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The goal of this podcast is to remove the perception that there are any obstacles between us and God. We want to develop our spiritual instincts, available to us in each moment. This is what Christ wants for us. 

Kathryn Anne brings us deeper into psychology, relationships, and understanding ourselves as spiritual beings on a journey. This spiritual journey is the most important one we will take. If you want to develop a healthy spirituality, take a listen.

Website: https://directionforourtimes.com]]>enSpiritualityDirection for Our Timeshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ac17ed27a1c2d4b6296e3843d3ec52d.jpghttps://directionforourtimes.com/Wed, 21 May 2025 13:01:38 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKDirection for Our Timescontactus@directionforourtimes.orgThe Interior Life: Developing Spiritual Instincts by Kathryn Anne Clarke. The goal of this podcast is to remove the perception that there are any obstacles between us and God. We want to develop our spiritual instincts, available to us in each...
The goal of this podcast is to remove the perception that there are any obstacles between us and God. We want to develop our spiritual instincts, available to us in each moment. This is what Christ wants for us. 

Kathryn Anne brings us deeper into psychology, relationships, and understanding ourselves as spiritual beings on a journey. This spiritual journey is the most important one we will take. If you want to develop a healthy spirituality, take a listen.

Website: https://directionforourtimes.com]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-does-christ-esteem-me--63698954  
In times of challenge, tragedy, trauma, and uncertainty, people need to be consoled with real wisdom ⁠— wisdom that can only come from God. We must become reliant on God's wisdom so that we can comfort others who need us in a world which is changing quickly. In this final episode of the first season, Kathryn discusses personal holiness, Christ and power structures, virtue, the Catholic Church, changing our thinking, and what people need to know most about God.  

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63698954Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:23:25 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKThis episode concludes the first season of The Interior Life Podcast. If you've enjoyed the podcast so far, please like and subscribe on our YouTube channel, follow us on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.    In times of challenge, tragedy,...  
In times of challenge, tragedy, trauma, and uncertainty, people need to be consoled with real wisdom ⁠— wisdom that can only come from God. We must become reliant on God's wisdom so that we can comfort others who need us in a world which is changing quickly. In this final episode of the first season, Kathryn discusses personal holiness, Christ and power structures, virtue, the Catholic Church, changing our thinking, and what people need to know most about God.  

]]>926apostolate,catholic,church,forgiveness,god,holiness,humanity,interiorlife,jesuschrist,love,popefrancis,powerstructures,renewal,serve,spirituality,truth,undefendedlife,virtue,wisdom,worldfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-faith-how-much-do-you-really-need--63613486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63613486Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:28:59 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKThere's a space inside each one of us where we get to meet and know God personally. In one religious woman whom Kathryn knew, this space had collapsed. This woman always thought that she had no faith, even though she clung to religion and the Catholic...1701actsoftheapostles,catholic,change,christ,church,eucharist,faith,god,interiorlife,jesus,journey,prayer,refreshing,relationship,religion,sacredspace,scripture,seek,service,thinkingfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-faith--63534105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63534105Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:57:00 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKFaith. A mustard seed. The important things in life. Kathryn explains that faith is a gift, and one that we must continue asking for, even if we feel we have none. The more we engage with the divine, the more it informs our experience of the world...2013apostles,belief,calm,christ,conviction,divine,endoflife,faith,fakeittilyoumakeit,fathersonholyghost,gratitude,heaven,love,mustardseed,peace,priorities,september11,spirituality,thenextlife,thinklikechristfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-listening-for-baby-jesus--63469243
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63469243Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:14:47 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKChristmas is a very special, mystical time. On this day, we are all following a star. What does this mean? This is a day for everyone to feel loved and to offer that love out again. You are loved, you are good, and you have wonderful potential. Also a...
]]>1499baby,blessedmother,charity,christmas,divine,earth,followthestar,gratitude,heaven,holyfamily,jesuschrist,joy,kindness,love,merrychristmas,paradise,peace,providence,stjoseph,youfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-a-christian-at-large--63352782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63352782Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:53:57 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKAn older man at the store register asks Kathryn about the cross she wears and a conversation about Christianity ensues. Kathryn shares with us the differences between the enemy, the accuser, and Jesus Christ, the advocate. With Christmas soon...1308advocate,askwhy,catholic,christian,christmas,comfort,console,dontjudge,freedom,heaven,human,inspiration,jesuschrist,kindness,kingdom,purpose,religion,spirituality,spirituallife,virtuefalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-treachery-at-long-john-silver-s--63266723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63266723Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:23:50 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKWhere does your conscience meet you? Don't think that because there isn't a rule for something, you are getting away with it. Kathryn portrays this by telling a story about a young waitress dealing with a difficult colleague. If, in your conscience,...1254catechism,catholic,christ,church,conscience,controversial,faith,god,goodnews,holyspirit,humandevelopment,hypocrisy,journey,love,popefrancis,spirituality,story,transform,vicar,workfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-what-s-written-on-the-human-heart--63141538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63141538Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:04:46 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKOne of our Catholic teachings is the primacy of conscience. Kathryn explores this concept, referencing The Hiding Place, the story of Corrie ten Boom and her family during WWII. This episode illustrates how these Christians followed what was written...1793baptism,bible,catechism,ccc,conscience,corrietenboom,holocaust,humanheart,jesuschrist,king,love,morality,priest,primacyofconscience,prophet,spirit,spirituality,staugustine,thehidingplace,wwiifalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-life-partners-how-to-choose-correctly--63031089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63031089Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:02:21 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKThere are important questions to ask about yourself and your potential spouse when discerning marriage. Kathryn shares thought-provoking considerations as well as potential red flags in choosing the right person to marry, against a backdrop of...2167chemistry,commitment,communication,compatibility,dignity,discernment,friendship,healthyrelationships,honesty,lifedecisions,love,lovevslust,marriage,partners,redflags,relationships,romance,romanticlove,spirituality,trustfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-mystical-storms--62862508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862508Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:01:03 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKHave you ever experienced a period of time in your life where the "lights go off" and you don't know which way is up? Kathryn identifies three different types of mystical storms and how to navigate them. During these periods, we learn...1181catholicism,catholicmysticism,catholicmystics,communication,confusion,decisionmaking,discernment,dontbelieveeverythingyouthink,hope,lifedecisions,mysticalstorm,mysticism,negativethoughts,philosophy,prayer,relationshipsfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-spontaneous-conversation-with-god--62720938
Kathryn touches upon "in or out" Catholicism and extends to us the concept of Catholic simplicity. She shares how our beautiful teachings are meant to be road signs when we face difficulties in our lives, not rules that we use to judge ourselves or others.

