podcast

The Given Hours

with Monica Anyango

Most of life is not lived in extraordinary moments. It is lived driving to work, preparing dinner, waiting, praying, resting. These conversations are made for those hours — not to fill them, but to help you inhabit them.

For people seeking wisdom, meaning, and impact over noise.

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"Thoughtful conversations for a meaningful life "

A weekly conversation

Conversations for the ordinary rhythms of life.

Most of life is not lived in extraordinary moments. It is lived in ordinary hours — driving to work, preparing dinner, waiting, praying, resting. These conversations are made for those hours to help rest in it more fully.

Conversations that help people live more attentively and meaningfully in the lives they already have.

Why this exists:

There is no shortage of people telling us what to think, and far fewer helping us learn how to live. These conversations explore the questions underneath a day: how do we become more attentive? How do we work without losing ourselves?

season one

First episodes — Autumn 2026

Episode
01

Recovering the Art of Living Well

Why modern life separates what once belonged together — and what it takes to begin restoring alignment.

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Episode
02

Why Modern Life Feels Fragmented

Overwhelm is not always about doing too much. It is often about everything being held at the same level of urgency.

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Episode
03

What Is a Human Person?

Who we are, and the age old question.

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Episode
04

What Is a Life For?

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Episode
05

The Interior Life Is Not Private

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How each episode moves

Begin

An observation from ordinary life. No music over speech. The listener settles.

Wonder

A deeper question, before any attempt at an answer.

Explore

Scripture, philosophy, stories, experience — in service of one clear idea.

Practice

One faithful invitation. Never overwhelming.

Blessing

A short blessing to close the episode.

The shape stays the same from episode to episode, so it becomes familiar.
How long are the episodes?

Around 30–40 minutes. Long enough to explore an idea. Short enough to accompany a walk or commute.

Are these interviews?

Mostly reflective monologues. Some seasons include conversations with thoughtful guests whose work deepens the same vision of living well.

Can I read transcripts?

Yes. Every episode includes a formatted transcript for slower reading and reflection.

Life is shaped by the hours we overlook — the given hours.

I hope these conversations are useful to you. — Monica

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