Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

About Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

Faith and spirituality sometimes leave us with more questions than answers. The Compass podcast shares stories about deconstructing faith, finding meaning, seeking justice, and deepening spiritual connection through contemplative practices and worship. Join fellow spiritual seekers Michelle Maldonado and Ryan Dunn as they seek orientation to the Divine presence in the day-to-day through a Christian perspective. A production of United Methodist Communications.

Publisher

United Methodist Communications

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Oct 2017

Latest episode

18 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

195 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Mar 2026

   [176] A practice to listen from the heart

   Compass Podcast host Ryan Dunn walks us through Lectio Divina—meaning “divine reading”—an ancient contemplative practice that goes beyond simply reading sacred texts. Together, we’ll learn how to gently engage with scripture, reflect on what stands out to us, and respond through prayer and contemplation. And it’s not just about reading; we’ll discover how this approach … Continue reading "[176] A practice to listen from the heart" (https://podcast.umc.org/176-a-practice-to-listen-from-the-heart/)

2. 

   4 Mar 2026

   [175] Moving beyond spiritual neutral with Roger Ross

   Reverend Roger Ross unpacks what it means to move from being a “kinda Christian” to a committed disciple. Through this episode of Compass, we explore the difference between just being a church member and living as a true follower of Jesus, and learn practical steps to deepen your spiritual journey, especially when you hit those … Continue reading "[175] Moving beyond spiritual neutral with Roger Ross" (https://www.umc.org/en/content/beyond-spiritual-neutral-compass-175)

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   [174] Spirituality on the street with Rev. Tyler Sit

   On this episode of Compass: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday, host Ryan Dunn sits down with Tyler Sit, pastor of New City Church in Minneapolis, to explore how faith communities navigate the complexities of politics, crisis, and community care. Set against the backdrop of heightened ICE activity and community unrest in Minneapolis, Tyler Sit shares … Continue reading "[174] Spirituality on the street with Rev. Tyler Sit" (https://podcast.umc.org/174-spirituality-on-the-street-with-rev-tyler-sit/)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,956,917

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

46 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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