Podcasts by The Thirsty Catholics - Mater Dei Radio

Episode 68–Taylor Brown / Sister Joseph Andrew from 2017-12-22T17:27:48

It’s the Christmas Season edition of the big show and there’s joy in the air. The jolly fat man welcomes Catholic author Taylor Brown, who describes how the birth of […]

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Episode 67–Scott Woltze / Lisa Hendey from 2017-12-08T18:41:24

It’s our “walk by faith” edition of the big show. Evangelist Scott Woltze, Founder of Urban Missionaries of the Heart of Christ, continues his conversation about sharing the Gospel with […]

Episode 66–Scott Woltze / Brandon Vogt from 2017-12-01T14:43:05

It’s the spread the Good News edition of the big show. We hit the streets of Portland to evangelize with Scott Woltze, Founder of Urban Missionaries of the Heart of […]

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Episode 65–Dave Vacherese / Chris Stephanek from 2017-11-24T04:47:14

It’s our post-Thanksgiving edition of the big show. We unlock the grace of this special time with the newest member of the Mater Dei Radio team – Capital Campaign Director […]

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Episode 64–Randy Traeger / Tony Rossi from 2017-11-03T19:58:36

It’s the “Live with Joy” edition of the big show. We revisit our past conversations with coach, author, businessman, politician, and youth advocate – the late Randy Traeger of Mount […]

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Episode 63–Nick Plato / Pete Doumit from 2017-10-27T16:44:53

We attempt to sharpen our intellect with a Chestertonian edition of the big show. We celebrate the wit and wisdom of English writer and Catholic apologist GK Chesterton with Nick […]

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Episode 62–Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers / Doug Barry from 2017-10-20T19:00:51

We’re getting battle ready with another manly edition of the big show, but the ladies are always welcome to join the fun. Our most frequent guest, the Dynamic Deacon Harold […]

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Episode 61–Chris Blanchard / Tommy Tighe from 2017-10-06T17:55:42

Put on your Wayfarers and get ready for the Catholic cool edition of the big show. Chris Blanchard, the new Executive Director of The Grotto, makes one of his first […]

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Episode 60–Jerry Usher / Pete Doumit from 2017-09-28T17:59:01

It’s a special Homecoming edition of the big show with the return of Jerry Usher, founder and President of Third Millennium Media and the host of Mater Dei Radio’s upcoming […]

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Episode 59–Randy Traeger / Leah Darrow from 2017-09-15T17:04:24

We’re strapping on our lederhosen for an Octoberfest edition of the big show. Coach Randy Traeger of the Virtue First Foundation and the new National Alliance for Character Development joins […]...

Episode 58–Jeff Blackwell / Dina Marie with Greg and Lizzie Boudreaux from 2017-09-08T17:12:30

  We’re having fun on the bayou with this Cajun edition of the big show. Jeff Blackwell, Director of Operations at Catholic Community Radio, joins us from Baton Rouge to […]

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Episode 57–Tito Edwards / Jordan Cox from 2017-09-01T17:26:37

  We’re tipping our hat to the Lone Star State of Texas on this edition of the big show. Tito Edwards of National Catholic  Register and Big Pulpit dot com […]

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Episode 56–Molly Wasser / Father Bill Holtzinger&Dina Marie from 2017-08-18T16:34:38

  You will get swept up in eclipse fever with this Totality edition of the big show. Molly Wasser, Outreach Coordinator at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center previews this weekend’s […]

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Episode 55–Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers / Auxiliary Bishop Peter Smith&Dina Marie from 2017-08-11T18:33:13

  The Holy Spirit is moving powerfully through this edition of the big show. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers shows how to unleash the Word with tips from his new book “Ignite […]

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Episode 54–Jeff Compton / Taylor Tripodi from 2017-08-04T16:47:36

  There’s a song in our hearts and a spring in our step with a musical edition of The Thirsty Catholics. We hear about the exciting future of Contemporary Catholic […]

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Episode 53–Leslie Knopf / Adam Janke from 2017-07-21T18:21:36

  From the street to the screen, Catholics are boldly embracing a renewed call to share the Good News of Christ. Leslie Knopf, Business Director of Catholic CAST Media, explains […]

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Episode 52–Lisa Walker / Ed Langlois from 2017-07-14T16:49:15

  We’re swinging for the fences with a baseball edition of the big show. Lisa Walker, Co-owner and General Manager of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, joins us to explain why baseball […]

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Episode 51–Becoming A Missionary Disciple from 2017-06-30T16:31:30

