Episode Archive

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

  • 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.

  • Episode 241: Something’s Missing

    August 7th, 2023  |  18 mins 27 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the context and the missing verses from this week’s First Reading detailing the encounter between God and Elijah and to do a little homework before we go to Mass in order to be ever better prepared for what God wants to say to us.

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    Episode 240: Who’s In Charge, Part II

    July 31st, 2023  |  23 mins 16 secs
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    In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect on how the Word of God can help us stay calm despite the headlines.

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    Episode 239: What We Can Learn From a Mighty Man’s Fall

    July 24th, 2023  |  30 mins 10 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Solomon’s dream and the real life lessons and warnings Solomon’s life offers us.

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    Episode 238: God Is Not Like That

    July 17th, 2023  |  29 mins 50 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary tee up a new approach to the podcast and dive into the First Reading for this coming Sunday's Mass.

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    Episode 237: The Zaccheus Principle

    July 10th, 2023  |  20 mins 51 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share a recent encounter and offer a practical application for this season of Lent and beyond. (Original Air Date: March 7, 2022)

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    Episode 236: Bringing Transformation to Catholic Education

    July 3rd, 2023  |  31 mins 5 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary and discuss the true purpose of Catholic education.