Episode Archive

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

  • Episode 253: Whole Or Half-Hearted?

    October 30th, 2023  |  33 mins 27 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary consider how God’s Word through both Malachi and the Gospel of Matthew leads us to think about how we can better use our time, money and gifting for the glory of God and our own good.

  • Episode 252: What Do Kings Do?

    October 23rd, 2023  |  24 mins 22 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary first reveal an exciting new matching gift made to ACTS XXIX and then discuss how we can practically respond to God’s challenging and sobering words to us in Exodus 20.

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    Episode 251: Idols and the One True God

    October 16th, 2023  |  19 mins 37 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary encourage us all to pray and fast for the situation in the Middle East, and discuss two key relevant themes found in the First Reading from Isaiah this coming Sunday.

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    Episode 250: The Best Is Up Ahead

    October 9th, 2023  |  18 mins 44 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the extraordinary graces of heaven and the closest we can get to them on earth.

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    Episode 249: What Does He Want From Me?

    October 1st, 2023  |  21 mins 49 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the Lord’s Word through the Prophet Isaiah and reflect on what God is looking for in us as disciples of His Son.

  • Episode 248: Preparing for the Final Exam

    September 25th, 2023  |  31 mins 40 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open God’s words through Ezekiel and offer sobering and hopeful reflections on the day of judgment awaiting us all.

  • Episode 247: An Invitation We Should Not to Refuse

    September 18th, 2023  |  25 mins 26 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary peer into God’s Heart displayed for us through the prophet Isaiah, and ponder together the great news that He is not like us with regards to mercy and forgiveness.

  • Episode 246: Everything is at Stake!

    September 11th, 2023  |  36 mins 44 secs
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    In this episode, Father John and Mary break open God’s challenging word to us about the absolute importance of forgiveness.

  • Episode 245: Prophets (That’s all of us!) Need Love, Courage and Humility

    September 4th, 2023  |  33 mins 34 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on three essential virtues priests, parents and other leaders need to have.

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    Episode 244: Prophetic Pain

    August 28th, 2023  |  28 mins 22 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the mission, privilege and at times pain of being prophets, like Jeremiah.

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    Episode 243: Authority is Not About Power or Privilege

    August 21st, 2023  |  27 mins 56 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a look at Isaiah 22:19-23 and discuss not only how this passage is crucial for understanding Jesus giving keys to Peter but also the genuine purpose of authority no matter where it is exercised.

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    Episode 242: The Real House of Prayer

    August 14th, 2023  |  21 mins 56 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on Jesus’ quotation of Isaiah 56 after He cleanses the Temple and some practical applications to our daily lives.