Episode 324: Mountain Grace: Fr. John Nepil on Hiking, Prayer, and His New Book

Join Fr. Edward as he interviews Fr. John Nepil from the Archdiocese of Denver about his new book To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. In this powerful conversation, they explore the deep spiritual lessons Fr. Nepil learned while hiking the 500-mile Colorado Trail—from mountain beauty and solitude to failure, fatherhood, and faith.

🏔 Topics covered include:

Why Fr. Nepil titled the book To Heights and Unto Depths
What 14ers are and how he fell in love with mountain hiking
The connection between nature and God's presence
Mountains in Scripture and prayer
Comparing the Colorado Trail to the Camino de Santiago
Spiritual reflections from specific letters like "Don't Forget Your Biscuits"
Encounters with wildlife and what he did after finishing the hike
Who the book is for—and what’s next for him
Whether you're a hiker, a spiritual seeker, or someone who loves stories of perseverance and prayer, this episode will inspire you to find God in the wild places.

📘 Get the book: To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail- https://ignatius.com/to-heights-and-unto-depths-thudp/
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