Best Bethlehem Community Church Podcasts (2024)

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Prayer 38:18

6d ago38:18

38:18

Date: 08/18/2024 Series: The Church Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13By Bethlehem Community Church

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079: Joe Godri, Daxtronics Regional Sales Manager, MCCC alumnus 23:35

11h ago23:35

23:35

Joe Godri, a regional sales manager and MCCC alumnus stops by to tell Jared his story. Learn about his time as career which included stints as Director of Athletics for Pennsylvania State University Schuylkill Campus and as Head Baseball Coach at Villanova University. Recorded by Matthew O'brien and Nate Leslie Edited by Matthew O'brien from the Co…

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Messiah 27:20

14d ago27:20

27:20

Date: 08/11/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Chris Luciano, Elder Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22By Bethlehem Community Church

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Redeemed 25:40

13d ago25:40

25:40

Date: 08/04/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12By Bethlehem Community Church

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Hope 17:07

21d ago17:07

17:07

Date: 07/21/2024 Series: Standalone Message Speaker: Peter Siciliano, Elder Scripture: VariousBy Bethlehem Community Church

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078: Michael Billetta, Director of Facilities Management 28:45

12d ago28:45

28:45

Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration, Michael Billetta, Director of Facilities Management, who has worked at the College for 40 years, reflects on the changes to the Blue Bell and Pottstown Campuses during his tenure and what projects he’s working on currently. Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob Stein Edited by Matthew O'br…

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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress 35:55

18d ago35:55

35:55

At the start of every “Preach” episode, we state the mission of the show: “We take you into the minds and hearts of some of the finest preachers in the Catholic Church; we listen to their homilies, learn what makes them great and draw inspiration to keep preaching the Good News.” This mission informed our decision to send host Ricardo da Silva, S.J…

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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination attempt 38:06

1M ago38:06

38:06

“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.’ And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.’” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to tha…

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077: Stephanie Prazenka and Rob Heller 30:10

1M ago30:10

30:10

Stephanie Prazenka, Associate Director of Records and Registration, and Rob Heller, Academic Advisor, join Jared to talk about what steps students should be taking to register and be prepared for their fall semester classes. Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob Stein Edited by Matthew O'brien from the College's Sound Recording and M…

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The Offer 36:49

1M ago36:49

36:49

Date: 07/14/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18By Bethlehem Community Church

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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the National Eucharistic Congress 22:45

1M ago22:45

22:45

“We’re like the apostles,” says Shayla Elm. “We’re getting to walk with Jesus, like the apostles did; getting to learn from him, getting to see the ways that He brings people to Him that maybe you didn't think twice about, the people on the fringes.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Shayla Elm, one of 24 young ad…

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Plans 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

Date: 07/07/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 3:-9By Bethlehem Community Church

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Intervene 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Date: 6/30/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 2:14-23By Bethlehem Community Church

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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love God more deeply 25:37

1M ago25:37

25:37

“The Eucharist is the food that makes us hungry,” says Joe Laramie, S.J., so when he preaches, he hopes to stir his congregation “to deeper hunger for the Lord, to grow in deeper devotion to him.” Joe, the National Director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and a preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, preaches for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordina…

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Favor 35:19

2M ago35:19

35:19

Date: 6/23/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13By Bethlehem Community Church

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Follow 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

Date: 6/16/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22By Bethlehem Community Church

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076: The Rev. Charles W. Quann, Senior Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church 23:13

2M ago23:13

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The Rev. Charles W. Quann, Bethlehem Baptist Church Senior Pastor, celebrates MCCC’s 60th anniversary by talking about his work with the College as a member of the President’s Diversity Council. He also talks shares his personal story and how he became a leader in the Greater Montgomery County community. Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edi…

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Courage By Command 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Date: 06/09/2024 Series: Standalone Message Speaker: Andrew Strickland, Pastor of Quaker Street Bible Church Scripture: Joshua 1:9By Bethlehem Community Church

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075: Zachary Denmark, Commencement Student Speaker 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Commencement Student Speaker Zachary Denmark, a Biotechnology graduate, talks about his journey overcoming health concerns to complete his associate’s degree. Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edited by Cat Perry from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College

