CTK Faith Formation: Recent Episodes
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CTK Faith Formation Podcast allows you to be apart of the faith formation programs of the Cathedral of Christ the King anywhere and everywhere!
Our own Bishop John Trần discusses the history and role of the bishop and his experience living in that God-given ministry. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night on June 10, 2025.
Drew Mirolli shares the journey of his conversion to the Catholic Church and the unexpected ways God used interdenominational dialogue, Marian theology, and moments of surrender to reveal His love. From wrestling with trust during trials to discovering Mary’s Jewish roots and her role in evangelization, Drew explores how faith is less about having the right answers and more about being accompanied into deeper relationship with the Father. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, May 13, 2025.
Oftentimes at Mass, you'll see a deacon helping out, even giving the homily. They can be married with a family and usually have their own full-time job elsewhere. So what exactly is the role of a deacon?
Our own Deacon Sam Fraundorf presents on where a deacon fits in the responsibilities of clerics and laity, as well as his own path to becoming one. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, April 22, 2025.
How did the early Christian Church progress from the controversies, persecutions, and key leaders of the first centuries? They had no precedent to go off of, no manual on how to start a religion. An examination shows a complex evolution of the Church as early Christians attempted to make sense of their faith after the death and resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Keith Pacholl, professor of history at the University of West Georgia, presents on the formation of the early Church! Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, March 11, 2025.
You can know your purpose and live it out. Yes, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about the human person permeating our society, and this makes discerning and living out your purpose difficult; however, you have everything you need right now to accomplish this. Thomas Clements, president of Zenith Ministries, shares what this entails to help you discover your purpose so that you can start living it today. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, February 25, 2025.
Tithing is more than just about giving money to the Church. It's about making a gift of ourselves to God out of gratitude for His many blessings. Fr. Jared speaks about how to make a gift of yourself to God through your time, talent, and treasure. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, January 7, 2025.
Love and Responsibility is considered one the great works of Western civilization, alongside The Iliad and Dante’s Divine Comedy. Written by Karol Wojtyla, Pope St. John Paul II, it serves as the philosophical foundation for Theology of the Body, addressing key questions about attraction, relationships, and chastity. This is the second in a two-part series, presented by Joey Martineck, Director of Respect Life Ministry, at the 20/30s Discipleship Night, November 19, 2024.
Love and Responsibility is considered one the greatest works of Western civilization, alongside The Iliad and Dante’s Divine Comedy. Written by Karol Wojtyla, Pope St. John Paul II, it serves as the philosophical foundation for Theology of the Body, addressing key questions about attraction, relationships, and chastity. Join Joey Martineck, Director of Respect Life Ministry, for a two-part series exploring Love and Responsibility as a transformative teaching. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Minsitry at their Discipleship Night, October 15, 2024.
How do we approach "social justice" as Catholics? Kathleen Loesel, a member of our young adult community (and our former coordinator!), will present on social justice from a Catholic perspective, including the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching; a focus on our call as priest, prophet, king; and practical actions we can take.
How often do we face the battle of our hearts saying one thing but our heads saying another? We need both emotion and logic in life and in our relationship with God. Ellie Dodd explains mindset shifts and practical steps to bridge that gap in order to love God better and to do His will as laypeople.
Just like the world around us shapes who we are, so too did the 1st century world inform how Jesus lived. Dr. Keith Pacholl helps us understand who Jesus was by explaining how the 1st century world influenced how he lived: the government, the customs, cultural differences, and more. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, August 3, 2024.
Inspired by Foreigner's classic love song, Fr. Jared Kleinwaechter wades through all of the different ideas and explanations of love to define what love actually is. He explains four different kinds of love that come from God. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, August 3, 2024.
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. With such power, it makes sense that there are miracles attributed to it. Cynthia Alvarado talks about some of the marvels connected to the Blessed Sacrament. She is completing her classes from Franciscan University on the Theology of the Eucharist. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, June 13, 2024.
We’ve all heard of UFOs and the question "do aliens or other extraterrestrial life forms exist?" How should we as Catholics view these questions? What if they are, in fact, out there and one day we encounter them? Dr. Paul Thigpen, Ph.D., author of “Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith: Are We Alone in the Universe with God and the Angels” comes to discuss these pressing questions. Dr. Thigpen is an acclaimed international speaker, award-winning journalist, and best-selling author with a doctorate in Historical Theology. He was appointed to the National Advisory Council by the USCCB, and has been on talk shows like Pints with Aquinas. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, May 14, 2024.
Many (understandably) assume "consecrated life" means becoming a nun, but there are many other ways to consecrate your life to God outside of the convent, for both men and women. Sarah Rocko, Coordinator for Women’s Discernment at the Archdiocese of Atlanta, speaks on discerning consecrated life and the numerous options available. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Night, March 12, 2024.
