Fr. Ronald Rolheiser joins me to talk about his new book Insane for the Light, the final part of his spiritual trilogy that began with The Holy Longing and Sacred Fire. Together, we explore what it means to live faithfully through every stage of life from getting our lives together, to giving them away, to finally giving our deaths away. Fr. Rolheiser shares profound insights on the difference between resignation and surrender, how helplessness can become holiness, and why love is sustained not by emotion but by fidelity and presence. We talk about aging as a spiritual practice, the call to move from bitterness to gratitude, and the deep grace found in letting go. This is a conversation about surrendering in love, learning to live with open hands, and allowing the light of God to shine through us, even as everything else fades.Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I., is President-Emeritus of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio Texas, where he remains a full-time faculty member and Professor of Spirituality. In 1982, he began writing a column “In Exile” which is carried in Catholic newspapers worldwide. He is the author of many award-winning books including The Holy Longing and Sacred Fire, and his newest book Insane for the Light releases in 2025.Ron's Books:<a href='https://amzn.to/3Jj5fdW'>Insane for the Light</a><a href='https://amzn.to/49pqoxv'>Sacred Fire</a><a href='https://amzn.to/3WKnOLj'>The Holy Longing</a>Ron's Recommendations:<a href='https://amzn.to/4o9KjVM'>All the Way to Heaven</a><a href='https://amzn.to/4huekgx'>Rachel Held Evans</a><a href='https://amzn.to/4hyzOJh'>Richard Rohr</a>Connect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Go to <a href='https://www.shiftingculturepodcast.com'>www.shiftingculturepodcast.com</a> to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy. Follow on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcast'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcast'>Threads</a>, <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/shiftingculture.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a> or <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcast'>YouTube</a> Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below <a href="https://www.shiftingculturepodcast.com/donate">Contact me to advertise</a>: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://give.allnations.us/donate/team-members-page?projectCodePreselect=Johnson101">Support the show</a>

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