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Despair 26:59

3M ago26:59

26:59

Date: 05/19/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Chris Luciano, Elder Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7By Bethlehem Community Church

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Decisions 39:44

3M ago39:44

39:44

Date: 06/02/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 1:7-14By Bethlehem Community Church

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Committed 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

Date: 05/12/2024 Series: Book of Ruth Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: Ruth 1:1 - 4:22By Bethlehem Community Church

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Life 37:39

3M ago37:39

37:39

Date: 05/05/2024 Series: Standalone Message Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: VariousBy Bethlehem Community Church

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074: Patrick Winston, Art Professor 21:36

3M ago21:36

21:36

Our 60th anniversary coverage continues as Dr. Jared Brown sits down with Art Professor Patrick Winston to look back on his more than four decades of work teaching at the College. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology ProgramBy Montgomery County Community College

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Try writing your next homily in a coffee shop 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

A homily is a public speech, so it only makes sense to write it in public, says Scott VanDerveer, who mostly writes his homilies sitting at a long shared table in a coffee shop. “I love looking up at whoever’s in line at the cash register at that moment and thinking, ‘Would this guy, or would this woman care about what I’m saying at all; would this…

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Never start a homily with these 4 words 37:32

3M ago37:32

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A surefire way to lose your congregation’s attention is to start a homily with “In today’s Gospel reading,” says Thomas Groome. “The purpose of good preaching,” he says, “is to bring our lives to God and God to our lives.” A preacher’s job, then, is to facilitate a meaningful conversation between the two. This week on “Preach,” Tom, a professor of …

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073: Georgia Horosky, All-Pennsylvania Academic Team member 15:08

3M ago15:08

15:08

High school Dual Enrollment student Georgia Horosky completed her associate’s degree at just 17 years old. The president of Phi Theta Kappa’s Beta Tau Lambda chapter, and the Rotaract Club, was recently named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's Sound Recording and Music Tec…

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Preachers: Tell a story that will stay with your listeners long after the homily is over. 34:55

3M ago34:55

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Though Jesus preached in parables that still captivate us, not every story told in a homily has a similarly lasting impact. The Rev. Christopher Clohessy shares how preachers can craft stories that linger long after Mass is over. This week on “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is joined by another South African priest. Chris is a priest of the …

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Ron Hansen on bringing fiction-writing techniques to homily writing 23:42

3M ago23:42

23:42

Ron Hansen has written award-winning novels that have been turned into Hollywood hits. As an ordained deacon, he crafts equally compelling homilies. This week on “Preach,” Deacon Ron Hansen, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Washington and a prolific author, preaches for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year B. His homily reflects…

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Be Prepared 37:39

4M ago37:39

37:39

Date: 04/28/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: 1 PeterBy Bethlehem Community Church

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072: Pat Walsh, 60th anniversary alumna class of 1970 17:22

4M ago17:22

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We’re continuing our 60th anniversary coverage by talking to Pat Walsh, a graduate of the class of 1970, who talks about attending Montgomery County Community College as a student at the first campus in Conshohocken. Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program…

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What young adults most need to hear in a homily 32:43

4M ago32:43

32:43

While most parishes struggle to attract young members, Saint Clement Parish in Chicago stands out with a mostly young adult congregation. This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Peter Wojcik, the pastor of Saint Clement Parish in Chicago, Ill., preaches for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. In his homily, he reflects on the depth of Jesus’ committed love…

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Watchful 39:03

4M ago39:03

39:03

Date: 04/07/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9By Bethlehem Community Church

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True Grace 37:15

4M ago37:15

37:15

Date: 04/21/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein. Pastor/Elder Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12-14By Bethlehem Community Church

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Dominion 33:12

4M ago33:12

33:12

Date: 04/14/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11By Bethlehem Community Church

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Humility 31:57

4M ago31:57

31:57

Date: 03/17/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7By Bethlehem Community Church

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A preacher should offer the congregation a challenge—not cheap grace 36:13

4M ago36:13

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Gemma Simmonds, C.J., a theologian and sister at the Cambridge Theological Federation in Cambridge, England, preaches for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, Year B: In her homily, she reflects on her experience of poverty in Brazil, giving significance to Christ’s words: “Make your home in me as I make mine in you.” Then, in the conversation with host Ric…

