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Episode 259: Within Your Wounds, Hide Me from 2023-12-11T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue to apply the Word of God in Isaiah to the theme of healing, and especially this week to healing within marriages. The beautiful reality is that God has c...
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Episode 258: Good News: We Can Be Healed from 2023-12-04T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the extraordinarily comforting message God gives to Isaiah and to us, namely, that He wants to bring healing to each and every one of us, and then send us...
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Episode 257: Humility, Humility, Humility from 2023-11-27T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the season of Advent that is about to begin and speak about the comforting and sobering reality of being a part of the human family that is constantly in ...
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Episode 256: Grateful We Have a (good) Shepherd from 2023-11-20T02:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary encourage us this Thanksgiving week to prayerfully call to mind the many occasions on which the good Shepherd has rescued us. ======Listen
Episode 255: Just Love from 2023-11-13T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the Lord’s words to us in Proverbs 31 and apply them to our daily lives, regardless of our state of life. ======...
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Episode 254: Pursuing and Pursued by Wisdom from 2023-11-06T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on how necessary it is to pray for and desire wisdom, and consider the startling reality that the One who is wise desires us! ======Listen
Episode 253: Whole Or Half-Hearted? from 2023-10-30T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary consider how God’s Word through both Malachi and the Gospel of Matthew leads us to think about how we can better use our time, money and gifting for the glory of ...
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Episode 252: What Do Kings Do? from 2023-10-23T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary first reveal an exciting new matching gift made to ACTS XXIX and then discuss how we can practically respond to God’s challenging and sobering words to us in Exod...
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Episode 251: Idols and the One True God from 2023-10-16T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary encourage us all to pray and fast for the situation in the Middle East, and discuss two key relevant themes found in the First Reading from Isaiah this coming Sun...
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Episode 250: The Best Is Up Ahead from 2023-10-09T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the extraordinary graces of heaven and the closest we can get to them on earth. ======Have a comment about this p...
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Episode 249: What Does He Want From Me? from 2023-10-01T22:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the Lord’s Word through the Prophet Isaiah and reflect on what God is looking for in us as disciples of His Son. ======Listen
Episode 248: Preparing for the Final Exam from 2023-09-25T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open God’s words through Ezekiel and offer sobering and hopeful reflections on the day of judgment awaiting us all. ======Listen
Episode 247: An Invitation We Should Not to Refuse from 2023-09-18T02:00
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...
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Episode 246: Everything is at Stake! from 2023-09-11T02:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary break open God’s challenging word to us about the absolute importance of forgiveness. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our onlin...
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Episode 245: Prophets (That’s all of us!) Need Love, Courage and Humility from 2023-09-04T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on three essential virtues priests, parents and other leaders need to have. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online strea...
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Episode 244: Prophetic Pain from 2023-08-28T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the mission, privilege and at times pain of being prophets, like Jeremiah. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online str...
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Episode 243: Authority is Not About Power or Privilege from 2023-08-21T02:00
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 autho...
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Episode 242: The Real House of Prayer from 2023-08-14T02:00
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. ======Seeking to be even more encourage...
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Episode 241: Something’s Missing from 2023-08-07T02:00
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 ...
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Episode 240: Who’s In Charge, Part II from 2023-07-31T02:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect on how the Word of God can help us stay calm despite the headlines. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming...
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Episode 239: What We Can Learn From a Mighty Man’s Fall from 2023-07-24T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Solomon’s dream and the real life lessons and warnings Solomon’s life offers us. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our onli...
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Episode 238: God Is Not Like That from 2023-07-17T02:00
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. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow ...
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Episode 237: The Zaccheus Principle from 2023-07-10T02:00
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)====== Seeking to be even more en...
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Episode 236: Bringing Transformation to Catholic Education from 2023-07-03T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary and discuss the true purpose of Catholic education. (This episode originally aired on July 26, 2021) ===...
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Episode 235: Recovery from 2023-06-26T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how Jesus not only reveals God to us, but reveals how to be truly human. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streamin...
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Episode 234: Never More United Than At Mass from 2023-06-19T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite Deacon Mark Moriarity to the conversation and talk about the beauty of friendship and the reality of unity made possible through the Eucharist. ======Seek...
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Episode 233: “Who Must Do What?" from 2023-06-12T02:00
In this episode, ACTS XXIX shares a homily delivered by Fr. John at the first Mass of newly ordained Fr. Christopher Epplett for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. ======Seeking to be even more encourag...
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Episode 232: Managing Transitions from 2023-06-05T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on this season of transitions, most especially from the perspective of parishes and priests preparing to say goodbye and hello to one another. ======Seeki...
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Episode 231: Father of the Poor from 2023-05-29T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary linger over one line from the Pentecost Sequence and encourage us all to call for a daily outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives. ======Seeking to be even mor...
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Episode 230: Light a Match from 2023-05-22T02:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary discuss what the Holy Spirit sends us out into the world to do. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (htt...
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Episode 229: Permission to be Real from 2023-05-15T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a candid conversation about grief, and the importance of giving one another permission to be real. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Fol...
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Episode 228: The Wrecking Ball from 2023-05-08T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a conversation with ACTS XXIX intern, Dcn. Mark Moriarty from Ireland, about the power of Eucharistic Adoration. Check out the photo (https://drive.google.co...
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Episode 227: A Question, A Word and a Prayer from 2023-05-01T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open one simple excerpt from John 6 that should overwhelm us and fill us with gratitude. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our o...
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Episode 226: A Call to Arms from 2023-04-24T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite all of you to come alongside us in fervent prayer so that God can get His world back. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our onl...
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Episode 225: Why Worship from 2023-04-17T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk with Aaron Richards and Joseph Schlueter with Damascus Worship about why worship is an essential dimension in the life of a disciple of Jesus. ======Seeking ...
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Episode 224: It’s Okay to Stare! from 2023-04-10T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the Resurrection of Jesus and offer some very practical advice. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel...
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Episode 223: The Ultimate Superfood! from 2023-04-03T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the great gift of the Eucharist and invite us to enter into Holy Week asking to know every more deeply who Jesus is and what He has given to us in this...
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Episode 222: Get In The Scene! from 2023-03-27T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary dive into the unthinkable story of Jesus bringing back a man from the dead, and how we can learn from this Gospel account to pray more deeply with the Scriptures ...
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Episode 221: Here I am, Lord, I Come to Do Your Will from 2023-03-20T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary tackle the related subjects of prayer, surrender, and trust as we prepare for Holy Week. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online ...
