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]]> Paulist Fathers sandburg.media@gmail.com Audio Diary: Deacon Mike at Busted Halo's 25th Anniversary Celebrations In this special episode of Deacons Pod, we feature an audio diary created by Deacon Mike Hayes while he attended the 25th anniversary celebrations for the Paulist Fathers' media ministry Busted Halo held April 18 and April 19, 2026, in New York City. Deacon Mike, now one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, was one of the founders of Busted Halo in 2001. In this audio diary, he recalls some of the ministry's early days, including the origin of the name "Busted Halo." He also chats with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano, who was president of the Paulists when Busted Halo launched. Tue, 05 May 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Audio Diary: Deacon Mike at Busted Halo's 25th Anniversary Celebrations full 1 104 Paulist Fathers In this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, we feature an audio diary created by Deacon Mike Hayes while he attended the ⁠25th anniversary celebrations⁠ for the Paulist Fathers' media ministry ⁠Busted Halo⁠ held April 18 and April 19, 2026, in New York City. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, we feature an audio diary created by Deacon Mike Hayes while he attended the 25th anniversary celebrations for the Paulist Fathers' media ministry Busted Halo held April 18 and April 19, 2026, in New York City. Deacon Mike, now one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, was one of the founders of Busted Halo in 2001. In this audio diary, he recalls some of the ministry's early days, including the origin of the name "Busted Halo." He also chats with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano, who was president of the Paulists when Busted Halo launched. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, we feature an audio diary created by Deacon Mike Hayes while he attended the 25th anniversary celebrations for the Paulist Fathers' media ministry Busted Halo held April 18 and April 19, 2026, in New York City.

Deacon Mike, now one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, was one of the founders of Busted Halo in 2001. In this audio diary, he recalls some of the ministry's early days, including the origin of the name "Busted Halo."

He also chats with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano, who was president of the Paulists when Busted Halo launched.

]]> 1751 no Marty Glickman and Lessons from the 1936 Olympics and Beyond This special episode of Deacons Pod brings us a remembrance of athlete and radio broadcaster Marty Glickman (1917 - 2001) at the time of the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany. Glickman was a sprinter on the U.S. team at the 1936 Olympics. It was anticipated that he would run as part of the four-man relay squad. But, on the day of the race, the U.S. Olympic Committee removed him and runner Sam Stoller from the race because they were Jewish. During this episode, we hear audio from an event called "Catholic-Jewish Bridgebuilders: Running and Speaking Against Hate" held on April 16, 2026, at the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, OH. The keynote address is given by Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, author of "Marty Glickman: The Life of an American Jewish Sports Legend" and a professor at Yeshiva University in New York City. The Catholic respondent at the event was our own Deacon Mike Hayes, one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates. Deacon Mike poses the question: "Where was the Catholic Church during this time? And, more importantly, what has the Catholic Church learned from moments like this?" Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Marty Glickman and Lessons from the 1936 Olympics and Beyond full 1 103 Paulist Fathers This special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠ brings us a remembrance of athlete and radio broadcaster ⁠Marty Glickman⁠ (1917 - 2001) at the time of the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany. This special episode of Deacons Pod brings us a remembrance of athlete and radio broadcaster Marty Glickman (1917 - 2001) at the time of the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany. Glickman was a sprinter on the U.S. team at the 1936 Olympics. It was anticipated that he would run as part of the four-man relay squad. But, on the day of the race, the U.S. Olympic Committee removed him and runner Sam Stoller from the race because they were Jewish. During this episode, we hear audio from an event called "Catholic-Jewish Bridgebuilders: Running and Speaking Against Hate" held on April 16, 2026, at the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, OH. The keynote address is given by Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, author of "Marty Glickman: The Life of an American Jewish Sports Legend" and a professor at Yeshiva University in New York City. The Catholic respondent at the event was our own Deacon Mike Hayes, one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates. Deacon Mike poses the question: "Where was the Catholic Church during this time? And, more importantly, what has the Catholic Church learned from moments like this?" This special episode of Deacons Pod brings us a remembrance of athlete and radio broadcaster Marty Glickman (1917 - 2001) at the time of the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany.

Glickman was a sprinter on the U.S. team at the 1936 Olympics. It was anticipated that he would run as part of the four-man relay squad.

But, on the day of the race, the U.S. Olympic Committee removed him and runner Sam Stoller from the race because they were Jewish.

During this episode, we hear audio from an event called "Catholic-Jewish Bridgebuilders: Running and Speaking Against Hate" held on April 16, 2026, at the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, OH.

The keynote address is given by Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, author of "Marty Glickman: The Life of an American Jewish Sports Legend" and a professor at Yeshiva University in New York City.

The Catholic respondent at the event was our own Deacon Mike Hayes, one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates.

Deacon Mike poses the question: "Where was the Catholic Church during this time? And, more importantly, what has the Catholic Church learned from moments like this?"

]]> 2870 no What Do Deacons Do During the Sacred Triduum? What role do Catholic deacons play in the Church during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum? That is one of the questions that four Paulist Deacon Affiliates addressed in this Deacons Pod episode recorded on Holy Thursday 2026 just as Lent was coming to an end and the Sacred Triduum was about to begin. Deacon Drew Dickson, Deacon Dennis Dolan, Deacon Mike Hayes, and Deacon Patrick Ouellette also share reflections on their Lenten journeys, and comment on the large number of new Catholics who entered the Church this year at the Easter Vigil Mass. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0000 What Do Deacons Do During the Sacred Triduum? full 1 102 Paulist Fathers What role do Catholic deacons play in the Church during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum? That is one of the questions that four Paulist Deacon Affiliates addressed in this Deacons Pod episode recorded on Holy Thursday 2026 just as Lent was coming to an end and the Sacred Triduum was about to begin. Deacon Drew Dickson, Deacon Dennis Dolan, Deacon Mike Hayes, and Deacon Patrick Ouellette also share reflections on their Lenten journeys, and comment on the large number of new Catholics who entered the Church this year at the Easter Vigil Mass. What role do Catholic deacons play in the Church during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum? That is one of the questions that four Paulist Deacon Affiliates addressed in this Deacons Pod episode recorded on Holy Thursday 2026 just as Lent was coming to an end and the Sacred Triduum was about to begin. Deacon Drew Dickson, Deacon Dennis Dolan, Deacon Mike Hayes, and Deacon Patrick Ouellette also share reflections on their Lenten journeys, and comment on the large number of new Catholics who entered the Church this year at the Easter Vigil Mass. What role do Catholic deacons play in the Church during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum?

That is one of the questions that four Paulist Deacon Affiliates addressed in this Deacons Pod episode recorded on Holy Thursday 2026 just as Lent was coming to an end and the Sacred Triduum was about to begin.

Deacon Drew Dickson, Deacon Dennis Dolan, Deacon Mike Hayes, and Deacon Patrick Ouellette also share reflections on their Lenten journeys, and comment on the large number of new Catholics who entered the Church this year at the Easter Vigil Mass.

]]> 3295 no Baseball: Beyond Belief – John Sexton, John Scheinfeld, and Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons Paulist Productions' new documentary "Baseball: Beyond Belief" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod. Based on the book "Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game" by former New York University president John Sexton, the documentary explores how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways. In the episode, Deacon Mike Hayes of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speaks with Sexton, documentary director John Scheinfeld, and Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, president of Paulist Productions. “Baseball: Beyond Belief” is scheduled to air nationally on television on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Pacific on Fox Sports 1. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:02:00 -0000 Baseball: Beyond Belief – John Sexton, John Scheinfeld, and Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons full 1 101 Paulist Fathers Paulist Productions⁠' new documentary "⁠Baseball: Beyond Belief⁠" is the subject of this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. Based on the book "⁠Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game⁠" by former New York University president John Sexton, the documentary explores how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways. In the episode, Deacon Mike Hayes of the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ speaks with Sexton, documentary director John Scheinfeld, and ⁠Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons⁠, president of Paulist Productions. Paulist Productions' new documentary "Baseball: Beyond Belief" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod. Based on the book "Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game" by former New York University president John Sexton, the documentary explores how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways. In the episode, Deacon Mike Hayes of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speaks with Sexton, documentary director John Scheinfeld, and Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, president of Paulist Productions. “Baseball: Beyond Belief” is scheduled to air nationally on television on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Pacific on Fox Sports 1. Paulist Productions' new documentary "Baseball: Beyond Belief" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod.

Based on the book "Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game" by former New York University president John Sexton, the documentary explores how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways.

In the episode, Deacon Mike Hayes of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speaks with Sexton, documentary director John Scheinfeld, and Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, president of Paulist Productions.

“Baseball: Beyond Belief” is scheduled to air nationally on television on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Pacific on Fox Sports 1.

]]> 3032 no The Accessorized Bible – David Dault What is our relationship to the Bible as an object? What does it mean for us when the Bible is used as a means of control? Does the Bible become an "accessory" to crimes of violence or exclusion? How do we read the Scriptures in ways that heal rather than harm? These are just some of the questions tackled in this special episode of Deacons Pod in which the Paulist Deacon Affiliates interview our own Dr. David Dault, our technical producer and editor, about his thought-provoking new book "The Accessorized Bible" from Yale University Press. David is an associate professor of Christian Spirituality at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago. In addition to his work on Deacons Pod, he assists with the creation of multiple podcasts and is one of the hosts of "The Francis Effect." Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000 The Accessorized Bible – David Dault full 1 100 Paulist Fathers What is our relationship to the Bible as an object? What does it mean for us when the Bible is used as a means of control? Does the Bible become an "accessory" to crimes of violence or exclusion? How do we read the Scriptures in ways that heal rather than harm? These are just some of the questions tackled in this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠ in which the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ interview our own ⁠Dr. David Dault⁠, our technical producer and editor, about his thought-provoking new book "⁠The Accessorized Bible⁠" from Yale University Press. What is our relationship to the Bible as an object? What does it mean for us when the Bible is used as a means of control? Does the Bible become an "accessory" to crimes of violence or exclusion? How do we read the Scriptures in ways that heal rather than harm? These are just some of the questions tackled in this special episode of Deacons Pod in which the Paulist Deacon Affiliates interview our own Dr. David Dault, our technical producer and editor, about his thought-provoking new book "The Accessorized Bible" from Yale University Press. David is an associate professor of Christian Spirituality at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago. In addition to his work on Deacons Pod, he assists with the creation of multiple podcasts and is one of the hosts of "The Francis Effect." What is our relationship to the Bible as an object?

What does it mean for us when the Bible is used as a means of control?

Does the Bible become an "accessory" to crimes of violence or exclusion?

How do we read the Scriptures in ways that heal rather than harm?

These are just some of the questions tackled in this special episode of Deacons Pod in which the Paulist Deacon Affiliates interview our own Dr. David Dault, our technical producer and editor, about his thought-provoking new book "The Accessorized Bible" from Yale University Press.

David is an associate professor of Christian Spirituality at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago.

In addition to his work on Deacons Pod, he assists with the creation of multiple podcasts and is one of the hosts of "The Francis Effect."

]]> 3587 no You Can't Fail Lent – Mary DeTurris Poust Longtime Catholic writer Mary DeTurris Poust is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. A former Director of Communications for the Diocese of Albany, NY, Mary has been a reporter, editor, and columnist for multiple diocesan newspapers. She also is author of several books on spiritual topics, leads retreats, and serves as a spiritual director. Her blog and website are called "Not Strictly Spiritual." "Life Lines" is the name of her column and podcast. In this episode, Deacon Mike Hayes (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates) speaks with Mary about several topics, including a column and retreat day she created called "You Can't Fail Lent." "Sometimes, maybe where we are being called to go in our Lent is somewhere different than what our agenda was. Maybe God has a different plan for us," says Mary. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:19:00 -0000 You Can't Fail Lent – Mary DeTurris Poust full Paulist Fathers Longtime Catholic writer ⁠Mary DeTurris Poust⁠ is our guest on this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. In this episode, Deacon Mike Hayes (one of the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠) speaks with Mary about several topics, including a column and retreat day she created called "⁠You Can't Fail Lent⁠." Longtime Catholic writer Mary DeTurris Poust is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. A former Director of Communications for the Diocese of Albany, NY, Mary has been a reporter, editor, and columnist for multiple diocesan newspapers. She also is author of several books on spiritual topics, leads retreats, and serves as a spiritual director. Her blog and website are called "Not Strictly Spiritual." "Life Lines" is the name of her column and podcast. In this episode, Deacon Mike Hayes (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates) speaks with Mary about several topics, including a column and retreat day she created called "You Can't Fail Lent." "Sometimes, maybe where we are being called to go in our Lent is somewhere different than what our agenda was. Maybe God has a different plan for us," says Mary. Longtime Catholic writer Mary DeTurris Poust is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod.

A former Director of Communications for the Diocese of Albany, NY, Mary has been a reporter, editor, and columnist for multiple diocesan newspapers.

She also is author of several books on spiritual topics, leads retreats, and serves as a spiritual director.

Her blog and website are called "Not Strictly Spiritual."

"Life Lines" is the name of her column and podcast.

In this episode, Deacon Mike Hayes (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates) speaks with Mary about several topics, including a column and retreat day she created called "You Can't Fail Lent."

"Sometimes, maybe where we are being called to go in our Lent is somewhere different than what our agenda was. Maybe God has a different plan for us," says Mary.


]]> 3256 no Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace – Becky Eldredge Spiritual director, retreat leader, and author Becky Eldredge visits with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this special episode of Deacons Pod. The founder of Ignatian Ministries, Becky accompanies clergy, religious, and lay leaders in monthly spiritual direction and through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She also trains spiritual directors, and works with individuals and groups to teach Ignatian prayer, discernment, and the art of accompaniment.Becky is the author of the books "The Inner Chapel" and "Busy Lives and Restless Souls," both from Loyola Press. Her new book is "Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace." Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:01:00 -0000 Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace – Becky Eldredge full Paulist Fathers Spiritual director, retreat leader, and author ⁠Becky Eldredge⁠ visits with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ in this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. The founder of ⁠Ignatian Ministries⁠, Becky accompanies clergy, religious, and lay leaders in monthly spiritual direction and through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Spiritual director, retreat leader, and author Becky Eldredge visits with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this special episode of Deacons Pod. The founder of Ignatian Ministries, Becky accompanies clergy, religious, and lay leaders in monthly spiritual direction and through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She also trains spiritual directors, and works with individuals and groups to teach Ignatian prayer, discernment, and the art of accompaniment.Becky is the author of the books "The Inner Chapel" and "Busy Lives and Restless Souls," both from Loyola Press. Her new book is "Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace." Spiritual director, retreat leader, and author Becky Eldredge visits with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this special episode of Deacons Pod.

The founder of Ignatian Ministries, Becky accompanies clergy, religious, and lay leaders in monthly spiritual direction and through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

She also trains spiritual directors, and works with individuals and groups to teach Ignatian prayer, discernment, and the art of accompaniment.
Becky is the author of the books "The Inner Chapel" and "Busy Lives and Restless Souls," both from Loyola Press.

Her new book is "Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace."

]]> 3655 no Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way – Lisa Hendey Esteemed Catholic author and speaker Lisa Hendey is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about her new book "Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional" from Loyola Press. The book has 52 weekly entries which readers may begin on any week of the year. Each entry includes prayer, Scripture, a reflection, thought-provoking questions, and space for readers to write their own reflections and responses. Lisa also is the founder of CatholicMom.com (from which she is now retired) and a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, which the Paulist Fathers serve in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. She also writes at Substack. Note: This episode was recorded on January 9, 2026. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:01:00 -0000 Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way – Lisa Hendey full Paulist Fathers Esteemed Catholic author and speaker ⁠Lisa Hendey⁠ is our guest on this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. She speaks with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ about her new book "⁠Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional⁠" from ⁠Loyola Press⁠. Esteemed Catholic author and speaker Lisa Hendey is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about her new book "Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional" from Loyola Press. The book has 52 weekly entries which readers may begin on any week of the year. Each entry includes prayer, Scripture, a reflection, thought-provoking questions, and space for readers to write their own reflections and responses. Lisa also is the founder of CatholicMom.com (from which she is now retired) and a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, which the Paulist Fathers serve in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. She also writes at Substack. Note: This episode was recorded on January 9, 2026. Esteemed Catholic author and speaker Lisa Hendey is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod.

She speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about her new book "Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional" from Loyola Press.

The book has 52 weekly entries which readers may begin on any week of the year. Each entry includes prayer, Scripture, a reflection, thought-provoking questions, and space for readers to write their own reflections and responses.

Lisa also is the founder of CatholicMom.com (from which she is now retired) and a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, which the Paulist Fathers serve in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

She also writes at Substack.

Note: This episode was recorded on January 9, 2026.

