Episodes

  • Episode 385: Becoming Ever More Human

    Episode 385: Becoming Ever More Human
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue to talk about transitions in parish life, only this time Fr. John asks Mary to speak about this from the perspective of someone in the pews. It all ends in an exhortation to allow ourselves to love ever more genuinely.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 384: Farewells Are Not Easy

    Episode 384: Farewells Are Not Easy
    May 25 2026
    Given these days of ordinations and changes of assignments in parishes, Fr. John and Mary have a raw and honest conversation about the challenges that both priests and the people of a parish experience during transitions.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 383: The Undoing of Babel

    Episode 383: The Undoing of Babel
    May 18 2026
    As we get ready for the great feast of Pentecost, Fr. John and Mary take a look at the opening prayer for Mass this Sunday, and discuss the Father’s desire for His creation and our role in helping it come to fruition – all by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 382: From Persecutor to Apostle

    Episode 382: From Persecutor to Apostle
    May 11 2026

    Fr. John and Mary conclude their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week they look at the appearance of Jesus to Paul.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 381: A Most Unexpected Question

    Episode 381: A Most Unexpected Question
    May 4 2026
    Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week’s episode breaks open the encounter between Jesus and His friend, Peter, at the Sea of Galilee after Peter’s failure.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 380: God Wants His Family Back

    Episode 380: God Wants His Family Back
    Apr 27 2026
    Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week’s episode breaks open one of the most remarkable of all: the appearance to His “brother” James.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 379: A Word For Discouraged Disciples

    Episode 379: A Word For Discouraged Disciples
    Apr 20 2026

    Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on appearances of the Risen Jesus to disciples. Today, they look at Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus — could these people be members of His family?!

    Pope Francis's address to the Bishops of Brazil in 2013

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    40 mins
  • Episode 378: One Word That Changed Everything

    Episode 378: One Word That Changed Everything
    Apr 13 2026

    Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on select appearances of the Risen Jesus to disciples. Today, they pray with the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, a woman who had been mightily freed by His power and mercy, and was sent as “the apostle to the apostles.”

    Books mentioned: Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala, Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love

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    42 mins