The Interior Life Podcast by Kathryn Clarke: A Backpack Production

There'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 Church. As she began to focus less on her lack of faith and more on those she was serving, she gained confidence in what she was being called to do. We cannot rely completely on our r...

Christmas is a very special, mystical time. On this day, we are all following a star together. What does this mean? It means that 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. May God bless you and Merry Christmas!

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An older man at the store register asks Kathryn about her cross that 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 approaching, Kathryn suggests a great thing to practice in the days leading up. 

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Where 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, you disagree with someone or something, don't let it be a reason to pause on your own spiritual journey. Kathryn shares more on conscience, becoming more of your own person, and transfo...

One 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 on their hearts and lived their spirituality to the highest degree, inspiring us to do the same.

If you are curious about your spiritual gifts and senses, take a listen. Share if you f...

In 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 of real or imaginary obstacles in our heads, when the truth is God wants to be with us in all of it. 
Kathryn touches upon "in or out" Catholicism and extends to us the concept of Cath...

Kathryn continues the conversation about artificial intelligence from the previous episode. Some may think that artificial intelligence can do anything, but there are bigger things that it cannot do. 

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...

In 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. 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,...

Kathryn begins by sharing a story about teaching prisoners positive self-regard: "You are a good person created to do good things. You'll 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...

In 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 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...

In 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 exchanges?

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 go...

In 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 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 as...

In 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 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 of...