]]> 2470 no Living in Joyful Hope – Fr. James Kroeger, M.M. Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger, a longtime missionary and author, speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod. Fr. Kroeger, who was a missionary in Asia for more than five decades, shares details about his life and ministry, and reflects on the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. Ordained a priest in 1975, he is the author of many articles as well as multiple titles from Faith Alive Books including "A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis: Exploring Twelve Pivotal Documents" and "Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights." His new book is "Living in Joyful Hope: Insights, Models, Challenges." Maryknoll is the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:01:00 -0000 Living in Joyful Hope – Fr. James Kroeger, M.M. full Paulist Fathers Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger, a longtime missionary and author, speaks with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ in this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. Fr. Kroeger, who was a missionary in Asia for more than five decades, shares details about his life and ministry, and reflects on the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger, a longtime missionary and author, speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod. Fr. Kroeger, who was a missionary in Asia for more than five decades, shares details about his life and ministry, and reflects on the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. Ordained a priest in 1975, he is the author of many articles as well as multiple titles from Faith Alive Books including "A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis: Exploring Twelve Pivotal Documents" and "Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights." His new book is "Living in Joyful Hope: Insights, Models, Challenges." Maryknoll is the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger, a longtime missionary and author, speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod.

Fr. Kroeger, who was a missionary in Asia for more than five decades, shares details about his life and ministry, and reflects on the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.

Ordained a priest in 1975, he is the author of many articles as well as multiple titles from Faith Alive Books including "A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis: Exploring Twelve Pivotal Documents" and "Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights."

His new book is "Living in Joyful Hope: Insights, Models, Challenges."

Maryknoll is the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America

]]> 3350 no Highs and Lows: Our 2025 Year In Review In this "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates comment on the highs and lows of 2025 for them personally and in their ministries. "Through it all, I have seen the hand of God," reflects Deacon Patrick Ouellette. The deacons also chat about which of our 2025 episodes and guests resonated with them. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Highs and Lows: Our 2025 Year In Review full Paulist Fathers In this "Year In Review" episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ comment on the highs and lows of 2025 for them personally and in their ministries. In this "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates comment on the highs and lows of 2025 for them personally and in their ministries. "Through it all, I have seen the hand of God," reflects Deacon Patrick Ouellette. The deacons also chat about which of our 2025 episodes and guests resonated with them. In this "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates comment on the highs and lows of 2025 for them personally and in their ministries.

"Through it all, I have seen the hand of God," reflects Deacon Patrick Ouellette.

The deacons also chat about which of our 2025 episodes and guests resonated with them.

]]> 2341 no Advent Blessings – Maggi Van Dorn and Shemaiah Gonzalez In this special Advent episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates welcome two guests: Maggi Van Dorn, host and producer of America Media's Hark! podcast, and Shemaiah Gonzalez, author of the new book "Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight." The deacons speak with Maggi about three of the Christmas carols featured in this Advent's new season of "Hark!," including "Coventry Carol," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "The First Noel." Maggi also was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2024. The deacons chat with Shemaiah about the importance of prayer and more. She also shares her Advent poem "Out of Sight." Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Advent Blessings – Maggi Van Dorn and Shemaiah Gonzalez full Paulist Fathers In this special Advent episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ welcome two guests: ⁠Maggi Van Dorn⁠, host and producer of America Media's ⁠Hark! podcast⁠, and ⁠Shemaiah Gonzalez⁠, author of the new book "⁠Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight⁠." In this special Advent episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates welcome two guests: Maggi Van Dorn, host and producer of America Media's Hark! podcast, and Shemaiah Gonzalez, author of the new book "Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight." The deacons speak with Maggi about three of the Christmas carols featured in this Advent's new season of "Hark!," including "Coventry Carol," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "The First Noel." Maggi also was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2024. The deacons chat with Shemaiah about the importance of prayer and more. She also shares her Advent poem "Out of Sight." In this special Advent episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates welcome two guests: Maggi Van Dorn, host and producer of America Media's Hark! podcast, and Shemaiah Gonzalez, author of the new book "Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight."

The deacons speak with Maggi about three of the Christmas carols featured in this Advent's new season of "Hark!," including "Coventry Carol," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "The First Noel."


Maggi also was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2024.

The deacons chat with Shemaiah about the importance of prayer and more. She also shares her Advent poem "Out of Sight."

]]> 2490 no Pope Leo's Virtue of Listening – Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A. Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A., is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. Like Pope Leo XIV, he is a Chicago native, a member of the Midwest Augustinians, and served for decades as a missionary in Peru. In this conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, Bishop Turley shares memories of Pope Leo and speaks about the pope's gift for listening. He also provides insights into the Augustinian charism and what it might mean for the Church in the coming years. Bishop Turley was bishop of the Diocese of Chulucanas in Peru from 2000 to 2020 (and coadjutor bishop from 1996 to 2000). During his time as bishop, he faced death threats after standing in solidarity with people who were endangered by the actions of mining companies. Bishop Turley returned to Chicago in 2020 and, this year, became rector of the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Pope Leo's Virtue of Listening – Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A. full Paulist Fathers Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A.⁠, is our guest on this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. Like Pope Leo XIV, he is a Chicago native, a member of the ⁠Midwest Augustinians⁠, and served for decades as a missionary in Peru. In this conversation with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠, Bishop Turley shares memories of Pope Leo and speaks about the pope's gift for listening. Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A., is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. Like Pope Leo XIV, he is a Chicago native, a member of the Midwest Augustinians, and served for decades as a missionary in Peru. In this conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, Bishop Turley shares memories of Pope Leo and speaks about the pope's gift for listening. He also provides insights into the Augustinian charism and what it might mean for the Church in the coming years. Bishop Turley was bishop of the Diocese of Chulucanas in Peru from 2000 to 2020 (and coadjutor bishop from 1996 to 2000). During his time as bishop, he faced death threats after standing in solidarity with people who were endangered by the actions of mining companies. Bishop Turley returned to Chicago in 2020 and, this year, became rector of the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A., is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod.

Like Pope Leo XIV, he is a Chicago native, a member of the Midwest Augustinians, and served for decades as a missionary in Peru.

In this conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, Bishop Turley shares memories of Pope Leo and speaks about the pope's gift for listening.

He also provides insights into the Augustinian charism and what it might mean for the Church in the coming years.

Bishop Turley was bishop of the Diocese of Chulucanas in Peru from 2000 to 2020 (and coadjutor bishop from 1996 to 2000). During his time as bishop, he faced death threats after standing in solidarity with people who were endangered by the actions of mining companies.

Bishop Turley returned to Chicago in 2020 and, this year, became rector of the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

]]> 3585 no A More Welcoming Church – Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P. How does the Church welcome people and express hospitality? How does the Church live out Catholic social teaching? Are our parishes in "maintenance mode" or "mission mode"? These are some of the important questions that Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P., discusses with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod. Sr. Donna has served since 2018 as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark in New Jersey. One of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, she has extensive experience in the areas of parish vitality and pastoral direction, congregational and leadership development, faith formation, Small Christian Communities, and more. Sr. Donna previously served with RENEW International. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:03:00 -0000 A More Welcoming Church – Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P. full Paulist Fathers How does the Church welcome people and express hospitality? How does the Church live out Catholic social teaching? Are our parishes in "maintenance mode" or "mission mode"? These are some of the important questions that ⁠Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P.⁠, discusses with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ in this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. How does the Church welcome people and express hospitality? How does the Church live out Catholic social teaching? Are our parishes in "maintenance mode" or "mission mode"? These are some of the important questions that Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P., discusses with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod. Sr. Donna has served since 2018 as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark in New Jersey. One of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, she has extensive experience in the areas of parish vitality and pastoral direction, congregational and leadership development, faith formation, Small Christian Communities, and more. Sr. Donna previously served with RENEW International. How does the Church welcome people and express hospitality?

How does the Church live out Catholic social teaching?

Are our parishes in "maintenance mode" or "mission mode"?

These are some of the important questions that Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P., discusses with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod.

Sr. Donna has served since 2018 as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark in New Jersey.

One of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, she has extensive experience in the areas of parish vitality and pastoral direction, congregational and leadership development, faith formation, Small Christian Communities, and more.

Sr. Donna previously served with RENEW International.

]]> 3150 no Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter – Colleen Dulle Colleen Dulle, author of the compelling new book "Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter," is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod hosted by the Paulist Deacon Affiliates. Colleen is the Vatican correspondent for America Media where she co-hosts the "Inside the Vatican" podcast. In "Struck Down, Not Destroyed," Colleen shares her personal faith journey and how, at times, her job reporting on the Church has strained that faith. In each chapter, she revisits a recent church crisis and details how, despite feelings of betrayal and hurt, she managed to stay Catholic. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:27:00 -0000 Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter – Colleen Dulle full Paulist Fathers ⁠Colleen Dulle⁠, author of the compelling new book "⁠Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter⁠," is our guest on this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠ hosted by the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠. Colleen is the Vatican correspondent for ⁠America Media⁠ where she co-hosts the "⁠Inside the Vatican⁠" podcast. Colleen Dulle, author of the compelling new book "Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter," is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod hosted by the Paulist Deacon Affiliates. Colleen is the Vatican correspondent for America Media where she co-hosts the "Inside the Vatican" podcast. In "Struck Down, Not Destroyed," Colleen shares her personal faith journey and how, at times, her job reporting on the Church has strained that faith. In each chapter, she revisits a recent church crisis and details how, despite feelings of betrayal and hurt, she managed to stay Catholic. Colleen Dulle, author of the compelling new book "Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter," is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod hosted by the Paulist Deacon Affiliates.

Colleen is the Vatican correspondent for America Media where she co-hosts the "Inside the Vatican" podcast.

In "Struck Down, Not Destroyed," Colleen shares her personal faith journey and how, at times, her job reporting on the Church has strained that faith. In each chapter, she revisits a recent church crisis and details how, despite feelings of betrayal and hurt, she managed to stay Catholic.

]]> 3047 no Taking Note and Catching Up In this episode of Deacons Pod, three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take note of some of the things happening in the United States, including the federal government shutdown; the demolition of the White House's East Wing; the banishment of the Pentagon press corps; and more. They also report on happenings in their own ministries and reflect on some of the topics in our recent episodes. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:05:00 -0000 Taking Note and Catching Up full Paulist Fathers In this episode of Deacons Pod, three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take note of some of the things happening in the United States, including the federal government shutdown; the demolition of the White House's East Wing; the banishment of the Pentagon press corps; and more. They also report on happenings in their own ministries and reflect on some of the topics in our recent episodes. In this episode of Deacons Pod, three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take note of some of the things happening in the United States, including the federal government shutdown; the demolition of the White House's East Wing; the banishment of the Pentagon press corps; and more. They also report on happenings in their own ministries and reflect on some of the topics in our recent episodes. In this episode of Deacons Pod, three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take note of some of the things happening in the United States, including the federal government shutdown; the demolition of the White House's East Wing; the banishment of the Pentagon press corps; and more.

They also report on happenings in their own ministries and reflect on some of the topics in our recent episodes.

]]> 3102 no When Your Mom Passes Away In this special episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey and Deacon Mark Asselin remember their moms, Sheila Murphy and Julienne Asselin, who both passed away earlier this year. Deacon Patrick and Deacon Mark share details about their moms' lives and how they each died. The deacons also reflect on how their faith has sustained them over the past year. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:01:00 -0000 When Your Mom Passes Away full 1 89 Paulist Fathers In this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey and Deacon Mark Asselin remember their moms, ⁠Sheila Murphy⁠ and ⁠Julienne Asselin⁠, who both passed away earlier this year. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey and Deacon Mark Asselin remember their moms, Sheila Murphy and Julienne Asselin, who both passed away earlier this year. Deacon Patrick and Deacon Mark share details about their moms' lives and how they each died. The deacons also reflect on how their faith has sustained them over the past year. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey and Deacon Mark Asselin remember their moms, Sheila Murphy and Julienne Asselin, who both passed away earlier this year.

Deacon Patrick and Deacon Mark share details about their moms' lives and how they each died.

The deacons also reflect on how their faith has sustained them over the past year.

]]> 3820 no Compassion in a Divided World – Gloria Purvis https://paulist.org/the-conversation/deacons-pod-compassion-in-a-divided-world-gloria-purvis/ In this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Eastern, Gloria will deliver the 2025 Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center, a Paulist Fathers ministry in Grand Rapids, MI, on the topic "The Role of Compassion in a Divided World." Those interested in the Gallagher Talk may register to attend online or in-person. The host of "The Gloria Purvis Podcast" from America Media, Gloria recently began a new role at Providence College in Rhode Island as a special advisor for Integral Human Development and Dignity. She also is a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and serves as a board member of Catholic Charities USA. The Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids is named after Paulist Fr. Joseph Gallagher (1923 - 2007). Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Compassion in a Divided World – Gloria Purvis full 1 88 Paulist Fathers In this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Eastern, Gloria will deliver the ⁠2025 Gallagher Talk⁠ at the ⁠Catholic Information Center⁠, a Paulist Fathers ministry in Grand Rapids, MI, on the topic "The Role of Compassion in a Divided World." In this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Eastern, Gloria will deliver the 2025 Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center, a Paulist Fathers ministry in Grand Rapids, MI, on the topic "The Role of Compassion in a Divided World." Those interested in the Gallagher Talk may register to attend online or in-person. The host of "The Gloria Purvis Podcast" from America Media, Gloria recently began a new role at Providence College in Rhode Island as a special advisor for Integral Human Development and Dignity. She also is a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and serves as a board member of Catholic Charities USA. The Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids is named after Paulist Fr. Joseph Gallagher (1923 - 2007). In this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Eastern, Gloria will deliver the 2025 Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center, a Paulist Fathers ministry in Grand Rapids, MI, on the topic "The Role of Compassion in a Divided World."

Those interested in the Gallagher Talk may register to attend online or in-person.

The host of "The Gloria Purvis Podcast" from America Media, Gloria recently began a new role at Providence College in Rhode Island as a special advisor for Integral Human Development and Dignity.

She also is a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and serves as a board member of Catholic Charities USA.

The Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids is named after Paulist Fr. Joseph Gallagher (1923 - 2007).

]]> 2574 no Three Catholic Deacons on "The Friendship Recession" In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates discuss "the friendship recession" – the possible change in the way adults today experience and maintain friendships, notably due to workplace changes sparked by the COVID pandemic. During their conversation, the deacons consider how "the friendship recession" differs between men and women, as well as the role of friendships in the spiritual life and in parish life. Two recent articles in the secular media inspired this episode. The first was an August 11 column at Fast Company by Mark Crowley called "No one has office friends anymore. Why that’s bad news for employers: How to combat the ‘friendship recession.'"The second article was a May 25 piece in the New York Times by Sam Graham-Felsen called "Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone?" Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Three Catholic Deacons on "The Friendship Recession" full 1 87 Paulist Fathers In this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ discuss "the friendship recession" – the possible change in the way adults today experience and maintain friendships, notably due to workplace changes sparked by the COVID pandemic. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates discuss "the friendship recession" – the possible change in the way adults today experience and maintain friendships, notably due to workplace changes sparked by the COVID pandemic. During their conversation, the deacons consider how "the friendship recession" differs between men and women, as well as the role of friendships in the spiritual life and in parish life. Two recent articles in the secular media inspired this episode. The first was an August 11 column at Fast Company by Mark Crowley called "No one has office friends anymore. Why that’s bad news for employers: How to combat the ‘friendship recession.'"The second article was a May 25 piece in the New York Times by Sam Graham-Felsen called "Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone?" In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates discuss "the friendship recession" – the possible change in the way adults today experience and maintain friendships, notably due to workplace changes sparked by the COVID pandemic.

During their conversation, the deacons consider how "the friendship recession" differs between men and women, as well as the role of friendships in the spiritual life and in parish life.

Two recent articles in the secular media inspired this episode. The first was an August 11 column at Fast Company by Mark Crowley called "No one has office friends anymore. Why that’s bad news for employers: How to combat the ‘friendship recession.'"
The second article was a May 25 piece in the New York Times by Sam Graham-Felsen called "Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone?"

]]> 3470 no Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures – Jessica Coblentz and Dan Horan The new Paulist Press book "Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures" is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod. Since 1985, the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, has hosted the annual Madeleva Lecture. This book is a one-volume anthology of essential selections from this world-class program. The lectures were delivered by women theologians, scholars of religion, and authors from an array of theological disciplines such as Elizabeth Johnson, Sandra Schneiders, M. Shawn Copeland, Joan Chittister, Kathleen Norris, Ilia Delio, and others. In this episode, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey, one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, interviews the book's editors, Prof. Jessica Coblentz and Prof. Dan Horan. They are both past guests on Deacons Pod to discuss their own books. Prof. Coblentz was a guest in April, 2023. Prof. Horan was a guest in September, 2024. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures – Jessica Coblentz and Dan Horan full 1 86 Paulist Fathers The new ⁠Paulist Press⁠ book "⁠Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures⁠" is the topic of this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. The new Paulist Press book "Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures" is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod. Since 1985, the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, has hosted the annual Madeleva Lecture. This book is a one-volume anthology of essential selections from this world-class program. The lectures were delivered by women theologians, scholars of religion, and authors from an array of theological disciplines such as Elizabeth Johnson, Sandra Schneiders, M. Shawn Copeland, Joan Chittister, Kathleen Norris, Ilia Delio, and others. In this episode, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey, one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, interviews the book's editors, Prof. Jessica Coblentz and Prof. Dan Horan. They are both past guests on Deacons Pod to discuss their own books. Prof. Coblentz was a guest in April, 2023. Prof. Horan was a guest in September, 2024. The new Paulist Press book "Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures" is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod.

