St. Matthew Catholic Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Today, Lennie Cox and Jennifer Carpenter talk with Father Cahill about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and how you can get involved.
Interested in the Camino? Here is there website! https://followthecamino.com/en/camino-de-santiago-routes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=Pmax-2024
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
To celebrate this year's Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, Father Balkey talks with Shayne Smith once again about how Mary can inspire us to be more than we already are.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with our new pastor, Father Patrick Cahill.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Today we are back with Father Balkey and Shayne Smith to continue their discussion on the blessed mother.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, we sit down with one of our new priests, Father Nicholas Kramer.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, Father Balkey speaks with Shayne Smith, a well known comedian who has recently come to St Matthew. Together, they discuss the role of the Blessed Mother.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, Father Balkey speaks with Shayne Smith, a well known comedian who has recently come to St Matthew. Together, they delve into Shayne's life as well as their favorite saints.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Today, Father Balkey gets the chance to speak with the Zamorano Family after they had made a pilgrimage to pay respects to Pope Francis.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Continuing on in Holy Week, in today's episode, we discuss the Divine Mercy prayer, its origins, the Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Divine Mercy Song form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKlOLyYs3Os
Divine Mercy Website: https://www.thedivinemercy.org
Recapping our Lenten Mission this year and expanding upon their lectures, Father Samuel Miloscia and Father Dalton Ervin join us to speak on God's Mercy and Hope.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Our Lenten Mission
Day 1: https://youtu.be/8aJSSnwxhiU
Day 2: https://youtu.be/HtTdx4cYN7M
Day 3: https://youtu.be/cM45vJJR3Ds
We arrive at Holy Week with Psalm Sunday's episode of Holy Hope. Today, we are joined by Frank Hoeflich and his journey of grief after the passing of his wife.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Experiencing grief after the loss of a spouse, please contact the church office to receive proper resources.
We continue our Lenten Journey with Jenn Hollifield as she speaks on her willingness to walk eagerly in Charity with Christ.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Symbolon: https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-catholic-faith-explained
Formed: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/formed
We continue our Lenten Journey with Tom Flaherty who speaks about being reconciled with the Lord.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Marriage Resources: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/weddings
We continue our Lenten Journey with Claire, a student at St Matthew Catholic School on the importance of Lent and being lifted up by God's Mercy.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Marriage Resources: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/weddings
We continue our Lenten Journey with Katie Gonzalez as she shares her story of spiritual sight and coming into the Catholic faith.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Marriage Resources: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/weddings
We continue our Lenten Journey this year with Father Balkey as he speaks with Kevin O'Herron from St Matthew Catholic School.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
We kick off our Lenten Journey this year with Father Balkey and Kathleen Jacik discussing fasting and the importance of Christian service.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode we discuss catholic schools and our very own St Matthew celebrates catholic education.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Concluding our Advent series, we get to speak with Father Balkey once again about the Divinity of Christ as we prepare for Christmas.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
We continue our Advent season as we delve into the role Mary played in Jesus' story as told by the Gospel of Luke.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
We continue on with our Advent series this year as we discuss the Call to Bethlehem and Catholic Motherhood.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, we sit down and speak with Steve Favory and Ernest Dwight who lead the World Hunger Drive and Hands for Haiti to learn what comes next after our meal packing event.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In our third and final part to our St Matthew mini series, Father Balkey speaks about St Matthew's legacy and teachings through his Gospel accounts of the Lord.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In our second part of our St Matthew series, Father Darren Balkey speaks with Matt Weninger about Matthew's time as one of the twelve apostles.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Kicking off our St Matthew Three Parter, Father Balkey speaks with Matt Strosser about our patron Saint’s call by Christ.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, Father Darren Balkey speaks with Diane Kiradjieff about what went down this summer and ways to learn more about our faith.
You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
In today's episode, Parishioners Francis Ahn and David Scibor talk about their recent experiences attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Father Samuel Miloscia. Father Samuel is a close friend of Father John Allen's and shares his life story through recovery.
In today's episode, Father Balkey speaks with Rachel Wiloughby and Diane Kiradjieff about the sacramental season of Easter.
In this week episode to conclude our Lenten Journey, Father Darren Balkey speaks with sisters, Joanna and Candace about hope and joy this time of year.
In this week's episode, Father Darren Balkey talks with mother-daughter duo, Theresa and Amy about sacrifice.
In this week's episode, Father Darren Balkey speaks with two of our Teens, Jack and Emily, about revival during this time of Lent.
In this week's episode, Father Darren Balkey speaks with parishioner Payne Miller and what illumination means, especially during the time of Lent.
In this week's episode, Father Darren Balkey speaks with parishioner Ried Hilgen about repentance and what does it truly mean.
In this week's episode, Father Darren Balkey speaks with Pam Poe on the idea of prayer during Lent.
