About the show

Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle as we talk about anything and everything that has to do with reacquiring a Biblical Worldview. This podcast seeks to encourage and inspire our listeners with hope firmly founded in the Lordship of Jesus.

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Episodes

  • Episode 354: I Will Be There That Day

    October 27th, 2025  |  25 mins 19 secs
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    In this episode for All Souls Day, Fr. John invites Mary to share her experience of standing at the entrance of the valley of death, and what it was that gave her strength at that time. They then invite us to ask ourselves if we know the Good Shepherd, and what we’re going to do today to get ready for the day of our death.

  • Episode 353: He Listens, Do We?

    October 20th, 2025  |  20 mins 35 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Psalm 34, highlighting the beautiful reality that God is the most attentive listener there is and encourages us to imitate Him.

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    Episode 352: Where Does Your Help Come From?

    October 13th, 2025  |  18 mins 47 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Psalm 121 and invite us to breathe and reflect upon the steady assurance of God’s all powerful and loving presence with us.

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    Episode 351: Praise Demolishes Discouragement

    October 6th, 2025  |  25 mins 45 secs
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    In this episode, mindful of so many things that are tempting us right now to discouragement, Fr. John and Mary discuss for what and how we can praise God, and what precisely praise can do to demolish discouragement.

  • Episode 350: God’s Gym is the Book of Psalms

    September 29th, 2025  |  32 mins 29 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how the Psalms help us to exercise various spiritual “muscles,” training us to get in shape and become the men and women God created us to be and that we want to be.

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    Episode 349: Seeking Consolation From God in a Troubled Time

    September 22nd, 2025  |  19 mins 26 secs
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    In this episode, against the backdrop of all that’s taking place in our country, Fr. John and Mary seek God’s wisdom and help from His Word.

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    Episode 348: Praise the Lord, Who Lifts Up The Poor, That Is, Me.

    September 15th, 2025  |  24 mins 17 secs
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    In this episode, as Fr. John and Mary discuss Psalm 113, they reflect on how important it is to see ourselves as being among “the poor.”

  • Episode 347: God’s Extraordinary Response to a Forgetful Race

    September 8th, 2025  |  24 mins 25 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Psalm 78, the Psalm for this coming Sunday, encouraging us to teach to those entrusted to our charge the great things He has done, and to consider how we’re personally responding to His extravagant mercy and patience in our own lives.

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    Episode 346: How Long, O Lord?!

    September 1st, 2025  |  21 mins 34 secs
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    After the traumatic events that took place last week in Minnesota, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the anguish many of us are experiencing in light of Scripture in general, the Psalms in particular and Saint Augustine.

  • Episode 345: The Jesus Conference – Mobilizing the Church for the World He Loves

    August 25th, 2025  |  10 mins 17 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share the exciting news about the Jesus Conference – Mobilizing the Church for the World He Loves, ACTS XXIX’s first international gathering happening in Plymouth, Michigan on October 2-4, 2026.

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    Episode 344: Glory Days: Are They In the Past? Part III

    August 18th, 2025  |  42 mins 35 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their series on being able to relive great memories of the past with friends and prayerfully apply those great memories to the mission God is entrusting to us today.

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    Episode 343: Glory Days: Are They In the Past? Part II

    August 11th, 2025  |  38 mins 52 secs
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    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series drawing on the common experience many of us have of reliving great memories of the past with friends and prayerfully apply those great memories to the mission God is entrusting to us today.