Hóčhoka Podcast

Hóčhoka Seaspm 5, Episode 12 - Lessons from the Bow and Arrow, Part II - Simplicity, Purpose

Some tout the elegance of simplicity. And nowadays it seems everyone is talking about “Ikigai,” the Japanese word-become-buzzword for purpose. It is said to be the secret to a long and happy life. But it has been more than a decade since Joseph Marshall III drew on centuries-old Lakota wisdom to write about simplicity and purpose as characteristics of a life well lived. 

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode II - Lessons from the Bow and Arrow, Part I - Transformation

A simple ash-wood bow. A willow arrow. What can these two things teach us about life? Listen as Joseph Marshall III unpacks the power and beauty of lessons from the bow and arrow in a three-part series, here on Hóčhoka.

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode 10 - Fresh Perspectives, Part IV - Sundance and the Paschal Mysteries

The Sundance and the Paschal Mysteries – the great, annual religious ceremonies of the Lakota and Christian traditions. Let’s talk about their surprising similarities and very important differences as Dr. Damian Costello provides another fresh perspective.

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode 9 - The Spirit that Inspires Us, Part II - What Do You Want to Be?

What do you want to be when you grow up? Today we ask this question to a mostly grown-up audience. Why? Because, no matter what you do, Sr. Cathy Bertrand wants you to know you matter, it matters and even the smallest act or word of kindness you offer in this world makes a difference. Think about it.

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode 8 - Fresh Perspectives, Part III - St. Patrick, Celtic and Indigenous

What happens when a jaded adolescent living in Roman luxury and urban pretension finds himself transplanted to a tribal society with deep connections to the land? What lessons does his story contain for us? Listen and enjoy the beauty of the Deer's Cry.

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode 7 - Fresh Perspectives, Part II - Would the Real St. Patrick Stand Up

When average Americans think about St. Patrick, they likely conjure up images of parades, shamrocks and green beer. “There is much more to this legendary guy,” says Dr. Damian Costello. As Patrick’s feast day is near, we share a two-part series on this fabled saint and the important lessons his life holds about human nature and ultimate meaning.

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode 6 - Residential Education, Part III - Getting Spirituality Right

Prosetelize. Evangelize. Catechize. Supporting the spiritual dimension of life with children and adolescents in residential care is difficult to get right. Join our conversation with Michelle Maikoetter of Cal Farley’s to talk about lessons her organization has learned along the way.

Hóčhoka Season 5, Episode 5 - Residential Education, Part II - Build a Better Youth Worker

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” says today’s guest quoting Frederick Douglass, who 200 years later continues to inspire social workers and human rights activists worldwide. Our guest is Milton Hershey's A.J. Rinaldi, a man committed to building strong children, particularly by being better youth workers. Let’s get to know him.