matt and Sean for a discussion of being a prayer warrior, being born autistic, and the Church of U2.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode #11: Joanna Nelius
    Writer, teacher, and Nic Cage superfan Joanna Nelius joins the conversation for a discussion on Catholicism and quantum mechanics, being confirmed by Cardinal Roger Mahony, and returning to traditions you’ve abandoned.
    55 min

About Ordinary Grace

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Ordinary Grace is a podcast featuring a series of conversations about the spiritual life, told by the people who have lived it. The show is hosted by Matt Guerrero, founding editor of the literary and…