  We’re helping you become a missionary disciple on this edition of the big show! Mater Dei Radio’s John Lundeen joins us with Dr. Jonathan Reyes, Executive Director of the […]

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Episode 50–Randy Traeger / Devin Rose from 2017-06-23T17:43:56

  We’re kicking off summer on tonight’s edition of the big show. Coach Randy Traeger of the Virtue First Foundation joins us to grill up some tasty treats, served with […]

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Episode 49–A Toast to Fathers from 2017-06-16T16:19:34

  We raise a hearty toast to fathers on this edition of the big show!  Catholic musician and father of three Daniel Oberreuter of  The Thirsting, previews  the Centennial of […]

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Episode 48–Brantley Milligan-ChurchPop dot com / Cecilia O’Reilly-Catholic CAST Media from 2017-06-09T17:29:05

  We explore the digital continent of the New Evangelization on this edition of the big show. Our guides on this audio safari are Brantley Milligan, Founder and Editor in […]

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Episode 47–Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers / Carl Olson from 2017-06-02T17:08:14

  It’s our first road trip of the summer! The Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers leads us on an amazing journey to the Holy Land. We stop in Eugene on the […]

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Episode 46–Andrew Steele / Ed Brands from 2017-05-26T19:30:50

  It’s a red, white, and ‘couv edition of the big show, as we journey across the Columbia River to Vancouver! Andrew Steele, President of the Theological Institute of St. […]

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Episode 45–John Lundeen / Todd Cooper from 2017-05-12T17:23:06

  It’s a family affair on this edition of the big show. We get to know the newest member of Mater Dei Radio, Associate Producer John Lundeen, who shares his […]

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Episode 44–Dave Vacheresse, host of Mater Dei Radio’s Spring Sharathon 2017 / Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers from 2017-04-28T16:41:34

  We’re saying goodbye to all of the April showers with a sunny edition of the big show!  Dave Vacheresse, the host of Mater Dei Radio’s Spring Sharathon 2017, previews […]

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Episode 43–Diane Paddison / Ryan Bombarger from 2017-04-20T16:14:19

  We’re celebrating Divine Mercy weekend on this edition of the big show. Diane Paddison, Founder and President of 4 Word Women, shares resources for professional Christian women to thrive […] Listen

Episode 42–The Sixth Weekend of Lent–Sister Marie Tersidis / Father Timothy Furlow / Abbot Jeremy Driscoll from 2017-04-07T17:18:06

  We are preparing for Holy Week on this edition of the big show! We travel north of the border to speak with Sister Marie Tersidis, Prioress of Queen of […]

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Episode 41–The Fifth Weekend of Lent–Jim Stahl / Deacon Felix Garcia / Abbot Jeremy Driscoll from 2017-03-29T17:33:32

  Everything is coming up roses on this edition of the big show! Jim Stahl, Prime Minister of the Royal Rosarians, gives us an insider’s view of the 2017 Portland […]

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Episode 40 – The Fourth Weekend of Lent – Deacon Felix Garcia / Kelly Wetherald / Fr. Martin Grassel from 2017-03-24T17:57:52

  On this edition of the big show, we discover how to give a voice to the voiceless! Deacon Felix Garcia, the new Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese […]

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Episode 39 – The Third Weekend of Lent – Cecilia O’Reilly / Fr. Ken Geraci, CPM / Fr. Martin Grassel from 2017-03-16T02:17:48

  An abundance of joy infuses the Lenten air on this edition of the big show!  Cecilia O’ Reilly, Content Director for CAST, reveals why joy and storytelling are both […]

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Episode 38–The Second Weekend of Lent–Daniel Oberreuter / Fr. Ken Geraci, CPM / Fr. Martin Grassel from 2017-03-10T17:58:27

  We’re trying to strike the right cord with this edition of the big show! Catholic musician Daniel Obereuter of The Thirsting has an exciting gift to share, as we […]

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Episode 37–The First Weekend of Lent–Devin Rose / LInda Biehl / Fr. Martin Grassel from 2017-03-03T16:00:09

  We’re entering into the first weekend of Lent on this edition of the big show. Catholic author and apologist Devin Rose of St. Joseph’s Vanguard reveals a powerful way […]

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Episode 36–We’re celebrating March 1st from 2017-02-24T17:10:50

  We’re celebrating March 1st on this edition of the big show.  Why?  Because it’s Ash Wednesday and the opening of the Spring 40 days for Life campaign.  Nichlas Schaal, […]