Lenten Journey: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/lent/
On this week’s episode of Holy Hope, Father Darren Balkey speaks with Teisha Mitchell who is a member of Roof Above Men’s Shelter.
In today's episode, Father Balkey talks with parishioner Jimmy Coleman about what it means to fast before and during Lent.
In this week’s episode, Father Balkey previews Lent and the different offerings around St Matthew this season. From podcasts to lectures and family dinners. We have a little something for everyone this lent!
In today's episode, Father Darren Balkey speaks with Rossana Alvarez and Dean Kiradjieff, two instructors and leaders of the Living Your Strengths retreat here at St Matthew.
Father Blakey speaks with Melissa Scanlan, one of the leaders of the Walking With Moms Ministry.
Hows your week going? Father Balkey reviews last weeks homily and previews the upcoming weekend.
Father Balkey, Carissa Scibor and Jim Alvarez discuss preparations for Advent and the traditions it brings.
Ronan and Gloria chat with Sarah about different ways to pray in our series Being Ordinary. Among these types of prayer, they mention Lectio Divina, the Ignatian Examen, and more!
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Join us for this special episode of (Not) The Only One where Fr. Balkey gives us a practical approach to support those suffering in the Holy Land and toward working for peace through praying and fasting.
One of our favorite St. Matthew Faith Formation volunteers, Aric Foote, shares with us his struggles of being bullied in high school and how his faith has helped him.
If you or someone you know has been bullied, please reach out to a trusted adult who can help support you.
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Welcome Back! Join Sarah and Jim as they talk about what's coming up for our third season of (Not) The Only One.
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In this series of "Being Ordinary," Sarah and Emily talk about the transition from the Lenten season into Ordinary Time!
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Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory.Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth.
Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!
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Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory.Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth.
Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!
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Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory.Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth.
Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!
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Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory.Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth.
Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!
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Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory.Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth.
Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!
Questions for Reflection:
- How necessary is your prayer life?
- How do you pray?
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Necessary (adj.): required to be done, achieved or present; needed; fundamental; imperative; mandatory.
Necessary (n.): the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth.
Father Sanchez and Father Fabio (pastor at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church) host this Lenten series where they explain why we are so important and a necessary part of our parish family!
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Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the story of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Follow up for friends and family:
- Imagine what it would be like for Juan Diego to open his cloak and see the beautiful image of his meeting with our Lady.
- Ask Our Lady of Guadalupe to intercede for you as you pray the rosary.
To learn more about Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, visit these websites:
www.loyolapress.com
www.catholic.org
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In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Braden McAuliffe talk about the importance of volunteering and serving the community.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What clubs at school can you volunteer for?
- Have you signed up for any "Be the Church" opportunities at church?
- Take some time to find an organization you would like to volunteer for, and then find time to volunteer!
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Matthew Bojarski, Christian Lennard, and Sean Townes, and they talk about all things Life Teen, camp, and knowing that we are all a little weird!
This episode will also be available in a video format as well!
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Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the life of Saint Andrew the Apostle.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What do you think it was like for Andrew and Simon Peter to leave everything they had known to then follow a man they barely knew?
- What are the crosses you are carrying with you?
- As a family, pray St. Andrew's novena.
To learn more about Saint Andrew visit these websites:
www.fransiscanmedia.org
www.catholic.org
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In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Halle Patrick talk about the power of prayer.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- On a scale of 0-10, how much trust do you have in God?
- Have you ever prayed for something and God answered you?
- Challenge: Find a Psalm that you feel connected to and pray it for the next month.
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Binoy Davis on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is thesixth episode in the overall mini series. Father Davis introduces the 7 Gifts of the Spirit, and we continue our discussion with piety and fear of the Lord
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- Why are piety and fear of the Lord positive?
- What are some things that give you wonder and awe?
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Binoy Davis on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the fifth episode in the overall mini series. Father Davis introduces the 7 Gifts of the Spirit, and we continue our discussion with fortitude and counsel.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- How can you grow in fortitude?
- How have you recently used the gift of counsel?
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Binoy Davis on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the fourth episode in the overall mini series. Father Davis introduces the 7 Gifts of the Spirit, and we start our discussion with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What are the differences between wisdom, knowledge, and understanding?
- Which gift do you identify with the most?
- Which gift do you need to grow in?
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Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the life of Saint John Paul II.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What do you remember about Pope John Paul II?
- What are some changes from the Vatican II Council?
- What would you want to be the patron saint of?
To learn more about Saint John Paul II, visit these websites:
www.jp2shrine.org
www.vatican.va
www.catholic.org
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In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Christian Lennard talk about silence within prayer and what to do when you feel like God is silent.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What is your prayer life looking like?
- Are you taking time to listen for God?
- How have you pushed through in moments when you have felt that God has been silent within your prayer life?