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Episode 220: Jerusalem In Our Rearview Mirror from 2023-03-13T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share some additional insights from their pilgrimage to the Holy Land and offer a challenge as we get closer to Holy Week. ======Seeking to be even more encourage...
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Episode 219: It Happened Here! from 2023-03-06T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John, Mary, and Albert share some of the many graces so far experienced on a pilgrimage to Israel. Check out the video series at https://watch.actsxxix.org/journey-through-the-...
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Episode 218: What's The Target? from 2023-02-27T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary encourage us to have a clear aim for the season of Lent, something by which we will know whether or not it was a fruitful season. ======Seeking to be even more en...
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Episode 217: Time to Re-Enlist from 2023-02-20T02:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary discuss the ultimate call of Lent. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Vis...
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Episode 216: No Need to Hide from 2023-02-13T02:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary build on a conversation that began last week and share with us practical ways to get vulnerable with God in prayer. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged an...
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Episode 215: God’s Agenda for Lent from 2023-02-06T02:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about their recent retreat and propose a way to think about Lent. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel ...
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Episode 214: Time to Detox from 2023-01-30T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the absolute importance of wasting time with God. ======Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://w...
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Episode 213: Yeah, But How Do I Do It? from 2023-01-23T06:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary go deeper with the principle, Restoring the Initiative to God, and talk about how do you “listen to God.” Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Foll...
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Episode 212: Restoring the Initiative to God from 2023-01-16T06:00
Fr. John shares a recent preaching on the importance of restoring the initiative to God; to learn how to seek His good plan for our life. Seeking to be encouraged and inspired? Follow our online st...
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Episode 211: Maybe We Need to Get Even More Basic from 2023-01-09T06:00
In this episode Father John and Mary share some exciting news about The Rescue Project, ACTS XXX media and an image from the Lord to start this new year. Seeking to be encouraged and inspired? Foll...
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Episode 210: God Does Not Lie! from 2022-12-26T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary encourage us to ask the Holy Spirit to impress upon us that God is always faithful to His promises. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 209: Walking With Mary in Times of Uncertainty from 2022-12-19T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on what it is Our Lady can teach us when life is unclear. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact us!To lea...
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Episode 208: Hosting a Parish Wide Conversation with The Rescue Project from 2022-12-12T06:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary invite Fr. Thomas Haan, pastor of St. Louis de Montfort in Fishers, Indiana along with Brian Freyberger, Director of Evangelization and Jeff Hess of St. Elizab...
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Episode 207: Benedict, Europe and Getting Our Hearts Aligned to God’s from 2022-12-05T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on what St. Benedict (the patron of Europe) might have to say to us as Catholics living here and now in the USA. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 206: It’s Just a Matter of Time from 2022-11-28T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on several passages from the Book of Revelation that allow us even now to see how it all ends, so that we might live each day with quiet hope. Have a comm...
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Episode 205: Conversation Starters for Thanksgiving from 2022-11-21T06:00
In this episode, Albert joins Fr. John and Mary and talk about the primacy of praise and gratitude, particularly as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 204: Living Life Backwards from 2022-11-14T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how we, as disciples of Jesus, are to prepare for our own death. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact us!...
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Episode 203: Grieving with Great Hope from 2022-11-07T06:00
In this episode, since November is a grace filled time to pray for our departed loved ones, Fr. John and Mary break open what grieving as disciples of Jesus looks like. Have a comment about this po...
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Episode 202: Unpacking the Rest of the Quote from 2022-10-31T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a deeper dive into the words of St. Joan of Arc and the reasons we have not to be afraid. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 201: Major Milestones in The Rescue Project from 2022-10-24T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome back Albert Faraj to the show to discuss some exciting updates regarding The Rescue Project and some ideas to ponder with Advent rapidly approaching. Have...
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Episode 200: We Need a Miracle from 2022-10-17T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about a dire issue facing the state of Michigan and beyond and the need for Our Lady's wondrous intercession. https://supportmiwomenandchildren.org-- Have a...
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Episode 199: Do You See Me? from 2022-10-10T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the overwhelming need in the Church to recover what it means to be human. Have a comment about this podcast?Co...
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Episode 198: The Importance of Praise from 2022-10-03T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary build on last week’s episode on worship and go deeper with the importance of praise and some practical ways to incorporate that into our daily life this week. Hav...
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Episode 197: What Do You Mean By Worship? from 2022-09-26T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Albert to the mic to engage in a conversation on the meaning and importance of worship. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 196: First Things First! from 2022-09-19T06:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect upon the upcoming election in light of two Scriptures that the Church has offered to us over the last 10 days and encourage us to fervently and charita...
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Episode 195: What Do You Call Me, Lord? from 2022-09-12T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary return to the all important issue of identity. The great truth is that we are not the sum of our failures, and God does not define us by our sins. We are beloved ...
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Episode 194: TRUST from 2022-09-06T00:00
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Episode 193: Don't Bury Your Gifts in the Ground! from 2022-08-29T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary offer an encouraging word for us all to know the gifts God has given us and to use them to do great things for His glory. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 192: Launched! from 2022-08-22T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary thank all those who attended the Running Rescue Equipping Day and encouraged people to begin watching the Rescue Project. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 191: The Uniqueness of the Rescue Project from 2022-08-15T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about what makes The Rescue Project unique from other similar experiences. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact...
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Episode 190: The Biggest Mission Field in the World from 2022-08-08T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary ask for prayers for some work with college students this week and continue to break open everything related to the launch of The Rescue Project. Have a comment ab...
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Episode 189: The Rescue Project Is Coming! from 2022-08-01T06:00
In this episode Fr. John and Mary talk about the launch of The Rescue Project on August 20 and offer practical suggestions on how to best prepare to run it. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 188: What Does It Take? from 2022-07-25T06:00
In this episode Fr. John and Mary reflect upon a couple of recent encounters and how God reminded them the goal isn’t to win arguments but people and what it can often take to do that. Have a comm...
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Episode 187: Who's With You? from 2022-07-18T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on a few lessons they learned at a recent team offsite they were fortunate to have at Gettysburg. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 186: Why Does He Do it? from 2022-07-11T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a look back at the Gospel from last Sunday, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and reflect on one of the reasons Jesus gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. ...
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Episode 185: The Physician is the Medicine from 2022-07-04T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the simple but life-changing truth that Jesus is inviting us to friendship. Have a comment about this podcast?...