Self-dislike, self-hatred, and self-loathing aren't for us and don't come from God. Kathryn shares that an antidote for self-hatred is service. The only real way to happiness is by helping other people. Additionally, we should strive to be honest not only with others, but with ourselves. God knows everything about us and loves us infinitely, and he's the one we need to be in communication with. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62720938Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:33:37 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this episode, Kathryn shares a story about one young man's struggle with addiction and how he stayed in conversation with God, which ultimately saved his life. There may be times when we think we can't really talk to God until we overcome our lists...
Kathryn touches upon "in or out" Catholicism and extends to us the concept of Catholic simplicity. She shares how our beautiful teachings are meant to be road signs when we face difficulties in our lives, not rules that we use to judge ourselves or others.

Self-dislike, self-hatred, and self-loathing aren't for us and don't come from God. Kathryn shares that an antidote for self-hatred is service. The only real way to happiness is by helping other people. Additionally, we should strive to be honest not only with others, but with ourselves. God knows everything about us and loves us infinitely, and he's the one we need to be in communication with. ]]>1888acceptance,addiction,catholicism,christianity,forgiveness,godlovesyou,honesty,hope,imperfection,overcomingobstacles,resilience,service,simplicity,spirituality,struggle,suffering,talktogod,truth,unconditionallovefalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-limitations-of-artificial-intelligence--62641038
Kathryn also touches upon the differences between shame and guilt, as well as jealousy and envy. Lastly, she gives a treatment on competitive spirituality. In your spirituality, there is only one way to know where you're going. Listen to this episode to find out.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62641038Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:48:16 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKKathryn continues the conversation about artificial intelligence from the previous episode. While artificial intelligence can do phenomenal things, it can't replace human relationships. Kathryn also touches upon the differences between shame and...
Kathryn also touches upon the differences between shame and guilt, as well as jealousy and envy. Lastly, she gives a treatment on competitive spirituality. In your spirituality, there is only one way to know where you're going. Listen to this episode to find out.]]>1620ai,artificialintelligence,authority,catholicireland,catholicism,christianity,directionforourtimes,envy,god,holyspirit,integrity,intrinsicvalue,jealousy,love,motherteresa,shame,spirituality,truth,valueofhumanlife,vocationfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-grounding-ourselves-in-a-digital-age--62556670
Silence is crucial for us. Do you find sitting in silence difficult? Do you feel anxious when you try sitting in silence? Kathryn offers a helpful tip we can practice if we struggle with silence.

As children of God, we have a right to a calm state of being. We have a role to play in helping our brothers and sisters exist in a peaceful state of being too. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62556670Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:57:20 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this episode, Kathryn discusses artificial intelligence and how it can lead to artificially inflated thinking. Despite its pros and cons, AI cannot replace human connection or the connection to the Divine in our lives. Silence is crucial for us....
Silence is crucial for us. Do you find sitting in silence difficult? Do you feel anxious when you try sitting in silence? Kathryn offers a helpful tip we can practice if we struggle with silence.