- Challenge: write down 5 things you are grateful for at the end of the week.
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Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the lives of St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What are littles things you can do with great love?
- When was the last time you had an encounter with the poor?
- Find an opportunity to serve in the area - donate clothes, serve at a soup kitchen, or say some prayers for those who are experiencing homelessness.
To learn more about these saints, visit these websites:
www.catholic.org
www.ewtn.org
www.slmedia.org
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In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Peyton Purvis explore what living out your faith life looks like in a public school setting.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What are a few words you would use to describe your relationship with God?
- Who is someone who helps to guide you in your faith?
- How do you choose to show your faith in a public setting?
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Miguel Sanchez on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the third and final episode of the three part mini series. Father Sanchez talks about identity and vocation and what that means within our Catholic faith.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- How do you choose to live out your Catholic faith?
- What are your gifts and talents that you can contribute to your community?
- Find time to pray about your future vocation and offer to pray for family and friends.
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Miguel Sanchez on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the second episode of the three part mini series. Father Sanchez talks about identity and vocation and what that means within our Catholic faith.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What experiences have you had that have made a positive impact on you?
- Who is someone that has helped guide you in your life so far?
- What's the difference between having a job and having a vocation?
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Sarah Jerome is joined by Father Miguel Sanchez on this (Not) The Only One mini series: Passionate Priests. This is the first episode of the three part mini series. Father Sanchez talks about identity and vocation and what that means within our Catholic faith.
Follow up questions for friends and family:
- What makes you who you are (think about your name, age, gender, race, ethnicity, the language you speak, and religion)?
- Do you feel influenced by the people you follow or judged by the people following you on social media?
- Name a time when you felt like you could be yourself.
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Sarah Jerome is in good company as she talks about the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. To learn more about Saint Ignatius, visit these websites:
www.americamagazine.org
www.jesuits.org
www.catholic.org
In this episode, Sarah Jerome and Matthew Bojarski explore the question: Is there such a thing as a bad adoration?
Definition of Terms used:
Adoration- to worship or venerate or show a deep love and respect.
Monstrance- an open or transparent receptacle that exposes the consecrated Host for adoration.
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Sarah Jerome introduces St. Matthew's Social Media Specialist, Grace Berry. Grace asks Sarah about her journey to working as St. Matthew's high school Youth Minister and what to expect in Season 2 of (Not) The Only One.
Join us for a three part series on what does it mean to be pro-life? On this third episode, we welcome guest Zack Maher, St. Matthew parishioner and Life Teen Core Member. Zack shares all about his experience attending this year's National March For Life in Washington D.C., including the things that he wasn't expecting!
Thank you for being a part of this mini-series. We have truly enjoyed opening up the conversation on respecting & affirming life from the moment of conception. For more information on the National March For Life: https://marchforlife.org/
We will be taking a two week break and look forward to returning on Feb. 24th!
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Join us for a three part series on what does it mean to be pro-life? On this second episode, we are grateful to have Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, joining us. I am so excited for you to learn more about MiraVia -- a nonprofit here in Charlotte, North Carolina focused on helping families, and the larger community, support a culture of life.
On this episode, Debbie shares about the Outreach Center and the Residency program at Belmont Abbey College. MiraVia provides a safe haven to support moms and babies with both the physical, spiritual, and social support that is needed. I promise you...you will be impressed by the incredible work they do and will ask yourself, how can I get involved?To learn more about MiraVia, including ways to support, you can click here for their website: https://miravia.org/
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @miravialife
Be sure to check out (Not) The Only One's website, where you can find great resources to learn more about the pro-life movement, from last week's episode: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone
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Join us for a three part series on what does it mean to be pro-life? On this first episode, we have special guest Fr. Peter Ascik, guiding us in "the basics." With March For Life taking place in Washington D.C. on January 21st, we wanted to carve out some time to discuss the beauty of respecting life!
On this episode, we tackle questions like:
- Why do we believe in life from the moment of conception?
- One of the responses we often hear about abortion is "I do not agree with it, but I'm not comfortable telling someone else what to do with their body." How can we respond?
- What ways we can we, as a community, actively support families in choosing life?
Because of the nature of the topic of abortion, please be aware that mature content is discussed. As always on this podcast, we seek to answer these questions with compassion and clarity.
To access resources mentioned in this episode, plus more, please check out our show notes here: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone
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"Even if there are difficult circumstances, we always say yes to life; and then we figure out how to care for all of the lives who are already here." - Fr. Peter Ascik
Happy New Year! We're kicking off the New Year of (Not) The Only One with the whole youth ministry team, Shelly, Avery, Amy, and Lauren. On this episode we share our goals for this year and dive into this Sunday's Gospel reading. We see Jesus perform his first miracle, doing the somewhat ordinary, turning water into wine. As we enter into ordinary time in our liturgical year, let's chat about how we can let Jesus enter into our ordinary days and moments. How can we be more aware of Him? And how can Mary be a guide to us in this road of discipleship?