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Episode 184: Mission Starts Now! from 2022-06-27T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary catch up again with Jim Musgrave, a seminarian intern with ACTS XXIX, about the insights the Lord is teaching him right now. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 183: A Movement Begins from 2022-06-20T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary give thanks to God for the abundant graces He poured out on the Rescue Project LIVE event in Columbus and issue a clarion call to bring this movement across the c...
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Episode 182: Worldly Minds With Catholic Patches from 2022-06-13T06:00
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Episode 181: Is It Really Just a Day? from 2022-06-06T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary encourage us to make Pentecost a daily celebration and to ask the Lord to clothe us with power from on high so we may be more credible witnesses to a world desper...
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Episode 180: Who is God Calling to the 21st Century Priesthood from 2022-05-30T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a conversation with seminarian Jim Musgrave who is interning with ACTS XXIX this summer and talk about his journey into discerning the priesthood. Have a com...
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Episode 179: Does God Acts? from 2022-05-23T06:00
In this episode, against the backdrop of the letter from Archbishop Cordileone to Speaker Pelosi, Fr. John and Mary ask the direct question, "Does God act?" Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 178: Restoring the Initiative To God from 2022-05-16T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open three very practical ways to pray that can be applied in any context in order to know God's plan and where to concentrate our energy and attention. Hav...
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Episode 177: Conducting Ourselves With Grace in the Midst of Trials from 2022-05-09T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the increasing hostility towards the Church in the light of Scripture. Have a comment about this podcast?Conta...
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Episode 176: I Had No Idea! from 2022-05-02T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary pull back the curtain and share a bit about their ministry to priests and invite everyone to pray for them and think about ways they can come alongside their past...
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Episode 175: Striving to Maintain Unity! from 2022-04-25T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the constant and ever more urgent need for unity in the Body of Christ and what we can do to help bring this about. Have a comment about this podcast?<...
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Episode 174: Easter with My Cousin Vinny from 2022-04-18T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary offer some ways to pray deeply into these extraordinary mysteries we’re celebrating in this Octave of Easter. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 173: Out of the Abundance of the Heart His Mouth Speaks: One Way to Know If We Understand Easter from 2022-04-11T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on Jesus' words from the cross and share a powerful meditation that can help us not just be recipients of but also dispensers of mercy. Have a comment ab...
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Episode 172: Do You Trust Me? from 2022-04-04T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the challenge of surrendering everything to God and invite us to pray for the grace of trust as we move into Holy Week. Surrender Novena (https://www.c...
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Episode 171: Hope is here! from 2022-03-28T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk with Fr. Brandon Macadaeg, Rector of The Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, CA about how he and his team are mobilizing for mission and offering hope ...
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Episode 170: Getting to the Root of the Matter from 2022-03-21T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary get very practical about how Jesus can and does heal us from whatever keeps us from living abundant life. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 169: When Our Hopes Are Shattered from 2022-03-14T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how Jesus is often mysteriously present to us even when we can't recognize Him and our need to persevere.Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 168: The Zaccheus Principle from 2022-03-07T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share a recent encounter and offer a practical application for this season of Lent and beyond. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 167: Mobilizing for Mission for the People of Ukraine and Russia for Lent from 2022-02-28T07:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite us to enter into Lent on behalf of the people of Ukraine and Russia. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact us!...
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Episode 166: The Rescue Project is Coming to Columbus! from 2022-02-21T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share the exciting news that The Rescue Project LIVE is coming to Columbus, Ohio in June and invite everyone to come. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 165: Creating a Culture of Prayer from 2022-02-14T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the importance of and give examples of creating a culture of prayer. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact...
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Episode 164: Save the Date for Running Rescue from 2022-02-07T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary announce "Running Rescue: A Day of Equipping with ACTS XXIX" and invite people to save the date and consider joining them as they equip leaders to run The Rescue ...
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Episode 163: Tell Them To Do What She Did from 2022-01-31T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary celebrate the remarkable life of Mary DelPup and hold her up as a model for leaders in the Church to imitate. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 162: The Power of the Gospel in Denver and Beyond from 2022-01-24T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk with Tim Glemkowski of the Archdiocese of Denver and continue the conversation they had with him in November about their ongoing work on the Synod on Synodal...
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Episode 161: Jesus' Ordinary Way of Healing Can Be Ours from 2022-01-17T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a look at Mark 1:17 and see in it a remarkably simple yet powerful way we can bring Jesus' healing into the lives of those around us. Have a comment about th...
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Episode 160: Boot Camp With ACTS XXIX from 2022-01-10T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite men and women to prayerfully discern whether the Lord is inviting them to join us in getting in shape spiritually and physically for the purpose of mission...
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Episode 159: Why Holiness is the Foundation for Mission from 2022-01-03T06:00
In this episode Fr. John and Mary talk about what holiness is through the lens of Our Lady's fiat. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact us!To learn...
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Episode 158: You Can't Have Him! from 2021-12-27T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open one of the most amazing stories they've ever heard about the power of God's Divine Mercy and why we should never lose hope. Have a comment about this p...
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Episode 157: Invasion On! God Lands Behind Enemy Lines to Rescue His People! from 2021-12-25T06:00
In lieu of a conversation with Fr. John, Mary invites us all to listen to a Christmas homily from Father John that has touched many deeply and changed the way we think about the Incarnation. https:...
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Episode 156: Something Momentous This Way Comes! from 2021-12-20T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the genealogy of Jesus that we'll hear on Christmas Eve and talk about why it is a source of such great hope for us right now.Have a comment about this po...
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Episode 155: Learning to Trust From Mary from 2021-12-13T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about Father's new book, "Learning to Trust From Mary: Meditations on the Rosary" and in a particular way invite us to deepen our trust in Jesus through Mary...
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Episode 154: They Are Not the Enemy from 2021-12-06T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary apply the biblical truth that "the enemy is the enemy" to what's happening in our country right now around the abortion issue. Resources1. The Dignity of the Hum...
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Episode 153: I Had the Second Coming of Jesus Wrong For Most of My Life! from 2021-11-29T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a candid conversation about how they think they had the Second Coming of Jesus wrong for most of their lives and why getting clear on it can help us understa...
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Episode 152: Is Jesus the King of Our Speech? from 2021-11-22T06:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect on the Kingship of Jesus and the ramifications of that for how we speak about people and situations.Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 151: I Didn't Know I Could Do That? from 2021-11-15T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the amazing power of God in us that most of us fail to tap into. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact us!...
