Episodes
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Candid Catholic Convos - 4-14-2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Welcome to part two of our Candid Catholic Convos episode on what we want versus what God wants for us with spiritual director Donna Giberti. This week, we're continuing our conversation about attending to our desires, what happens when our plans don't work the way we want to, and how to live confidently in uncertainty.
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-9-2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
This week’s episode was recorded in September 2023 with Brian Lynch and Dominic Biacchi from our newly formed Diocesan Young Catholic Professionals Networking Organization, and we’re bringing it back today because of some pretty amazing updates – If you’re an adult in your 20s or 30s, mark your calendars for January 26 from 7 to 9pm because Young Catholic Professionals South Central PA is hosting a FREE Launch party at the Capitol Building. Join us for a fun night of networking, filled with drinks, appetizers, and dessert, meet other young professionals who are excited about integrating their faith into the workplace, and a special greeting from Bishop Senior to kick-off of our YCP South Central PA Chapter! For more info and details on how to register, visit www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/chapter/south-central-pa
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-7-2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
If you have lofty goals for 2024, especially if they center around health and wellness like more than half the population, you should really lean into this episode, because today we're chatting with Erin McCole Cupp, an author and expert of the Body Institute about the theology of moving your body to honor God, managing disordered eating, and committing to true overall wellness of the mind, body and spirit.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 11-26-2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Imagine if God took away everything you never said “thank you” for. Seriously, what if God took away everything you never said thank you for? Not just the big stuff either, the things we take for granted on a daily basis, the things we don’t even think about until they’re gone – like we don’t think about our health until we’re sick or we don’t think about the fact that we can run or walk until our knees hurt, right? So what are some ways we can practice appreciation for all the gifts God has given us? How can we really cultivate a disposition of gratitude daily, not just on Thanksgiving? We're excited to welcome back Sr. Geralyn Schmidt of the Sisters of Christian Charity to help me come up with some tangible ways to practice giving thanks in our daily lives.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 11-23-2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
A few weeks ago, we started a conversation spiritual director Chris Wood on stress, worry and overwhelm, but we didn’t get to finish. We had split into two episodes to fully do it justice, and its finally time to get to part two. Today we’re going to dive deeper and talk about what unhealthy levels of stress, worry and overwhelm look like, when we should consider seeking the assistance of medication, and tactile ways we can improve our stress levels naturally
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 11-5-2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Merriam Webster dictionary defines a vocation as “a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action, most notable a divine call to the religious life or the work in which a person is employed, their occupation.” Today marks the beginning of National Vocations Awareness week, and we have the honor and privilege of speaking with Bishop Timothy Senior, twelfth bishop of Harrisburg and former rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary to help us fill in the gaps of what it means to be called to a vocation, how the journey can look different for everyone, and how we can support those discerning a call to religious life.
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 9-17-2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Christian parenting is HARD - what hope is there for parents trying to raise little disciples, little saints, in today’s society?To help answer this, I’ve asked Fathers Tim and Kyle Sahd, brothers in a family with not one, not two, but THREE priestly vocations to give me some practical, 21st century tips on how to encourage Catholic families living in today’s society.
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 8-27-2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
What do superheroes and Catholicism have in common? I'm so glad you asked, because this week, you’re going to get a special glimpse into our renewed mini-sode series "Musings of a Catholic Evangelist” with Sister Geralyn Schmidt of the Sisters of Christian Charity. And if DC superheroes are your thing, you’ll definitely want to keep listening to what Father Don Bender of Saint Patrick Parish in Carlisle has to say about his revert experience, his transformative encounters with the Eucharist, and his homily to first communicants.
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 7-30-23
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Let’s say it’s been a while since you’ve been to church, or maybe you’ve never been but you feel a tug to go and have no idea where to start. Well, let’s start with the basics. Let’s start with prayer.
What do we pray? How do we pray? When do we pray? Why should we pray?
