S6-EP12: Kirsten Rudberg on Wonder, Wit, and a World That Talks Back

Some people search for miracles.
Others trip over them daily—and laugh while doing it.

In this joyful, funny, and deeply thoughtful episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie sit down with Kirsten Rudberg—author, screenwriter, podcaster, spiritual explorer, and self-described panentheist who believes the divine is not somewhere else, but everywhere, all at once, including squirrels, spilled coffee, and awkward public moments.

Kirsten grew up across continents—from Guyana to Pakistan—immersed in a childhood where cultures, languages, and faiths coexisted naturally. That global upbringing shaped a worldview rooted in curiosity, compassion, humor, and sacred wonder. Whether she’s walking the Camino alone through brutal weather, caring for family through life’s hardest transitions, or hosting her podcast Bite-Sized Blessings, Kirsten brings the same question to everything: What if nothing is ordinary?

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why miracles might be constant—and we’re just distracted

• Panentheism explained without incense, robes, or gatekeeping

• Creativity as a nagging muse that refuses to be ignored

• Walking the Camino without training (and trusting anyway)

• Boundaries, kindness, and why small gestures matter more than grand ones

• Why humor might be one of the most spiritual tools we have

Along the way, the episode unfolds into playful radio-style scenes, improvised scripts, laughter, deep reflections, and a powerful spoken-word monologue about “small lights” that quietly stitch the world back together.

This is an episode that doesn’t just talk about magic—it models it. Through wit, warmth, and radical attentiveness, Kirsten reminds us that blessings aren’t rare. They’re bite-sized, persistent, and waiting to be noticed.

Settle in.
Laugh a little.
And keep your eyes open.

Spirit Talk Show: now go tell a story worth telling.

 

Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups
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