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Episode 150: A Conversation with Tim Glemkowski from 2021-11-08T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Tim Glemkowski from the Archdiocese of Denver to talk about their planning efforts and strategy around the Synod on Synodality and the impact they hope it...
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Episode 149: The Rescue Project Report from 2021-11-01T06:00
In this episode, Father John and Mary share the graces from the Rescue Project retreat and let people know how they can receive updates on the project. To receive updates about The Rescue Project, ...
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Episode 148: It's Go Week! from 2021-10-25T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share their excitement and their plans about The Rescue Project and offer something practical to do in this World Mission Week. Have a comment about this podcast?...
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Episode 147: I Can’t! You Can! Please Do! from 2021-10-18T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the common experience of many Christians trying to fix themselves rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to do it. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 146: Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Against! from 2021-10-11T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the encouraging reality that is the communion of saints and that they’re not simply watching us from afar, but rather praying for us and cheering us on...
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Episode 145: Radio Free World from 2021-10-04T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary liken God's Word in its capacity to give hope and encouragement to how Radio Free Europe did the same for those living behind the Iron Curtain. Have a comment abo...
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Episode 144: A Call for Artillery Cover from 2021-09-27T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the Rescue Project and invite everyone to pray and fast for this new ACTS XXIX initiative. Rescue Project PrayerGood and gracious Father, we come befo...
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Episode 143: Make Time For Beauty This Week from 2021-09-20T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the transformational power of beauty. Have a comment about this podcast?Contact us!To learn more about ACT...
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Episode 142: Weep With Those Who Weep from 2021-08-30T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary let the Word of God shape how they respond to the tragic events in Afghanistan this past week. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 141: History Isn't A Series of Random Events No Matter How It Seems from 2021-08-23T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how even the most seemingly ordinary events can have a momentous impact on another's life and even world history. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 140: Do You Want To Be Healed? from 2021-08-16T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how God both wants to heal us now and send us to be agents of healing to those around us. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 139: Got Anxiety? Try This! from 2021-08-09T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite listeners to join them in a simple proposal so as to allow the Lord to protect our minds and hearts from anxiety. Have a comment about this podcast? Listen
Episode 138: The Rescued Project from 2021-08-02T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss an exciting new project ACTS XXIX is creating to help as many people as possible be overwhelmed by the gospel. To receive the registration link for the A...
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Episode 137: Bringing Transformation to Catholic Education from 2021-07-26T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary and discuss the true purpose of Catholic education. Msgr. Shea reference's Graham Greene's short story "...
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Episode 136: Gearing Up Mentally, Spiritually, and Physically for Battle from 2021-07-19T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve and USMC Major Sharon Sisbarro and have a conversation about how we can draw on some wise principles from the Marine Corp that easily apply to ...
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Episode 135: Practical Support For Those On the Front Line from 2021-07-12T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about two grace-filled apostolates that offer practical prayerful support for our priestly brothers. To listen to the episodes with Fr. Patrick Schultz and...
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Episode 134: Bigger Than You Think from 2021-07-05T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary exhort us to understand that the same God who set apart Paul and Barnabas for ministry wants to do great things in and through us. To listen to the episode mentio...
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Episode 133: The Heart of a Shepherd from 2021-06-28T06:00
In this extraordinary encounter with Archbishop Sample, we get a most encouraging and inspiring look at one of the Church’s great leaders today. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 132: Do We Believe Lots of Christian Things or Do We Believe Jesus? from 2021-06-21T06:00
In this episode, ACTS XXIX shares a favorite and inspired homily from Bishop Daniel Flores given many years ago now on Jesus' crucial question, "Do you want to leave me too?" Have a comment about t...
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Episode 131: The Distinction Between My Story and The Story from 2021-06-14T07:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss a crucial distinction between our personal story and the story, the importance of stories in general, and some practical things we can do this summer to k...
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Episode 130: Don’t Shadow Box! from 2021-06-07T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue to discuss the transformation God wants to bring to our hearts so that we might be more conformed to Jesus and more credible witnesses in the world. Have...
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Episode 129: An Examination of Conscience Around 1 Corinthians 11 from 2021-05-31T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the upcoming Feast of Corpus Christi and how this is a great week to do some self-reflection on our own lives as regards the Eucharist. Books and artic...
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Episode 128: How Do We Know it’s the Holy Spirit Guiding Us? from 2021-05-24T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a follow up conversation to last week’s episode and offer some practical wisdom on how to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit. Have a comment about this pod...
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Episode 127: How Comfortable Would We Be in the First Century Church? from 2021-05-17T06:00
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 Solemnit...
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Episode 126: A Prayer for Repentance, Reconciliation, and Unity in the Church, Especially the Priesthood from 2021-05-10T06:00
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. Have a comment ...
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Episode 125: Only As Strong As Our Foundation from 2021-05-03T06:00
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. Have a comment about ...
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Episode 124: A Conversation with Archbishop Samuel Aquila from 2021-04-26T07:00
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 Archdioce...
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Episode 123: Christ Is Risen: So What? Now What? from 2021-04-19T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect upon eight of the practical differences the Resurrection of Jesus makes. Have a comment about this podcast?Conta...
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Episode 122: Impossible to Describe! from 2021-04-12T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about Mary Magdalene’s indescribable response to encountering Jesus and what our response should look like. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 121: Death Has Been Destroyed! from 2021-04-05T06:00
In this episode Father John, Nick, Mary and Dcn. Steve wish the listeners a blessed Easter and Fr. John shares a word of hope. To watch this episode, please visit our YouTube page (https://youtu.b...
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Episode 120: What Was Jesus Doing on the Cross? Yes, Doing! from 2021-03-29T06:00
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. Have a comment about this po...
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Episode 119: Is God Giving You Permission to Slow Down and Do Less? from 2021-03-22T06:00
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 ...
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Episode 118: How Does One Appropriately Celebrate the Feast of Our Salvation? from 2021-03-15T06:00
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! Have a comment about this podcast...
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Episode 117: A Look at the Heart and the Mind of a Seminarian from 2021-03-08T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about their recent visit to a seminary and offer both a glimpse of what’s going on in the hearts and minds of seminarians and some practical things we can al...
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Episode 116: Story Time from 2021-03-01T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the launch of the ACTS XXIX Press and the publication of their first book by the same author of "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Str...