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Pull up a chair, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and join us for our 2021 Advent episode! On this week of (Not) The Only One, you'll get to hear from three of your favorite youth ministry people: Amy Bojarski, Avery Utz, and Lauren Piercefield. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we are given the gift of Advent...an opportunity to slow down, rest, and place our hope in Jesus. As Catholics, we place our hope in a person -- Jesus Christ -- and that means there is always room for hope.
On this episode we chat about:
- Why the Church gave us the season of Advent
- What does it mean to "be vigilant"?
- What do we have as a source of hope as we close out the year?
(Not) The Only One will be taking a holiday break and looks forward to returning on January 13th. Know of our prayers for you and your family as we draw closer to Christmas and a huge thank you for journeying with (Not) The Only One this year! May Christ's light and peace be with you, always.
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The road of discipleship is a life long journey. Much like sailing, we ebb and flow, taking turns in different directions as we try to reach our final destination. Sometimes, we find ourselves off the path and might feel like we've wandered or strayed. Dean and Diane Kiradjieff join us this week on (Not) Only One, to remind us that Jesus is always able to meet us where we are at and guide us back on His path.
On this episode, we talk about:
- Why did Christ establish the Church?
- What hope can we offer for someone who is on the fence about their faith?
- How can we all grow more "sustainable roots" as we journey closer to Christ?
Dean & Diane offer a lot of hope this week, with the help of St. Peter, for why we need community and that Christ desires a unique relationship with you.
Thank you Dean and Diane for all that you do for our St. Matthew community!
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Emily Hogan, one of our fantastic counselors from the St. Matthew Counseling Department, joins this week to share practical tips for how to rest well.
On this episode, we tackle questions like:
- What happens to our bodies & minds when we don't take time to rest?
- How can we make room for rest when there's barely enough time to sleep ?
- How does taking care of the whole person, help us to own our worth and identity in Christ?
The whole human person is good and called to holiness. We are created body, mind, and soul -- each interconnected and deserving of care. Though the world around us tells us to find success in business and productivity, Jesus offers something much better.
"You're not going to grade on it. You cannot fait at rest -- all you can do is try." - special guest, Emily Hogan
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Join us this week on (Not) Only One, as Father Davis shares his insight on honoring the Sabbath.
On this episode, we tackle questions like:
- Why is it important as Catholics that we honor the Sabbath and where does this practice come from?
- How can we make room for rest when our lives are so busy?
- What is God trying to teach us by giving us this time each week to intentionally rest?
Father Davis is a great source of joy and hope for us! He is one of the busiest people I know and does a great job modeling how to take care of our body, mind, and soul. We hope this episode is encouraging for all and offers some tips for how to reclaim your Sundays for the Lord.
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Special guests, Ruta and Silvia Petrikis join the podcast this week for a scripture reflection. Ruta and Silvia are sisters and parishioners of St. Matthew who have made a great impact in our Life Teen community! They picked Mark 5:21-34, the story of the Hemorrhaging Woman, and are here to deliver great insight and wisdom in their sincere and humorous way. The Hemorrhaging Woman reminds us that we are deserving of Christ's healing, and that he does notice us, even if we are feeling unseen. These two sisters are passionate about scripture and spreading God's light in their own unique ways.
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Welcome to Season 2 of (Not) The Only One! This week we have special guests, Deacon Joe and Tammy Becker. Deacon Joe Becker was recently ordained a Permanent Deacon and serves at our St. Matthew Parish. On this episode, Deacon Joe and Tammy share about their beautiful marriage, the vocation of permanent diaconate, and the gift that their children have been, including their son who answered the call to priesthood. Get ready for two incredible story tellers, and devoted couple, who are ready to glorify God in all they do.
Vocations Awareness Week is November 7th-13th. https://charlottediocese.org/vocations/
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Welcome Caroline Skeen to (Not) The Only One! Caroline is a college junior at Western Carolina University and true legend of St. Matt's! She is a Life Teen alumni here to share her personal testimony and how the Lord calls her deeper in community. Get ready for an episode that is very honest and relatable. Caroline reminds us that we don't have to have it all together for Jesus to meet us and it's good to be honest in our relationship with the Lord. We are thankful for the gift that Caroline is and hope this brings you encouragement this week.
(Not) The Only One turns ONE this week! Thank you for an incredible first year and we pray that this podcast has been a source of hope, joy, and opportunity to bring our attention and hearts back to Jesus. Thank you for your support in listening and praying with us each week!
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This week we celebrate the feast day of Saint Matthew and the 35th anniversary of St. Matthew Parish! Join Lauren, Amy, & Avery for an episode all about Saint Matthew, the call to discipleship, and when each of us chose to really follow Jesus. Just like Matthew, Christ invites each of us to follow Him.