Since 1985, the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, has hosted the annual Madeleva Lecture. This book is a one-volume anthology of essential selections from this world-class program.

The lectures were delivered by women theologians, scholars of religion, and authors from an array of theological disciplines such as Elizabeth Johnson, Sandra Schneiders, M. Shawn Copeland, Joan Chittister, Kathleen Norris, Ilia Delio, and others.

In this episode, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey, one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, interviews the book's editors, Prof. Jessica Coblentz and Prof. Dan Horan.

They are both past guests on Deacons Pod to discuss their own books. Prof. Coblentz was a guest in April, 2023. Prof. Horan was a guest in September, 2024.

]]> 2624 no Our Language is God. Our Accent is Catholic. – Marissa Papula of Loyola Marymount University In this "Back to School" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. They speak about what draws today's college students to Catholic campus ministry; the powerful impact of Kairos weekend retreats; and much more. Marissa also is a contributor to Catholic Women Preach. Earlier this year, she preached for the Second Sunday of Easter. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Our Language is God. Our Accent is Catholic. – Marissa Papula of Loyola Marymount University full 1 85 Paulist Fathers In this "Back to School" episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ have a wonderful conversation with ⁠Marissa Papula⁠, the Director of ⁠Campus Ministry⁠ at ⁠Loyola Marymount University⁠ in Los Angeles. In this "Back to School" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. They speak about what draws today's college students to Catholic campus ministry; the powerful impact of Kairos weekend retreats; and much more. Marissa also is a contributor to Catholic Women Preach. Earlier this year, she preached for the Second Sunday of Easter. In this "Back to School" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.


They speak about what draws today's college students to Catholic campus ministry; the powerful impact of Kairos weekend retreats; and much more.


Marissa also is a contributor to Catholic Women Preach. Earlier this year, she preached for the Second Sunday of Easter.

]]> 3118 no Meet the Three New Paulist Deacon Affiliates In this special episode of Deacons Pod, learn about the lives and ministries of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates. They are Deacon Mike Berstene of Tollan, CT; Deacon Mike Hayes of Cleveland, OH; and Deacon Dennis Rybicki of Grand Rapids, MI. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Meet the Three New Paulist Deacon Affiliates full 1 84 Paulist Fathers In this special episode of Deacons Pod, learn about the lives and ministries of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates. They are Deacon Mike Berstene of Tollan, CT; Deacon Mike Hayes of Cleveland, OH; and Deacon Dennis Rybicki of Grand Rapids, MI. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, learn about the lives and ministries of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates. They are Deacon Mike Berstene of Tollan, CT; Deacon Mike Hayes of Cleveland, OH; and Deacon Dennis Rybicki of Grand Rapids, MI. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, learn about the lives and ministries of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates.

They are Deacon Mike Berstene of Tollan, CT; Deacon Mike Hayes of Cleveland, OH; and Deacon Dennis Rybicki of Grand Rapids, MI.

]]> 2240 no When the Saints Go Flying In – Rev. Joseph Yoo Rev. Joseph Yoo is an Episcopal priest in Texas with a dynamic presence on Instagram and TikTok. He has a wonderful conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod. Rev. Yoo is the pastor of Mosaic Episcopal Church in Pearland, TX, and author of the book "When the Saints Go Flying In: Stories About Faith, Life, and Everything in Between." Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:01:00 -0000 When the Saints Go Flying In – Rev. Joseph Yoo full 1 83 Paulist Fathers Rev. Joseph Yoo⁠ is an Episcopal priest in Texas with a dynamic presence on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. He has a wonderful conversation with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ in this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. Rev. Joseph Yoo is an Episcopal priest in Texas with a dynamic presence on Instagram and TikTok. He has a wonderful conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod. Rev. Yoo is the pastor of Mosaic Episcopal Church in Pearland, TX, and author of the book "When the Saints Go Flying In: Stories About Faith, Life, and Everything in Between." Rev. Joseph Yoo is an Episcopal priest in Texas with a dynamic presence on Instagram and TikTok.


He has a wonderful conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod.


Rev. Yoo is the pastor of Mosaic Episcopal Church in Pearland, TX, and author of the book "When the Saints Go Flying In: Stories About Faith, Life, and Everything in Between."

]]> 3236 no Consequences to Real People – Hilary Chester of Jesuit Refugee Service USA In the wake of the U.S. government's massive cuts to international aid funding, Jesuit Refugee Service USA is persevering in its important work to serve refugees in multiple countries. In this episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Drew Dickson of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates has a conversation with Hilary Chester, Ph.D., JRS/USA's Vice President for Domestic and Acting Vice President for International Program Operations. Deacon Drew and Dr. Chester speak about how the organization's programs have been impacted by the U.S. funding cuts, as well as how Catholics can assist JRS/USA with political advocacy and private financial contributions. This is the second time the good work of JRS/USA has been featured on Deacons Pod. The organization's past president, Joan Rosenhauer, was a guest in late 2023. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:15:00 -0000 Consequences to Real People – Hilary Chester of Jesuit Refugee Service USA full 1 82 Paulist Fathers In this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, Deacon Drew Dickson of the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ has a conversation with ⁠Hilary Chester⁠, Ph.D., JRS/USA's Vice President for Domestic and Acting Vice President for International Program Operations. In the wake of the U.S. government's massive cuts to international aid funding, Jesuit Refugee Service USA is persevering in its important work to serve refugees in multiple countries. In this episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Drew Dickson of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates has a conversation with Hilary Chester, Ph.D., JRS/USA's Vice President for Domestic and Acting Vice President for International Program Operations. Deacon Drew and Dr. Chester speak about how the organization's programs have been impacted by the U.S. funding cuts, as well as how Catholics can assist JRS/USA with political advocacy and private financial contributions. This is the second time the good work of JRS/USA has been featured on Deacons Pod. The organization's past president, Joan Rosenhauer, was a guest in late 2023. In the wake of the U.S. government's massive cuts to international aid funding, Jesuit Refugee Service USA is persevering in its important work to serve refugees in multiple countries.


In this episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Drew Dickson of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates has a conversation with Hilary Chester, Ph.D., JRS/USA's Vice President for Domestic and Acting Vice President for International Program Operations.


Deacon Drew and Dr. Chester speak about how the organization's programs have been impacted by the U.S. funding cuts, as well as how Catholics can assist JRS/USA with political advocacy and private financial contributions.


This is the second time the good work of JRS/USA has been featured on Deacons Pod. The organization's past president, Joan Rosenhauer, was a guest in late 2023.

]]> 3185 Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World - Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO Could "radical non-judgement" be a balm for polarization? Isn't "judging" a necessary part of everyday life? The Paulist Deacon Affiliates consider these questions in this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, author of the new Liturgical Press book "Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World." Fr. Isaac is a Trappist monk who lives at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, NY. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World - Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO full 1 81 Paulist Fathers Could "radical non-judgement" be a balm for polarization?Isn't "judging" a necessary part of everyday life? The ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ consider these questions in this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠ featuring an interview with ⁠Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO⁠, author of the new ⁠Liturgical Press⁠ book "⁠Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World⁠." Could "radical non-judgement" be a balm for polarization? Isn't "judging" a necessary part of everyday life? The Paulist Deacon Affiliates consider these questions in this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, author of the new Liturgical Press book "Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World." Fr. Isaac is a Trappist monk who lives at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, NY. Could "radical non-judgement" be a balm for polarization?

Isn't "judging" a necessary part of everyday life?

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates consider these questions in this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, author of the new Liturgical Press book "Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World."

Fr. Isaac is a Trappist monk who lives at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, NY.

]]> 3617 no Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering - Daryl Russell Grigsby Daryl Russell Grigsby, author of the new Paulist Press book "Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering" is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Daryl about the 36 contemporary Catholics profiled in the book, each of whom lived the prayer "Make of us an eternal offering to you" in their commitment to the common good and to human flourishing. In particular, the deacons ask Daryl about his accounts of the inspiring lives of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Mary Lou Williams, Fr. Daniel Berrigan, SJ, Sr. Thea Bowman, FPSA, Dr. Paul Farmer, and Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at ⁠⁠deaconspod.com Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering - Daryl Russell Grigsby full 1 80 Paulist Fathers ⁠Daryl Russell Grigsby⁠, author of the new ⁠Paulist Press⁠ book "⁠Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering⁠" is the guest on this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. Daryl Russell Grigsby, author of the new Paulist Press book "Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering" is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Daryl about the 36 contemporary Catholics profiled in the book, each of whom lived the prayer "Make of us an eternal offering to you" in their commitment to the common good and to human flourishing. In particular, the deacons ask Daryl about his accounts of the inspiring lives of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Mary Lou Williams, Fr. Daniel Berrigan, SJ, Sr. Thea Bowman, FPSA, Dr. Paul Farmer, and Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at ⁠⁠deaconspod.com Daryl Russell Grigsby, author of the new Paulist Press book "Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering" is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod.

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Daryl about the 36 contemporary Catholics profiled in the book, each of whom lived the prayer "Make of us an eternal offering to you" in their commitment to the common good and to human flourishing.

In particular, the deacons ask Daryl about his accounts of the inspiring lives of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Mary Lou Williams, Fr. Daniel Berrigan, SJ, Sr. Thea Bowman, FPSA, Dr. Paul Farmer, and Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at ⁠⁠deaconspod.com

]]> 3613 no Staying Catholic When the Church Seems Stuck - Mollie Wilson O'Reilly Mollie Wilson O'Reilly, Editor-at-Large of Commonweal Magazine, is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Mollie about her early impressions of Pope Leo XIV; the role of LGBTQ+ people and women in the Church; and why she remains a Catholic when the Church seems to be stuck in some ways. They also chat about Mollie's reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter shared by the Catholic Women Preach initiative. Hear more from Mollie on Bluesky. Tue, 27 May 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Staying Catholic When the Church Seems Stuck - Mollie Wilson O'Reilly full 1 79 Paulist Fathers Mollie Wilson O'Reilly, Editor-at-Large of Commonweal Magazine, is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Mollie about her early impressions of Pope Leo XIV; the role of LGBTQ+ people and women in the Church; and why she remains a Catholic when the Church seems to be stuck in some ways. They also chat about Mollie's reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter shared by the Catholic Women Preach initiative. Hear more from Mollie on Bluesky. Mollie Wilson O'Reilly, Editor-at-Large of Commonweal Magazine, is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod.

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Mollie about her early impressions of Pope Leo XIV; the role of LGBTQ+ people and women in the Church; and why she remains a Catholic when the Church seems to be stuck in some ways.

They also chat about Mollie's reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter shared by the Catholic Women Preach initiative.

Hear more from Mollie on Bluesky.

]]> 2898 no Everyone Has a Place Inside the Church - Deacon Ben Chisholm, C.S.P. "You will find your place in the Church. Everyone has one. It may not seem obvious at first where that place is. But everyone has a place inside the Church," says Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm in this episode of Deacons Pod. Deacon Ben, a Paulist seminarian, is slated to be ordained a priest during a Mass on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He is to be ordained alongside Paulist Deacon Chris Malano, who was our guest on last week's episode of Deacons Pod. This episode was recorded on Friday morning, May 9, 2025, the day after the election of Pope Leo XIV, and includes reactions to the historic news. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at ⁠deaconspod.com Tue, 13 May 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Everyone Has a Place Inside the Church - Deacon Ben Chisholm, C.S.P. full 1 78 Paulist Fathers "You will find your place in the Church. Everyone has one. It may not seem obvious at first where that place is. But everyone has a place inside the Church," says ⁠Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm⁠ in this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. "You will find your place in the Church. Everyone has one. It may not seem obvious at first where that place is. But everyone has a place inside the Church," says Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm in this episode of Deacons Pod. Deacon Ben, a Paulist seminarian, is slated to be ordained a priest during a Mass on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He is to be ordained alongside Paulist Deacon Chris Malano, who was our guest on last week's episode of Deacons Pod. This episode was recorded on Friday morning, May 9, 2025, the day after the election of Pope Leo XIV, and includes reactions to the historic news. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at ⁠deaconspod.com "You will find your place in the Church. Everyone has one. It may not seem obvious at first where that place is. But everyone has a place inside the Church," says Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm in this episode of Deacons Pod.

Deacon Ben, a Paulist seminarian, is slated to be ordained a priest during a Mass on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

He is to be ordained alongside Paulist Deacon Chris Malano, who was our guest on last week's episode of Deacons Pod.

This episode was recorded on Friday morning, May 9, 2025, the day after the election of Pope Leo XIV, and includes reactions to the historic news.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at ⁠deaconspod.com

]]> 2738 no Serve the People Well - Deacon Chris Malano, C.S.P. In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Malano. He is a Paulist seminarian and transitional deacon who is slated to be ordained a priest on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He is to be ordained a priest alongside Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm, who will be a guest on a future episode of Deacons Pod. Tue, 06 May 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Serve the People Well - Deacon Chris Malano, C.S.P. full 1 77 Paulist Fathers In this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ have a wonderful conversation with ⁠Paulist Deacon Chris Malano⁠. In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Malano. He is a Paulist seminarian and transitional deacon who is slated to be ordained a priest on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He is to be ordained a priest alongside Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm, who will be a guest on a future episode of Deacons Pod. In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Malano.

He is a Paulist seminarian and transitional deacon who is slated to be ordained a priest on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

He is to be ordained a priest alongside Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm, who will be a guest on a future episode of Deacons Pod.

]]> 3214 no In Celebration of Pope Francis' Life and Legacy In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who entered eternal life on April 21, 2025. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:01:00 -0000 In Celebration of Pope Francis' Life and Legacy full 1 76 Paulist Fathers In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who entered eternal life on April 21, 2025. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who entered eternal life on April 21, 2025. In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who entered eternal life on April 21, 2025.

]]> 2042 no Hope in the Easter Season The Paulist Deacon Affiliates recorded this episode of Deacons Pod on Holy Saturday to discuss their consolations and desolations in Lent, 2025, and about how to continue nurturing hope in the Easter season. The deacons also chat about the past two prior Deacons Pod episodes in August, 2022, and October, 2023, featuring Judge Ester Salas, a U.S. District Court judge in New Jersey who has publicly forgiven the man who murdered her son and shot her husband in 2020. Judge Salas was recently interviewed on television about new menacing actions directed toward judges and their families. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Hope in the Easter Season full 1 75 Paulist Fathers The Paulist Deacon Affiliates recorded this episode of Deacons Pod on Holy Saturday to discuss their consolations and desolations in Lent, 2025, and about how to continue nurturing hope in the Easter season. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates recorded this episode of Deacons Pod on Holy Saturday to discuss their consolations and desolations in Lent, 2025, and about how to continue nurturing hope in the Easter season. The deacons also chat about the past two prior Deacons Pod episodes in August, 2022, and October, 2023, featuring Judge Ester Salas, a U.S. District Court judge in New Jersey who has publicly forgiven the man who murdered her son and shot her husband in 2020. Judge Salas was recently interviewed on television about new menacing actions directed toward judges and their families. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates recorded this episode of Deacons Pod on Holy Saturday to discuss their consolations and desolations in Lent, 2025, and about how to continue nurturing hope in the Easter season.


The deacons also chat about the past two prior Deacons Pod episodes in August, 2022, and October, 2023, featuring Judge Ester Salas, a U.S. District Court judge in New Jersey who has publicly forgiven the man who murdered her son and shot her husband in 2020.


Judge Salas was recently interviewed on television about new menacing actions directed toward judges and their families.

]]> 2492 no Having Hope When Optimism Dims "I don't have optimism, I have hope – which is a theological virtue. They can't touch my hope but my optimism is in short supply," says Deacon Dennis Dolan in this episode of Deacons Pod. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Drew Dickson, two of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, host this episode that looks at both a memorable Gospel reading of Lent and troubling issues raised by recent actions of the U.S. federal government. This episode also includes Deacons Pod's first podcast crossover: The inclusion of a powerful interview from a recent episode of "The Francis Effect" podcast between Heidi Schlumpf and Meghan Clark, a professor of moral theology at St John’s University in New York City. In the interview, Professor Clark outlines the devastating impact of the recent federal funding cuts for USAID and Catholic Relief Services. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:01:00 -0000 full 1 74 Paulist Fathers Deacon Dennis and Deacon Drew Dickson, two of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, host this episode that looks at both a memorable Gospel reading of Lent and troubling issues raised by recent actions of the U.S. federal government. "I don't have optimism, I have hope – which is a theological virtue. They can't touch my hope but my optimism is in short supply," says Deacon Dennis Dolan in this episode of Deacons Pod. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Drew Dickson, two of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, host this episode that looks at both a memorable Gospel reading of Lent and troubling issues raised by recent actions of the U.S. federal government. This episode also includes Deacons Pod's first podcast crossover: The inclusion of a powerful interview from a recent episode of "The Francis Effect" podcast between Heidi Schlumpf and Meghan Clark, a professor of moral theology at St John’s University in New York City. In the interview, Professor Clark outlines the devastating impact of the recent federal funding cuts for USAID and Catholic Relief Services. "I don't have optimism, I have hope – which is a theological virtue. They can't touch my hope but my optimism is in short supply," says Deacon Dennis Dolan in this episode of Deacons Pod.