As children of God, we have a right to a calm state of being. We have a role to play in helping our brothers and sisters exist in a peaceful state of being too. ]]>1523ai,anxiety,artificialintelligence,catholicism,divineconnection,ethics,god,groundedness,grounding,health,humility,irishcatholic,lifestyle,love,mood,peace,schumannresonance,silence,spirituality,wellbeingfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-accurate-self-regard--62473451You are a good person created to do good things. You will make mistakes and there are reasons to explain them." We are encouraged to seek an explanation for ourselves and understand why we make certain mistakes.

Kathryn prompts us to reflect on the Scripture passage, "The Lord takes delight in his people" (Psalm 149:4). The fact that we may be in a bad spot in life or feel stuck, doesn’t change God's positive regard for us. Kathryn covers how we can project our human thinking onto God, especially our experience of our human father. She talks about various human thoughts that we may place on God, "God only loves me when... etc."

The truth is that God loves us infinitely and has ultimate positive regard for us, in whatever circumstances we find ourselves. Christ looks at our true essence, and is always drawing us forward into our potential.

Would you like to donate towards our Prison Ministry Campaign? Please click the link below: https://fundraise.directionforourtimes.org/campaign/2024-prison-ministry-calendar-campaign/c522198]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62473451Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:51:01 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKKathryn begins by sharing a story about teaching prisoners positive self-regard: "You are a good person created to do good things. You will make mistakes and there are reasons to explain them." We are encouraged to seek an explanation for ourselves...You are a good person created to do good things. You will make mistakes and there are reasons to explain them." We are encouraged to seek an explanation for ourselves and understand why we make certain mistakes.

Kathryn prompts us to reflect on the Scripture passage, "The Lord takes delight in his people" (Psalm 149:4). The fact that we may be in a bad spot in life or feel stuck, doesn’t change God's positive regard for us. Kathryn covers how we can project our human thinking onto God, especially our experience of our human father. She talks about various human thoughts that we may place on God, "God only loves me when... etc."

The truth is that God loves us infinitely and has ultimate positive regard for us, in whatever circumstances we find ourselves. Christ looks at our true essence, and is always drawing us forward into our potential.

Would you like to donate towards our Prison Ministry Campaign? Please click the link below: https://fundraise.directionforourtimes.org/campaign/2024-prison-ministry-calendar-campaign/c522198]]>1222catholic,catholicism,christ,christianity,father,forgiveness,god,godlovesme,integrity,love,mercy,positive,potential,prisoners,psychology,selfesteem,selfregard,thoughts,truth,unconditionallovefalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-unexpected-saints-in-our-midst--62386259
In our own relationships, we sometimes fall back from the decision to love another person. With relationships between parents and children, love can flow easily. With relationships between married couples, siblings, etc., often how we love is a decision that we must make. Kathryn prompts us to contemplate: "How am I going to love those around me?"

To become aware of how we are loving others and to take responsibility for what we are conveying, we must become thoughtful. This will also help us to learn how God loves us and how we need to love ourselves. Reflecting on our lives, especially during times when we didn’t look our best, is crucial to the development of self-awareness and compassion.

During a time where you didn’t look your best, has someone whom you least expected been there for you? That’s what the Good Thief did for Christ. We are often in a position to help another person in situations where nobody else can support them. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62386259Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:54:21 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this episode, Kathryn discusses love and compassion for ourselves and others, and how the Good Thief, a convicted felon who comforted Christ on the cross, serves as an example to us all. In our own relationships, we sometimes fall back from the...
In our own relationships, we sometimes fall back from the decision to love another person. With relationships between parents and children, love can flow easily. With relationships between married couples, siblings, etc., often how we love is a decision that we must make. Kathryn prompts us to contemplate: "How am I going to love those around me?"

To become aware of how we are loving others and to take responsibility for what we are conveying, we must become thoughtful. This will also help us to learn how God loves us and how we need to love ourselves. Reflecting on our lives, especially during times when we didn’t look our best, is crucial to the development of self-awareness and compassion.