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To everyone who has made Saint Matthew Parish what it is today, we thank you! And thank you again for tuning in to (Not) The Only One this week!
This week, special guest Tyler McKenzie, joins the (Not) The Only One Podcast. Tyler is a Senior at Ardrey Kell High School and leader in St. Matthew Life Teen. On this episode, Tyler shares his personal testimony and breaks down the theme of authenticity. We all ask ourselves questions like, "Who really am I?", "What does God want from me?", and "Can I really live out my faith in every area of my life?". Tyler is honest, encouraging, and offers several practical tips for discovering the unique (and amazing!) person God has created you to be.
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Welcome to our surprise special guest, Fr. Peter Ascik! Since first starting this podcast, Episode 004 Friendships & Loneliness continues to be the highest listened to episode. So it seemed only fitting that we do a follow up before Fr. Peter headed off to his next grand adventure in Shelby. We all need good quality friendships. We all experience loneliness at different times in our life. And we are all created to have a deeper friendship with Christ.
On this episode, we tackle questions like how do we take courage and confidence during times of loneliness? How can we allow ourselves to be a gift to others? And how do we rejuvenate a friendship with Christ? We're here to talk about the parts of our faith lives that don't always get talked about enough -- and grateful that you're here to tune in!
Please say some prayers today for all priests, and especially Fr. Peter and his parish, Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.
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Before we rush into a new school year and say goodbye to summer...Lauren and Avery spent time reflecting over how wonderful this summer was! We will dive into Acts 2:1-12 and the Life Teen theme, "New Fire".
The Holy Spirit is powerful, capable of big things, and very much alive. On this episode, we share what our own personal "new fire" looked like, plus practical ways we can all keep this fire alive as we being a new school year and busy schedules. The Holy Spirit is with you each day and longs to renew your spirit!
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We are blessed at St. Matthew Parish to have two new priests, Fr. Miguel Sanchez and Fr. Jonathan Torres. Tune in to this two part episode to learn more about our new priests! Fr. Torres shares today his love for literature, how to not compartmentalize our faith, and the best fun fact you will not expect! Please join us in welcoming Fr. Torres and be sure to keep him in your prayers!
We are blessed at St. Matthew Parish to have two new priests, Fr. Miguel Sanchez and Fr. Jonathan Torres. Tune in to this two part episode to learn more about our new priests! Fr. Sanchez is a newly ordained priest who shares today how exactly he landed at St. Matthew, his love for cooking and travel, and what the Lord is currently teaching him. Please join us in welcoming Fr. Sanchez and be sure to keep him in your prayers!
"I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) On this episode of (Not) The Only One, Daniel Lee shares his own story and how God is helping him to live life to the fullest.
Daniel is a St. Matthew parishioner, former Life Teen Core Member, and current Seminarian with the Salesians of Don Bosco. On this episode, he shares his personal faith journey, including what it looks like to find our faith during times of suffering. We talk about discerning God's will for each of us and what the process of becoming a priest through a religious order looks like. Daniel is an incredibly positive person with a lot of wisdom to share and a deep love for the Eucharist.
If you'd like to learn more about the Salesians, a religious order founded by St. Jon Bosco with a charism of youth ministry, you can click here for their website: https://salesians.org/
Keep Daniel in your prayers and all our brothers & sisters in Christ discerning religious life!
Special guest, Alivia Dettinger joins us this week for (Not) The Only One! Alivia is a Life Teen alumni and rising college Sophomore at Coastal Carolina University. On this episode she shares her personal testimony of God working in her life in different seasons -- from high school to college. Alivia is passionate about community and reminds us why our faith is not meant to be done alone!
We continue our teen testimony series with Elizabeth Park! Elizabeth is a rising Senior and leader in our Life Teen ministry. On this episode, Elizabeth shares how she's navigated times in her life when the plan didn't go well...according to plan. How do we trust God when he points us in a different direction? How do we continue to give him our "yes" in uncertainty? She reminds us that trusting Jesus begins with small steps and they are steps always worth taking!
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We continue our teen testimony series with Kevin Francis! Kevin is a rising Senior at Marvin Ridge and leader in our Life Teen ministry. On this episode, Kevin shares his wisdom, Disney metaphors, and great honesty about teen discipleship. You'll get to hear more of his personal faith journey, including Steubenville, and how he continues to grow in his faith each day. He reminds us that God's mercy is unconditional and every relationship takes good effort.
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We continue our teen testimony series with Emma Sciotto! Emma is a rising Senior at Charlotte Catholic and gift to our St. Matthew parish! On this episode, Emma shares more about her personal faith journey and how we can make our prayer time more personal with Jesus. She reminds us that we can always trust the Lord, even when we don't fully understand the plan.