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Episode 115: A New Way to Think About the Parish from 2021-02-22T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and discuss an insight and image Fr. John had in prayer and its application to how we think about why the parish exists. Have ...
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Episode 114: Recovering What it Means to be Human from 2021-02-15T06:00
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. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 113: The Absolute Key to the Transformation of the Church from 2021-02-08T06:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how to approach Lent this year keeping in mind that the goal is nothing less than a transformed life. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 112: Method of the Master from 2021-02-01T06:00
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. Have a comment about this podcas...
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Episode 111: Unity and the Increasingly Urgent Mission of the Church from 2021-01-25T08:00
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the urgency of the mission of the Church in the light of the nation’s conversation right now around the call for unity. Have a comment about this podca...
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Episode 110: Heralds of Hope in an Age of Despair from 2021-01-18T08:00
Got Hope? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about their sense of what’s happening culturally, politically, and ecclesially and the urgency to understand what real hope is.Have a commen...
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Episode 109: Do we really believe God speaks? from 2021-01-11T09:00
Subordinate everything to prayer! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about how prayer and work are not to be juxtaposed but rather subordinated to each other. Also, our new "Thoughts ...
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Episode 108: The Christian Cancel Culture! from 2021-01-04T16:00
Jesus Can Handle Your Past! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary remind us that the message of the gospel is that Jesus doesn’t cancel us—He cancels our sin!Have a comment about this podcast?...
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Episode 107: Turning the Page of 2020 from 2020-12-28T08:00
What’s Your Magnificat? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and talk about the year we’re leaving behind and encourages us to press into gratitude, no matter what...
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Episode 106: The Gift from 2020-12-21T12:00
Hope for a weary world! In this episode, we want you to enjoy an anointed Christmas homily Fr. John preached two years ago and be filled anew with the gift of hope. Merry Christmas everyone!Have a ...
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Episode 105: The Mission, the Mission, the Mission! from 2020-12-14T08:00
Let’s move the arrows! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the imminent unveiling of the mission of God in the Christmas season and the importance of getting clarity on the mission...
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Episode 104: No love, no Eucharist! from 2020-12-07T10:00
No love, no Eucharist! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about a story that occurred in 390 when a Roman emperor who had been refused communion by his bishop publicly repented and retu...
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Episode 103: Watch! from 2020-12-01T11:00
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.Have a comment about thi...
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Episode 102: In Everything Give Thanks! from 2020-11-23T08:00
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...
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Episode 101: Got Courage? from 2020-11-16T07:00
The Church's Urgent Need for Courageous Leadership! In this episode, Fr. John welcomes Commander Kevin Haney, former US Navy fighter pilot and leadership and ethics instructor at the Naval Academy...
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Episode 100: Are We Perishing? from 2020-11-09T08:00
Is Jesus in the Boat or Not? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk about the storms of life and unpack what the Word of God has to say about what the disciple can expect in this life.H...
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Episode 99: No Matter What Happens, Stay Sane! from 2020-11-02T06:00
An Antidote for the Insanity! In this episode, Fr. John and Mary unpack the wisdom of Scripture and talk about how we can maintain sanity in these days, reminding us that the mission of the discipl...
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Episode 98: What Would John Paul II say? from 2020-10-26T08:00
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ongoing unrest and uncertainty and encourage calm and trust in the Lord Jesus. Have a comment about this podcast?Listen
Episode 97: A Conversation Between Three Brothers, Part II from 2020-10-12T08:00
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, t...
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Episode 96: A Conversation Between Three Brothers, Part I from 2020-10-05T09:00
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 Cle...
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Episode 95: What Can One Woman or One Man Do? from 2020-09-28T08:00
Jump into the slingshot and let God mobilize you for mission! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, Mary talk about the impact one person can have if they're attentive to the Holy Spirit’s inspiration.H...
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Episode 94: Preach It! from 2020-09-21T09:00
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and have a conversation about preaching and offer some helpful thoughts when preaching on difficult topics. To learn more abou...
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Episode 93: How to Think, Speak, Act, and Pray When People Hate Us from 2020-09-14T10:00
Never forget the dignity of the one who may be your enemy! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the current cultural climate of contempt and a way forward to navigate difficult conv...
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Episode 92: A Real Conversation About Where We are in the Church from 2020-09-07T10:00
A Real Conversation About Where We are in the Church In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary have an honest conversation about where we are in the Church and the role each of us can play to bring...
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Episode 91: We Need a Win! from 2020-08-31T11:00
There’s a lot of newsreel out there. Make sure you’re watching the right reel! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the fact that there’s a lot of newsreel out there but the only re...
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Episode 90: Friends are useless! from 2020-08-17T08:00
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ever-increasing importance of friendship in our uncertain times. Have a comment about this podcast?...
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Episode 89: An Interview with Fr. John About His New Book from 2020-08-10T16:00
Fr. John has a new book coming out! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about Fr. John’s new book, Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel. To order the book, visit ...
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Episode 88: Being Priests for Our Country from 2020-08-04T15:15
Being priests for our country, and oh, by the way, that means all of us! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk more about the National Day of Prayer and Fasting asking for God’s mercy and t...
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Episode 87: Pray and Fast for Our Nation on September 24, 2020 from 2020-07-29T10:00
The only remedy for our nation’s wounds! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary invite the nation to pray and fast for our nation on September 24, 2020.To read President Abraham Lincoln’s proclam...
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Episode 86: Be a Caleb! from 2020-07-20T11:00
Feel like the odds are against you? Be a Caleb! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary break open the book of Numbers 13 and 14 and encourage their listeners to pray for the grace courage.Have ...
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Episode 85: Why We Need to Reimagine Our Parishes Now, Part III from 2020-07-13T08:00
What can and should we do to reach the fallen-away and the nones? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue to talk about the white paper and speak specifically about how to reach the fall...
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Episode 84: An Examination of Conscience for Mission from 2020-07-06T09:00
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue to break open the white paper and begin to tackle the topic of reimagining our parishes to reach the nones and fallen-away. Please visit https://a...
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Episode 83: Why We Need to Reimagine Our Parishes Now, Part II from 2020-06-29T09:00
Your parish is probably broken and you might not know it, round 2! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue their discussion around why parishes need to be reimagined now.To read ACTS XXI...
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Episode 82: We Need to Reimagine Parishes Now from 2020-06-22T09:00
Your parish is probably broken and you might not know it! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue with their series on their white paper and talk about why re-imagining parishes is so cr...