An audio guide for praying the Marian Stations of the Cross, produced by the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, GA.
Narration: Kate Curran and Ian Goldsmith
Production: Ian Goldsmith
Music: Kate Curran | www.katecurranmusic.net
00:10 - Station I: Jesus is Condemned to Death
02:06 - Station II: Jesus Carries His Cross
04:02 - Station III: Jesus Falls for the First Time
06:12 - Station IV: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother
08:07 - Station V: Jesus is Helped by Simon Cyrene
09:55 - Station VI: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
11:38 - Station VII: Jesus Falls the Second Time
13:20 - Station VIII: Jesus Meets the Holy Women of Jerusalem
15:10 - Station IX: Jesus Falls the Third Time
16:56 - Station X: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
18:33 - Station XI: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
20:33 - Station XII: Jesus Dies on the Cross
23:28 - Station XIII: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
25:35 - Station XIV: Jesus is Laid in His Tomb
27:21 - The Conclusion, with the Resurrection in Mind
Many young adults are looking to get married. But even those who are engaged often don't fully understand it as one of the seven sacraments. For some, it's just a checkbox on to-do list of life. Fr. Juan Pablo Durán LC discusses 'The Forgotten Sacrament of Marriage: an explanation for young adults looking for love' on what exactly the sacrament is. Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry at their Discipleship Night, February 13, 2024.
In our often chaotic lives there can seem to be little time for anything else. While many are not called to missionary life, we still admire what they do and there is much we can learn from those who are. Ellie Dodd, a missionary with Damascus Missions, speaks on how to incorporate that missionary life into our own busy day-to-day life. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship night, January 9, 2024.
We all strive to be more holy in our daily lives. Often, we are told to do that without any practical steps or advice, and that’s not helpful! Our local seminarian Eric Baylot provides these practical practices we can do to become more holy in our everyday life. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, November 14, 2023.
Our own Fr. Joe Wagner gives the keynote to our 2023 annual retreat on why we should choose joy when there seems to be so much wrong in the world. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.
Joey Martineck, Respect Life Director at the Archdiocese of Atlanta, gives a breakout talk on how one chooses joy in their career, telling his personal story of choosing joy in finding his current career and how it often isn’t easy - as he had more than one stop along the way. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.
CTK parishioners Colleen and David O’Shaugnessey give a breakout talk on how to choose joy in finding your vocation in life, as they have in marriage and children. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.
Fr. Branson Hipp, chaplain at the Georgia Tech Catholic Center, gives a breakout talk on how joy in recreation works, when it's beneficial for you, and when it's not. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.
Peter Attridge, a practicing marriage and family therapist north of Atlanta, gives a breakout talk on the important connection of joy and mental health, including how joy is more sustainable than happiness. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.
As we get older, our relationship with our parents naturally changes. While they are still our parents and always will be, there is a different dynamic than when we were younger. Fr Juan Pablo Durán LC explains both the scriptural basis for honoring your parents, even as you get older, and practical ways this can be done. Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry at their Discipleship Night, September 12, 2023.
A presentation for the Cathedral of Christ the King RCIA on the Trinity and Incarnation.
We know that Jesus was Jewish and our faith comes from Judaism, but our knowledge often ends there. Max Friedman, a member of our community and a convert from Judaism, discusses Judaism, the links between the Jewish and Catholic faiths, and, as a convert, the importance of RCIA! Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, August 8, 2023.
Many people have a desire or sense of Something, but find the scripture of the Church or any organized religion as repugnant or a major objection. Fr. Branson Hipp traces how we got to this point historically in the modern mentality and shows how we are called to live the Catholic faith with others when it is so foreign to their experience and doesn’t make sense. Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry at their Discipleship Night, July 11, 2023.
Pope Benedict XVI proposes that the Song of Songs—the scripture with strikingly romantic imagery between two lovers—is the “essence of Biblical faith” (Deus Caritas Est, 10). Joey Martineck, director of Respect Life Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and co-writer of GARDEN: The Musical, dives into St. Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body in which he wrote extensively of the Song of Songs, explaining why the book is a favorite of saints and mystics and how we can make sense of it. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Night, June 13, 2023.
In Church history, two of the most well known events are the Inquisitions and the Crusades. Santi Duran discusses these and common misconceptions that have aroused from them over time, such as the use of torture. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Night, April 11, 2023.
A three-person panel helps us understand God’s plan for creating a family. They explain how we should view openness to life, NFP, and how contraceptives impact the female body. Panelists are Amanda Morley, BSN, RN, a cycle instructor for the Marquette Method NFP who works with Reproductive Health Medicine & Gynecology (RHM); Elizabeth Park, a PA at RHM; and Fr. Joe Wagner. Presented May 16, 2023, at 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night.
