Engaged Contemplation: Father Adam Bucko

In this episode of The Sounds of SAND podcast, host Michael Reiley speaks with Father Adam Bucko about his journey and the integration of Christian contemplative spirituality with social justice activism. Father Adam shares his formative experiences growing up in Poland during the resistance against totalitarian government, his work with marginalized youth in the United States and India, and his philosophy of engaged contemplation. He discusses the importance of heartbreak as a spiritual guide, the responsibility of acknowledging historical injustices perpetrated by the Christian church, and the practice of staying grounded through monastic rhythms of life. The episode highlights the need for a balanced approach to spirituality that embraces both love and grief, and explores reconciliation with the world's suffering through active, mindful presence. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:37 Father Adam Bucko's Early Life and Inspirations 04:50 Journey to the United States and Spiritual Exploration 08:13 Contemplative Practices and Activism 20:58 Challenges and Reflections on Modern Christianity 29:48 Navigating Institutional Harm and New Monasticism 32:16 Engaged Spirituality and Personal Practices 46:36 Final Thoughts and Ways to Connect Resources: FatherAdamBucko.com The Center for Spiritual Imagination "Let Heartbreak Be Your Guide" Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

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Engaged Contemplation: Father Adam Bucko is an episode from Sounds of SAND by Science and Nonduality.

This episode is 50:14 long.

This episode was published on Dec 11, 2025.

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