These Holy Bones: Walking the Camino de Santiago

Robert Nerney
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These Holy Bones is a podcast about the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago. Each podcast seeks to provide insights into the significance of the pilgrim's experience by interviewing pilgrims on the Way of St. James. 

  1. 6H AGO

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2 Episode 11: Back to Nature with Constantine from Germany

    Send a text In this episode, Constantine, a pilgrim from Germany, spends time telling me about his most recent pilgrimage following the original route to Santiago, the Primitivo. We met in an albergue in Santiago at the end of our treks into the holy city. Constantine yearns for nature in contrast to his urban lifestyle back home in Germany. The Camino offers him nature and time to slow down and reflect. Take a few moments and enter into my conversation with Constantine--I think you'll enjoy it.

    14 min

  2. JAN 23

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2 Episode 10: Gabriel's Quest

    Send a text I met Gabriel outside of the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. He was sitting on the steps that lead down to the back entrance to the church. Although I felt self-conscious tapping him on the shoulder and asking him if he would like to be interviewed about his journey, I am so glad I did because Gabriel had a lot to share. He spoke candidly about his faith and his relationship with the Blessed Mother and his guardian angel. I think you will enjoy this one--have a listen.

    20 min

  3. JAN 2

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2-Episode 9: Called to Serve-Kamal's Journey

    Send a text This episode is a wonderful tale of Kamal's call to walk the Camino Frances and to feed the fellow pilgrims he met at the albergues he stayed. Kamal is from the UK and had never heard of the pilgrimage. He tells of how it began to haunt his dreams and how he finally capitulated to the call. His forty day journey is filled with profound insights into the Camino and listeners will come away from this episode edified and inspired. Have a listen.

    41 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2 Episode 8: A Bed, A Sheet, and A Shower-An Irish Perspective on the Camino

    Send a text I met Marie and Giselle on the road to Santiago. It was a hot day on the Camino, and everyone was feeling the drain. We were only a few days away from the cathedral, and they agreed to be guests on the podcast once the pilgrimage was complete. Our conversation covers a lot of ground about the Camino and about life in general. Have a listen--I think you'll enjoy this episode.

    35 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2 Episode 7 - John Paul from Argentina

    Send a text I took a chance asking Juan Pablo to be a guest on the podcast. He was sitting in a park in the town of Portomarin writing in his journal, and I didn't want to bother him. I'm glad I did. He is originally from Argentina, but moved to Spain to study for an advanced degree. While in Spain, people encourage him to walk the Camino--if your Spanish, it's almost a mandate to travel to Santiago on foot. I enjoyed my conversation with Juan Pablo--John Paul--and think you will, too. Brew a pot of coffee, get comfortable in your favorite chair, and have a listen. Buen Camino.

    24 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2-Episode 6: The Boys from Belgium

    Send a text This episode of These Holy Bones is a conversation with two young men from Belgium, Yelle and Laurens, who are childhood friends. I met them in a crowded restaurant the night before this interview. They graciously invited me to sit with them for dinner. In the spirit of the Camino, we shared food, conversation and laughter. Although this interview is relatively short, it conveys the heart of the Camino--a simple walk of faith and friendship.

    11 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2-Episode 5: Encountering Yourself on the Camino de Santiago

    Send a text In this episode, Simon, a young Italian, speaks about his desire to encounter himself on the Camino Frances. Simon suggests walking without distractions--no music, no conversations--just the sound of your feet on the path and the thoughts in your head. I enjoyed speaking with Simon, and I think you will enjoy his youthful enthusiasm and idealism. Buen Camino!

    14 min

  8. 09/26/2025

    These Holy Bones: Vol. 2-Episode 4: Encountering Your Camino Family

    Send a text In this fourth episode of season two, I interview Claude from Paris, France. She explains how she was told that her Camino family would consist of the people with whom she began her journey--she would see them all along the way: in albergues, in bars, in restaurants and on the road as she traveled toward Santiago. This is exactly how Claude experienced the coming together of her Camino family. Have a listen and meet Claude on her way across Spain--she has insights to share not only about the Camino, but about life.

    16 min
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These Holy Bones is a podcast about the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago. Each podcast seeks to provide insights into the significance of the pilgrim's experience by interviewing pilgrims on the Way of St. James. 

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