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Episode 35–Preparing for Lent from 2017-02-17T16:08:31

On this edition of the big show, we’re preparing for Lent with an inside look at two dynamic events.  Thomas P. Welch, MD, MA, DAFPA gives us some very valuable […]

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Episode 34–Sean Schiavolin / Jordan Cox from 2017-02-03T13:50:26

This edition of the big show finds us in a sporty mood.  Catholic filmmaker Sean Schiavolin takes us inside a breathtaking online project he produced called “The Big Engine that […]

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Episode 33–Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers / Ryan Bomberger-March for Life 2017 from 2017-01-20T17:13:07

We are thawing out from the winter storms on this edition of the big show.  The Dynamic Deacon, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, helps defrost those spiritual resolutions that may have stalled […] Listen

Episode 32–Going Old School from 2017-01-06T17:22:39

On this edition of the big show, we’re going old-school as we get ready for the NCAA Football National Championship game between Alabama and Clemson.  Father Tom Ackerman of St. […]

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Episode 31–Fathers and Sons with Taylor Brown and James Thurman from 2016-12-22T22:19:21

It’s the fathers and sons edition of the big show.  Catholic author Taylor Brown joins us and describes how the birth of his first son inspired him to write the […]

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Episode 30–Holy League Catholic Men’s Conference Preview from 2016-12-14T18:22:13

It’s a very manly edition of the big show as we preview the Holy League Catholic Men’s Conference.  We explore the importance of men’s spirituality with Carl Olson, Editor of […]

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Episode 29–Kelly Wetherald-Blanchett House/Father John Arcidiacono from 2016-12-02T22:03:09

Our Advent journey heats up on this edition of the big show.  Kelly Wetherald, Development Manager of the Blanchett House of Hospitality, gives us a look inside the organization’s exciting […] Listen

Episode 28–Jason Schmidt from 2016-11-18T18:21:02

We’re moving mountains on this edition of the big show.  You will be inspired by the amazing story of Jason Schmidt, a Catholic man who lost 85 lbs. and climbed […]

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Episode 27–Holy League Men’s Conference from 2016-11-11T19:37:34

This edition of the big show is best described as a “conference call”, as we welcome the Dynamic Deacon, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers , and James Thurman, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator […]

Episode 26–Father Jerry Olinger, CSC from 2016-10-28T23:01:47

We ignite a bonfire to celebrate the autumn tradition of homecoming on this edition of the big show.  Father Jerry Olinger, CSC, the University of Portland’s Vice President for University […] Listen

Episode 25–Dale Ahlquist and Chris Wojnar from 2016-10-21T17:24:36

This edition of the big show has a distinct Chestertonian flavor to it  Dale Ahlquist, President of the American Chesterton Society joins us, as he prepares for his presentation at […]

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Episode 24–Hector Molina from 2016-10-14T19:36:05

We’re battening down the hatches for stormy weather on this edition of the big show.  Catholic evangelist Hector Molina, CEO of Casting Nets Ministries, joins us to explore the attractiveness […...

Episode 23–Dina Marie Hale&Rosary Bowl Nw from 2016-09-30T03:55:55

On this edition of the big show, we open the Month of the Holy Rosary with Dina Marie Hale, the Program Director and Morning Hostess of Mater Dei Radio. Dina […]

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Episode 22–Pat Walsh/John Brokamp from 2016-09-23T19:41:12

We’re headed south on this edition of the big show.  Our first stop is Eugene to meet  Pat Walsh, Mater Dei Radio’s new Community Relations Director for Eugene, Springfield, and […]

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Episode 21–U of P Basketball Coach Terry Porter from 2016-09-16T03:12:51

It’s a very unique edition of the big show as we give you a front row seat for Mater Dei Radio’s first Leadership Circle Breakfast.   Join the sell-out crowd of […]

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Episode 20–U of P Athletic Director Scott Leykum from 2016-09-09T18:42:23

You know it’s almost fall when our attention turns to college sports and Oktoberfest.  On this edition of the big show, University of Portland Athletic Director Scott Leykum speaks with […]

Episode 19–Father Lucas Laborde / Jerry Usher from 2016-09-02T18:34:30

We’re taking a trip back in time of a historic version of the show.  We visit the oldest Catholic Church in Portland as we continue our conversation with Father Lucas […]

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Episode 18–Back to School from 2016-08-26T16:55:02

We’re going back to school on this edition of the show.  Father Lucas Laborde, Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland and leader of the Newman Center at Portland […]

