Vitamin J: Recent Episodes
Newaygo County Catholic Teens
Join this group of young people from Michigan as they navigate their faith lives and try to understand how God is calling each of us closer to Him. Listen to them share personal experiences, inspired thoughts, and lessons they have learned.
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We will be praying for you.
In Lent we focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving... in this podcase we wanted to have a conversation on prayer. Sometimes we think prayer is harder than it really is. But it really can be very simple. It is as simple as talking to God or being intentionally present during Mass.
Eli, Wendy, and Camryn talk about how to begin to pray. As well as how to keep going when you feel like prayer didn't work. A couple personal stories are also shared to show how prayer blessed their lives. Prayer is essential. It is our spiritual food.
How do you pray?
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We catch up with Sophia (who was part of the first few episodes) and is now a Freshman at Notre Dame. She tells us a bit about College, how the Coronavirus is shaping the experience, and how Notre Dame is keeping class in person. Sophia also talks about how she is living her faith, including making a Marian Consecration, accountability, and other tips for keeping it real in College.
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Does God want me to do the dishes? Does God want me to be happy? Where does God want me?
Isaac begins by telling the fairytale of the Magic Thread and relating it to our lives and the Feast of the Holy Family-- the Sunday following Christmas.
Isaac ponders what the ordinary lives of the Holy Family might have been like, including their chores and daily interactions. How they had the gift of living in the present moment and how joy is found in the simple tasks of our lives. Isaac then talks about how we can imitate their lives and find that same joy. It all points to living in the present moment. God wants to be with us in the simple tasks of our lives.
Romans 8:28
~Holy Family make our families like unto thine~
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How does Advent slow us down? And what does it have to do with free falling?
Isaac and Ava come together on this podcast talking about Advent and also a couple saints that highlight this season and how we celebrate them. If you don't know the details of St. Lucy and Our Lady of Guadalupe listen in. The scientific evidence on the miracles of the tilma of Guadalupe are utterly remarkable.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for us!
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Natalie and Camryn share a couple more stories of saints. They will be talking about their Confirmation Saints whose Feast days are in November; St. Cecilia and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Listen and learn their stories.
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November is when we celebrate All Saints, All Souls and the Day of the Dead. Most importantly, it is when we remember our dead. Those who have gone before us whom we loved, whom inspired us, and those who still need our prayers.
Ava is joined by Erin (the behind-the-scenes Youth Ministry Leader) to talk to her about one particular soul she remembers named Ryan Fischer and how his passing is what began her All Souls day celebrations.
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Happy All Hallows Eve! Friends Isaac and Ava talk about what homeschoolers do on Halloween (the eve of All Saints day) and share about the lives of three remarkable people. One of these people was Carlo Acutis who was a gamer and died as a teen in 2006 and is on his way to sainthood. So listen in to these saints... one who was a teen who liked video games and is incorrupt, another who was in seminary under ground, and the third who was a rebel and entered the convent.
Check out this website to learn more about Carlo Acutis: https://carloacutis-en.org/
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We've been back to school for two months! What that looks like and what that means is different depending where you live. Join Eli, Bekah and Wendy as they discuss what this means for each of them (each are at different schools) as well as how life looks going to school during a pandemic. Can you define self- efficacy?
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Today, October 19th is the feast day of St. Isaac Jogues. Listen as Isaac tells the story of St. Isaac, someone we can pray to for courage. Isaac Jogues lived among the Native Americans for years in peace with some tribes and later tortured and held in captivity by others. He never lost his desire to minister to them. He was martyred in 1646.
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This episode is the second part to episode 9. Isaac talks about how yes, God wants you to be a saint. And how through ordinary faithfulness, God makes us extraordinary. He gives examples of HOW to make prayer a part of your every day. This is a very practical and encouraging episode for all those not knowing quite where to start or how to re-engage prayer.
Resources mentioned:
"33 days to Morning Glory" and "33 days to Merciful Love", (Do it Yourself Retreats) by Fr Michael Gaitly
"Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father", by Fr Donald Calloway
"Rome Sweet Home" by Dr. Scott Hahn
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Isaac reflects on these questions: Is sainthood possible? Is God for us? What is the secret of the saints? Can it possibly be something simple? Listen until the end where he tells a story of a young man who abandons himself to God.
Recommended book in the episode: I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Reaching of St Therese of Lisieux by Fr. Jean C J D'Elbee
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Join Natalie, Ava, and Camryn as they discuss prayer journaling. A few of our girls started a Monday zoom group during the quarantine for female fellowship and supporting one another in their prayer lives. This podcast episode is a result. We hope this encourages and inspires you to try something new in your prayer life.
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Join us as we hear from Monica, a young adult blogger of the blog "Desiring Heaven." She shares her testimony and the role of prayer in her life. The thing that makes all the difference in your life. Listen in. Enjoy!
And check out Monica's blog: "Desiring Heaven" for more thoughts and wisdom.
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On this Mother's Day we give you our next Episode featuring Natalie and Ava. Ava speaks about the mother of us all: Mary.
May is the month of Mary. We answer the question "Do Catholics Worship Mary?" and why she is so important and why we should love her. Listen and find out why you should "Go ask your Mom."
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This is a short introductory podcast to simply tell you who we are. We are a group of teens who span a whole county, 3+ different High Schools, Homeschools, 3+ different parishes. We are one youth ministry. And most of us are a part of a Leadership team that serves in various capacities.
For those who know us, we want you to join us when this quarantine ends!
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One of our group who keeps us in good humor, has a special for you in 60 seconds. This is the high school leader that middle school teens go home from retreat and tell their mom about. Why? Because he was just that funny.
The music and content is all Kyle. We just gave him 60 seconds plus a few more for the music.
We hope you enjoy!
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THIS SUNDAY is Divine Mercy Sunday! The Sunday following Easter. What is Divine Mercy Sunday? How do you pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet? Sophia gives a brief explanation and invites you to pray the chaplet with her. Here are some helpful links:
How to pray the Chaplet: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet
Read more about St. Faustina and St. Pope John Paul 2: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/john-paul-ii
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Isaac and Sophia are joined by Eli (47520 feet away or 7920 times the social distance requirement) to talk about the Holy Triduum. The Holy Triduum are the most holy days of the liturgical year in our Catholic faith, beginning Holy Thursday evening (where we celebrate the Mass of the last supper and Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane), Good Friday (the day Jesus walked his passion, was crucified and died), Holy Saturday (the day of waiting) ending with Easter morning. They share thoughts, reflections and how they will celebrate these holy days from their homes.
Tune in for some inspiration and wise words from these young people.
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In this episode, Isaac is joined by Bekah. They talk about how to navigate the emotional difficulties which have come with social distancing during COVID-19. They discuss the changing dynamics with family and friends and reflect on a talk which Sophia (from last weeks episode) recorded just for you guys!
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Join Isaac and Sophia in this first episode as they discuss the days leading up to Covid-19 interrupting our lives. They share things to do, ways to cope, and how they have witnessed God's presence.
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