196 - Theology of Hiking - Fr. John Nepil

Fr. John Nepil, priest and mountaineer, joins the podcast to discuss his book To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. Topics discussed include:

The modern view of "nature" vs. God's creation A morally responsible approach to risk-taking The modern origins of hiking as a secular activity "Wilderness" vs. "garden" - Catholic attitudes toward the wild places

To Heights and Unto Depths https://ignatius.com/to-heights-and-unto-depths-thudp/

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Thomas Mirus explores Catholic arts & culture with a variety of notable guests.

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