Potential To Be Amazing Podcast: Recent Episodes
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It's all about Politics on this episode of #PTBA! Father Jim and Mike invite Producer Jenny to discuss the ever changing state of the country.
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On this week's episode, Father Jim and Mike get an Astrology reading from their guest, Shaune Lancit!
If you are interested in learning more about your birth chart, you can reach out to Shaune directly at Shaunelancit@gmail.com.
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mike talk about the Priesthood and Holy Orders.
Producers Jenny and Stefani join the Dynamic Duo for the latest episode of #PTBA on intimacy.
This week, Mike and Father Jim welcome Melissa and Tina for a chat about pop culture and how it shapes our culture.
Father Jim and Mike welcome CeeCee, the in-house Gen X expert to this episode of #PTBA!
There's a lot going on in the world right now. Let's see what Father Jim and Mike have to say about it all ...
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mike welcome The Franciscan School 7th grader, Lucas! Tune in to hear Lucas' experience at #TFSRaleigh and how he got onto #PTBA.
Join us as we discuss all of the myths and mysteries associated with the Lenten season.
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the Dynamic Duo discusses the differences in how people share and show love. Special guest, producer Jenny, stops by to add the female perspective.
Kicking off (or continuing on) with election season, the dynamic duo give their thoughts on Liberalism.
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Another year, another season of The Potential to be Amazing!
In this episode of #PTBA, Mike and Father Jim talk about a recent bollettino sent out by the Vatican and discuss what was missing from the text.
On this special episode of PTBA, Father Jim and Mike sit with Producers Jenny and Stefani to talk Christmas favorites and traditions!
Just in time for Giving Tuesday, Father Jim and Mike talk with Dallas Bonavita from Note in the Pocket and Katie Fithian from Catholic Charities!
Tune in now to hear how each organization is helping the community and click the links below to give or donate your time this holiday season.
https://noteinthepocket.org/
https://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/
On this episode of #PTBA, Farther Jim and Mike sit with Producer Jenny to talk about death.
On this episode of #PTBA, Producer Jenny brings a list of questions to help you learn a little more about Mike and Father Jim.
This week on #PTBA, Producers Jenny and CeeCee chat with Mike and Father Jim about loneliness. Is it really as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?!
Father Jim and Mike have two very special guests joining the episode - Mike's daughter, Sarah & Producer, CeeCee!
The four discuss their definitions of feminism AND the bigger theme of the Barbie Movie.
The Dynamic Duo head to the movies!
Tune in now to hear Father Jim and Mike's thoughts on The Sound of Freedom and the impact they hope the movies makes in the world.
On this episode of #PTBA, Mike and Father Jim sit down with Producer Jenny and talk about the importance of Friendship and how it evolves overtime.
On this episode of #PTBA, the producers visit for a Behind the Mic episode!
Join Father Jim, Mike, Jenny and Stefani for a chat about women in the Church and what changes need to be considered.
In this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mike take time to breakdown the Synod. Tune in now to hear their take!
On this episode of the #PTBA, Father Jim and Mike begin a discussion on if the Church is responsible to adjust to the world's ever changing culture.
In this episode of #PTBA - Father Luke, Chaplain at Cardinal Gibbons High School, sits down with Father Jim and Mike to talk about the evangelization of young people. Tune in to hear his journey and approach when working with high school students.
In this episode of #PTBA, Mike and Father Jim talk about common sense .. or the lack thereof nowadays.
Join Father Jim and Mike for the newest episode of #PTBA where they take a deep dive into Lent.
It's time to meet Janet & Bob!
Tune in to this special episode of #PTBA and meet Father Jim's Mom and Mike's Dad!
Kicking off Season 4, Father Jim and Mike talk about the end of 2022 and the news of Pope Benedict.
It's that time again - The Christmas Episode with Father Jim & Mike! Tune in to hear what we miss during the Christmas Season as they wrap up Season 3.
Kicking off a new series of the Potential To Be Amazing, Mike and Father Jim have Producers Jenny and Stefani on for Behind the Mic where they talk through the Midterms Elections.
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This week, Father Jim and Mike welcome former colleague, Julie Sperrazza to talk more about the topic of Literacy.
This week on PTBA, Father Jim and Mike talk all things Halloween - including the supernatural
Father Jim and Mike welcome Jeff Bell, Head of School, for Cardinal Gibbons Catholic High School located in Raleigh, NC. Jeff shares insights on how high school education has evolved over the past 20 years and how COVID impacted learning for students across the country.
And we're back! For another conversation about student loans - this time, with guest Jenny Hammond!
