Episode 114: Recovering What it Means to be Human

February 15th, 2021  |  40 mins 56 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the need to let Jesus teach us how to be human and a practical way to do that.

Episode 112: Method of the Master

February 1st, 2021  |  31 mins 40 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about a recent insight the team had and some practical applications that can bring transformation to the Church and beyond.

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Episode 103: Watch!

December 1st, 2020  |  32 mins 40 secs

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Get ready, watch, prepare, the King is coming back!

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the season of Advent, encouraging us to be hopeful and yet sobered.

Episode 102: In Everything Give Thanks!

November 23rd, 2020  |  32 mins

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Gratitude is not dependent upon circumstances!

In this episode, using St. Paul as a model, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk about the importance of gratitude, not only this week of Thanksgiving, but every day of our lives.

Episode 96: A Conversation Between Three Brothers, Part I

October 5th, 2020  |  40 mins 1 sec

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A refreshing and honest exchange between three priests who are deeply in love with Jesus!

In this episode, Fr. John shares the mic with Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann from the Diocese of Cleveland and have an honest conversation about their journey to the priesthood, preaching, their joys and their challenges.

Episode 78: Final Be Not Afraid: Pour Out Your Spirit

May 31st, 2020  |  8 mins 19 secs

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An announcement, a plea, and a prayer!

In this final episode of the “Be Not Afraid” series, Fr. John announces a new series on the Sunday Mass Readings coming later this summer with Deacon Steve Mitchell and also encourages us to press into the power of the Holy Spirit and pray for healing and unity for our nation in this time of civil unrest.

Episode 77: Be Not Afraid: Proclamation and Commission

May 30th, 2020  |  9 mins 59 secs

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Sent forth on mission as heralds of the Gospel

In this episode, Fr. John shares again from one of his favorite books, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age" and reminds us that we are being sent into the world as heralds of the Gospel.

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Episode 76: Be Not Afraid: Do You Love Me More Than These?

May 29th, 2020  |  7 mins 49 secs

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What are the “these” in your life?

In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s Gospel that shows forth how Jesus handles the sins of His loved ones and how much Jesus wants our love.

Episode 75: Be Not Afraid: Open My Eyes

May 28th, 2020  |  8 mins 46 secs

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It’s how, not what!

In this episode, Fr. John continues unpacking a book he highly recommends entitled, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age, and encourages us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to ask for the grace to have our minds brought into conformity with the mind of God.

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Episode 74: Be Not Afraid: Conversion of Mind and Vision

May 27th, 2020  |  7 mins 37 secs

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Do we see reality as it truly is?

In this episode, Fr. John reminds us that St. Paul didn’t teach those he was preaching to what to think, but rather how to think and he exhorts us to beg the Holy Spirit to illumine our minds as we approach Pentecost.