Deacon Dennis and Deacon Drew Dickson, two of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, host this episode that looks at both a memorable Gospel reading of Lent and troubling issues raised by recent actions of the U.S. federal government.


This episode also includes Deacons Pod's first podcast crossover: The inclusion of a powerful interview from a recent episode of "The Francis Effect" podcast between Heidi Schlumpf and Meghan Clark, a professor of moral theology at St John’s University in New York City.


In the interview, Professor Clark outlines the devastating impact of the recent federal funding cuts for USAID and Catholic Relief Services.

]]> 3515 no Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In - Bob Bordone Could we just skip Thanksgiving dinner when we don't want to talk to our relatives about politics? Do we really need to have that hard conversation with our boss or a coworker? How do we talk to grandpa when the time comes to take away his car keys? These are some of the examples mentioned in this special episode of Deacons Pod in which the Paulist Deacon Affiliates interview Bob Bordone, co-author of the new book "Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In." A longtime professor of law, Bob is founder of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program and founder of the Cambridge Negotiation Institute. He also is a member of the Paulist Center in Boston and a member of the advisory board for the Paulist Initiative on Polarization. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:01:00 -0000 full 1 73 Paulist Fathers Could we just skip Thanksgiving dinner when we don't want to talk to our relatives about politics? Do we really need to have that hard conversation with our boss or a coworker? How do we talk to grandpa when the time comes to take away his car keys? These are some of the examples mentioned in this special episode of Deacons Pod in which the Paulist Deacon Affiliates interview Bob Bordone, co-author of the new book "Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In." A longtime professor of law, Bob is founder of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program and founder of the Cambridge Negotiation Institute. He also is a member of the Paulist Center in Boston and a member of the advisory board for the Paulist Initiative on Polarization. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Could we just skip Thanksgiving dinner when we don't want to talk to our relatives about politics?


Do we really need to have that hard conversation with our boss or a coworker?


How do we talk to grandpa when the time comes to take away his car keys?


These are some of the examples mentioned in this special episode of Deacons Pod in which the Paulist Deacon Affiliates interview Bob Bordone, co-author of the new book "Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In."


A longtime professor of law, Bob is founder of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program and founder of the Cambridge Negotiation Institute.


He also is a member of the Paulist Center in Boston and a member of the advisory board for the Paulist Initiative on Polarization.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3646 no What Happens After You Die? - Fr. Robin Ryan, CP In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Fr. Robin Ryan, CP, author of the new Paulist Press book "Life is Changed, Not Ended: An Introduction to Christian Eschatology." Christian eschatology is the study of the "last things" including death, immortality of the soul, resurrection, and the end of time. Fr. Ryan's book ends with a reflection on Julian of Norwich's teaching about hope grounded in the love of God as exemplified by the passion of Christ, and considering the mystery of suffering. A member of the Passionists, Fr. Ryan is professor of systematic theology and director of the Master of Arts in the theology program at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He also is author of the Paulist Press books "God and the Mystery of Human Suffering" and "Gazing on the Face of Christ: A Christ-Centered Spirituality." ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:01:00 -0000 What Happens After You Die? - Fr. Robin Ryan, CP full 1 72 Paulist Fathers In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Fr. Robin Ryan, CP, author of the new Paulist Press book "Life is Changed, Not Ended: An Introduction to Christian Eschatology." In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Fr. Robin Ryan, CP, author of the new Paulist Press book "Life is Changed, Not Ended: An Introduction to Christian Eschatology." Christian eschatology is the study of the "last things" including death, immortality of the soul, resurrection, and the end of time. Fr. Ryan's book ends with a reflection on Julian of Norwich's teaching about hope grounded in the love of God as exemplified by the passion of Christ, and considering the mystery of suffering. A member of the Passionists, Fr. Ryan is professor of systematic theology and director of the Master of Arts in the theology program at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He also is author of the Paulist Press books "God and the Mystery of Human Suffering" and "Gazing on the Face of Christ: A Christ-Centered Spirituality." ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Fr. Robin Ryan, CP, author of the new Paulist Press book "Life is Changed, Not Ended: An Introduction to Christian Eschatology."

Christian eschatology is the study of the "last things" including death, immortality of the soul, resurrection, and the end of time.

Fr. Ryan's book ends with a reflection on Julian of Norwich's teaching about hope grounded in the love of God as exemplified by the passion of Christ, and considering the mystery of suffering.

A member of the Passionists, Fr. Ryan is professor of systematic theology and director of the Master of Arts in the theology program at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

He also is author of the Paulist Press books "God and the Mystery of Human Suffering" and "Gazing on the Face of Christ: A Christ-Centered Spirituality."


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3454 no Signs of Hope in the Sundays of Lent Three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates (Deacon Drew, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Mark) discuss the Gospel readings for the Sundays of Lent 2025 in this episode of Deacons Pod. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Signs of Hope in the Sundays of Lent full 1 71 Paulist Fathers Three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates (Deacon Drew, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Mark) discuss the Gospel readings for the Sundays of Lent 2025 in this episode of Deacons Pod. Three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates (Deacon Drew, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Mark) discuss the Gospel readings for the Sundays of Lent 2025 in this episode of Deacons Pod. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates (Deacon Drew, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Mark) discuss the Gospel readings for the Sundays of Lent 2025 in this episode of Deacons Pod.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3509 no When Politics Hurts Your Church Life - Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod about how threshold Catholics are dealing with issues ignited by the new presidential administration in Washington, D.C. Fr. Bruce discusses the status of refugees and migrants in the United States; the abrupt federal funding cuts for Catholic Relief Services; and how believers in non-violence should react when faced with political violence. He also considers how families might respond when some family members stop going to Church in the wake of the presidential election. Fr. Bruce is a Paulist missionary based in Austin, TX, who leads parish missions and retreats in both English and Spanish. Ordained a priest in 1973, he also is a Papal Missionary of Mercy. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:01:00 -0000 When Politics Hurts Your Church Life - Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli full 1 70 Paulist Fathers Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod about how threshold Catholics are dealing with issues ignited by the new presidential administration in Washington, D.C. Fr. Bruce discusses the status of refugees and migrants in the United States; the abrupt federal funding cuts for Catholic Relief Services; and how believers in non-violence should react when faced with political violence. Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod about how threshold Catholics are dealing with issues ignited by the new presidential administration in Washington, D.C. Fr. Bruce discusses the status of refugees and migrants in the United States; the abrupt federal funding cuts for Catholic Relief Services; and how believers in non-violence should react when faced with political violence. He also considers how families might respond when some family members stop going to Church in the wake of the presidential election. Fr. Bruce is a Paulist missionary based in Austin, TX, who leads parish missions and retreats in both English and Spanish. Ordained a priest in 1973, he also is a Papal Missionary of Mercy. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod about how threshold Catholics are dealing with issues ignited by the new presidential administration in Washington, D.C.

Fr. Bruce discusses the status of refugees and migrants in the United States; the abrupt federal funding cuts for Catholic Relief Services; and how believers in non-violence should react when faced with political violence.

He also considers how families might respond when some family members stop going to Church in the wake of the presidential election.

Fr. Bruce is a Paulist missionary based in Austin, TX, who leads parish missions and retreats in both English and Spanish. Ordained a priest in 1973, he also is a Papal Missionary of Mercy.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2842 no Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion - Jeffry Odell Korgen, Christopher Cardinale, and Kevin Ahern Paulist Press' new graphic biography "Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod. This colorful, visual narrative tells the story of Servant of God Dorothy Day (1897 - 1980), founder of the Catholic Worker movement. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates are joined by author Jeffry Odell Korgen and illustrator Christopher Cardinale to discuss their book. The deacons are assisted in the interview by Professor Kevin Ahern, director of the Dorothy Day Center at Manhattan University and co-chair of the Dorothy Day Guild, which is promoting her cause for canonization. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion - Jeffry Odell Korgen, Christopher Cardinale, and Kevin Ahern full 1 69 Paulist Fathers Paulist Press' new graphic biography "Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod. This colorful, visual narrative tells the story of Servant of God Dorothy Day (1897 - 1980), founder of the Catholic Worker movement. Paulist Press' new graphic biography "Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod. This colorful, visual narrative tells the story of Servant of God Dorothy Day (1897 - 1980), founder of the Catholic Worker movement. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates are joined by author Jeffry Odell Korgen and illustrator Christopher Cardinale to discuss their book. The deacons are assisted in the interview by Professor Kevin Ahern, director of the Dorothy Day Center at Manhattan University and co-chair of the Dorothy Day Guild, which is promoting her cause for canonization. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Paulist Press' new graphic biography "Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion" is the subject of this special episode of Deacons Pod.

This colorful, visual narrative tells the story of Servant of God Dorothy Day (1897 - 1980), founder of the Catholic Worker movement.

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates are joined by author Jeffry Odell Korgen and illustrator Christopher Cardinale to discuss their book.

The deacons are assisted in the interview by Professor Kevin Ahern, director of the Dorothy Day Center at Manhattan University and co-chair of the Dorothy Day Guild, which is promoting her cause for canonization.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3529 no Centering Prayer: Opening Minds, Opening Hearts - Colleen Thomas Centering prayer is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates' guest is Colleen Thomas, a spiritual director trained in the monastic arts of discernment, spiritual companionship, and retreat leadership, and a long-time practitioner of centering prayer. Colleen is Associate Program Director at Stillpoint: A Center for Christian Spirituality in Los Angeles. She also is Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach and host of the "Opening Minds, Opening Hearts" podcast. Colleen holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Centering Prayer: Opening Minds, Opening Hearts - Colleen Thomas full 1 68 Paulist Fathers The Paulist Deacon Affiliates' guest is Colleen Thomas, a spiritual director trained in the monastic arts of discernment, spiritual companionship, and retreat leadership, and a long-time practitioner of centering prayer. Centering prayer is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates' guest is Colleen Thomas, a spiritual director trained in the monastic arts of discernment, spiritual companionship, and retreat leadership, and a long-time practitioner of centering prayer. Colleen is Associate Program Director at Stillpoint: A Center for Christian Spirituality in Los Angeles. She also is Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach and host of the "Opening Minds, Opening Hearts" podcast. Colleen holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Centering prayer is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod.

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates' guest is Colleen Thomas, a spiritual director trained in the monastic arts of discernment, spiritual companionship, and retreat leadership, and a long-time practitioner of centering prayer.

Colleen is Associate Program Director at Stillpoint: A Center for Christian Spirituality in Los Angeles.

She also is Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach and host of the "Opening Minds, Opening Hearts" podcast.

Colleen holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3880 no Our 2024 Year In Review In this special "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take a look back at how 2024 went for them personally, for their parish ministries, and for our podcast. The deacons chat about which of our episodes and guests over the past year resonated with them the most. They also consider the common themes that emerged from guests in 2024 as they answered our "threshold question": "What words of hope would you give to a person thinking about no longer going to Church or to a person thinking about returning after a time away?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Our 2024 Year In Review full 1 67 Paulist Fathers In this special "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take a look back at how 2024 went for them personally, for their parish ministries, and for our podcast. In this special "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take a look back at how 2024 went for them personally, for their parish ministries, and for our podcast. The deacons chat about which of our episodes and guests over the past year resonated with them the most. They also consider the common themes that emerged from guests in 2024 as they answered our "threshold question": "What words of hope would you give to a person thinking about no longer going to Church or to a person thinking about returning after a time away?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this special "Year In Review" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take a look back at how 2024 went for them personally, for their parish ministries, and for our podcast.

The deacons chat about which of our episodes and guests over the past year resonated with them the most.

They also consider the common themes that emerged from guests in 2024 as they answered our "threshold question": "What words of hope would you give to a person thinking about no longer going to Church or to a person thinking about returning after a time away?"


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2860 no Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul - Fr. Mark-David Janus, C.S.P. Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus joins the Paulist Deacon Affiliates for this special episode of Deacons Pod. They speak about Fr. Mark-David's wonderful new Paulist Press book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul."  The book provides a reflection for each day of the season of Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. Ordained a priest in 1979, Fr. Mark-David also is a psychologist. He recently became Publisher Emeritus of Paulist Press after serving as President and Publisher of the company for 14 years. He also was a guest on Deacons Pod in 2023 to share details about his book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections." ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul - Fr. Mark-David Janus, C.S.P. full 1 66 Paulist Fathers Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus joins the Paulist Deacon Affiliates for this special episode of Deacons Pod. They speak about Fr. Mark-David's wonderful new Paulist Press book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul." The book provides a reflection for each day of the season of Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus joins the Paulist Deacon Affiliates for this special episode of Deacons Pod. They speak about Fr. Mark-David's wonderful new Paulist Press book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul."  The book provides a reflection for each day of the season of Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. Ordained a priest in 1979, Fr. Mark-David also is a psychologist. He recently became Publisher Emeritus of Paulist Press after serving as President and Publisher of the company for 14 years. He also was a guest on Deacons Pod in 2023 to share details about his book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections." ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus joins the Paulist Deacon Affiliates for this special episode of Deacons Pod.

They speak about Fr. Mark-David's wonderful new Paulist Press book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul." 

The book provides a reflection for each day of the season of Advent and the 12 days of Christmas.


Ordained a priest in 1979, Fr. Mark-David also is a psychologist. He recently became Publisher Emeritus of Paulist Press after serving as President and Publisher of the company for 14 years.

He also was a guest on Deacons Pod in 2023 to share details about his book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections."


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2984 no Hark!: The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols - Maggi Van Dorn Maggi Van Dorn is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She is the host of the wonderful podcast “Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols” from America Media. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Maggi about the deep dive she takes into the history, music, and lyrics of one specific Christmas carol or hymn on each installment of "Hark!" released during Advent. As an example, Maggi tells the deacons about the history of "O Holy Night." Maggi shares that one of the upcoming hymns featured on "Hark!" will be "We Three Kings." The episode will include thoughts from Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi," who was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Hark!: The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols - Maggi Van Dorn full 1 65 Paulist Fathers Maggi Van Dorn is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She is the host of the wonderful podcast “Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols” from America Media. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Maggi about the deep dive she takes into the history, music, and lyrics of one specific Christmas carol or hymn on each installment of "Hark!" released during Advent. Maggi Van Dorn is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She is the host of the wonderful podcast “Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols” from America Media. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Maggi about the deep dive she takes into the history, music, and lyrics of one specific Christmas carol or hymn on each installment of "Hark!" released during Advent. As an example, Maggi tells the deacons about the history of "O Holy Night." Maggi shares that one of the upcoming hymns featured on "Hark!" will be "We Three Kings." The episode will include thoughts from Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi," who was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Maggi Van Dorn is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod.

She is the host of the wonderful podcast “Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols” from America Media.

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Maggi about the deep dive she takes into the history, music, and lyrics of one specific Christmas carol or hymn on each installment of "Hark!" released during Advent.

As an example, Maggi tells the deacons about the history of "O Holy Night."

Maggi shares that one of the upcoming hymns featured on "Hark!" will be "We Three Kings." The episode will include thoughts from Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi," who was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2022.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2602 no What Is the Church For? - Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD What is the Church for? Does the Church have a mission? Or, does the mission have a Church? What is your understanding of God? Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, raises these questions in this week's edition of Deacons Pod. Fr. Bevens is author of the new book "Community of Missionary Disciples: The Continuing Creation of the Church" from Orbis Books. A professor emeritus at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Fr. Bevans is a missionary of the Society of the Divine Word. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:01:00 -0000 What Is the Church For? - Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD full 1 64 Paulist Fathers What is the Church for? Does the Church have a mission? Or, does the mission have a Church? What is your understanding of God? Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, raises these questions in this week's edition of Deacons Pod. What is the Church for? Does the Church have a mission? Or, does the mission have a Church? What is your understanding of God? Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, raises these questions in this week's edition of Deacons Pod. Fr. Bevens is author of the new book "Community of Missionary Disciples: The Continuing Creation of the Church" from Orbis Books. A professor emeritus at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Fr. Bevans is a missionary of the Society of the Divine Word. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com What is the Church for?

Does the Church have a mission? Or, does the mission have a Church?

What is your understanding of God?

Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, raises these questions in this week's edition of Deacons Pod.

Fr. Bevens is author of the new book "Community of Missionary Disciples: The Continuing Creation of the Church" from Orbis Books.

