Can an atheist and a priest find common ground? In this episode of The Walkup, playwright and author Jonathan Leaf joins returning guest Fr. Rick Riccioli, pastor at Most Holy Trinity–St. Mary Church in Brooklyn.

Together they explore the boundaries between faith and secularism, the surprising depth of spiritual questions in art, and why Christianity still matters in a post-Christian age. From Pushkin to priests, belief to disbelief, this is a lively conversation about doubt, culture, and conviction.

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What happens when theater becomes a form of prayer? In this episode of The Walkup, actor Christopher Domig (Sea Dog Theater) and Jesuit priest Fr. George Drance (Magis Theatre Company) explore the deep interplay between spirituality and the performing arts.

From the legacy of La MaMa to experiences on major sets like The Blacklist and Tuesdays with Morrie, they reflect on how creativity, faith, and vocation inform their lives and work. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a meditation on beauty, purpose, and the transcendent power of story.

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In this episode of The Walkup, Sean O’Hare is joined by Grant Wheeler, Director at The Phoenix—a sober living community using movement and connection to help people rebuild after addiction.

Grant shares his raw and redemptive story of heroin addiction, getting sober, and finding unexpected strength through CrossFit. From panic attacks and family pressure to building sober spaces that are actually fun, this conversation is an honest look at what recovery really requires. Along the way, Sean and Grant contrast church cultures, explore the power of community, and reflect on how physical and spiritual transformation are often more connected than we think.

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