What is Spirituality?
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in his life, one of his favorites is: “What is spirituality?" In this series, he'll introduce some of the spiritual mentors in his life as they reflect on this question and share what they have discovered on their own personal journeys.
Episodes
August 9, 2023 • 35 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening, and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening, and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in ...
Mark as Played
June 13, 2023 • 21 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening, and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening, and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in ...
Mark as Played
April 20, 2023 • 31 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening, and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening, and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in ...
Mark as Played
February 23, 2023 • 35 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in h...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in h...
Mark as Played
February 23, 2023 • 35 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in h...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Welcome to this podcast from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your host, FSC spiritual director Steve Spilde, explores a variety of topics related to our understanding of connection, the divine, compassionate listening and the search for meaning and wholeness. Of the many questions Steve is guided by in h...
Mark as Played
September 8, 2022 • 20 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, it is my pleasure to re-welcome to the podcast Shannon K. Evans, who joined us last year [when] we had a great visit. I’m excited to visit with her again. Shannon is an author, she is a presenter, she is a mother, she is a wife. She’s coming to the Franciscan Spirituality Center in October; we’ll talk about ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, it is my pleasure to re-welcome to the podcast Shannon K. Evans, who joined us last year [when] we had a great visit. I’m excited to visit with her again. Shannon is an author, she is a presenter, she is a mother, she is a wife. She’s coming to the Franciscan Spirituality Center in October; we’ll talk about ...
Mark as Played
July 4, 2022 • 19 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today. I am honored to welcome my friend and mentor, Vince Hatt. Vince was a
longtime director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and he happens to be one of the wisest
people I know. Welcome, Vince.
Vince Hatt: Thank you very much. [It’s] good to be here.
Steve: Vince, you were on the podcast a couple years ago, and ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today. I am honored to welcome my friend and mentor, Vince Hatt. Vince was a
longtime director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and he happens to be one of the wisest
people I know. Welcome, Vince.
Vince Hatt: Thank you very much. [It’s] good to be here.
Steve: Vince, you were on the podcast a couple years ago, and ...
Mark as Played
June 6, 2022 • 31 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, it is my great privilege to welcome Brian McLaren to the podcast. Brian is
a father, a husband, a preacher, a teacher, and the best-selling author of more than 20 books.
Richard Rohr has said, “Anything written by Brian McLaren is always filled with insight,
courage, and creative theology, refining the meaning of ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, it is my great privilege to welcome Brian McLaren to the podcast. Brian is
a father, a husband, a preacher, a teacher, and the best-selling author of more than 20 books.
Richard Rohr has said, “Anything written by Brian McLaren is always filled with insight,
courage, and creative theology, refining the meaning of ...
Mark as Played
May 24, 2022 • 24 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Bob Schmidt: In this episode, we’re going to be doing something a little different. Steve Spilde
will be talking to many people who’ve been through the SDPP program. Steve, a lot of people
don’t know what SDPP is. What is it?
Steve Spilde: SDPP is the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program. It’s a three-year program
where people train...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Bob Schmidt: In this episode, we’re going to be doing something a little different. Steve Spilde
will be talking to many people who’ve been through the SDPP program. Steve, a lot of people
don’t know what SDPP is. What is it?
Steve Spilde: SDPP is the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program. It’s a three-year program
where people train...
Mark as Played
May 17, 2022 • 11 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: I’m excited to welcome someone I consider a dear friend, Kristy Walz. First question: Who is Kristy Walz?
Kristy Walz: That’s a really interesting question. Why do you ask? That’s an ever-evolving response. I think it depends on the day. It depends on the circumstances. I could give you that cliché that I’m a sp...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: I’m excited to welcome someone I consider a dear friend, Kristy Walz. First question: Who is Kristy Walz?
Kristy Walz: That’s a really interesting question. Why do you ask? That’s an ever-evolving response. I think it depends on the day. It depends on the circumstances. I could give you that cliché that I’m a sp...
Mark as Played
April 6, 2022 • 14 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. It is my great pleasure today to introduce, again, Jean Pagliaro. The
last time we had her on this podcast, she was the Program Coordinator for the Franciscan
Spirituality Center. As of a couple weeks ago, she now is the Executive Director of the FSC. I
am excited about that change, and I am excited you are will...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. It is my great pleasure today to introduce, again, Jean Pagliaro. The
last time we had her on this podcast, she was the Program Coordinator for the Franciscan
Spirituality Center. As of a couple weeks ago, she now is the Executive Director of the FSC. I
am excited about that change, and I am excited you are will...
Mark as Played
March 9, 2022 • 28 mins
INFO
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, I am honored to welcome Sister Sue Ernster to the podcast. Sister Sue is a
friend. She shares an interest in golf. She shares a love for Franciscan values. It is my pleasure
to introduce her to the listeners of this podcast. Welcome, Sister Sue.
Sister Sue Ernster: Thank you, Steve. It is an honor to be part o...
