In this first episode of The New Skete Podcast, Ida Williams sits down with Brother Christopher to reflect on the habit of complaint—how easily it enters our daily lives, what it reveals about us, and how we might respond differently.

Their conversation moves from the ordinary frustrations of life to deeper questions of gratitude, compassion, and what we ultimately want to be remembered for.

From the Monasteries of New Skete, we invite you to discover the sacred in the ordinary.

Music Credits

“Prokimenon (Saturday), Tone 6,” performed by the Monks and Nuns of New Skete, from Chant from the Monasteries of New Skete: 50th Anniversary Collection.

“Meditation Impromptu 01” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
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Welcome to The New Skete Podcast—conversations from the Monasteries of New Skete about the spiritual life in work, prayer, and community.

Join host Ida Williams and members of the New Skete communities as they explore faith, monastic life, relationships, creativity, dogs, and the sacred found within ordinary life.

The first episode premieres September 22, with new episodes every other Tuesday.

Music: “Meditation Impromptu 01” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/