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071: Ruby Armor, Project Innova team manager 18:18

4M ago18:18

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Engineering science students on the Project Innova hydrogen fuel-cell urban concept vehicle team placed second in the category in the 2024 Shell Ecomarathon Challenge in Indianapolis. Team manager Ruby Armor will talk about the experience and what’s coming up for next year. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and …

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Bishop Stowe preaches on the climate crisis for Good Shepherd Sunday 27:08

4M ago27:08

27:08

“I think there's a major concern for living more in harmony with creation, which is a result of conversion,” says Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., “But I think Pope Francis is also, as our good shepherd, calling us to greater urgency to act because time is slipping away and we haven't done much.” Bishop John Stowe is a Conventual Franciscan, the third…

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To be a good preacher, pray more and read widely 24:51

4M ago24:51

24:51

Good preaching requires mastery of rhetoric, in particular the tools of repetition and organization. “Otherwise, they’re not gonna remember,” says John Baldovin, S.J. “This is a no-brainer, but beginning, middle and end, and not trying to make too many points” are key to a compelling homily. He also adds with hyperbolic emphasis, “If you want to be…

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070: Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology, and his son psychology lecturer, Michael Baron 30:03

5M ago30:03

30:03

We are continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th Anniversary by chatting with Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology and his son Michael Baron, Psychology lecturer. The two will reflect on their time as both students and educators. They will offer their thoughts on finding success here at Montco. Recorded by Matt F…

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Striking a chord: The debate on singing in the homily 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

“Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” This is how Kim Harris starts her homily for the Second Sunday of Easter—in joyous song. “When Thomas first the tidings heard / How they had seen the risen Lord / He doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia!...” Such daring from the ambo has long struck a controversial chord with preachers and liturgists alike, promptin…

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Easter - Cross to Crown 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

Date: 03/31/2024 Series: Easter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: VariousBy Bethlehem Community Church

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When preparing to preach, treat your homily like music 35:54

5M ago35:54

35:54

In the Judeo-Christian tradition, God often makes Godself known through sound: be it a voice from a burning bush, a resounding clap of thunder or the blast of a trumpet. “God is revealed through sound,” affirms Ed Foley, O.F.M. Cap. “I think of a homily as sound theology,” he adds, “it’s acoustic engagement.” When preparing to preach, Ed, the Duns …

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Ukraine military chaplain: Preaching hope to a world at war on Good Friday 32:12

5M ago32:12

32:12

When reflecting on the life, death and resurrection of the Lord while living in a state of military invasion and active war, Andriy Zelinskyy, S.J., says that “everything becomes more authentic.” For this Jesuit priest, who serves as the chief military chaplain of the Ukrainian-Greek Catholic Church, the task of preaching to those suffering in Ukra…

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069: Montco Students, Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward 19:06

5M ago19:06

19:06

Mass Media and Sound Production majors Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward, two student photographers for The Montgazette newspaper, were assigned to take photos of President Biden’s campaign stop at Blue Bell Campus. The two reflect on their experience covering the event and share with us a little bit about their time here at Montco and what they plan t…

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A Preacher’s Guide to Holy Week: These are long liturgies. Be brief! 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

The liturgies of Holy Week need to be seen as a unity. With two weeks remaining before the start of this summit of the Christian year, the “Preach” team sought the expertise of two esteemed liturgical scholars and practitioners to give preachers a whistle-stop tour of the readings and liturgies for this sacred week. In conversation with “Preach” ho…

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A Call to Shepherd 59:09

6M ago59:09

59:09

Date: 03/10/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Mike Hannay, Elder Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4By Bethlehem Community Church

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Father Rob Galea’s preaching strategies for reaching disengaged youth 33:23

5M ago33:23

33:23

“Explain the resurrection to me in two minutes without using any church language.” This is the challenge that Father Rob Galea sets for his staff to ensure they can easily relate to the young people they serve. “That takes practice, and that takes hanging out with the kids and understanding the way they speak, the way they reason.” Rob, originally …

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It's Time 39:12

6M ago39:12

39:12

Date: 03/03/2024 Series: A Study in the Book of 1 Peter Speaker: Geoffrey Ekstein, Pastor/Elder Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19By Bethlehem Community Church

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