A professor emeritus at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Fr. Bevans is a missionary of the Society of the Divine Word.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3490 no Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey - Fr. Tom Gibbons, C.S.P. "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey," a powerful new documentary film co-produced by Paulist Productions, will be in select theaters around the United States on November 8, 2024. In this episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak about the film with Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, vice president of Paulist Productions and an executive producer of "Fighting Spirit." The film shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving. It is framed by the story of Justin Roberts, a former U.S. Army chaplain, as he attends the long-delayed funeral in 2021 of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a priest and U.S. Army chaplain from Kansas, who died in 1953 as prisoner of war in North Korea. “Fighting Spirit” was co-produced by the U.S. Army Chaplains Corps. Actor Chris Pratt also is an executive producer on the project. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0000 Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey - Fr. Tom Gibbons, C.S.P. full 1 63 Paulist Fathers In this episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak about the film with Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, vice president of Paulist Productions and an executive producer of "Fighting Spirit." The film shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving. "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey," a powerful new documentary film co-produced by Paulist Productions, will be in select theaters around the United States on November 8, 2024. In this episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak about the film with Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, vice president of Paulist Productions and an executive producer of "Fighting Spirit." The film shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving. It is framed by the story of Justin Roberts, a former U.S. Army chaplain, as he attends the long-delayed funeral in 2021 of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a priest and U.S. Army chaplain from Kansas, who died in 1953 as prisoner of war in North Korea. “Fighting Spirit” was co-produced by the U.S. Army Chaplains Corps. Actor Chris Pratt also is an executive producer on the project. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey," a powerful new documentary film co-produced by Paulist Productions, will be in select theaters around the United States on November 8, 2024.

In this episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak about the film with Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons, vice president of Paulist Productions and an executive producer of "Fighting Spirit."

The film shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving.

It is framed by the story of Justin Roberts, a former U.S. Army chaplain, as he attends the long-delayed funeral in 2021 of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a priest and U.S. Army chaplain from Kansas, who died in 1953 as prisoner of war in North Korea.

“Fighting Spirit” was co-produced by the U.S. Army Chaplains Corps.

Actor Chris Pratt also is an executive producer on the project.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3233 no Challenging People to Be Disciples: Dan Pierson Do today's Catholic leaders have the knowledge and understanding to help people become disciples of Jesus Christ? Do parish leaders have the empathy and relationship-building skills to create a culture of welcome? Those are two of the questions raised in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Dan Pierson of Grand Rapids, MI. After decades of work in religious education, Dan established Faith Alive Books. During the interview, Dan shares details about Faith Alive Books' two new short books "A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis: Exploring Twelve Pivotal Documents" and "Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights." Both were written by Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger. Dan also speaks about the work of Gerard Straub, the author and former television producer who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti. Gerard was featured in a 2023 Deacons Pod episode. Dan is active at the Catholic Information Center and a parishioner at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, both of which are served by the Paulist Fathers in Grand Rapids. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Challenging People to Be Disciples: Dan Pierson full 1 62 Paulist Fathers Do today's Catholic leaders have the knowledge and understanding to help people become disciples of Jesus Christ? Do parish leaders have the empathy and relationship-building skills to create a culture of welcome? Those are two of the questions raised in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Dan Pierson of Grand Rapids, MI. Do today's Catholic leaders have the knowledge and understanding to help people become disciples of Jesus Christ? Do parish leaders have the empathy and relationship-building skills to create a culture of welcome? Those are two of the questions raised in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Dan Pierson of Grand Rapids, MI. After decades of work in religious education, Dan established Faith Alive Books. During the interview, Dan shares details about Faith Alive Books' two new short books "A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis: Exploring Twelve Pivotal Documents" and "Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights." Both were written by Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger. Dan also speaks about the work of Gerard Straub, the author and former television producer who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti. Gerard was featured in a 2023 Deacons Pod episode. Dan is active at the Catholic Information Center and a parishioner at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, both of which are served by the Paulist Fathers in Grand Rapids. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Do today's Catholic leaders have the knowledge and understanding to help people become disciples of Jesus Christ?

Do parish leaders have the empathy and relationship-building skills to create a culture of welcome?

Those are two of the questions raised in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring an interview with Dan Pierson of Grand Rapids, MI.

After decades of work in religious education, Dan established Faith Alive Books.

During the interview, Dan shares details about Faith Alive Books' two new short books "A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis: Exploring Twelve Pivotal Documents" and "Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights." Both were written by Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger.

Dan also speaks about the work of Gerard Straub, the author and former television producer who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti. Gerard was featured in a 2023 Deacons Pod episode.

Dan is active at the Catholic Information Center and a parishioner at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, both of which are served by the Paulist Fathers in Grand Rapids.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2589 no A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics - Steven Millies The Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Dr. Steven Millies, author of the new Paulist Press book "A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics." Dr. Millies directs The Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. On September 26, 2024, Dr. Millies gave a presentation on the Consistent Ethic of Life at Old St. Mary's Church, which is served by the Paulist Fathers in Chicago. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:01:00 -0000 A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics - Steven Millies full 24 22 Paulist Fathers The Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Dr. Steven Millies, author of the new Paulist Press book "A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics." Dr. Millies directs The Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Dr. Steven Millies, author of the new Paulist Press book "A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics." Dr. Millies directs The Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. On September 26, 2024, Dr. Millies gave a presentation on the Consistent Ethic of Life at Old St. Mary's Church, which is served by the Paulist Fathers in Chicago. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Dr. Steven Millies, author of the new Paulist Press book "A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics."

Dr. Millies directs The Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

On September 26, 2024, Dr. Millies gave a presentation on the Consistent Ethic of Life at Old St. Mary's Church, which is served by the Paulist Fathers in Chicago.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3826 no Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World - Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM Is the emotion of fear abused in politics, advertising, and other parts of life? What is the difference between natural fears and unnatural fears? Can fear be narcissistic? Can fear be transformational? Is hope the antidote to fear? These are some of the questions posed by the Paulist Deacon Affiliates to Fr. Dan Horan, OFM, in this fascinating installment of Deacons Pod. Fr. Dan is author of the new Paulist Press book "Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World." A Franciscan Friar, he also is director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, and co-host of The Francis Effect podcast. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World - Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM full 24 21 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM, author of the new Paulist Press book "Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World." Is the emotion of fear abused in politics, advertising, and other parts of life? What is the difference between natural fears and unnatural fears? Can fear be narcissistic? Can fear be transformational? Is hope the antidote to fear? These are some of the questions posed by the Paulist Deacon Affiliates to Fr. Dan Horan, OFM, in this fascinating installment of Deacons Pod. Fr. Dan is author of the new Paulist Press book "Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World." A Franciscan Friar, he also is director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, and co-host of The Francis Effect podcast. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Is the emotion of fear abused in politics, advertising, and other parts of life?

What is the difference between natural fears and unnatural fears?

Can fear be narcissistic?

Can fear be transformational?

Is hope the antidote to fear?

These are some of the questions posed by the Paulist Deacon Affiliates to Fr. Dan Horan, OFM, in this fascinating installment of Deacons Pod.

Fr. Dan is author of the new Paulist Press book "Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World."

A Franciscan Friar, he also is director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, and co-host of The Francis Effect podcast.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3630 no Come From Away: Kevin Tuerff (Rebroadcast) In this rebroadcast of a 2022 episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak with Kevin Tuerff, the real-life “Kevin T.” portrayed in the Broadway musical “Come From Away” about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Kevin also is author of the book "Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11" and founder of Pay It Forward 9/11, an initiative that encourages people to carry out acts of kindness. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Come From Away: Kevin Tuerff (Rebroadcast) full 24 20 Paulist Fathers In this rebroadcast of a 2022 episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak with Kevin Tuerff, the real-life “Kevin T.” portrayed in the Broadway musical “Come From Away” about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. In this rebroadcast of a 2022 episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak with Kevin Tuerff, the real-life “Kevin T.” portrayed in the Broadway musical “Come From Away” about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Kevin also is author of the book "Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11" and founder of Pay It Forward 9/11, an initiative that encourages people to carry out acts of kindness. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this rebroadcast of a 2022 episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons speak with Kevin Tuerff, the real-life “Kevin T.” portrayed in the Broadway musical “Come From Away” about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001.

Kevin also is author of the book "Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11" and founder of Pay It Forward 9/11, an initiative that encourages people to carry out acts of kindness.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3480 no Why God?: Stories to Inspire Faith: Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ It is often in unlikely individuals and places that we discover God's transforming love. That is a premise of "Why God?: Stories to Inspire Faith," the new Paulist Press book from Fr. Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest, author, and film critic from Australia. Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey speaks with Fr. Richard in this great new episode of Deacons Pod. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Why God?: Stories to Inspire Faith: Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ full 24 19 Paulist Fathers It is often in unlikely individuals and places that we discover God's transforming love. That is a premise of "Why God?: Stories to Inspire Faith," the new Paulist Press book from Fr. Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest, author, and film critic from Australia. Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey speaks with Fr. Richard in this great new episode of Deacons Pod. It is often in unlikely individuals and places that we discover God's transforming love. That is a premise of "Why God?: Stories to Inspire Faith," the new Paulist Press book from Fr. Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest, author, and film critic from Australia. Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey speaks with Fr. Richard in this great new episode of Deacons Pod. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com It is often in unlikely individuals and places that we discover God's transforming love.

That is a premise of "Why God?: Stories to Inspire Faith," the new Paulist Press book from Fr. Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest, author, and film critic from Australia.

Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey speaks with Fr. Richard in this great new episode of Deacons Pod.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3292 no Creating a Culture of Relationships and Welcome - Diane Blair When a Catholic leaves their parish, should we call them and ask "why"? Should departing parishioners be asked to complete marketing-style exit surveys? Is the abuse crisis a factor for those leaving the Church? These are just some questions posed to Diane Blair in this episode of Deacons Pod. Diane recently served as Director of Pastoral Life at Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Orleans. Prior to that, she worked for 14 years in various roles at Loyola University New Orleans. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Creating a Culture of Relationships and Welcome - Diane Blair full 24 18 Paulist Fathers When a Catholic leaves their parish, should we call them and ask "why"? Should departing parishioners be asked to complete marketing-style exit surveys? Is the abuse crisis a factor for those leaving the Church? These are just some questions posed to Diane Blair in this episode of Deacons Pod. When a Catholic leaves their parish, should we call them and ask "why"? Should departing parishioners be asked to complete marketing-style exit surveys? Is the abuse crisis a factor for those leaving the Church? These are just some questions posed to Diane Blair in this episode of Deacons Pod. Diane recently served as Director of Pastoral Life at Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Orleans. Prior to that, she worked for 14 years in various roles at Loyola University New Orleans. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com When a Catholic leaves their parish, should we call them and ask "why"?

Should departing parishioners be asked to complete marketing-style exit surveys?

Is the abuse crisis a factor for those leaving the Church?

These are just some questions posed to Diane Blair in this episode of Deacons Pod.

Diane recently served as Director of Pastoral Life at Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Orleans. Prior to that, she worked for 14 years in various roles at Loyola University New Orleans.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2774 no God on the Road: Stories of Sacred Travel In this special installment of Deacons Pod, five of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates share stories of sacred moments they experienced while traveling. The episode was inspired by this question: "What is the difference between pilgrimage and vacation?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:01:00 -0000 God on the Road: Stories of Sacred Travel full 24 17 Paulist Fathers In this special installment of Deacons Pod, five of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates share stories of sacred moments they experienced while traveling. In this special installment of Deacons Pod, five of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates share stories of sacred moments they experienced while traveling. The episode was inspired by this question: "What is the difference between pilgrimage and vacation?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this special installment of Deacons Pod, five of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates share stories of sacred moments they experienced while traveling.

The episode was inspired by this question: "What is the difference between pilgrimage and vacation?"

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3136 no Racism: A Sin That Divides - Matt Kappadakunnel Addressing racism in our nation and in our Church is the topic of this installment of Deacons Pod. The deacons speak with Matt Kappadakunnel, author of the Paulist Press book "The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice." Matt is a Catholic of South Indian descent and a member of the Syro-Malabar Church. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Racism: A Sin That Divides - Matt Kappadakunnel full 24 16 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Matt Kappadakunnel, author of the Paulist Press book "The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice." Addressing racism in our nation and in our Church is the topic of this installment of Deacons Pod. The deacons speak with Matt Kappadakunnel, author of the Paulist Press book "The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice." Matt is a Catholic of South Indian descent and a member of the Syro-Malabar Church. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Addressing racism in our nation and in our Church is the topic of this installment of Deacons Pod.

The deacons speak with Matt Kappadakunnel, author of the Paulist Press book "The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice."

Matt is a Catholic of South Indian descent and a member of the Syro-Malabar Church.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3028 no Managing Our Afflicted Thoughts - Sr. Mary Margaret Funk, OSB Do our thoughts matter? Can we redirect "afflicted" thoughts like anger and dejection? What do the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers have to teach us about managing our thoughts? Those are some of the questions addressed in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring Sr. Mary Margaret Funk, OSB, a Benedictine nun of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, IN. Sr. Meg is author of "The Matters Series" and other books from Liturgical Press. She also is a leader in interreligious dialogue. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Managing Our Afflicted Thoughts - Sr. Mary Margaret Funk, OSB full 24 15 Paulist Fathers This episode of Deacons Pod features Sr. Mary Margaret Funk, OSB, a Benedictine nun of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, IN. Sr. Meg is author of "The Matters Series" and other books from Liturgical Press. She also is a leader in interreligious dialogue. Do our thoughts matter? Can we redirect "afflicted" thoughts like anger and dejection? What do the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers have to teach us about managing our thoughts? Those are some of the questions addressed in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring Sr. Mary Margaret Funk, OSB, a Benedictine nun of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, IN. Sr. Meg is author of "The Matters Series" and other books from Liturgical Press. She also is a leader in interreligious dialogue. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Do our thoughts matter? Can we redirect "afflicted" thoughts like anger and dejection?

What do the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers have to teach us about managing our thoughts?

Those are some of the questions addressed in this episode of Deacons Pod featuring Sr. Mary Margaret Funk, OSB, a Benedictine nun of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, IN.

Sr. Meg is author of "The Matters Series" and other books from Liturgical Press. She also is a leader in interreligious dialogue.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3110 no Letting Go of the Drama - Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB Meditation and contemplative prayer may help people take a break from the drama in their lives, and be a balm to polarization in our society. Those are just two of several takeaways from this special episode of Deacons Pod featuring Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, a Benedictine monk and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. Their conversation includes details on teaching meditation to children. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Letting Go of the Drama - Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB full 24 14 Paulist Fathers Meditation and contemplative prayer may help people take a break from the drama in their lives, and be a balm to polarization in our society. Those are just two of several takeaways from this special episode of Deacons Pod featuring Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, a Benedictine monk and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. Meditation and contemplative prayer may help people take a break from the drama in their lives, and be a balm to polarization in our society. Those are just two of several takeaways from this special episode of Deacons Pod featuring Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, a Benedictine monk and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. Their conversation includes details on teaching meditation to children. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Meditation and contemplative prayer may help people take a break from the drama in their lives, and be a balm to polarization in our society.

Those are just two of several takeaways from this special episode of Deacons Pod featuring Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, a Benedictine monk and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation.

Their conversation includes details on teaching meditation to children.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3660 no An Extroverted Editor: Heidi Busse of Give Us This Day Heidi Busse, editor of the devotional periodical Give Us This Day, has a lively conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about Benedictine values, addressing polarization, and ministry with Catholics on the threshold. Published by Liturgical Press, Give Us This Day is a monthly booklet in a day-by-day format. It provides readers with the daily Mass readings, morning prayer, evening prayer, reflections, profiles of the saints and other inspiring individuals, and more. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:01:00 -0000 An Extroverted Editor: Heidi Busse of Give Us This Day full 24 13 Paulist Fathers Heidi Busse, editor of the devotional periodical Give Us This Day, has a lively conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about Benedictine values, addressing polarization, and ministry with Catholics on the threshold. Heidi Busse, editor of the devotional periodical Give Us This Day, has a lively conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about Benedictine values, addressing polarization, and ministry with Catholics on the threshold. Published by Liturgical Press, Give Us This Day is a monthly booklet in a day-by-day format. It provides readers with the daily Mass readings, morning prayer, evening prayer, reflections, profiles of the saints and other inspiring individuals, and more. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Heidi Busse, editor of the devotional periodical Give Us This Day, has a lively conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates about Benedictine values, addressing polarization, and ministry with Catholics on the threshold.

