The Free Radical Podcast #47 | The Art of Spiritual Direction — Fr. Cassian, June 4, 2025
Description
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha warmly welcomes Father Cassian, a Roman Catholic priest and Benedictine monk with a rich interspiritual background. A native of Southern California, Fr. Cassian was originally initiated into the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Vedantic tradition before returning to his Catholic roots and joining the Benedictine order in 2007. Ordained in 2013, he holds a Doctorate in Theology from the John Paul II Institute in Rome.
A lifelong student of world religions, Fr. Cassian is deeply committed to cross-traditional dialogue and friendship. In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation—recorded in person at Ananda Ashram in North Carolina—the two explore the nuances of spiritual direction, covering themes such as confession, celibacy, and the interplay of inner and outer authority.
Listeners are invited to join the table for this enriching exchange—and are encouraged to support the podcast by subscribing, sharing, and commenting to keep the dialogue alive.
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