With the recent conversations about Student Debt forgiveness, Farther Jim and Mr. Watson talk about the other options students have post High School.
Father Jim & Mike have had quite the summer! Tune in to hear all about it.
Be sure to follow #PTBA on Instagram & Facebook - website coming soon!
This week's episode is all about the 4th of July! We hope everyone had a great long weekend and is ready to hear about the courage of our founding fathers.
As mentioned in this episode - Father Jim and Mr. Watson will take the month of July off to travel and spend time with family. Don't worry - they'll be back in August for more fun!
Mr. Watson is officially retired! Tune in to hear about his experience and words of wisdom.
This week, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about the removal of masks in our every day lives. How are you adjusting?
In this episode, Father Jim and Mr. Watson breakdown what a lay leader is and Pope Francis' recent direction of redesigning the Church.
Just in time for Christmas & for the Season 3 finale, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about the season of Advent.
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk Gratitude. With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, what are you grateful for?
This episode, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about what they learned during a recent retreat centered around being a social Catholic.
Be sure to listen to the entire episode and tag Sullivan's Steak house!
In this episode, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about symbolism. Do people focus too much on the symbols around them without a full understanding on the true meanings?
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about leadership and describe what it takes to be a good leader.
This week, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about anger - what people are angry about and why
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim, Mr. Watson & producer Jenny take a look at how social media influences our culture & the ways we should use it as a tool to consider other perspectives.
This week, Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk about caring - what it means to care, why we should care and the times when one chooses not to care.
School is out for the summer! Father Jim and Mr. Watson take a look back at this past school year and reflect on the challenges and lessons learned.
Father Jim & Mr. Watson sit down with Producer Jenny to answer some hard hitting questions about life, religion and everything in between.
In this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim & Mr. Watson take a look at Evolution and break down where the Catholic Church stands.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim take some time to analyze the most recent dubium answered by the Catholic Church in regards to blessing same sex marriages.
Father Jim & Mr. Watson couldn't let the Lenten Season pass without talking about sin. In this episode, the two take a deep dive into each of the 7 deadly sins and talk about how mortal sins differ.
Father Jim and Mr. Watson tackle the one subject that makes them both uncomfortable ... love. To better understand how they each show and receive love, the two read the infamous book, 'The Five Love Languages'. Tune in to listen to how they both interpret love.
Father Jim and Mr. Watson invite some guests to the podcast for the first time to help them discuss the role of women in the Catholic Church.
Welcome to Season 2!
Mr. Watson has been working hard on creating a list of what is to come for 2021. Tune in to see what you may expect and some hopes that both he and Father Jim have for the year.
Wrapping up season one with Mr. Watson and Father Jim. These two find a way to keep the Christmas season alive with reflections and insights to go along with what has definitely been a most unusual year.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim dedicated a whole episode to politics....but still did not finish what they wanted to say. So they are back. Wrapping up discussions of the recent presidential elections and assessing the state of the world for 2020 and beyond.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim give listeners a peek behind the curtain on what it takes to pull together an episode of Potential to Be Amazing.
In the spirit of the upcoming election, Mr. Watson and Father Jim decide to weigh in on some issues facing the country and the Catholic Church. Don't worry....no one was harmed in the making of this episode. Maybe a just few bruised egos.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim both claim to be genuises. They also both claim to have incredible emotional intelligence. And they both claim to be hilariously funny.
We decided to test their claims and made them both take a personality test. Tune in to hear the results. Spoiler alert....they too were surprised by the results.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim decide to tackle the stereotypes perceived of priests and principals.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim share their opinions on some of the greatest ideas that theologians and scientists have been challenging for years.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim discuss leading during turbulent times. Both also share how they came to the role that they serve in now and how they view leadership.
Mr. Watson and Father Jim discuss and react to all of the many changes happening the world.
Father Jim and Mr. Watson spend this episode sharing their opinions on friendship. After some spirited dialogue you learn quickly how they both feel about the many facets of love and friendship. You don't want to miss this as the real story behind how these two became friends is revealed.
Father Jim and Mr. Watson discuss (and argue) about the role of the Catholic Church in times of crisis.
Everyone has a fear. Mr. Watson and Father Jim explore why we have fears and what we can do to overcome them.
It's the season of Lent and we are talking about sin! Father Jim and Mr. Watson talk through what sin means and what it means to repent.
Father Jim and Mr. Watson discuss the elements of change and the impact it can have on all that we do.
Father Jim and Mr. Watson sit down to talk about Christmas and the pressures one may feel around the Holiday Season.