Words from the Desert
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Podcast Overview
<p>A conversation between four Benedictine monks on the Desert Fathers, their lives, and their writings. The monks read through passages in the writings of the Desert Fathers and, drawing upon their experiences and learning in the monastery, discuss them in order to hand on the tradition of the wisdom of the Fathers.</p> <p>Whatever walk of life you find yourself in, this down-to-earth and simple wisdom is an ever-ancient and ever-new guide to well-being and holiness. Episodes are scheduled to come out about every other week!</p>
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Publishing Since
11/8/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Ep. 19: God's Power to Build
The brothers finish off the sayings of Abba Alonius with two beautifully concise sayings that manage to encapsulate the teaching of the Gospel. Dwelling upon the might of God and His power to build us up, and the single-hearted focus that we all ought to have, Alonius bids us farewell having been mightily enriched.
May 23, 2026
Ep. 18: Peace in God Alone
In this episode, the brothers are given quite the challenge with a single saying from Abba Alonius. It is short, simple, and yet extremely profound in advising us to a single-hearted focus upon God. The brothers also welcome a guest on this episode in Abba Paul the Simple.
May 16, 2026
Ep. 17: A Married Man in the Desert
The brothers tackle in this episode the sayings of Abba Amoun of Nitria, one the three great founders of desert monasticism and one who was married prior to taking on monastic life. The things he learns and teaches reflect this in some way, and are excellent counsel for all who would seek the path of perfection.
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- What is Words from the Desert?
<p>A conversation between four Benedictine monks on the Desert Fathers, their lives, and their writings. The monks read through passages in the writings of the Desert Fathers and, drawing upon their experiences and learning in the monastery, discuss them in order to hand on the tradition of the wisdom of the Fathers.</p> <p>Whatever walk of life you find yourself in, this down-to-earth and simple wisdom is an ever-ancient and ever-new guide to well-being and holiness. Episodes are scheduled to come out about every other week!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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