New Books Network Podcast

Christian Studies November 30, 2022

How to Inhabit Time

Understanding the Past, Facing the Future, Living Faithfully Now

James K. A. Smith

Hosted by Sarah Kearns

In this episode, we chat with Dr. James Smith, a professor of philosophy at Calvin University about his most recent book How to Inhabit Time: Understanding the Past, Facing the Future …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness October 31, 2022

The Life Plan

Simple Strategies for Building Confidence in a Changing World

Shannah Kennedy

Hosted by Kristie Adloff

With more than twenty years of experience as one of Australia’s foremost life coaches, bestselling author Shannah Kennedy describes her approach to living your best life in The Life Plan …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness October 25, 2022

The Seven Circles

Indigenous Teachings for Living Well

Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins

Hosted by Meg Gambino

The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well, by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins, was published by HarperOne in 2022. In this honest and intentional book, Luger and Collins takes …

Psychology October 6, 2022

Happiness in Action

A Philosopher's Guide to the Good Life

Adam Adatto Sandel

Hosted by Daniel Moran

A young philosopher and Guinness World Record holder in pull-ups argues that the key to happiness is not goal-driven striving but forging a life that integrates self-possession, friendship, and …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness October 5, 2022

The Gift of Rumi

Experiencing the Wisdom of the Sufi Master

Emily Jane O'Dell

Hosted by Meg Gambino

The Gift of Rumi: Experiencing the Wisdom of the Sufi Master (St. Martin’s Press, 2022), written by Dr. Emily Jane O’Dell was published by St. Martin’s Press in 2022. In …

On Religion September 27, 2022

On Life as Meditation

A Discussion with Mark Van Buren

Mark Van Buren

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Mark Van Buren is a Mindful Living Trainer, yoga/meditation instructor, personal trainer, and musician, that has been promoting health and wellness for years. He runs workshops and retreats around the …

On Religion September 12, 2022

On Spiritual Meditations and Reflections

A Discussion with Steven M. Taylor

Steven M. Taylor

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Steven M. Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, and the author of several best-selling books on psychology and spirituality. He is the current chair of the …

On Religion August 29, 2022

On Mindfulness, What it Is and Where it Comes From

A Discussion with Sarah Shaw

Sarah Shaw

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Sarah Shaw is a lecturer at the University of Oxford. She has taught and published numerous works on the history and practices of Buddhism, including An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation …

Indian Religions August 11, 2022

Letters from the Yoga Masters

Teachings Revealed through Correspondence from Paramhansa Yogananda, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Sivananda, and Others

Marion (Mugs) McConnell

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

This intimate and insightful account of the life of Dr. Harry (Hari) Dickman, referred to by Swami Sivananda as “the yogi of the West,” features more than fifty years of …

On Religion August 5, 2022

On Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times

A Discussion with Deborah Eden Tull

Deborah Eden Tull

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Deborah Eden Tull is the founder of Mindful Living Revolution. She is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, public speaker, author, activist, and sustainability educator. She trained for seven years as …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness August 2, 2022

Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health

An Integrated Approach

Tracey Meyers

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

Tracey Meyers' book Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health: An Integrated Approach (Singing Dragon, 2022) teaches yoga therapists and mental health professionals how to integrate Yin Yoga into practice and treatment …

Indian Religions July 19, 2022

The Light We Give

How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life

Simran Jeet Singh

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

An inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service. As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers …

On Religion July 18, 2022

On Moving from Suffering to Peace

A Discussion with Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Mark Coleman has taught meditation retreats and trainings worldwide for twenty years. He is the founder of the Mindfulness Institute and Awake in the Wild Programs. A senior teacher at …

On Religion June 27, 2022

On the Four Foundations of Mindfulness

A Discussion with Ben Connelly

Ben Connelly

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Ben Connelly is a Minneapolis-based Soto Zen teacher in the Katagiri-lineage. He offers a wide variety of secular mindfulness trainings, including for police departments, corporate settings, correctional facilities, and addiction …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness June 8, 2022

Maiden to Mother

Unlocking Our Archetypal Journey Into the Mature Feminine

Sarah Durham Wilson

Hosted by Eric LeMay

Hello, this is Eric LeMay, a host on the New Books Network. Today I interview Sarah Durham Wilson, whose new book Maiden to Mother: Unlocking Our Archetypal Journey into the …

On Religion May 9, 2022

On Impermanence, Embodiment, and Conscious Intention

A Discussion with Deborah Eden Tull

Deborah Eden Tull

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Deborah Eden Tull is the founder of Mindful Living Revolution. She is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, public speaker, author, activist, and sustainability educator. She trained for seven years …

Psychology May 6, 2022

No Bad Parts

How the Internal Family Systems Model Changes Everything

Richard Schwartz

Hosted by Eric LeMay

Today I interview Richard Schwartz. His friends know him as Dick. And while this is my first time speaking with him, I can’t help but feel friendly toward him. Dick …

On Religion April 29, 2022

On Mindfulness and Happiness

A Discussion with Mark Van Buren

Mark Van Buren

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Mark Van Buren is a Mindful Living Trainer, yoga/meditation instructor, personal trainer, and musician, that has been promoting health and wellness for over a decade. He has run dozens of …

Academic Life April 28, 2022

Why a Retreat Might Help

DIY Retreats

S. A. Snyder

Hosted by Christina Gessler

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you’ll hear about: Why doing writing and other kinds of retreats are part of the hidden curriculum How taking time for self-care …

On Religion April 26, 2022

On Relational Mindfulness

A Discussion with Deborah Eden Tull

Deborah Eden Tull

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Deborah Eden Tull, founder of Mindful Living Revolution, teaches the integration of compassionate awareness into every aspect of our lives. She is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, public speaker …