Episode 127: How Comfortable Would We Be in the First Century Church?

May 17th, 2021  |  23 mins 5 secs

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In this episode Fr. John and Mary talk about the normative experience of the early Church found in the Acts of the Apostles and pose a provocative question for all of us as we approach the Solemnity of Pentecost.

Episode 126: A Prayer for Repentance, Reconciliation, and Unity in the Church, Especially the Priesthood

May 10th, 2021  |  20 mins 18 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about what the Spirit has been doing among the priests they've been ministering to and issue a call for prayer as we get closer to Pentecost.

Episode 125: Only As Strong As Our Foundation

May 3rd, 2021  |  34 mins 10 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Nick discuss how values drive culture and propose some apostolic values for leaders and teams to consider as part of the work of transformation.

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Episode 124: A Conversation with Archbishop Samuel Aquila

April 26th, 2021  |  41 mins 33 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver to the mic and have a conversation about how the gospel has impacted him personally, the priests of the Archdiocese of Denver, and his hopes for the Church in the U.S.

Visit https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/04/14/aquila-denver-eucharist-politicians-teaching-240396 to read more.

Episode 123: Christ Is Risen: So What? Now What?

April 19th, 2021  |  18 mins 15 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect upon eight of the practical differences the Resurrection of Jesus makes.

Episode 122: Impossible to Describe!

April 12th, 2021  |  20 mins 3 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about Mary Magdalene’s indescribable response to encountering Jesus and what our response should look like.

Episode 121: Death Has Been Destroyed!

April 5th, 2021  |  15 mins 18 secs

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In this episode Father John, Nick, Mary, and Dcn. Steve wish the listeners a blessed Easter and Fr. John shares a word of hope.

Episode 120: What Was Jesus Doing on the Cross? Yes, Doing!

March 29th, 2021  |  24 mins 8 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John, Dcn. Steve, and Mary have a conversation about how we can enter into Holy Week with a new understanding of what Jesus was doing on the cross.

Episode 119: Is God Giving You Permission to Slow Down and Do Less?

March 22nd, 2021  |  24 mins 5 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the impact of a book they’re reading entitled, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and the desire God has for all of us to live more authentically human lives.

Episode 118: How Does One Appropriately Celebrate the Feast of Our Salvation?

March 15th, 2021  |  20 mins 20 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on how we should appropriately celebrate the defeat of Death, especially at a time when so many are petrified of dying!