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We continue our teen testimony series with Luke Park! Luke is an incoming Sophomore at Notre Dame and Life Teen Alumni. On this episode we chat about keeping our faith alive in college (including the challenges), God's love for you no matter what, and relive the best Life Teen memories from the past few years. Luke is on fire for the Lord and seeking a life of courage and strength with God.
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We kick off our teen testimony series with graduating senior, Victoria Gatzendorfer! Victoria is a joyful and enthusiastic Life Teen member and St. Matt's parishioner. She is on fire for her Catholic faith and here to share how the Lord has been working in her own heart lately. Victoria has a lot of wisdom and laughs to share with all of us!
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This week Avery & Lauren break down one of their favorite quotes from St. Catherine of Siena: "Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire." We wrap up this series inspired by the Saints to achieve greatness, all for the greater glory of God. On this episode we talk about practical things we can do to better our relationship with the Lord and in our own unique way "set the world on fire."
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Our next series will be teen testimonies! We've learned from the Saints what a life with Christ looks like. Next, let's hear more of what discipleship looks like from some of our very own St. Matthew teens.
Tune in for part three of our "In Good Company" series, all about the Saints. The Saints give us courage, hope, and perseverance to journey with Christ each day -- from the valleys to the mountain tops, we can choose God each day and know that "Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure." (St. JPII)
This week, Rachel Willoughby joins to share about the lives of St. Padre Pio & St. Therese of Lisieux. They are both two people who lived boldly and had an intense love and trust for Christ.
St. Padre Pio, pray for us.
St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.
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Tune in for part two of our "In Good Company" series, all about the Saints. The Saints give us courage, hope, and perseverance to journey with Christ each day -- from the valleys to the mountain tops, we can choose God each day and know that "Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure." (St. JPII)
This week, Father Peter joins to share about the inspiring lives of St. Maria Goretti and St. Maximilian Kolbe. They are both two people of integrity who fully embraced forgiveness and courage to glorify God.
Please note that due to the biography of St. Maria Goretti, we do discuss mature topics in this episode, including rape and pornography.
St. Maria Goretti, pray for us.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.
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Welcome back to (Not) The Only One! We are excited for this four part series, In Good Company, all about the Saints. The Saints give us courage, hope, and perseverance to journey with Christ each day -- from the valleys to the mountain tops, we can choose God each day and know that "Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure." (St. JPII)
This week, Avery Utz, joins to chat all about Blessed Chiara Badano (her fav!) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. They are both incredible examples of young people living out God's will in radical ways. With a heart for adventure, they teach us how to love well and embrace the simple moments to serve others.
Blessed Chiara Badano, pray for us.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us.
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Rachel Willoughby, Director of Adult Faith Formation & Life Teen Core Member, joins to chat about one of the most powerful forms of prayer we have: the Rosary! We chat about the history of this prayer (including battles won thanks to our Mama!), asking Mary to pray for us (what that looks like & why we do it) and tips to build the habit of praying the Rosary more consistently.
We also invite you towards the end of this episode (22:35), to pray with us! Whether you're taking a run, in the car, or have a quiet moment -- you can use this episode to pray the Rosary.
We will be taking a couple weeks off to prep and plan for upcoming podcast episodes (including a few new series!) Please keep us in your prayers and be assured that we are praying for you. To check out previous episodes and show notes, you can click here : https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone
When we bring all of our intentions to Mary: "The Rosary is big enough to put all those gifts in that same basket and then present it to Mary and say "Mary can you make these beautiful and give them to your son?"" The Queen of the Universe is a mother -- and Jesus longs for her to be our mother, too. Tune in this week to hear how you can invite her more fully into your daily life.
This week, AJ & Kate Heitmann join to share about how they both feel called to service. Kate & AJ served on St. Matt's Life Teen core team for three years and are truly a gift to youth ministry. You'll get to hear how both of them live out and embrace our Catholic faith, in addition to how we can all serve Christ in our unique ways. Kate and AJ are recently married and also share about how they serve one another in the vocation of marriage.
Jesus instructed us what it looks like to be a Christian when He washed the feet of His apostles. Kate & AJ both have such an encouraging and uplifting passion for service. We can't wait for you to tune in this week!
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This week Avery and Lauren are talking all about Divine Mercy Sunday! On this episode, we share our personal journeys with Divine Mercy, the life of St. Faustina, and close by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet (we invite you to pray with us!) The Lord has an abundance of love to bestow on you. A love that outweighs our sins and shortcomings. Through this love, He calls us into deeper trust with Him.
St. Pope John Paul II established Divine Mercy Sunday as a Church feast day (the first Sunday after Easter. ) He had a great love for St. Faustina who gave us so many gifts through her diary, the Divine Mercy painting, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. She teaches us what it looks like to suffer well, to have child-life faith, and to put Jesus first, always.
