Episode Archive

280 episodes of You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo since the first episode, which aired on December 16th, 2019.

  • Episode 51: Be Not Afraid: The Massive Impact of St. Paul

    May 1st, 2020  |  11 mins 31 secs
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    A look at St. Paul’s vision for parish life will both surprise and inspire you!

    In this episode, Fr. John reflects upon the life and work of St. Paul and invites us to both renew our minds and thoughts about what parish life is supposed to be.

  • Episode 50: Be Not Afraid: The Grace of a Pierced Heart

    April 30th, 2020  |  8 mins 41 secs
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    Dare to ponder the chasm between God’s love and our own.

    In this episode, Fr. John invites us to behold the heart of God that has so loved us and to respond today in the manner He deserves.

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    Episode 49: Be Not Afraid: That None Should Be Lost

    April 29th, 2020  |  8 mins 8 secs
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    Looking for a safe refuge? Hide yourself in God’s mercy!

    In this episode, Fr. John invites us to bask in what God has revealed both in today’s gospel and through St. Catherine of Siena whose feast we celebrate today.

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    Episode 48: Be Not Afraid: Miraculous Bread From Heaven

    April 28th, 2020  |  11 mins 17 secs
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    What is it? Understanding what the Eucharist is and what it is not.

    In this episode, Fr. John offers a brief biblical teaching on the Eucharist.

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    Episode 47: Planning for Your New Parish Normal

    April 27th, 2020  |  37 mins 56 secs
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    What to Do When Nothing’s Normal?

    In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak primarily to pastors about prayerfully discerning creative ways they can pastor their spiritual children as we enter into a new normal for parish life.

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    Episode 46: Be Not Afraid: Eyes Fixed on Jesus

    April 25th, 2020  |  8 mins 23 secs
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    What do you do when life feels like the beaches of Normandy in 1944?

    In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s Scripture from 1 Peter, encouraging us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, crucified and risen.

  • Episode 45: Be Not Afraid: God Is Faithful to His Promises

    April 24th, 2020  |  13 mins 38 secs
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    Why are Jesus’ promises often not enough for us?

    In this podcast, Fr. John dives into the Word of God and speaks to the promises God has made to be with us always.

  • Episode 44: Be Not Afraid: What Does a Priest Do?

    April 23rd, 2020  |  10 mins 16 secs
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    Do you know what Jesus is doing right now? He’s making intercession for us!

    In this episode, Fr. John unpacks for us today’s Collect prayer and what it is Jesus is doing right now on our behalf before the Father in heaven.

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    Episode 43: Be Not Afraid: The Father Loves You!

    April 22nd, 2020  |  6 mins 21 secs
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    Feeling like you don’t measure up? You're loveable just as you are!

    In this episode, Fr. John invites us to let go of any nagging fears we have that we have to earn the Father’s love.

  • Episode 42: Be Not Afraid: Conversations with God

    April 21st, 2020  |  9 mins 3 secs
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    Have some questions for Jesus? These days present an opportunity to deepen our friendship with God through honest conversations.

    In this episode, Fr. John invites us to use these days to learn to talk more sincerely and honestly with God and to listen.

  • Episode 41: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Prayer

    April 20th, 2020  |  33 mins 51 secs
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    What do we mean by the term “culture of prayer?” There’s never been a more opportune time to learn.

    In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary discuss what it means to create a culture of prayer and offers bishops, priests, and lay leaders practical ideas about how to begin to pray as a team to discern God’s plan for their diocese or parish in these days.

  • Episode 40: Be Not Afraid: Our Reason for Hope

    April 18th, 2020  |  8 mins 14 secs
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    How in the world did Peter move from a place of cowardice to exceptional and unshakeable faith?

    In this episode, Fr. John talks about how it is Peter is able to say, “It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard!”