Ordinary Grace

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 film website Drunk Monkeys. The show is produced by Matt and Sean Woodard, with theme music by singer/songwriter Susan Barth, from her album Songs from the Suburbs.

Joanna Jewell on Her Dark Night of the Soul and Espousing Her Heart to Jesus 10/01/2020

Joanna Jewell on Her Dark Night of the Soul and Espousing Her Heart to Jesus Joanna Jewell returns for the second half of her interview about her conversion to Catholicism, the dark night of the soul that followed, and how espousing her heart to Jesus led to her purpose. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/16235510

Joanna Jewell on Leaving the New Age for Catholicism 09/24/2020

Joanna Jewell on Leaving the New Age for Catholicism Joanna Jewell, host of the espouse My Heart podcast, joins the conversation with her conversion story from New Age and Wiccan practices to the Catholic faith. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/16144115

Stephen Tobolowsky on Judaism and Giving Up Fear 09/17/2020

Stephen Tobolowsky on Judaism and Giving Up Fear Actor, storyteller, and podcaster Stephen Tobolowsky (One Day at a Time, Groundhog Day) joins the conversation with tales of his adventures with God, the challenges of emoting via Zoom, and giving up fear in the face of the unprecedented calamities of 2020. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/16051268

Logan Crow on Therapy and Supporting What You Love 09/10/2020

Logan Crow on Therapy and Supporting What You Love In the second part of our interview with Logan Crow, executive director of The Frida Cinema, we discuss being empathic, the importance of therapy, and supporting what you love. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15961436

Logan Crow on David Lynch and Spiritual Moments in Film 09/03/2020

Logan Crow on David Lynch and Spiritual Moments in Film Logan Crow, executive director of the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, California, joins the conversation! In the first half of a two-part interview, Logan tells us about watching Blue Velvet at eleven-years-old, his favorite spiritual moments in film history, and the unexpected depth of Robocop. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15873254

Episode #19. Matt Page on Biblical Films 08/15/2020

Episode #19. Matt Page on Biblical Films Ordinary Grace return with the release of an interview from July 2019 with Matt Page of Bible Films Blog and the book the Bible Onscreen in the New Millennium. We discuss growing up Anglican, Charismatic Evangelicalism, as well as his eventual loss of faith. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15623072

Episode #18. Jordan A. Rothacker 10/18/2019

Episode #18. Jordan A. Rothacker Jordan A. Rothacker, (@j_rothacker) author of the novel And Wind Will Wash Away, joins the conversation to discuss the beauty and implausibility of religion, growing up with mythology, and teaching religion while being a "hardline agnostic". /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588533

Episode #17. Kathryn Ross 09/28/2019

Episode #17. Kathryn Ross Kathryn H. Ross (@storytellerkath), author of the upcoming collection Black Was Not a Label, joins the conversation for a discussion about her relationship with Father God, her storytelling and journaling process, and her experiences as a young black woman in America. Also, she reads her stunning flash fiction piece "Icarus". /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588536

Episode #16. Susan Pierce: A Tribute 09/25/2019

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 incompetech.com /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588542

Episode #15. Alyssa Matuchniak 09/25/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588545

Episode #14. Kevin Johnson 09/25/2019

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 websiteEncountering Silence /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588551

Episode #13. Laura Reece Hogan 09/25/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588557

Episode #12. Harris Smith 09/25/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588560

Episode #11. Joanna Nelius 09/25/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588566

Episode #10. Michael Dean Clark 09/25/2019

Episode #10. Michael Dean Clark Pastor’s kid, teacher, and rebel, the engaging Michael Dean Clark joins the conversation to discuss his Southern Baptist roots, his B-Boy and goth days, and Ralph Reed’s pancake makeup. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588575

Episode #9. Kenryu Jeffrey Binns 09/25/2019

Episode #9. Kenryu Jeffrey Binns Christian pastor, former Buddhist priest, and all-around spiritual explorer Kenryu Jeffrey Binns joins the conversation to discuss following God’s path, learning stillness in the Eastern and Western traditions, and the call and challenge of the cross. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588584

Episode #8. Susan Pierce 09/25/2019

Episode #8. Susan Pierce A conversation with Susan Pierce, English professor at Los Angeles Valley College, about the hollowing effect of advertising and consumer culture, as well as Tibetan Buddhist loving-kindness practice and the power of giving. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588587

Episode #7. Pam Jones 09/25/2019

Episode #7. Pam Jones An interview with Pam Jones, author of Andermatt County: Two Parables about her Bible Students upbringing, Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the gory deaths of Catholic martyrs. Click here to purchase Andermatt County: Two Parables. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588593

Episode #6. Ryan Roach 09/25/2019

Episode #6. Ryan Roach A conversation with Ryan Roach, co-host of Worth A Click: A Movie Review Podcast, about his Baptist upbringing, current atheism, and the theological wisdom of Monica Lewinsky. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588599

Episode #5. William Lemon 09/25/2019

Episode #5. William Lemon Writer and English Professor William Lemon joins the discussion with stories of growing up Mormon, psychedelics as a shortcut to spiritual experience, and what happens when capitalism overtakes religion. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588605

Episode #4: Alex Schumacher 09/25/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588611

Episode #3. Bill Lessard 09/22/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588614

Episode #2. Scott Waldyn 09/22/2019

Episode #2. Scott Waldyn A very open, very weird interview with Scott Waldyn of Literary Orphans, in which we dig into paranormal lore, ufology, David Icke, and meditative practices. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588620

Episode #1. Lise Quintana 09/22/2019

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. /episode/index/show/ordinarygrace/id/15588626

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