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Episode 81: Dare to Dream With Us About What Parishes Can Be from 2020-06-15T09:00
This parish would be your dream come true! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve to the podcast to talk more about their white paper and to imagine with them what parishes ca...
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Episode 80: A Plea from Fr. John for the Church to be Prophetic from 2020-06-08T07:00
A Plea from Fr. John for the Church to be Prophetic. In this episode, Fr. John speaks to the civil unrest in our nation and the prophetic role of the Church in these times.
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Episode 79: Imagine This from 2020-06-01T11:00
As much as we want answers to “why,” the real question is “what do we do now?” In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about where we are in the country and the Church as a result of COVID-1...
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Episode 78: Final Be Not Afraid: Pour Out Your Spirit from 2020-05-31T10:00
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 Mi...
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Episode 77: Be Not Afraid: Proclamation and Commission from 2020-05-30T08:00
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 Ag...
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Episode 76: Be Not Afraid: Do You Love Me More Than These? from 2020-05-29T07:00
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.
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Episode 75: Be Not Afraid: Open My Eyes from 2020-05-28T07:00
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 encoura...
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Episode 74: Be Not Afraid: Conversion of Mind and Vision from 2020-05-27T12:30
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 ...
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Episode 73: Be Not Afraid: Novena Days from 2020-05-26T09:00
Need fuel for your prayer? In this episode, Fr. John breaks open today’s Scriptures and the prayers that open the Mass, inviting us to pray with them today and in the days ahead as we await Pentecost.
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Episode 72: The Role of Scripture in the Church and Its Place in the Mass from 2020-05-25T07:00
SPECIAL EPISODE: A conversation with Fr. John and Dr. Scott Hahn In this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn and Fr. John Riccardo share the central role that Scripture has played in their li...
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Episode 71: Be Not Afraid: Going to the Crowds from 2020-05-23T10:00
What’s our role in the world? In this episode, Fr. John reflects on the role of the laity in a dark, confused and anxious world.
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Episode 70: Be Not Afraid: Don’t Let Anything Steal Your Joy from 2020-05-22T11:00
What is the fulfillment of all our desires? In this episode, Fr. John speaks about joy through the lens of today's gospel and C. S. Lewis' classic, "The Weight of Glory."
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Episode 69: Be Not Afraid: Live Loyal to God from 2020-05-21T09:00
Jesus is risen, and oh by the way, there’s work to do! In this episode, Fr. John reminds us again that the goal of this life is to do all we can to bring the world into conformity with God’s plan.
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Episode 68: Be Not Afraid: Recapturing the Christian Imagination from 2020-05-20T08:00
What narrative guides your life? In this episode, Fr. John shares excerpts from a new book that he highly recommends entitled, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Strategies for an Apostolic Ag...
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Episode 67: Be Not Afraid: A Change of Eras from 2020-05-19T07:00
Do we recognize that we’re living in a change of eras? In this episode, Fr. John continues to unpack the riches of one of his favorite books, “”From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strat...
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Episode 66: Stay in (or get in!) Your Lane from 2020-05-18T08:00
Are you in the right lane? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary have a conversation about how COVID-19 is providing us an opportunity to be reminded of our unique roles in the Church.
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Episode 65: Be Not Afraid: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission from 2020-05-16T12:00
Is the attitude of the Apostles ours? If not, why not? In this episode, Fr. John shares excerpts from one of the most important books of our times and encourages people to buy it for their pastors....
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Episode 64: Be Not Afraid: It’s Always About Love from 2020-05-15T09:00
This “love thing” must be pretty important! In this episode, Fr. John unpacks the many dimensions of love and exhorts us to experience God’s love through prayer before the Eucharist and the Word of...
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Episode 63: Be Not Afraid: To Will the Good of Another from 2020-05-14T11:00
What does real love look like? In this episode, Fr. John exhorts us to press into the grace offered us so as to love as Jesus has commanded us to love.
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Episode 62: Be Not Afraid: The Fruit of Union from 2020-05-13T09:00
What fruit will we offer to the Lord and the world? In this episode, Fr. John exhorts us, as we return to Mass, to bear rich fruit for the Lord and the world by way of our love and our speech.
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Episode 61: Be Not Afraid: The Gift of Peace from 2020-05-12T11:00
Fear not, little flock! In this episode, Fr. John encourages us to lean into the peace that only Jesus can bring in these days of great struggle and suffering.
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Episode 60: Who Are You Looking For? from 2020-05-11T09:00
Is there a Saul in your life? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary use the story of Barnabas looking for Saul as a real-time example of how God might be inspiring you right now as we enter into...
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Episode 59: Be Not Afraid: The Re-creation of the World Has Begun from 2020-05-09T10:00
From lord to Lord! In this episode, Fr. John Riccardo unpacks the context of today’s Reading from the Acts of the Apostles and invites us to turn the world upside down as St. Paul did.
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Episode 58: SPECIAL EPISODE: Re-imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be from 2020-05-08T16:00
The Inspiration Behind the White Paper In this special episode, Nick Jorgensen interviews Fr. John about our white paper and what the Lord may be saying to us in these days in light of COVID-19.
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Episode 57: Be Not Afraid: The Sudden Happy Turn in Human History from 2020-05-08T15:15
What’s the greatest hinge event of all time? In this episode, Fr. John reminds us that history is God’s story and His resurrection is the ‘eucatastrophe’ which pierces you and me with a joy that b...
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Episode 56: Be Not Afraid: From Ruins to Restoration from 2020-05-07T13:00
Jesus Loves to Restore! In this episode, Fr. John speaks about how God puts us back together again.
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Episode 55: Be Not Afraid: The Journey from Distraction to Recollection from 2020-05-06T09:00
How are you doing and where have you come from? In this episode, Fr. John shares “how he’s doing,” the texture of his prayer, and invites us to pray with Psalm 103.
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Episode 54: Be Not Afraid: The Mirth of God from 2020-05-04T11:00
Ever imagine the dinner conversation between the risen Lord and His apostles? In this episode, Fr. John speaks to the Mass Readings from yesterday, Monday, May 4th and invites us to enter more deep...
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Episode 53: Praying with the Mindset of a Physician from 2020-05-04T10:45
Have you asked the Divine Physician what He most wants to heal in your parish in the midst of this pandemic? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary take a deeper dive with their third principle,...