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Episode 17–Surf’s Up! from 2016-08-05T17:30:15

  Surf’s up on this edition of the show!  Kansas City is about as far from the beach as you can get, but we’ll paddle out to the heartland for […]

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Episode 16: Societal Engine of Happiness from 2016-07-29T06:10:02

We’ve created a politics free zone for this edition and filled it with nothing but good cheer!  Rick Weber shares an amazing story about his family’s friendship with Venerable Archbishop […]

Episode 15: Featuring Eastern European Flavor&WYD from 2016-07-22T20:11:25

This edition of the show has a distinctive Eastern European flavor to it.  World Youth 2016 starts Monday in Krakow and Cassie Cole of JMJ Youth Pilgrimages joins us from […]

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Episode 14: Coast to Coast from 2016-07-15T12:55:03

It’s time for a summer road trip and we’re going coast to coast on this edition of the show.  Our tasty journey starts in in the Garden State of New […]

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Episode 13: Fr Martin Grassel–James Thurman from 2016-07-08T10:00:20

Summertime and the living is easy. On Episode 13, we explore the rich tradition of Catholic brewing with Father Martin Grassel of Benedictine Brewery at Mount Angel Abbey. We also […]

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Episode 12: Coach Randy Traeger–The Virtue First Foundation from 2016-07-01T19:56:38

The Thirsty Catholics celebrates the Fourth of July weekend with Coach Randy Traeger of The Virtue First Foundation.  Coach Traeger shares his bold mission to rebuild the character of America’s ...

Episode 11: the best of Catholicism online from 2016-06-24T19:40:01

The Thirsty Catholics heats up the summer by exploring the best of Catholicism online with digital evangelist Tito Edwards of the National Catholic Register and Big Pulpit.   Louis Brown, Jr. […...

Episode 10: Drinking With The Saints from 2016-06-17T20:00:25

The Thirsty Catholics celebrates its Tenth Anniversary (Ten weeks, that is) with Dr. Michael Foley, author of Drinking With The Saints, who assesses Pope Francis’s recent General Audience on the...

Episode 9: Everything’s Coming up Roses from 2016-06-10T20:02:27

Everything is coming up roses on episode nine, as we get an insider’s tip on the best spot to watch Portland’s annual Grand Floral Parade with Jim Stahl, upcoming Prime […]

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Episode 8–St. John Paul II Foundation for Life and family from 2016-06-03T19:59:27

Wedding bells are ringing on episode eight, as we discover some valuable insight on building strong Catholic marriages from Mary-Rose Verett of Witness to Love and Arland K. Nichols of […]

Episode 7–St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem from 2016-05-27T20:58:58

This edition of The Thirsty Catholics showcases St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem. The church is featured in the latest edition of Regina Magazine as one of its “amazing” parishes […]

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Episode 6: Father Chris Decker from 2016-05-20T20:06:55

On Episode Six, we explore the Catholic Church on the digital continent with Father Chris Decker of the Catholic Underground and Martina Kreitzer of Catholic Sistas. Both of them share […]

Episode 5: Devin Rose of St. Joseph’s Vanguard and Dr. Thompson Faller (Part 2) from 2016-05-13T20:55:59

In Episode Five, we hear about the incredible faith journey of Atheist turned Catholic Apologist, Devin Rose of St. Joseph’s Vanguard.   The show also includes the second half of our […]

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Episode 4: Dr. Thompson Faller&Cassie Cole of JMJ Youth Pilgrimages from 2016-05-06T20:39:01

Episode Four features the first half of our interview with Dr. Thompson Faller,  renowned medical ethicist and Lieutenant of the Northwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepu...

Episode 3: Noah Banks&Doug Johnson“Doug On Tap” from 2016-04-29T20:21:01

Episode Three features Noah Banks,  graduating senior at the University of Portland and leader of the school’s 40 Days for Life campaign, who shares his inspiring conversion story and his […] Listen

Episode 2: Dr. Francis Beckwith&Catholic blogger Tom Perna from 2016-04-15T20:24:49

Episode Two features Dr. Francis Beckwith,  professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University, who shares his thoughts on the pro-life movement, his powerful conversion story...

Episode 1–Dr. Michael Foley&Deacon Harold Burke Sivers from 2016-04-08T20:53:08

Dr. Michael Foley, Deacon Harold Burke Sivers,&the Brew Crew Reviews Old Town Sun Dazed Kolsch-Style Ale

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