During a time where you didn’t look your best, has someone whom you least expected been there for you? That’s what the Good Thief did for Christ. We are often in a position to help another person in situations where nobody else can support them. ]]>1098birth,catholicism,christianity,compassion,crucifixion,death,dignity,essence,forgiveness,jesus,kingship,love,redemption,reflection,relationships,resurrection,selfawareness,spirituality,thegoodthief,trustfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-protecting-your-connections--62300606
Kathryn encourages us to wonder about our essence and ask ourselves: Am I connected to who I am? Do I look my best self in my current relationships? Am I able to connect to the good things about me? 
Lastly, we reflect on the culture of manufactured drama, often leading to dualistic thinking. Is the current culture creating conditions where people are not living from their own identities?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62300606Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:06:11 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn today’s podcast, Kathryn focuses on human connections. She helps us to ask important questions: Are we sacrificing our human connections to ‘current events’ conversations? What do we want from our connections? Are we prioritizing our human...
Kathryn encourages us to wonder about our essence and ask ourselves: Am I connected to who I am? Do I look my best self in my current relationships? Am I able to connect to the good things about me? 
Lastly, we reflect on the culture of manufactured drama, often leading to dualistic thinking. Is the current culture creating conditions where people are not living from their own identities?]]>1187catholicism,choice,christ,christianity,communication,communicationskills,currentevents,listeningskills,love,people,personaldevelopment,politics,psychology,relationships,selfawareness,spiritualityfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-what-makes-us-truly-strong--62194245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62194245Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:01:53 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this episode, Kathryn Anne talks about what makes us truly strong. She discusses how perfection isn't out there for us, and that God founded his Church on St. Peter despite his imperfection. Like St. John the apostle, we don't have to be perfect to...964apostolateofthereturningking,catholicism,christ,christianity,christianpodcast,directionforourtimes,forgiveness,jesus,jesuschristthereturningking,love,loyalty,relationshipwithgod,spirituality,stjohnofthecross,stpeter,stpetertheapostlefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-who-is-god-and-where-do-i-find-him--62104982
Our question to answer is, “Where do I see God in my day?” We are shown that other people’s understanding of God doesn’t have to dictate our relationship with God. Kathryn Anne examines the paradox of remaining detached from certain aspects of life, and at the same time connected to the more important elements. When it comes to our unique and unrepeatable relationship with God, our goal is not to conform, but to transform.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62104982Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:44:19 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this fourth episode, Kathryn Anne reflects on the question, “Who is God?” Kathryn Anne shares her own story, as well as the stories of others, and concludes that we all encounter God differently.  Our question to answer is, “Where do I see God in...
Our question to answer is, “Where do I see God in my day?” We are shown that other people’s understanding of God doesn’t have to dictate our relationship with God. Kathryn Anne examines the paradox of remaining detached from certain aspects of life, and at the same time connected to the more important elements. When it comes to our unique and unrepeatable relationship with God, our goal is not to conform, but to transform.]]>1645absolution,apostolateofthereturningking,catholicchurch,catholicconfession,catholicireland,catholicism,christianity,confession,dfot,franciscan,god,life,psychologyandspirituality,redemption,relationships,spiritualcrisis,spirituality,whoisgodfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-is-it-real-or-is-it-a-persona--62011368
Kathryn Anne discusses the neuroscience behind our primary drive in life — to love and be loved, with a focus on romantic relationships. Finally, we are invited to embark on a journey of self-awareness; identifying when we offer a persona rather than our true selves to the people in our lives. 
 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62011368Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:23:23 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this third episode, Kathryn Anne opens with three principle questions for each of us to ask and answer. These questions lead us to wonder about the intersection point between our life and our spirituality. Kathryn Anne discusses the neuroscience...
Kathryn Anne discusses the neuroscience behind our primary drive in life — to love and be loved, with a focus on romantic relationships. Finally, we are invited to embark on a journey of self-awareness; identifying when we offer a persona rather than our true selves to the people in our lives. 
 ]]>2142ark,catholicireland,catholicism,catholicspirituality,christianity,directionforourtimes,god,love,neuroscience,persona,psychology,real,relationships,self-awareness,spirituality,toloveandbeloved,trueselffalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-conscience--61356709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61356709Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:31:12 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKIn this episode, Kathryn Anne explains to us how our conscience is a safe space between you and God, where no one gets to judge you. Kathryn Anne emphasizes that in your conscience, you are called to be an independent and critical thinker. She shares...1829apostlesofthereturningking,ark,catholic,catholicfaith,catholicireland,catholicism,catholicspirituality,catholicus,christianity,confession,conscience,directionforourtimes,forgiveness,god,psychology,religion,self-awareness,spiritualityfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-relationships--61265334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61265334Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:10:48 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKThis episode covers relationships with things such as work, money, substances, alcohol, food, and shopping. Kathryn also talks about relationship with self and others, and how all these relationships tie into spirituality.1572alcohol,catholic,catholicism,christianity,food,god,life,love,money,psychology,relationship,relationships,religion,romance,senses,spiritual,spirituality,substancesfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode--60940153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60940153Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:51:09 +0000Kathryn Anne Clarke, ARKWelcome to our pilot episode of our new podcast, The Interior Life: Developing Spiritual Instincts by Kathryn Anne Clarke. How do we develop our spiritual instincts? It's easier than we think...1465catholic,catholicism,faith,faithformation,god,humanbeing,life,psychology,relationship,religion,selfdevelopment,spiritual,spiritualdevelopment,spiritualityfalsefull