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Episode 52: Be Not Afraid: The Hard Sayings of Jesus from 2020-05-01T14:30
Are you and I disciples of Jesus or do we just happen to believe some Christian things? In this episode, Fr. John invites us to ponder a set of Jesus’ difficult sayings and encourages us to pray fo...
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Episode 51: Be Not Afraid: The Massive Impact of St. Paul from 2020-05-01T12:00
A look at St. Paul’s vision for parish life will both surprise and inspire you! In this episode, Fr. John reflects upon the life and work of St. Paul and invites us to both renew our minds and tho...
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Episode 50: Be Not Afraid: The Grace of a Pierced Heart from 2020-04-30T13:00
Dare to ponder the chasm between God’s love and our own. In this episode, Fr. John invites us to behold the heart of God that has so loved us and to respond today in the manner He deserves.
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Episode 49: Be Not Afraid: That None Should Be Lost from 2020-04-29T14:00
Looking for a safe refuge? Hide yourself in God’s mercy! In this episode, Fr. John invites us to bask in what God has revealed both in today’s gospel and through St. Catherine of Siena whose feast ...
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Episode 48: Be Not Afraid: Miraculous Bread From Heaven from 2020-04-28T11:00
What is it? Understanding what the Eucharist is and what it is not. In this episode, Fr. John offers a brief biblical teaching on the Eucharist.
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Episode 47: Planning for Your New Parish Normal from 2020-04-27T09:00
What to Do When Nothing’s Normal? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak primarily to pastors about prayerfully discerning creative ways they can pastor their spiritual children as we ente...
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Episode 46: Be Not Afraid: Eyes Fixed on Jesus from 2020-04-25T10:00
What do you do when life feels like the beaches of Normandy in 1944? In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s Scripture from 1 Peter, encouraging us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, crucified and ...
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Episode 45: Be Not Afraid: God Is Faithful to His Promises from 2020-04-24T11:00
Why are Jesus’ promises often not enough for us? In this podcast, Fr. John dives into the Word of God and speaks to the promises God has made to be with us always.
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Episode 44: Be Not Afraid: What Does a Priest Do? from 2020-04-23T10:00
Do you know what Jesus is doing right now? He’s making intercession for us! In this episode, Fr. John unpacks for us today’s Collect prayer and what it is Jesus is doing right now on our behalf bef...
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Episode 43: Be Not Afraid: The Father Loves You! from 2020-04-22T11:00
Feeling like you don’t measure up? You're loveable just as you are! In this episode, Fr. John invites us to let go of any nagging fears we have that we have to earn the Father’s love.
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Episode 42: Be Not Afraid: Conversations with God from 2020-04-21T12:00
Have some questions for Jesus? These days present an opportunity to deepen our friendship with God through honest conversations. In this episode, Fr. John invites us to use these days to learn to t...
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Episode 41: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Prayer from 2020-04-20T08:00
What do we mean by the term “culture of prayer?” There’s never been a more opportune time to learn. In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary discuss what it means to create a culture of prayer and...
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Episode 40: Be Not Afraid: Our Reason for Hope from 2020-04-18T12:00
How in the world did Peter move from a place of cowardice to exceptional and unshakeable faith? In this episode, Fr. John talks about how it is Peter is able to say, “It is impossible for us not t...
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Episode 39: Be Not Afraid: Pray for Your Parish Priests from 2020-04-17T12:00
How does Jesus handle the fall of one of His chosen ministers? Today’s gospel shows forth His Mercy. In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s gospel and shows us how Jesus handles the fall of Pet...
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Episode 38: Be Not Afraid: What Does Repentance Really Mean? from 2020-04-16T12:00
Why is the Church so hung up on repentance? Perhaps in these days God is giving us an opportunity to think about what really makes for a great life. In this episode, Fr. John breaks open today’s S...
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Episode 37: Be Not Afraid: Feast on the Word of God from 2020-04-15T13:00
Are you in need of a reminder that the Church has always venerated the Scriptures even as She venerates the Body of the Lord? The Word of God is rich food! In this episode, Fr. John unpacks both y...
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Episode 36: Be Not Afraid: Understanding the Passion of Jesus from 2020-04-14T12:00
Enjoy a deeper dive into understanding the passion of Jesus by looking at Sacred Scripture and some rich commentary from the Early Church Fathers. In this episode, Fr. John shares some feedback fr...
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Episode 35: Easter: Jesus is Risen, There Is Work to Do! from 2020-04-13T08:00
What is the message of Easter and what can we do to make it believable in our days as it was in the early Church? The world needs your witness! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dc...
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Episode 34: The Deceiver Has Been Deceived: Easter Vigil Homily, April 2019 from 2020-04-11T07:00
We are re-releasing this homily, "The Deceiver Has Been Deceived," that Fr John Riccardo proclaimed at the Easter Vigil in April 2019 because we think it is more relevant now than when it was origi...
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Episode 33: Something for Everyone: Good Friday Homily, April 2019 from 2020-04-10T07:00
We are re-releasing this homily, "Something for Everyone," that Fr John Riccardo proclaimed on Good Friday in April 2019 because we think it is more relevant now than when it was originally released.
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Episode 32: The End of the Eclipse: Holy Thursday Homily, April 2019 from 2020-04-09T06:45
We are re-releasing this homily, "The End of the Eclipse," that Fr John Riccardo proclaimed on Holy Thursday in April 2019 because we think it is more relevant now than when it was originally relea...
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Episode 31: Be Not Afraid: You Don’t Need to Hide from the Lord! from 2020-04-08T12:00
Do you think Jesus died for the ideal you? No, He died for the real you! In this episode, Fr. John invites us to allow God to touch the memories of our past sins and wounds, and to celebrate in th...
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Episode 30: Be Not Afraid: Jesus Didn’t Die for Crowds from 2020-04-07T12:00
Do you know, really know, how valuable you are to God? You are worth dying for! In this episode, Fr. John reflects upon his experience of celebrating Palm Sunday and invites us in these most holy d...
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Episode 29: A Holy Week Unlike Any Other from 2020-04-06T11:00
Looking for some ways to celebrate Holy Week at home? There’s a lot you can do to make the most of these great days. In this episode, Father John, Nick, and Mary share resources and ways we can cel...
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Episode 28: Be Not Afraid: Hungry? from 2020-04-04T10:00
Is the Lord awakening within you a renewed desire for the Eucharist? In these days of waiting, trust He will sate your hunger. In this episode, against the backdrop of Deuteronomy 8:3, Fr. John tal...