You can learn more about Divine Mercy here: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/
This week, Ian & Eli Pilcher share what it looks like to be teen disciples today. Ian & Eli are twin high school seniors, Life Teen members, and are actively involved at St. Matthew. We talked about their 2021 Lenten journey, the challenges of being teen disciples today, and the Eucharist. Along with several shout-outs and an extended rapid-fire this week, you'll get to hear more about their personal faith journey.
The incredible Isabella Gonzalez joins us this week as our first teen guest! Isabella is a high school senior, and Life Teen Member, on fire for her faith. On today's episode, you'll hear part of Isabella's personal testimony and how she lives out our Catholic faith. We talk about allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our plans (and the courage it takes to do that!) plus prayer life and putting trust in our Lord. Be sure to tune in for her beautiful testimony and please keep all of our amazing St. Matthew seniors in your prayers!
Rafy Piscopo, Life Teen Full-Time Missionary, joins us from Hidden Lake! We first met Rafy back in 2017 at Life Teen Hidden Lake Summer Camp when he was a summer missionary. If you've been to camp -- you know Rafy -- and after listening to this episode, you'll understand why he is so on fire for the Lord. Today we talk about evangelization (sharing our faith with others) and how to actually put that into action. Rafy shares his own faith journey, including trying to balance sports and an active faith life, in addition to how you can be Christ's light in your own unique way.
If you want to say hi to Rafy, you can find him on Instagram @rafy_piscopo14
Peter Kobet, St. Matthew's Acting Director of Music, joins this week to chat about the Mystical Body of Christ. We are called to put our faith into action -- so let's talk about where we get this from, how we can be encouraged, and what it practically looks like to be Christ's hands and feet to others.
Scripture mentioned throughout this episode:
- John 17:20-23
- 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
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Katie Knoefel joins Lauren this week to talk about one of our very favorite people: St. Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa was a bold little woman who changed the world with her radical love and service for the poor. She teaches us that we are capable of doing small acts each day and that even amidst great suffering, Jesus is close and thirsts for us. Katie shares part of her personal testimony and teaches us how to practically apply a lot of Mother Teresa's wisdom in our own lives.
Fr. Binoy Davis joins us this week to share his story! We talk about his journey to priesthood, the need for balance in our lives, and what the creative process looked to write his Holy Communion song. Fr. Davis always brings the joy of Christ to everything he does and we are excited for you to tune in this week.
Please continue to keep all of our amazing St. Matthew priests and clergy in your prayers!
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This week, Joanna & Shannon from An Ordinary Catholic Podcast join us! On Part 1 of this collaboration, we dive into tons of ways that you can nourish your prayer life. Prayer is essential to our relationship with God. Let's learn together some new ways to make prayer a part of our every day.
Make sure to check out Joanna & Shannon and the incredible work they are doing in youth ministry at @anordinarycatholic and @st.stephenyouthministry
Part 2, all about how to come down from the "retreat mountain", is available for you to listen on @anordinarycatholic's podcast where they have Lauren on as a special guest.
Diane Kiradjieff, Director of Faith Formation, joins to get us all ready for Lent! Learn more about the spring cleaning we are all in need of, tips for Lenten "daily doses", and how to let more of God's mercy into your life.
This week, Fr. Peter joins to talk about one of his very favorite people: Sister Clare Crockett. Sr. Clare was a vibrant, funny, determined woman who lived a beautiful life of transformation and allowing the Lord to love her fully each day. Her story continues to be inspiring for many, as she has something to teach all of us.
Check out our show notes on https://stmatthewcatholic.org/podcast-nottheonlyone for her documentary and newest biography, Alone with Christ Alone,which includes excerpts of her prayer journals.
Fr. John Allen joins this week to share his beautiful journey of choosing a life as a priest. Dive into this episode to learn more about how the Lord may be calling you to live out your gifts and talents well. The Lord is with us on this journey of discovering and living out our vocation and all we need to do is ask, seek, and knock.
Please continue to keep all of our amazing priests and clergy at St. Matthew in your prayers! We are so grateful for all the hard work, prayer, and love they give to this parish.
This week Olivia Burke, Life Teen Core Member, joins us to chat about one of our very favorite things: Scripture. We were so on fire about this topic, we had to split it into two parts! Check out Part 2 to learn more about Queen Esther and how "perhaps you were born for a time such as this." We are confident that the Lord has a good and unique plan for you. We will also share plenty of tips to building a habit of spending time in Scripture and actually stick with it.
This week Olivia Burke, Life Teen Core Member, joins us to chat about one of our very favorite things: Scripture. We were so on fire about this topic, we had to split it into two parts! Check out Part 1 to learn more about Olivia's faith journey and how Mary Magdalene is a disciple of hope and perseverance who has something to teach all of us. If you have your bible near by, we'll be diving into John 20:11-16.