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, I am honored to welcome Sister Sue Ernster to the podcast. Sister Sue is a
friend. She shares an interest in golf. She shares a love for Franciscan values. It is my pleasure
to introduce her to the listeners of this podcast. Welcome, Sister Sue.
Sister Sue Ernster: Thank you, Steve. It is an honor to be part o...
Mark as Played
February 9, 2022 • 23 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. My guest today is Wendy Mitch. This is weird, because I consider you
a friend. I’ve known you for a couple of years. We visit on a regular basis. But the irony is I
have never actually met you. We’ve never been in the same room together, and yet I feel like
you’re a friend because this relationship began with a ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. My guest today is Wendy Mitch. This is weird, because I consider you
a friend. I’ve known you for a couple of years. We visit on a regular basis. But the irony is I
have never actually met you. We’ve never been in the same room together, and yet I feel like
you’re a friend because this relationship began with a ...
Mark as Played
January 10, 2022 • 25 mins
INFO
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. Today it is my strong pleasure to welcome Shannon Evans to the
podcast. Shannon is coming to the Franciscan Spirituality Center on February 26 th . The title of
the event is, “Sacred Listening,” which is a lot of what we do, but we’re going to hear her
perspective on it. She’s going to talk about how we hone...
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. Today it is my strong pleasure to welcome Shannon Evans to the
podcast. Shannon is coming to the Franciscan Spirituality Center on February 26 th . The title of
the event is, “Sacred Listening,” which is a lot of what we do, but we’re going to hear her
perspective on it. She’s going to talk about how we hone...
Mark as Played
January 5, 2022 • 27 mins
INFO
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, I am pleased to introduce Peter Watkins, a Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader from the Twin Cities. Peter has been a teacher of religion and theology at the high school, college, and graduate levels. On February 18th and 19th, we will be honored to welcome him at the Franciscan Spirituality Center when...
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, I am pleased to introduce Peter Watkins, a Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader from the Twin Cities. Peter has been a teacher of religion and theology at the high school, college, and graduate levels. On February 18th and 19th, we will be honored to welcome him at the Franciscan Spirituality Center when...
Mark as Played
December 8, 2021 • 25 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, I am happy to welcome Marcia Bentley back to the podcast. Marcia is a friend, a colleague, and a fellow Spiritual Director. Today, I invited Marcia to talk about her recent move. I think people underestimate how much energy is involved in a move – physical, emotional, and spiritual. Marcia, can you tell us ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today, I am happy to welcome Marcia Bentley back to the podcast. Marcia is a friend, a colleague, and a fellow Spiritual Director. Today, I invited Marcia to talk about her recent move. I think people underestimate how much energy is involved in a move – physical, emotional, and spiritual. Marcia, can you tell us ...
Mark as Played
November 14, 2021 • 31 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today it is my special pleasure to welcome Trace Bell. I love listening to podcasts, and my all-time favorite is the RobCast. Trace is a regular co-host there with his father, Rob Bell. Last year, Trace and Rob changed how I see life with their four-part podcast series titled, “Me, We, and Everybody.” In the podca...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today it is my special pleasure to welcome Trace Bell. I love listening to podcasts, and my all-time favorite is the RobCast. Trace is a regular co-host there with his father, Rob Bell. Last year, Trace and Rob changed how I see life with their four-part podcast series titled, “Me, We, and Everybody.” In the podca...
Mark as Played
October 24, 2021 • 26 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. Today my guest is Tom Roberts. Tom is well-known in the La Crosse community. [He is] a longtime therapist. He’s also a presenter of retreats and workshops. He’s done many workshops here at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and [he’s] done retreats at various places across the country. He’s especially ...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Welcome. Today my guest is Tom Roberts. Tom is well-known in the La Crosse community. [He is] a longtime therapist. He’s also a presenter of retreats and workshops. He’s done many workshops here at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and [he’s] done retreats at various places across the country. He’s especially ...
Mark as Played
September 22, 2021 • 23 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today it is my great pleasure to be with Audrey Lucier. Audrey is the Director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, serving in that role for the past nine years. Welcome, Audrey.
Audrey Lucier: Thanks, Steve.
Steve: From your perspective as Director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, this has been a strange year...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Today it is my great pleasure to be with Audrey Lucier. Audrey is the Director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, serving in that role for the past nine years. Welcome, Audrey.
Audrey Lucier: Thanks, Steve.
Steve: From your perspective as Director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, this has been a strange year...
Mark as Played
August 9, 2021 • 30 mins
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Joan Filla is a friend of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and also a personal friend. She has attended many events at the FSC, and she has done presentations for us on the healing of trauma. Joan is a physician at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, and she has been on the front lines in the battle with COVID si...
920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-5295
https://www.fscenter.org
Steve Spilde: Joan Filla is a friend of the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and also a personal friend. She has attended many events at the FSC, and she has done presentations for us on the healing of trauma. Joan is a physician at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, and she has been on the front lines in the battle with COVID si...
Mark as Played
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