Today Sr. Geralyn of the Sisters of Christian Charity, who also developed our Diocesan Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Direction, joins us to help simplify the act of praying.
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 6-18-2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Christian parenting is HARD - what hope is there for parents trying to raise little disciples, little saints, in today’s society?
To help answer this, I’ve asked Fathers Tim and Kyle Sahd, brothers in a family with not one, not two, but THREE priestly vocations to give me some practical, 21st century tips on how to encourage Catholic families living in today’s society.
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 4-02-2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
If the phrase "pick up your cross" has ever stirred frustration in you, especially at a time when it feels like too much to carry, today's episode is for you. We're chatting with retired priest Father John McFadden, who ministers to prisoners at the Camp Hill State Correctional Facility about what we can do when we feel trapped by the heaviness of our personal crosses.
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 3-12-2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Year over year, the Hispanic population in Central Pennsylvania grows, creating vibrant communities in York and Adams counties. And if you watch the news, they’ll tell you this is a bad thing, that the things that make us different are things to be feared. The reality is we’re more alike than you think. Today we're chatting with Father Michael Rothan, the Spanish Apostolate of Hanover, to talk about what makes his ministry unique and share with us all the ways the Catholic faith can be made beautiful in different cultures.
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 2-26-2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Spring is here, and that means so is Lent! Father Paul Clark joins us to chat about some best practices to make these next forty days more fruitful and draw us closer to Christ.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 2-12-2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Sports are, in so many ways, like a religion. Like religion, sports can convey important lessons about culture and values. But as much as you could compare sports to organized religion, practicing your actual faith on the field, at least on a national level, was strongly discouraged, until a few weeks ago. So it begs the question – are faith and athletics intrinsincly linked? To unpack this, Eric Kindler, the athletic director for Trinity High School, and Jordan Hill, Trinity’s head football coach and former NFL player in his own right, join me to talk about their journeys of faith and how in informs their leadership with the next generation of players.
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-29-2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
If you’re like me and your kids are in Catholic School, or maybe your kids are older but they attended Catholic school in the past, or you yourself went to Catholic School, then you know this week is a big one – it’s Catholic Schools Week. Today we're joined by Daniel Breen, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Harrisburg, to explain to us why Catholic education is fundamental in building a strong foundation for our children and the amazing things happening with the future of Catholic Schools in our Diocese.
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-22-2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Today we’re continuing our conversation with Father Jonathan Sawicki picking up right where we left off last week. We’re finally going to answer the question why can’t women be priests, as well as dive into the infallibility of the Bible, apocryphal texts, and the difference between being good versus being saved.
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-15-2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
For those who’ve never experienced it, who’ve maybe only heard that the Catholic church is strict or full of rules or elitist, why would someone WANT to become Catholic? And going a step further, why is it that the Catholic church is seen as having this overarching authority, a predominant presence, if it’s not respected as an institution?
Today Father Jonathan Sawicki joins us to unpack these notions, diving deep into the history and tradition of the Catholic Church.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-8-2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Why is it that 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail, especially those focused on body image? Is it that we have terrible willpower? Or could it be that the balance between bodily health and spiritual health is tipped further one way than the other? Bill Donaghy of the Theology of the Body Institute joins us today to chat about the theology of working out to honor God, and just because New Years Day is a great benchmark for new beginnings, doesn’t mean your new beginning can’t start today.
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Candid Catholic Convos - 1-1-2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
A new year is here! That means new goals, fresh perspectives, and a feeling of hope. Whether you are married or dating, a fresh perspective in your relationship is probably in order. Regina Boyd, licensed mental health counselor specializing in marriage and relationships, joins us via zoom to talk about ways we can grow in our relationships, dismantling myths around marriage counseling, and how our faith plays a crucial role in our relationships.
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Candid Catholic Convos - 12-18-2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Part four of our series on the Eucharist! Father Joshua Brommer of The Cathedral Parish at St Patrick in Harrisburg shares his experiences of 40 hours devotions.