If you've ever felt like it was too difficult to hear God's voice, doubted His presence, or felt abandoned by the Lord...this episode is for you. Avery Utz is here today to share part of her personal testimony, what her tattoo means, and practical things to do if you find yourself in a season where God feels anything but near.
We'll talk about things like consolation and desolation (and what does that even mean?) and acknowledge that you are not the only person that has felt this way in our faith. This is an important topic and we are looking forward to diving in, knowing that even if it doesn't feel like it in the moment, God is faithful and present with us.
One of the questions we get the most is, "how do I make God a part of my every-day-life?" We couldn't think of a better way to kick off the year, then to talk about the Holy Spirit (aka the answer to this question.) Amy Bojarski, St. Matthew's Family Programs Coordinator, joins us to share her personal testimony and advice on how to grow in our own relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Before we say goodbye to 2020, let's take a moment to give thanks and try to remember....what actually happened this year? Tune in to hear how Avery & Lauren are prepping for Christmas and how the Lord has personally been working in their lives this year. We'll also spend a bit of time in Scripture allowing Mama Mary to be our guide during this season, before we close in a special Christmas edition of our rapid fire questions.
On behalf of all of St. Matthew Youth Ministry, we thank you for joining us in this exciting new project! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and can't wait to join you again in the new year!
Ben Lesnefsky joins us this week to chat about how to handle difficult conversations. Whether it be family, friends, or people at school -- tricky conversations are bound to happen. So let's talk about why we normally avoid the conflict, tips on how to better navigate these conversations, and how the Lord wants to bring deeper healing in your relationships.
Happy New (Liturgical) Year! It's that time of the year to open our hearts, slow down, and prepare for the coming of Jesus. This week, Rachel Willoughby joins us to share all about Advent! Why can't we jump straight to Christmas, what is the meaning behind the Advent wreath, and what things can we be doing to really enjoy this season?
Mentioned in this episode:
- St. Matthew Advent Events: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/familyconnections
- To sign up to receive daily scripture emails from St. Matthew text ADVENT to 84576
- Angelus Prayer: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/angelus-383
You matter (including your mental health!) Get ready to grab a pen and paper as Christine Delaney, head of the St. Matthew Counseling Department, joins this week to share her insight on how we can take care of our body, mind, and soul. Everyone has experienced stress this year, to say the least. So let's talk about what stress does to our bodies, why does the Church care about our mental health, and what are some practical things we can do to take care of ourselves?
Fr. Peter joins us again this week to tackle more of your thoughtful questions, in this episode of Part 2 of our Priest Q&A.
- When did you know you wanted to be a priest? (2:05)
- How do I know what my calling is? (6:10)
- How is the bread and wine transformed into the body and blood of Christ? (10:18)
- How does the Catholic Church protect Scripture? (12:00)
- What should I do when I lose motivation to read the bible? (18:06)
- Science & Faith: Is there a conflict between the two? (22:20)
This week, Lauren & Daniel Torres chat all about the saints! Why does the Catholic Church recognize saints, how can they really be a part of our lives today, and who is in our squad?
Our high school teens submitted bold and excellent questions that many of us have found ourselves asking before. We are blessed to have both Fr. John & Fr. Peter help us with some answers. On this unique episode, we'll tackle questions like:
- How to grow in your faith when you don't have enough time (3:30)
- Is Scripture and blind faith enough to trust God? (9:12)
- Have you ever doubted God's plan for you? (12:34)
- Politics: How can we choose when voting seems like a lose lose situation? (17:38)
- How can God help us with addiction? (pornography, drugs, etc.) (29:10)
- What is Fr. John & Fr. Peter's favorite bible verse? (36:04)
Today, Lauren & Fr. Peter chat about something everyone goes through: loneliness, the need for great friendships, and trying to navigate a friendship with Christ. We've all been going through unique challenges, like isolation and trying to stay in touch with friends during a pandemic. In this episode you'll find practical steps for both finding genuine friendships and creating a real and lasting friendship with the Lord.
Welcome to our surprise mini episode! Love Nikes, video games, and Pokemon? So did Blessed Carlo Acutis, a recent and young Blessed who points us in the direction of Christ. After watching the beatification last Saturday, Avery & Lauren wanted to share more about this amazing teen.
On today's episode, Lauren and Avery discuss how to answer the classic question: "Who am I?" Join us for an honest conversation of why this question can be so challenging to answer, and how to listen to the one who knows you best.
Welcome to (Not) The Only One: a St. Matthew podcast for teens on an open, vulnerable and Catholic journey! Today we'll chat about what you can expect on this podcast, how we came up with the name, and what the Lord has been stirring in our hearts lately.