A common Lenten practice is Stations of the Cross. While we know of them, we may not quite know their background. Jake Hegarty comes to discuss the history and purpose of the Stations as we continue our Lenten journey and prepare for Easter. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, March 14, 2023.
Dale Brewer, LAPC is a professional counselor from Holy Family Counseling. He discusses navigating relationships and learning to live in love, both as a single person and when in a relationship with someone. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Night, February 21, 2023.
How do you align your will with God's throughout this year? Fr. Rey Pineda, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, comes to talk about how every decision made, every day, is an opportunity to bring yourself closer to God's will. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, January 17, 2023.
This special evening combines readings from Sacred Scripture with performances of sacred seasonal music by the Cathedral choir, celebrating the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas and anticipating his return.
Peter Attridge is a Clinical Director and licensed therapist with Holy Family Counseling Center, a Catholic counseling center in Atlanta. He discusses the place of vulnerability in achieving long-lasting friendships. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022.
Born and raised in a military family, Molly Clavenna frequently moved around growing up, making building relationships challenging. She discusses how you create boundaries in relationships during those times of transition. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022.
Fr. Joe Wagner discusses Jesus' example of prayer, and how this is imperative for any kind of relationship with others. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022.
Mary Gray has lived with other young adults for years, some of whom are not Catholic. She discusses how you practice your faith and interact with others who don’t share your same beliefs, followed by a panel discussion with other young adults in similar living situations. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022.
Nicole Bucholz is a consecrated woman who lives in Catholic community. She discusses how to life your life with virtue in that kind of community, followed by a panel discussion with young adults living in community with other Catholics. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022.
Our own Fr. Joe Wagner teaches about the best practices for making a good confession. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their November 2022 Discipleship Night.
Over the centuries, Our Lady has appeared and often has very similar things to say to us. Join us and speaker Joe Bryant as we discuss the most common messages that Mary strives to tell us through these apparitions. Presented to to 20/30Somethings at their September 2022 Discipleship night.
The virtue of chastity is important to pursue as Catholics as we honor God through our actions and strive to learn how to love one another as God loves us. Seminarian Josh Harris shares his testimony and discusses how we can pursue a chaste life in any vocation! Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry at their Discipleship Night, August 16, 2022.
Bernadette Flowers, Associate Director of Adult Faith Formation at the Cathedral, takes us on a deep dive into the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation and how they tie into apologetics. We also discuss how they relate to RCIA and becoming a sponsor. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, July 12, 2022.
Fr. Mark White faithfully served CTK as one of our parish priests, but how did he come to this divine calling? From converting to Catholicism to being ordained to the priesthood he has had a remarkable journey and shares it with us, teaching us how to share and live our faith boldly. Presented to 20/30Somethings Ministry at their June 14, 2022 Discipleship Night.
When pursuing the good and holy, it is important to follow the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. The Saints built their devotion to the Lord and communities on these works which in return have made them prime examples of virtuous living. Brother Robert Pérez teaches the foundations of becoming a Saint and how the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy play a vital part in living a Godly and glorious life. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry on May 10, 2022.
Fr. Juan Pablo Durán LC takes a deep dive into the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation and how they tie into apologetics. He also discusses how these relate to RCIA and the process of becoming a sponsor. Presented to 20/30Somethings Ministry at their April 19, 2022, Discipleship Night.
Father Juan Hernandez shares his thoughts about Palm Sunday. Presented to Gather in His Name Bible Study on April 7, 2022.
The Shroud of Turin bears a faint, yellowed image of a crucified man and is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. It resides in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, as it has for over four centuries. Father JP takes a dive into this important artifact in the Catholic Church to discover why the Shroud of Turin is truly a miracle from God. From 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, March 15, 2022.
Commentary from Carol Yadlosky on Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch. Presented on February 15, 2022 to the Cathedral Bible Study for Women.
Presentation from Sam Mullins on the Rise of the Papacy up to 1100 AD. Presented on February 23, 2022, to the Gather In His Name Bible Study.
Commentary from Karen Taylor on Moses and the Ten Commandments. Presented on February 8, 2022, to the Cathedral Bible Study for Women.
Commentary from Carrie Doyle on St. Paul's conversion from enemy of Christianity to its greatest Apostle. Presented on February 1, 2022 to the Cathedral Bible Study for Women.
Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them the power to both represent Christ and be a channel of God's goodness for people. Join us as we prepare for the Lenten season and discuss with Gene and Isabel Rice the Charisms of the Catholic Church and how we can live them out. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, February 8, 2022.
A conversation with the Sisters of Life, a religious community of women consecrated for the protection of human life. Their mission includes serving women who are vulnerable to abortion, giving them the support and resources to be able to choose life for themselves and their children; and helping women who have suffered after abortion to encounter the mercy and healing of Jesus Christ.