Published by Liturgical Press, Give Us This Day is a monthly booklet in a day-by-day format. It provides readers with the daily Mass readings, morning prayer, evening prayer, reflections, profiles of the saints and other inspiring individuals, and more.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3545 no Right There With You: Helen Osman Helen Osman, a longtime leader in faith-based communications, joins us for a conversation about providing hope for the Catholics at the threshold of the Church door; trends in Church media; and more. Helen is president of SIGNIS, the international association for Catholic communicators. A resident of Austin, TX, she also serves as a consultant to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. She previously worked for eight years as Secretary of Communications for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 21 May 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Right There With You: Helen Osman full 24 12 Paulist Fathers Helen Osman, a longtime leader in faith-based communications, joins us for a conversation about providing hope for the Catholics at the threshold of the Church door; trends in Church media; and more. Helen Osman, a longtime leader in faith-based communications, joins us for a conversation about providing hope for the Catholics at the threshold of the Church door; trends in Church media; and more. Helen is president of SIGNIS, the international association for Catholic communicators. A resident of Austin, TX, she also serves as a consultant to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. She previously worked for eight years as Secretary of Communications for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Helen Osman, a longtime leader in faith-based communications, joins us for a conversation about providing hope for the Catholics at the threshold of the Church door; trends in Church media; and more.

Helen is president of SIGNIS, the international association for Catholic communicators. A resident of Austin, TX, she also serves as a consultant to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication.

She previously worked for eight years as Secretary of Communications for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2945 no Words of Hope for Catholics at the Threshold In this special episode, we compile responses from our several of our pod guests to our regular question: "What words of hope would you give to Catholics at the threshold of the Church door, both those who are thinking about returning to Church and those who are thinking about leaving?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 07 May 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Words of Hope for Catholics at the Threshold full 24 11 Paulist Fathers In this special episode, we compile responses from our several of our pod guests to our regular question: "What words of hope would you give to Catholics at the threshold of the Church door, both those who are thinking about returning to Church and those who are thinking about leaving?" In this special episode, we compile responses from our several of our pod guests to our regular question: "What words of hope would you give to Catholics at the threshold of the Church door, both those who are thinking about returning to Church and those who are thinking about leaving?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this special episode, we compile responses from our several of our pod guests to our regular question:

"What words of hope would you give to Catholics at the threshold of the Church door, both those who are thinking about returning to Church and those who are thinking about leaving?"

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com


]]> 3102 no Ministry of Service: Deacon Chris Lawton, C.S.P., and Deacon Dan Macalinao, C.S.P. In this episode, the deacons have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Lawton and Paulist Deacon Dan Macalinao. They are both Paulist seminarians and transitional deacons who are slated to be ordained priests on May 18, 2024. Deacon Chris and Deacon Dan both met the Paulist Fathers when they were parishioners at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, where the Ordination Mass will be celebrated. Come, Holy Spirit! ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Ministry of Service: Deacon Chris Lawton, C.S.P., and Deacon Dan Macalinao, C.S.P. full 24 10 Paulist Fathers In this episode, the deacons have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Lawton and Paulist Deacon Dan Macalinao. They are both Paulist seminarians and transitional deacons who are slated to be ordained priests on May 18, 2024. In this episode, the deacons have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Lawton and Paulist Deacon Dan Macalinao. They are both Paulist seminarians and transitional deacons who are slated to be ordained priests on May 18, 2024. Deacon Chris and Deacon Dan both met the Paulist Fathers when they were parishioners at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, where the Ordination Mass will be celebrated. Come, Holy Spirit! ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this episode, the deacons have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Lawton and Paulist Deacon Dan Macalinao.

They are both Paulist seminarians and transitional deacons who are slated to be ordained priests on May 18, 2024.

Deacon Chris and Deacon Dan both met the Paulist Fathers when they were parishioners at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, where the Ordination Mass will be celebrated.

Come, Holy Spirit!


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2760 no Heidi Schlumpf of National Catholic Reporter (Rebroadcast) The deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, senior correspondent at National Catholic Reporter, about trends in the Church, Catholic publishing, and more. This is a rebroadcast of an episode from October, 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Heidi Schlumpf of National Catholic Reporter (Rebroadcast) full 24 9 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, senior correspondent at National Catholic Reporter, about trends in the Church, Catholic publishing, and more. This is a rebroadcast of an episode from October, 2022. The deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, senior correspondent at National Catholic Reporter, about trends in the Church, Catholic publishing, and more. This is a rebroadcast of an episode from October, 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, senior correspondent at National Catholic Reporter, about trends in the Church, Catholic publishing, and more.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from October, 2022.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2873 no Come Forth: Fr. James Martin, SJ The deacons have a great conversation with Jesuit Fr. James Martin, editor-at-large of America magazine, about his new book "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle." In the book, Fr. Jim takes a deep dive into the Gospel account of Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead. The deacons also speak with Fr. Jim about his service as a voting member at the Church's “Synod on Synodality,” the first session of which was held in October, 2023, at the Vatican. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:45:00 -0000 Come Forth: Fr. James Martin, SJ full 24 8 Paulist Fathers The deacons have a great conversation with Jesuit Fr. James Martin, editor-at-large of America magazine, about his new book "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle." In the book, Fr. Jim takes a deep dive into the Gospel account of Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead. The deacons have a great conversation with Jesuit Fr. James Martin, editor-at-large of America magazine, about his new book "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle." In the book, Fr. Jim takes a deep dive into the Gospel account of Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead. The deacons also speak with Fr. Jim about his service as a voting member at the Church's “Synod on Synodality,” the first session of which was held in October, 2023, at the Vatican. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons have a great conversation with Jesuit Fr. James Martin, editor-at-large of America magazine, about his new book "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle." In the book, Fr. Jim takes a deep dive into the Gospel account of Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead.

The deacons also speak with Fr. Jim about his service as a voting member at the Church's “Synod on Synodality,” the first session of which was held in October, 2023, at the Vatican.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2986 no Lightning Bolt Call: Fr. Rich Andre, C.S.P. The deacons have a great conversation with Paulist Fr. Rich Andre, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, about his faith journey, his call to the priesthood, preaching styles, music, the intersection of faith and science, and ministry in Boston. During their conversation, Fr. Rich shares details about the lectionary guide he helped to create when he served at St. Austin Church in Austin, TX. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:01:00 -0000 Lightning Bolt Call: Fr. Rich Andre, C.S.P. full 24 7 Paulist Fathers The deacons have a great conversation with Paulist Fr. Rich Andre, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, about his faith journey, his call to the priesthood, preaching styles, music, the intersection of faith and science, and ministry in Boston. The deacons have a great conversation with Paulist Fr. Rich Andre, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, about his faith journey, his call to the priesthood, preaching styles, music, the intersection of faith and science, and ministry in Boston. During their conversation, Fr. Rich shares details about the lectionary guide he helped to create when he served at St. Austin Church in Austin, TX. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons have a great conversation with Paulist Fr. Rich Andre, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, about his faith journey, his call to the priesthood, preaching styles, music, the intersection of faith and science, and ministry in Boston. During their conversation, Fr. Rich shares details about the lectionary guide he helped to create when he served at St. Austin Church in Austin, TX.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3800 no Packing Your Lenten Toolbox: Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom share thoughts and tips for navigating the sacred season of Lent. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Packing Your Lenten Toolbox: Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom full 24 6 Paulist Fathers Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom share thoughts and tips for navigating the sacred season of Lent. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom share thoughts and tips for navigating the sacred season of Lent. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom share thoughts and tips for navigating the sacred season of Lent.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3412 no Nun on the Bus: Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom speak with Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, who served from 2004 to 2021 as executive director of the NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and helped to organize the "Nuns on the Bus" lobbying tours around the country. Sr. Simone is a member of the Sisters of Social Service. At the beginning of the episode, Deacon Tom references an early member of the Sisters of Social Service: Blessed Sára Salkaházi, who was martyred in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Nun on the Bus: Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS full 24 5 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, who served from 2004 to 2021 as executive director of the NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and helped to organize the "Nuns on the Bus" lobbying tours around the country. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom speak with Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, who served from 2004 to 2021 as executive director of the NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and helped to organize the "Nuns on the Bus" lobbying tours around the country. Sr. Simone is a member of the Sisters of Social Service. At the beginning of the episode, Deacon Tom references an early member of the Sisters of Social Service: Blessed Sára Salkaházi, who was martyred in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom speak with Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, who served from 2004 to 2021 as executive director of the NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and helped to organize the "Nuns on the Bus" lobbying tours around the country.

Sr. Simone is a member of the Sisters of Social Service.

At the beginning of the episode, Deacon Tom references an early member of the Sisters of Social Service: Blessed Sára Salkaházi, who was martyred in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3840 no Helping Seekers See God - with Diana Macalintal (Rebroadcast) The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry. Diana is an alumna of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Helping Seekers See God - with Diana Macalintal (Rebroadcast) full 24 2 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry. The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry. Diana is an alumna of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry.

Diana is an alumna of the University Catholic Center at UCLA.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 4163 no Hidden Gems of the Synod: Fr. Thomas Reese, S.J. The deacons are joined by Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese to discuss his essay "15 Hidden Gems in the Synod on Synodality Report" that appeared November 9, 2023, in the National Catholic Reporter. The essay looks at 15 aspects of the Synthesis Report that was issued after "Synod on Synodality" that was held October 4 to 29 at the Vatican. Fr. Tom is a senior analyst for Religion News Service. From 1998 to 2005, he was editor-in-chief of America magazine. Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Hidden Gems of the Synod: Fr. Thomas Reese, S.J. full 1 43 Paulist Fathers The deacons are joined by Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese to discuss his essay "15 Hidden Gems in the Synod on Synodality Report" that appeared November 9, 2023, in the National Catholic Reporter. The deacons are joined by Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese to discuss his essay "15 Hidden Gems in the Synod on Synodality Report" that appeared November 9, 2023, in the National Catholic Reporter. The essay looks at 15 aspects of the Synthesis Report that was issued after "Synod on Synodality" that was held October 4 to 29 at the Vatican. Fr. Tom is a senior analyst for Religion News Service. From 1998 to 2005, he was editor-in-chief of America magazine. Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons are joined by Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese to discuss his essay "15 Hidden Gems in the Synod on Synodality Report" that appeared November 9, 2023, in the National Catholic Reporter.

The essay looks at 15 aspects of the Synthesis Report that was issued after "Synod on Synodality" that was held October 4 to 29 at the Vatican.

Fr. Tom is a senior analyst for Religion News Service. From 1998 to 2005, he was editor-in-chief of America magazine.

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3640 no Media Mindfulness and the Whole Person: Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP Media literacy education, digital literacy skills, artificial intelligence, and the power of movies are topics in this first Deacons Pod episode of 2024. The deacons' wonderful guest is Sr. Rose Pacatte, a Daughter of St. Paul, the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, and a film critic. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:01:00 -0000 Media Mindfulness and the Whole Person: Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP full 24 1 Paulist Fathers Media literacy education, digital literacy skills, artificial intelligence, and the power of movies are topics in this first Deacons Pod episode of 2024. The deacons' wonderful guest is Sr. Rose Pacatte, a Daughter of St. Paul, the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, and a film critic. Media literacy education, digital literacy skills, artificial intelligence, and the power of movies are topics in this first Deacons Pod episode of 2024. The deacons' wonderful guest is Sr. Rose Pacatte, a Daughter of St. Paul, the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, and a film critic. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Media literacy education, digital literacy skills, artificial intelligence, and the power of movies are topics in this first Deacons Pod episode of 2024.

The deacons' wonderful guest is Sr. Rose Pacatte, a Daughter of St. Paul, the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, and a film critic.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3470 no How is God Calling Us to Something More?: Robert Ellsberg The deacons speak with Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, writer of the "Blessed Among Us" column in "Give Us This Day," and one-time managing editor of the Catholic Worker newspaper. The episode touches on Advent, Christmas, the future of Catholic book publishing, Servant of God Dorothy Day, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, and Robert's well-known father Daniel Ellsberg, who entered eternal life in June, 2023. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:01:00 -0000 How is God Calling Us to Something More?: Robert Ellsberg full 23 26 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, writer of the "Blessed Among Us" column in "Give Us This Day," and one-time managing editor of the Catholic Worker newspaper. The deacons speak with Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, writer of the "Blessed Among Us" column in "Give Us This Day," and one-time managing editor of the Catholic Worker newspaper. The episode touches on Advent, Christmas, the future of Catholic book publishing, Servant of God Dorothy Day, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, and Robert's well-known father Daniel Ellsberg, who entered eternal life in June, 2023. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, writer of the "Blessed Among Us" column in "Give Us This Day," and one-time managing editor of the Catholic Worker newspaper.

The episode touches on Advent, Christmas, the future of Catholic book publishing, Servant of God Dorothy Day, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, and Robert's well-known father Daniel Ellsberg, who entered eternal life in June, 2023.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3645 no Welcoming Refugees Is Not a Zero-Sum Game: Joan Rosenhauer The deacons speak with Joan Rosenhauer, President of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, an organization which serves and advocates on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Before joining JRS/USA in 2018, Joan spent nine years as Executive Vice President of Catholic Relief Services. Prior to that, she served at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department for Justice, Peace, and Human Development.   ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Welcoming Refugees Is Not a Zero-Sum Game: Joan Rosenhauer full 23 25 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Joan Rosenhauer, President of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, an organization which serves and advocates on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The deacons speak with Joan Rosenhauer, President of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, an organization which serves and advocates on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Before joining JRS/USA in 2018, Joan spent nine years as Executive Vice President of Catholic Relief Services. Prior to that, she served at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department for Justice, Peace, and Human Development.   ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Joan Rosenhauer, President of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, an organization which serves and advocates on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people.

Before joining JRS/USA in 2018, Joan spent nine years as Executive Vice President of Catholic Relief Services. Prior to that, she served at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department for Justice, Peace, and Human Development.  

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com


]]> 3218 no Capitalizing on Enthusiasm: Marilyn Santos How can the Church's evangelization efforts be more effective? Is World Youth Day having a lasting impact? Where can "threshold Catholics" or "seekers" find hope? These are some of the deacons' questions in this episode for Marilyn Santos, a veteran Catholic educator and youth minister. She serves today as Associate Director of the Secretariat of Evangelization & Catechesis at the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Capitalizing on Enthusiasm: Marilyn Santos full 23 24 Paulist Fathers How can the Church's evangelization efforts be more effective? Is World Youth Day having a lasting impact? Where can "threshold Catholics" or "seekers" find hope? These are some of the deacons' questions in this episode for Marilyn Santos, a veteran Catholic educator and youth minister. How can the Church's evangelization efforts be more effective? Is World Youth Day having a lasting impact? Where can "threshold Catholics" or "seekers" find hope? These are some of the deacons' questions in this episode for Marilyn Santos, a veteran Catholic educator and youth minister. She serves today as Associate Director of the Secretariat of Evangelization & Catechesis at the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com How can the Church's evangelization efforts be more effective? Is World Youth Day having a lasting impact? Where can "threshold Catholics" or "seekers" find hope?

These are some of the deacons' questions in this episode for Marilyn Santos, a veteran Catholic educator and youth minister.

She serves today as Associate Director of the Secretariat of Evangelization & Catechesis at the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2805 no Be Like Brit: Cherylann and Len Gengel Deacon Dennis and Deacon Patrick speak with Cherylann and Len Gengel of the Be Like Brit Foundation, which operates a home and academy for children in Haiti. They began the foundation after their daughter Brit died while on a mission trip in Haiti during the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010. During the Saturday evening Mass on November 18, 2023, Cherylann and Len will be honored by the Paulist Center in Boston with an Isaac Hecker Award for Social Justice. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Be Like Brit: Cherylann and Len Gengel full 23 24 Paulist Fathers Deacon Dennis and Deacon Patrick speak with Cherylann and Len Gengel of the Be Like Brit Foundation, which operates a home and academy for children in Haiti. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Patrick speak with Cherylann and Len Gengel of the Be Like Brit Foundation, which operates a home and academy for children in Haiti. They began the foundation after their daughter Brit died while on a mission trip in Haiti during the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010. During the Saturday evening Mass on November 18, 2023, Cherylann and Len will be honored by the Paulist Center in Boston with an Isaac Hecker Award for Social Justice. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Deacon Dennis and Deacon Patrick speak with Cherylann and Len Gengel of the Be Like Brit Foundation, which operates a home and academy for children in Haiti.

They began the foundation after their daughter Brit died while on a mission trip in Haiti during the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010.

During the Saturday evening Mass on November 18, 2023, Cherylann and Len will be honored by the Paulist Center in Boston with an Isaac Hecker Award for Social Justice.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3846 no Lives of Prayer: Nancy Klein Maguire The deacons speak with Nancy Klein Maguire, author of "An Infinity of Little Hours: Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World's Most Austere Monastic Order" and "The Monk's Widow: A Memoir of a Resilient Love and an Intimate Death." Before their conversation with Dr. Maguire, Deacon Mark, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Drew discuss the different orders of Catholic monks and the varying levels of austerity among them. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Lives of Prayer: Nancy Klein Maguire full 23 23 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Nancy Klein Maguire, author of "An Infinity of Little Hours: Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World's Most Austere Monastic Order" and "The Monk's Widow: A Memoir of a Resilient Love and an Intimate Death." The deacons speak with Nancy Klein Maguire, author of "An Infinity of Little Hours: Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World's Most Austere Monastic Order" and "The Monk's Widow: A Memoir of a Resilient Love and an Intimate Death." Before their conversation with Dr. Maguire, Deacon Mark, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Drew discuss the different orders of Catholic monks and the varying levels of austerity among them. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Nancy Klein Maguire, author of "An Infinity of Little Hours: Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World's Most Austere Monastic Order" and "The Monk's Widow: A Memoir of a Resilient Love and an Intimate Death."