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Episode 27: Be Not Afraid: Probing, Petition, and Praise from 2020-04-03T11:00
What are you wrestling with in the midst of the pandemic? Bring your struggles before the Father and don’t forget to praise Him! In this episode, Fr. John breaks open Jeremiah 20:10-13 and applies ...
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Episode 26: Be Not Afraid: History and Tapestries from 2020-04-02T13:00
Wondering if God knows what’s going on and if He even cares? Even amidst a pandemic, God can and will bring great good from it. In this episode, Fr. John opens up Sacred Scripture to show us how G...
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Episode 25: Be Not Afraid: Repentance to Restoration from 2020-04-01T11:00
How is God’s restoration project coming along in your life in these late days of Lent? Remember, you’re a beautiful masterpiece and He wants to recreate you to be all you are meant to be. In this ...
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Episode 24: Be Not Afraid: Jesus is Lord! from 2020-03-31T09:00
Looking for certainty in these uncertain days? Here’s a few questions to take to prayer. Just wait until you hear the answers! In this episode, Fr. John poses a set of questions to us around who Je...
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Episode 23: Make Time For Real Conversations from 2020-03-30T09:00
How are you doing in this crisis? There’s never been a more important time to be honest and vulnerable with each other. In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak honestly about how they’re do...
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Episode 22: Be Not Afraid: Story time with Fleming Rutledge from 2020-03-28T11:00
Does everything seem different this Lent? Perhaps it's because the Lent we receive is often far better than the Lent we choose. In this episode, Fr. John shares a rich reflection from Fleming Rutle...
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Episode 21: Be Not Afraid: A Lesson from Turkeys from 2020-03-27T12:00
What can creation teach us about God and worship? In this episode, Fr. John encourages us to find a way today to get in front of the Lord and render unto Him what He is due.
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Episode 20: Be Not Afraid: The Importance of the House Church from 2020-03-26T13:00
Want to learn how families can celebrate the upcoming holy days together at home? These days are an opportune time to step into the role as the first teachers of the faith. In this episode, Father...
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Episode 19: Be Not Afraid: Mary Wasn’t from 2020-03-25T12:00
Want to be great? Reach out to someone today with kindness and let the Lord write history through you! In this episode, Fr. John speaks about Our Lady on this Solemnity of the Annunciation and rem...
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Episode 18: Be Not Afraid: God is Our Refuge and Strength from 2020-03-24T13:00
What storms are raging in your life during this pandemic? Let God quell them with His presence. In this podcast, Fr. John reflects on Psalms 46 and invites us to place before the Lord our anxiety, ...
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Episode 17: Response: What Should You Give to Someone Who Rescues You From Death? from 2020-03-23T11:00
In today’s podcast, Father John, Nick and Mary discuss what is the appropriate response to all that Jesus has done for us.
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Episode 16: Be Not Afraid: The Primacy of Parents as Pastors from 2020-03-21T19:00
What time will your domestic church gather today?
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Episode 15: Be Not Afraid: Jesus Has the Vaccine for the Real Virus! from 2020-03-20T15:00
Our race got infected with Sin and Death and only Jesus has the cure, the remedy. How should we thank Him today?
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Episode 14: Be Not Afraid: Plans Changed? from 2020-03-19T16:00
St. Joseph is the model for these times when all of our plans get turned upside down.
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Episode 13: Be Not Afraid: God’s Word is Food! from 2020-03-18T16:00
Even though most of us are unable to be nourished by the Eucharist, God is still offering us His spiritual food through His Word.
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Episode 12: Be Not Afraid: Forgive! from 2020-03-17T19:00
The gospel today encourages us to use this surreal time to understand not only how much God has forgiven us, but how absolutely essential it is to forgive one another no matter what. Be Not Afraid ...
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Episode 11: Be Not Afraid: God's Word in Uncertain Times from 2020-03-17T15:00
In this episode, Fr. John speaks about what God may be saying to us in these unprecedented days, inviting us to identify the idols in our lives and encouraging us to repent, make reparation and be ...
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Episode 10: Rescued, Part Two: What Difference Does It Make? from 2020-03-16T11:00
In this episode, we finish breaking open the third part of kerygma, where we talk about the death and resurrection of Jesus and the difference it makes in our lives.
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Episode 9: Lenten Bonus: Week Two from 2020-03-13T10:00
In this bonus podcast, Fr. John speaks a word of hope in these uncertain times.
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Episode 8: Lent, Week One Bonus: An image to consider for the season of Lent. from 2020-03-07T11:00
In this brief reflection, Father John offers us an image to consider praying with to help us in these first days of Lent.
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Episode 7: Rescued, Part One: God’s Shocking and Unexpected Response to Sin from 2020-03-06T13:00
In this episode, we begin to break open the third part of kerygma, which we entitle, “Rescued: God’s Shocking and Unexpected Response to Sin."
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Episode 6: Lenten Bonus from 2020-02-25T16:00
Father John prepares us for Lent by inviting us to answer six crucial questions to take to prayer.
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Episode 5: Captured: What the Hell Happened? from 2020-02-13T09:00
In this episode, we begin to break open the second part of kerygma, which we simply entitle, ‘captured’ or more directly, ‘what the hell happened’ and we mean it. This is what we might call the bad...
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Episode 4: Created: Your Image of God Is Too Small from 2020-01-27T09:00
In this episode, we begin to break open the first part of the kerygma, which we simply entitle ‘created.’ The grace to ask for in pondering the first part of the kerygma is wonder and trust as we c...
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Episode 3: Why Aren't More Catholics Overwhelmed by the Gospel? from 2020-01-17T10:00
In this episode, we talk about why more Catholics aren’t overwhelmed by the gospel and sets the table to break open the kerygma in the next series of podcasts. #YouWereBornForThis, #GodWantsHisWor...
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Episode 2: BONUS: The Gospel is Power from 2019-12-22T06:00
In this podcast, Fr. John Riccardo, Nick Jorgensen, and Mary Guilfoyle talk about the importance of understanding that the gospel is power, most especially as we prepare to preach the gospel this C...
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Episode 1: A Crisis of Hope from 2019-12-21T08:30
In this inaugural podcast, ACTS XXIX tackles the questions who are they, what do they do, and why and intending in the process to instill hope in the Lordship of Jesus and your unique role in the w...
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Promo: You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo from 2019-12-16T10:15
Fr. John Riccardo introduces the new ACTS XXIX podcast, "You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo." #YouWereBornForThis, #GodWantsHisWorldBack
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