Carroll Keen discusses the story of King Manasseh of Judah. Presented on January 25, 2022, to the Cathedral Bible Study for Women.
Commentary from Marcia Abernethy on St. Peter's fall and redemption. Presented to the Cathedral Bible Study for Women on January 18, 2022.
Commentary from Georgia Edwards on King David's fall and redemption. Presented January 11, 2022 to the Cathedral Bible Study for Women.
Advent Reflection from Father JP Duran on December 8, 2021 at Gather In His Name Bible Study.
Commentary from Lesson 8 of the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented November 16, 2021.
Commentary from Lesson 7 of the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented November 9, 2021.
Bernadette Flowers reflects with the Gather In His Name Bible Study on the Gospel for Sunday, October 31, from Mark 12.
Commentary from Lesson 6 of the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented October 26, 2021.
Sr. Jacinta Man, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia discusses what true femininity looks like to the Lord In a world full of ever-changing norms. Presented at 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, October 23, 2021.
Parishioner Michael Lyon discusses what true masculinity looks like to the Lord In a world full of ever-changing norms. Presented at 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, October 23, 2021.
Kathy McCormick reflects with The Gather In His Name Bible Study reflects on the Gospel for Sunday, October 24, from Mark 10.
Commentary from Lesson 5 of the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented October 19, 2021.
Fr. Mark reflects with the Gather In His Name Bible Study on the Gospel for Sunday, October 17, from Mark 10.
Commentary from Lesson 4 of the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented October 12, 2021.
How does love shape our understanding of who we are as human beings created by God? Santiago Duran dives into the critical role it plays in our development as flourishing persons. Presented at the 20/30Somethings October Discipleship Night.
Commentary from Lesson 3 of the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented October 5, 2021.
Commentary from Lesson 2 for the Cathedral Bible Study for Women. Presented September 28, 2021.
Commentary from the bible study for teachers at Christ the King School. Presented September 27, 2021.
Adoration is a sacred tradition in the Catholic Church, but what are its origins? How do we pray a whole Holy Hour? Join us as we dive into the ultimate guide to Adoration with Jeff and Jamie Graebner, Adoration guardians for 20 years. We'll look at why the Church believes in Adoration so strongly, how people in the past have been deeply impacted by Adoration, and what makes it such a special time with Jesus. Presented to the 20/30Something Ministry's September Discipleship Night.
Throughout our whole lives, that question - "why?" - repeats: from small things like hobbies, to big things like career and relationships, to huge things like purpose and meaning. We’ll pursue that “why” and unpack some of the big questions we have navigating this life. From the 20s30s annual retreat, presented by Katie Alford.
God knows us simultaneously, intimately, and publicly, so what can he offer us? From the 20s30Somethings annual retreat, presented by Francesca Lupinetti of Catholic World Mission.
How do we pray authentically in the midst of unmet expectations? From the 20s30Somethings annual retreat, presented by Fr. JP Duran.
Hosted by the 20/30Somethings ministry, Fr. Branson Hipp discusses how to explain our Catholic faith to others.
Hosted by the 20/30Somethings ministry, Adrienne Rowles, a consecrated woman with Regnum Christi, describes what it means to consecrate yourself to Mary, and her own experience with consecration.
From 20s/30s Discipleship Night, Fr. JP Duran talks about sin, reconciliation, and conversion.
A study from the Book of Daniel, on Hebrew wife Susanna, falsely accused of impropriety by the men whose advances she refused. Lesson 9 in this season of the Cathedral Women's Bible Study.
A study of the figure of Ruth, presented by Marcia Abernethy to the Cathedral Women's Bible Study.
A study from the Book of Exodus - fearing God, these women refused to obey Pharaoh's commands to slaughter Hebrew babies. Presented to the Cathedral Women's Bible Study.
A study of Esther, the Jewish queen married to a Persian king. Her position allows her to defend her people by influencing the king. Presented to the Cathedral Women's Bible Study.
We are all called to love and serve God, but how can we achieve this through different callings in our lives? Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry, our panel includes Adrienne Rowles from Regnum Christi, a Sister from the Missionaries of Charity in Clarkston, a dating and a married couple directly from our 20/30Somethings.
You can find the readings for today's Mass at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010321.cfm.
The readings for this Mass can be found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122720.cfm.
The readings for Christmas Day can be found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122520-day.cfm.
The Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent Year B can be found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122020.cfm
Symbolon Knowing the Faith Session 2, Divine Revelation: God Seeking Us and the Compass for Our Lives and Session 3, The Bible: God's Love Letter to Humanity
Symbolon Knowing the Faith Session 1, The Journey of Faith: Trinity, Faith and the God Who Is Love and Session 5, Who Is Jesus?: Just a Good Man or Lord of our Lives?