Before their conversation with Dr. Maguire, Deacon Mark, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Drew discuss the different orders of Catholic monks and the varying levels of austerity among them.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2680 no Gratitude for Life: U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas The deacons speak with U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas about her spiritual journey and the sense of peace she has found three years after her son Daniel, age 20, was shot and killed at their home in New Jersey. Judge Salas and her husband Mark (who also was shot during the attack) have publicly forgiven the assailant. She is the first Deacons Pod guest to make a return visit to the pod. New listeners may want to listen to her first conversation with the deacons in 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Gratitude for Life: U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas full 23 22 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas about her spiritual journey and the sense of peace she has found three years after her son Daniel, age 20, was shot and killed at their home in New Jersey. The deacons speak with U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas about her spiritual journey and the sense of peace she has found three years after her son Daniel, age 20, was shot and killed at their home in New Jersey. Judge Salas and her husband Mark (who also was shot during the attack) have publicly forgiven the assailant. She is the first Deacons Pod guest to make a return visit to the pod. New listeners may want to listen to her first conversation with the deacons in 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas about her spiritual journey and the sense of peace she has found three years after her son Daniel, age 20, was shot and killed at their home in New Jersey.


Judge Salas and her husband Mark (who also was shot during the attack) have publicly forgiven the assailant.


She is the first Deacons Pod guest to make a return visit to the pod. New listeners may want to listen to her first conversation with the deacons in 2022.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3692 no Serving in Life's Worst Moments: Law Enforcement Chaplains: Paulist Fr. Charlie Donahue and Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey Chaplains for police departments, sheriff's offices, and other law enforcement agencies serve during some of life's worst moments. To explore the blessings and challenges of such roles, the deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Charlie Donahue and Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates). They both serve as law enforcement chaplains in Knoxville, TN. Fr. Charlie is a chaplain with the city police department and Deacon Patrick is a chaplain with the county sheriff's office. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Serving in Life's Worst Moments: Law Enforcement Chaplains: Paulist Fr. Charlie Donahue and Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey full 23 21 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Charlie Donahue and Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey, both law enforcement chaplains in Knoxville, TN. Chaplains for police departments, sheriff's offices, and other law enforcement agencies serve during some of life's worst moments. To explore the blessings and challenges of such roles, the deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Charlie Donahue and Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates). They both serve as law enforcement chaplains in Knoxville, TN. Fr. Charlie is a chaplain with the city police department and Deacon Patrick is a chaplain with the county sheriff's office. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Chaplains for police departments, sheriff's offices, and other law enforcement agencies serve during some of life's worst moments.

To explore the blessings and challenges of such roles, the deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Charlie Donahue and Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey (one of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates). They both serve as law enforcement chaplains in Knoxville, TN.

Fr. Charlie is a chaplain with the city police department and Deacon Patrick is a chaplain with the county sheriff's office.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2838 no Courageous Humility: Deacon Bill Ditewig The deacons speak with Deacon Bill Ditewig, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, linguist, professor, and author of several Paulist Press books about the diaconate. His most recent book is "Courageous Humility: Reflections on the Church, Diakonia, and Deacons." A deacon of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., he lives today in Florida. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Courageous Humility: Deacon Bill Ditewig full 23 20 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Deacon Bill Ditewig, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, linguist, professor, and author of several Paulist Press books about the diaconate. The deacons speak with Deacon Bill Ditewig, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, linguist, professor, and author of several Paulist Press books about the diaconate. His most recent book is "Courageous Humility: Reflections on the Church, Diakonia, and Deacons." A deacon of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., he lives today in Florida. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Deacon Bill Ditewig, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, linguist, professor, and author of several Paulist Press books about the diaconate.

His most recent book is "Courageous Humility: Reflections on the Church, Diakonia, and Deacons."

A deacon of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., he lives today in Florida.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 4578 no Longing for God in Haiti: Gerard Straub The deacons speak with Gerard Straub, an author, former television producer, and Secular Franciscan who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti. On September 28, 2023, he is slated to deliver the Annual Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids, MI.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Longing for God in Haiti: Gerard Straub full 23 19 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Gerard Straub, an author, former television producer, and Secular Franciscan who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti. The deacons speak with Gerard Straub, an author, former television producer, and Secular Franciscan who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti. On September 28, 2023, he is slated to deliver the Annual Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids, MI.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Gerard Straub, an author, former television producer, and Secular Franciscan who leads the Santa Chiara Children’s Center in Haiti.

On September 28, 2023, he is slated to deliver the Annual Gallagher Talk at the Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids, MI. 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 4155 no Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father: Deacon Kevin Martin The deacons speak with Deacon Kevin Martin, a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Boston, and author of "All Is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father." The book is a memoir of a parent’s sudden passing from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), recalling life lessons learned, and regaining faith in the process. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father: Deacon Kevin Martin full 23 18 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Deacon Kevin Martin, a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Boston, and author of "All is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father." The deacons speak with Deacon Kevin Martin, a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Boston, and author of "All Is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father." The book is a memoir of a parent’s sudden passing from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), recalling life lessons learned, and regaining faith in the process. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Deacon Kevin Martin, a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Boston, and author of "All Is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father."

The book is a memoir of a parent’s sudden passing from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), recalling life lessons learned, and regaining faith in the process.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2504 no Practice of the Presence of God: Carmen Acevedo Butcher The deacons speak with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher, translator of a "revolutionary" new translation of the spiritual classic "The Practice of the Presence of God" by French Carmelite Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (c. 1614 - 1691). Dr. Acevedo Butcher teaches at the University of California, Berkeley. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Practice of the Presence of God: Carmen Acevedo Butcher full 23 17 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher, translator of a "revolutionary" new translation of the spiritual classic "The Practice of the Presence of God" by French Carmelite Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (c. 1614 - 1691). The deacons speak with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher, translator of a "revolutionary" new translation of the spiritual classic "The Practice of the Presence of God" by French Carmelite Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (c. 1614 - 1691). Dr. Acevedo Butcher teaches at the University of California, Berkeley. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher, translator of a "revolutionary" new translation of the spiritual classic "The Practice of the Presence of God" by French Carmelite Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (c. 1614 - 1691).

Dr. Acevedo Butcher teaches at the University of California, Berkeley.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3802 no Faith Exploration and the Public Space: Kevin Ahern The deacons speak with Dr. Kevin Ahern, a theological ethicist and public theologian. He is an associate professor of religious studies at Manhattan College in Bronx, NY. Dr. Ahern is author of "Structures of Grace: Catholic Organizations Serving the Global Common Good" and co-editor (with Paulist seminarian Chris Malano) of "God’s Quad: Small Faith Communities on Campus and Beyond." He is a past president of both the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) and its sister organization, the International Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs (ICMICA / "Pax Romana."). Dr. Ahern serves today as co-chair of The Dorothy Day Guild, an organization working for the canonization of Servant of God Dorothy Day. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Faith Exploration and the Public Space: Kevin Ahern full 23 16 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Dr. Kevin Ahern, a theological ethicist and public theologian. He is an associate professor of religious studies at Manhattan College in Bronx, NY. The deacons speak with Dr. Kevin Ahern, a theological ethicist and public theologian. He is an associate professor of religious studies at Manhattan College in Bronx, NY. Dr. Ahern is author of "Structures of Grace: Catholic Organizations Serving the Global Common Good" and co-editor (with Paulist seminarian Chris Malano) of "God’s Quad: Small Faith Communities on Campus and Beyond." He is a past president of both the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) and its sister organization, the International Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs (ICMICA / "Pax Romana."). Dr. Ahern serves today as co-chair of The Dorothy Day Guild, an organization working for the canonization of Servant of God Dorothy Day. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Dr. Kevin Ahern, a theological ethicist and public theologian. He is an associate professor of religious studies at Manhattan College in Bronx, NY.

Dr. Ahern is author of "Structures of Grace: Catholic Organizations Serving the Global Common Good" and co-editor (with Paulist seminarian Chris Malano) of "God’s Quad: Small Faith Communities on Campus and Beyond."

He is a past president of both the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) and its sister organization, the International Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs (ICMICA / "Pax Romana.").

Dr. Ahern serves today as co-chair of The Dorothy Day Guild, an organization working for the canonization of Servant of God Dorothy Day.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3146 no EarthBeat: Stephanie Clary of National Catholic Reporter The deacons speak with Stephanie Clary, editor of "Earthbeat," the faith and climate project of the National Catholic Reporter. Their conversation looks at the environmental challenges our world faces and what people of faith can do to help address them. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:01:00 -0000 EarthBeat: Stephanie Clary of National Catholic Reporter full 23 15 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Stephanie Clary, editor of "Earthbeat," the faith and climate project of the National Catholic Reporter. The deacons speak with Stephanie Clary, editor of "Earthbeat," the faith and climate project of the National Catholic Reporter. Their conversation looks at the environmental challenges our world faces and what people of faith can do to help address them. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Stephanie Clary, editor of "Earthbeat," the faith and climate project of the National Catholic Reporter.

Their conversation looks at the environmental challenges our world faces and what people of faith can do to help address them.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3410 no The Twelve Steps: Bob Carini The deacons speak with Bob Carini, a one-time supervisor of counselors in a Connecticut prison. They speak about the Twelve-Step program, addiction, and more. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom met Bob when they served as prison ministers. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:01:00 -0000 The Twelve Steps: Bob Carini full 23 14 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Bob Carini, a one-time supervisor of counselors in a Connecticut prison. They speak about the Twelve-Step program, addiction, and more. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom met Bob when they served as prison ministers. The deacons speak with Bob Carini, a one-time supervisor of counselors in a Connecticut prison. They speak about the Twelve-Step program, addiction, and more. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom met Bob when they served as prison ministers. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Bob Carini, a one-time supervisor of counselors in a Connecticut prison. They speak about the Twelve-Step program, addiction, and more. Deacon Dennis and Deacon Tom met Bob when they served as prison ministers.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com


]]> 2994 no Comfort Zones, Cancer and the Holy Spirit: Fr. Joe Ciccone, C.S.P. The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Joe Ciccone, a veteran pastor and campus minister, about listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when life takes us out of our comfort zones. Fr. Joe shares the story of his recent treatment for lymphoma and its impact on his ministry. A Brooklyn native, Fr. Joe worked in advertising on Madison Avenue before entering the seminary. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Comfort Zones, Cancer and the Holy Spirit: Fr. Joe Ciccone, C.S.P. full 23 13 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Joe Ciccone, a veteran pastor and campus minister, about listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when life takes us out of our comfort zones. The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Joe Ciccone, a veteran pastor and campus minister, about listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when life takes us out of our comfort zones. Fr. Joe shares the story of his recent treatment for lymphoma and its impact on his ministry. A Brooklyn native, Fr. Joe worked in advertising on Madison Avenue before entering the seminary. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Joe Ciccone, a veteran pastor and campus minister, about listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when life takes us out of our comfort zones.

Fr. Joe shares the story of his recent treatment for lymphoma and its impact on his ministry.

A Brooklyn native, Fr. Joe worked in advertising on Madison Avenue before entering the seminary.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 4170 no Blessed Stanley Rother: The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda The deacons speak with Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma." It's the story of Blessed Stanley Rother (1935 - 1981), a priest from Oklahoma who served as a missionary with the Tzʼutujil people in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. He was murdered by gunmen on July 28, 1981. In 2016, Pope Francis confirmed that Fr. Stanley died a martyr. He was beatified in 2017, the first U.S.-born priest to reach this step in the canonization process. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Blessed Stanley Rother: The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda full 23 12 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma." The deacons speak with Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma." It's the story of Blessed Stanley Rother (1935 - 1981), a priest from Oklahoma who served as a missionary with the Tzʼutujil people in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. He was murdered by gunmen on July 28, 1981. In 2016, Pope Francis confirmed that Fr. Stanley died a martyr. He was beatified in 2017, the first U.S.-born priest to reach this step in the canonization process. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma."

It's the story of Blessed Stanley Rother (1935 - 1981), a priest from Oklahoma who served as a missionary with the Tzʼutujil people in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. He was murdered by gunmen on July 28, 1981. In 2016, Pope Francis confirmed that Fr. Stanley died a martyr. He was beatified in 2017, the first U.S.-born priest to reach this step in the canonization process.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 4030 no You Will Be Missed: The Deacons On Why Catholics Leave the Church Why do Catholics leave the Church? What is the best way to accompany Catholics thinking about leaving? How should Catholics be present to those who leave because of the sexual abuse crisis? The deacons consider these questions in this installment of Deacons Pod. Deacon Drew, Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis are joined by Deacon Mark Asselin, another Paulist Deacon Affiliate, for this challenging conversation. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 23 May 2023 05:01:00 -0000 You Will Be Missed: The Deacons On Why Catholics Leave the Church full 23 11 Paulist Fathers Why do Catholics leave the Church? What is the best way to accompany Catholics thinking about leaving? How should Catholics be present to those who leave because of the sexual abuse crisis? The deacons consider these questions in this installment of Deacons Pod. Deacon Drew, Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis are joined by Deacon Mark Asselin, another Paulist Deacon Affiliate, for this challenging conversation. Why do Catholics leave the Church? What is the best way to accompany Catholics thinking about leaving? How should Catholics be present to those who leave because of the sexual abuse crisis? The deacons consider these questions in this installment of Deacons Pod. Deacon Drew, Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis are joined by Deacon Mark Asselin, another Paulist Deacon Affiliate, for this challenging conversation. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Why do Catholics leave the Church? What is the best way to accompany Catholics thinking about leaving? How should Catholics be present to those who leave because of the sexual abuse crisis? The deacons consider these questions in this installment of Deacons Pod. Deacon Drew, Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis are joined by Deacon Mark Asselin, another Paulist Deacon Affiliate, for this challenging conversation.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2998 no The Deacons: Our Personal Spiritual Practices The Deacons talk about what they read and do on a regular basis to deepen their spirituality, and offer practical advice for listeners about how to deepen their own spiritual lives. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 09 May 2023 05:01:00 -0000 The Deacons: Our Personal Spiritual Practices full 23 10 Paulist Fathers The Deacons talk about what they read and do on a regular basis to deepen their spirituality, and offer practical advice for listeners about how to deepen their own spiritual lives. The Deacons talk about what they read and do on a regular basis to deepen their spirituality, and offer practical advice for listeners about how to deepen their own spiritual lives. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Deacons talk about what they read and do on a regular basis to deepen their spirituality, and offer practical advice for listeners about how to deepen their own spiritual lives.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3095 no Music: An Act of Hospitality and Love: Kate Williams The deacons have a great conversation with Kate Williams, Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA Publications, Inc., and a Music Minister at Old St. Mary's Church in Chicago. The deacons ask Kate about the impact of liturgical music on the faith lives of Mass-goers. She also shares what gives her hope in the Church today. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Music: An Act of Hospitality and Love: Kate Williams full 23 9 Paulist Fathers The deacons have a great conversation with Kate Williams, Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA Publications, Inc., and a Music Minister at Old St. Mary's Church in Chicago. The deacons have a great conversation with Kate Williams, Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA Publications, Inc., and a Music Minister at Old St. Mary's Church in Chicago. The deacons ask Kate about the impact of liturgical music on the faith lives of Mass-goers. She also shares what gives her hope in the Church today. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons have a great conversation with Kate Williams, Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA Publications, Inc., and a Music Minister at Old St. Mary's Church in Chicago.

The deacons ask Kate about the impact of liturgical music on the faith lives of Mass-goers. She also shares what gives her hope in the Church today.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3570 no Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression: Jessica Coblentz The deacons speak with Dr. Jessica Coblentz, author of "Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression." She argues for (and contributes to) an expansion of Christian ideas about what depression is, how God relates to it, and how Christians should understand and respond to depression in turn. Dr. Coblentz is an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Theology at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. Earlier in her career, she was a young adult minister at the Paulist Center in Boston. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression: Jessica Coblentz full 23 8 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Dr. Jessica Coblentz, author of "Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression." She argues for (and contributes to) an expansion of Christian ideas about what depression is, how God relates to it, and how Christians should understand and respond to depression in turn. The deacons speak with Dr. Jessica Coblentz, author of "Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression." She argues for (and contributes to) an expansion of Christian ideas about what depression is, how God relates to it, and how Christians should understand and respond to depression in turn. Dr. Coblentz is an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Theology at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. Earlier in her career, she was a young adult minister at the Paulist Center in Boston. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Dr. Jessica Coblentz, author of "Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression."

She argues for (and contributes to) an expansion of Christian ideas about what depression is, how God relates to it, and how Christians should understand and respond to depression in turn.

Dr. Coblentz is an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Theology at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. Earlier in her career, she was a young adult minister at the Paulist Center in Boston.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3562 no Discernment and Open Doors: Mike Hayes The deacons speak with Mike Hayes, director of young adult ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland, OH, about discernment, what's working today in young adult ministry, and more. Mike shares how he left a career in New York City radio to help start Busted Halo, a Paulist Fathers media ministry. (Mike's lackluster response to a late-night interview with basketball great Michael Jordan figures in the story.) Mike also co-hosts the Diocese of Cleveland's "Question of Faith" podcast and hosts the Paulist Fathers' "Five Questions with a Paulist" video series. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Discernment and Open Doors: Mike Hayes full 23 7 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Mike Hayes, director of young adult ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland, OH, about discernment, what's working today in young adult ministry, and more. The deacons speak with Mike Hayes, director of young adult ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland, OH, about discernment, what's working today in young adult ministry, and more. Mike shares how he left a career in New York City radio to help start Busted Halo, a Paulist Fathers media ministry. (Mike's lackluster response to a late-night interview with basketball great Michael Jordan figures in the story.) Mike also co-hosts the Diocese of Cleveland's "Question of Faith" podcast and hosts the Paulist Fathers' "Five Questions with a Paulist" video series. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Mike Hayes, director of young adult ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland, OH, about discernment, what's working today in young adult ministry, and more.

Mike shares how he left a career in New York City radio to help start Busted Halo, a Paulist Fathers media ministry. (Mike's lackluster response to a late-night interview with basketball great Michael Jordan figures in the story.)

Mike also co-hosts the Diocese of Cleveland's "Question of Faith" podcast and hosts the Paulist Fathers' "Five Questions with a Paulist" video series.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3588 no Grudges, Mercy and Mysticism: Fr. Frank Desiderio, C.S.P. The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Frank Desiderio about letting go of grudges, extending mercy, and how exploring mysticism might help Catholics who are struggling with the Church. Fr. Frank preaches parish missions, writes poetry inspired by scripture, and serves as vice president of the Paulist Fathers. He previously was president of Paulist Productions, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, and director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. He is author of the Paulist Press book "Can You Let Go of a Grudge?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:01:00 -0000 Grudges, Mercy and Mysticism: Fr. Frank Desiderio, C.S.P. full 23 6 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak Paulist Fr. Frank Desiderio about letting go of grudges, extending mercy, and how exploring mysticism might help Catholics who are struggling with the Church. The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Frank Desiderio about letting go of grudges, extending mercy, and how exploring mysticism might help Catholics who are struggling with the Church. Fr. Frank preaches parish missions, writes poetry inspired by scripture, and serves as vice president of the Paulist Fathers. He previously was president of Paulist Productions, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, and director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. He is author of the Paulist Press book "Can You Let Go of a Grudge?" ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Frank Desiderio about letting go of grudges, extending mercy, and how exploring mysticism might help Catholics who are struggling with the Church.

Fr. Frank preaches parish missions, writes poetry inspired by scripture, and serves as vice president of the Paulist Fathers.

He previously was president of Paulist Productions, director of the Paulist Center in Boston, and director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. He is author of the Paulist Press book "Can You Let Go of a Grudge?"

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2825 no Mercy Not Sacrifice: Fr. Mark-David Janus, C.S.P. The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Mark David Janus, president of Paulist Press, about his new book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections." They also ask Fr. Mark-David, who is a psychologist, about the impact of stress caused by COVID. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Mercy Not Sacrifice: Fr. Mark-David Janus, C.S.P. full 23 5 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Mark David Janus, president of Paulist Press, about his new book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections." They also ask Fr. Mark-David, who is a psychologist, about the impact of stress caused by COVID. The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Mark David Janus, president of Paulist Press, about his new book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections." They also ask Fr. Mark-David, who is a psychologist, about the impact of stress caused by COVID. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Paulist Fr. Mark David Janus, president of Paulist Press, about his new book "Mercy Not Sacrifice: Lenten Daily Reflections." They also ask Fr. Mark-David, who is a psychologist, about the impact of stress caused by COVID.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3368 no Helping Seekers See God – with Diana Macalintal The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry. Diana is an alumna of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Helping Seekers See God – with Diana Macalintal full 23 4 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry. The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry. Diana is an alumna of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Diana Macalintal, co-founder and co-director of TeamRCIA, a resource for parishes and ministers working with adults who are becoming Catholic. She also is an author and speaker on topics related to liturgy, music, prayer, and intercultural ministry.

Diana is an alumna of the University Catholic Center at UCLA.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 4110 no Different Roads Up The Mountain - Claire Henning The deacons speak with Claire Henning, D.Min., co-founder of Parish Catalyst, a non-profit organization that supports innovation in Catholic parishes through peer collaboration and research. She is a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los Angeles. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Different Roads Up The Mountain - Claire Henning full 23 3 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Claire Henning, D.Min., co-founder of Parish Catalyst, a non-profit organization that supports innovation in Catholic parishes through peer collaboration and research. She is a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los Angeles. The deacons speak with Claire Henning, D.Min., co-founder of Parish Catalyst, a non-profit organization that supports innovation in Catholic parishes through peer collaboration and research. She is a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los Angeles. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Claire Henning, D.Min., co-founder of Parish Catalyst, a non-profit organization that supports innovation in Catholic parishes through peer collaboration and research. She is a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los Angeles.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3627 no Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor, by Dawn Eden Goldstein The deacons speak with Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of the new book "Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor." It is the first biography of Jesuit Fr. Edward Dowling (1898 - 1960), whose guidance transformed Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson’s life and deepened the spirituality of the twelve-step movement.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:01:00 -0000 Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor, by Dawn Eden Goldstein full 23 2 Paulist Fathers The deacons speak with Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of the new book "Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor." The deacons speak with Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of the new book "Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor." It is the first biography of Jesuit Fr. Edward Dowling (1898 - 1960), whose guidance transformed Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson’s life and deepened the spirituality of the twelve-step movement.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The deacons speak with Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of the new book "Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor."

It is the first biography of Jesuit Fr. Edward Dowling (1898 - 1960), whose guidance transformed Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson’s life and deepened the spirituality of the twelve-step movement. 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3943 no Prison Ministry 101 Deacon Drew interviews Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis about their years as prison ministers in Connecticut. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:53:00 -0000 Prison Ministry 101 full 23 1 Paulist Fathers Deacon Drew interviews Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis about their years as prison ministers in Connecticut. Deacon Drew interviews Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis about their years as prison ministers in Connecticut. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Deacon Drew interviews Deacon Tom and Deacon Dennis about their years as prison ministers in Connecticut.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3470 no Eric Vanden Eykel on "The Magi" In this new episode of "Deacons Pod," the deacons interview Dr. Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi: Who They Were, How They’ve Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate." ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:00:43 -0000 Eric Vanden Eykel on "The Magi" full 22 14 Paulist Fathers In this new episode of "Deacons Pod," the deacons interview Dr. Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi: Who They Were, How They’ve Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate." In this new episode of "Deacons Pod," the deacons interview Dr. Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi: Who They Were, How They’ve Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate." ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this new episode of "Deacons Pod," the deacons interview Dr. Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi: Who They Were, How They’ve Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate."

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3702 no Kevin Tuerff In this new episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons interview Kevin Tuerff, the real-life "Kevin T." portrayed in the Broadway musical "Come From Away" about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Kevin also is the founder of Pay It Forward 9/11, an annual initiative that encourages people to carry out acts of kindness. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:12:08 -0000 Kevin Tuerff full 22 13 Paulist Fathers In this new episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons interview Kevin Tuerff, the real-life "Kevin T." portrayed in the Broadway musical "Come From Away" about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. In this new episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons interview Kevin Tuerff, the real-life "Kevin T." portrayed in the Broadway musical "Come From Away" about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Kevin also is the founder of Pay It Forward 9/11, an annual initiative that encourages people to carry out acts of kindness. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com In this new episode of Deacons Pod, the deacons interview Kevin Tuerff, the real-life "Kevin T." portrayed in the Broadway musical "Come From Away" about the thousands of airplane passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Kevin also is the founder of Pay It Forward 9/11, an annual initiative that encourages people to carry out acts of kindness.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3400 no Our Vocation Stories Deacon Dennis, Deacon Tom and Deacon Drew share the stories of why they became permanent deacons in the Church. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:49:06 -0000 Our Vocation Stories full 22 12 Paulist Fathers Deacon Dennis, Deacon Tom and Deacon Drew share the stories of why they became permanent deacons in the Church. Deacon Dennis, Deacon Tom and Deacon Drew share the stories of why they became permanent deacons in the Church. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Deacon Dennis, Deacon Tom and Deacon Drew share the stories of why they became permanent deacons in the Church.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3600 no Fr. Frank DeSiano, C.S.P. The Deacons talk with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:00:51 -0000 Fr. Frank DeSiano, C.S.P. full 1 11 Paulist Fathers The Deacons talk with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano The Deacons talk with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Deacons talk with Paulist Fr. Frank DeSiano

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3362 no Heidi Schlumpf The Deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, Executive Editor and Vice-President of National Catholic Reporter ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:10:00 -0000 Heidi Schlumpf full 1 10 Paulist Fathers The Deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, Executive Editor and Vice-President of National Catholic Reporter The Deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, Executive Editor and Vice-President of National Catholic Reporter ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Deacons speak with Heidi Schlumpf, Executive Editor and Vice-President of National Catholic Reporter

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2809 no Dr. Tony Annett The Deacons talk to Dr. Tony Annett about his recent book, Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com  Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:39:00 -0000 Dr. Tony Annett full 1 9 Paulist Fathers In this episode, the deacons talk to Dr. Tony Annett about his recent book, Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy.. The Deacons talk to Dr. Tony Annett about his recent book, Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com  The Deacons talk to Dr. Tony Annett about his recent book, Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com



]]> 3554 no An Adult Faith The Deacons look back at their first several episodes, exploring themes and common ground among the messages of their guests. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:14:00 -0000 An Adult Faith full 1 8 Paulist Fathers The Deacons look back at their first several episodes, exploring themes and common ground among the messages of their guests The Deacons look back at their first several episodes, exploring themes and common ground among the messages of their guests. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Deacons look back at their first several episodes, exploring themes and common ground among the messages of their guests.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3576 no Julie Leininger Pycior The Deacons welcome Dr. Julie Leininger Pycior, Professor of History Emerita at Manhattan College. She is the author of the Paulist Press book Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and the Greatest Commandment, which won a first place award in the history category at the 2021 Catholic Book Awards sponsored by the Catholic Media Association. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:25:00 -0000 Julie Leininger Pycior full 1 7 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome Dr. Julie Leininger Pycior, Professor of History Emeritus at Manhattan College The Deacons welcome Dr. Julie Leininger Pycior, Professor of History Emerita at Manhattan College. She is the author of the Paulist Press book Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and the Greatest Commandment, which won a first place award in the history category at the 2021 Catholic Book Awards sponsored by the Catholic Media Association. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Deacons welcome Dr. Julie Leininger Pycior, Professor of History Emerita at Manhattan College. She is the author of the Paulist Press book Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and the Greatest Commandment, which won a first place award in the history category at the 2021 Catholic Book Awards sponsored by the Catholic Media Association.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 3165 no Fr. James Martin, S.J. The Deacons welcome Fr. James Martin, S.J., editor-at-large of America magazine. They talk about his work and his recent book on prayer, Learning to Pray. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:43:00 -0000 Fr. James Martin, S.J. full 1 6 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome America magazine editor Fr. James Martin, S.J. to talk about his work and his recent book on prayer, Learning to Pray The Deacons welcome Fr. James Martin, S.J., editor-at-large of America magazine. They talk about his work and his recent book on prayer, Learning to Pray. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com The Deacons welcome Fr. James Martin, S.J., editor-at-large of America magazine. They talk about his work and his recent book on prayer, Learning to Pray.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at deaconspod.com

]]> 2956 no In the Company of Charity The Deacons welcome Sr. Liz Sjoberg, D.C. and Sr. Elizabeth Greim, D.C., members of the Daughters of Charity and hosts of "In the Company of Charity" podcast ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:03:37 -0000 In the Company of Charity full 1 5 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome Sr. Liz Sjoberg, D.C. and Sr. Elizabeth Greim, D.C., members of the Daughters of Charity and hosts of "In the Company of Charity" podcast The Deacons welcome Sr. Liz Sjoberg, D.C. and Sr. Elizabeth Greim, D.C., members of the Daughters of Charity and hosts of "In the Company of Charity" podcast ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com The Deacons welcome Sr. Liz Sjoberg, D.C. and Sr. Elizabeth Greim, D.C., members of the Daughters of Charity and hosts of "In the Company of Charity" podcast

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at https://deaconspod.com

]]> 3205 no Judge Esther Salas In this episode, the deacons have a powerful conversation with U.S. District Judge Esther Salas about forgiveness and faith. Judge Salas has publicly forgiven the man who murdered her son and shot her husband in 2020. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:01:00 -0000 Judge Esther Salas full 1 4 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome Judge Esther Salas In this episode, the deacons have a powerful conversation with U.S. District Judge Esther Salas about forgiveness and faith. Judge Salas has publicly forgiven the man who murdered her son and shot her husband in 2020. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com In this episode, the deacons have a powerful conversation with U.S. District Judge Esther Salas about forgiveness and faith. Judge Salas has publicly forgiven the man who murdered her son and shot her husband in 2020.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at https://deaconspod.com

]]> 3585 no Fran Rossi Szpylczyn Fran Rossi Szpylczyn was a senior vice president at The Nielsen Company before she gave up corporate life to work for the Church. Today, she is the pastoral associate for administration at Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville, NY, where she often interacts with people who have been away from the Church for a time. Fran's writings have appeared in Give Us This Day and other Catholic publications. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:15:00 -0000 Fran Rossi Szpylczyn full 1 3 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome guest Fran Rossi Szpylczyn. Fran Rossi Szpylczyn was a senior vice president at The Nielsen Company before she gave up corporate life to work for the Church. Today, she is the pastoral associate for administration at Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville, NY, where she often interacts with people who have been away from the Church for a time. Fran's writings have appeared in Give Us This Day and other Catholic publications. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com Fran Rossi Szpylczyn was a senior vice president at The Nielsen Company before she gave up corporate life to work for the Church. Today, she is the pastoral associate for administration at Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville, NY, where she often interacts with people who have been away from the Church for a time.

Fran's writings have appeared in Give Us This Day and other Catholic publications.


ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at https://deaconspod.com

]]> 3576 no Fr. Stuart Wilson-Smith, C.S.P. The Deacons welcome Paulist Father, writer, and musician Stuart Wilson-Smith. BONUS CONTENT: A longer version of their conversation that goes deeper into their discussion about mental health is available here: https://soundcloud.com/paulist-fathers/deacons-pod-paulist-fr-stuart-wilson-smith-long-version ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:27:00 -0000 Fr. Stuart Wilson-Smith, C.S.P. full 1 2 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome Paulist Father, writer, and musician Stuart Wilson-Smith, C.S.P. The Deacons welcome Paulist Father, writer, and musician Stuart Wilson-Smith. BONUS CONTENT: A longer version of their conversation that goes deeper into their discussion about mental health is available here: https://soundcloud.com/paulist-fathers/deacons-pod-paulist-fr-stuart-wilson-smith-long-version ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at https://deaconspod.com The Deacons welcome Paulist Father, writer, and musician Stuart Wilson-Smith.

BONUS CONTENT:

A longer version of their conversation that goes deeper into their discussion about mental health is available here: https://soundcloud.com/paulist-fathers/deacons-pod-paulist-fr-stuart-wilson-smith-long-version

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church.

Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers.

More at https://deaconspod.com

]]> 2246 no Kaya Oakes For our first episode, the deacons welcome award-winning Catholic author Kaya Oakes and discuss her recent book, The Defiant Middle.  Oakes is an alumna of Newman Hall – Holy Spirit Parish, which the Paulists serve at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, CA. ABOUT THE PODCAST Deacons Pod, a brand-new podcast from the Paulist Fathers, is created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates.  Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:01:00 -0000 Kaya Oakes full 1 1 Paulist Fathers The Deacons welcome award-winning Catholic author Kaya Oakes and discuss her recent book The Defiant Middle For our first episode, the deacons welcome award-winning Catholic author Kaya Oakes and discuss her recent book, The Defiant Middle.  Oakes is an alumna of Newman Hall – Holy Spirit Parish, which the Paulists serve at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, CA. ABOUT THE PODCAST Deacons Pod, a brand-new podcast from the Paulist Fathers, is created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates.  For our first episode, the deacons welcome award-winning Catholic author Kaya Oakes and discuss her recent book, The Defiant Middle. 

Oakes is an alumna of Newman Hall – Holy Spirit Parish, which the Paulists serve at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, CA.

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Deacons Pod, a brand-new podcast from the Paulist Fathers, is created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. 


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