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Catholic Military Life

Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

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CATHOLIC MILITARY LIFE is a podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). The AMS was established as an independent archdiocese by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1985 as the only Catholic jurisdiction responsible for endorsing and granting faculties for priests to serve as chaplains in the U.S. military and VA Medical Centers. AMS-endorsed priests serve at more than 220 U.S. military installations in 29 countries, making the AMS the nation's only global archdiocese. AMS-endors ...
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What makes a great Catholic homily, and what goes into the art of delivering it well? “Preach” is a new weekly podcast from America Media that features a diverse cast of the finest Catholic preachers. Each week, preachers open up their hearts and minds, sharing their spiritual lives, approaches to interpreting scripture and techniques for preparing the best homilies. On each episode, listeners will meet Catholic preachers, learn about their communities and hear their Sunday homilies, deliver ...
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Beyond The Beacon

Diocese Of Paterson

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Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J., as they discuss current events and topics relevant to the local Church in Paterson and the global Catholic Church. Bishop Sweeney answers questions from listeners, interviews guests, and shares reflections and insights helpful for all striving to live a life of faith, hope, and love.
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Join Father Francis Rella, a married Catholic Priest, as he explores the joys and challenges of being a pastor, parent, nurse practitioner, therapist, chaplain, and a military officer. Meet his family and friends as each contributes serving Church, community, and the world that God created.
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The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep into the messy and beautiful journey of faith, healing, and growth. In each episode, she shares wisdom and stories, from the comical to the heartfelt, and offers practical advice for managing the chaos of daily life. Whether it’s balancing family, home, work, or personal development ...
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Armed to the Heart - Military Women, Work-life Balance, Female Veterans, Christian Moms, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Megan Gephart | Christian Life Coach | Military Mom Advocate | Catholic Working Mom | Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach

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Live out God’s calling in work & family life, within and beyond the uniform — Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment? Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family? Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current? Are you a high-achiever pouring yourself out for everyone else but burnt out, stressed, and strug ...
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A religiously funny podcast for Christian men seeking authentic fraternity. Each week, The BeatiDudes explore life from the perspective of men seeking to follow God's will while they grow closer together in holiness and humor. TheBeatiDudes.com
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Presents: Hi! We are Mackenzie and Bridget, two best friends who met while studying film and acting in NYC. From a Catholic conference in our twenties, discerning our vocations, to working in Hollywood, military wife life and all the seasons in between we have a heart for true and beautiful stories. Here is the place where we share conversations rooted in truth and goodness and interviews of friends who are unravelling the call placed on their lives so beautifully.
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Conor Donahue, co-founder and COO of ACE is back for a bonus show about his journey into entrepreneurship. Ace combines cutting-edge Virtual Reality with a stunningly realistic handset to transform your shooting. With Ace, you can build your fundamentals of marksmanship, compete with friends in online drills, and experience a variety of minigames o…
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How can we find hope amid our daily challenges? Hear the hope-filled story of Veronica Peña-Montalvo, whose faith and hope have been transformed over the last several years and led to the founding of The Great Commission Theatre. On today’s journey, we will: Consider how to listen to God’s voice in your daily life Hear about what strengthened Veron…
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After serving as a United States Navy SEAL, Conor Donahue continues to apply his unique blend of faith, fortitude, and focus to serve in his roles as a husband, father, parish leader, and business owner. Conor grew up in northern Virginia with a strong faith foundation. He shares his fascinating journey to join the Navy SEALS by taking us back thro…
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Hey friend. Today I'm sharing an update on where the Lord has been leading me, what I’ve been “giving birth to” and the humbling growth journey I've been on in this season. We're talking about big life transitions, leaving the military, learning to trust God more and the internal wrestling we often experience mentally, emotionally and spiritually a…
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Andrew Rawicki is back and showed up in style. His t-shirt features all 10 of his grandchildren, which is a sight to behold. After his recent retirement, Andrew has continued to pour his time and energy into his family and his work with Regnum Christi, where he currently serves as the local director for North Texas. He shares with us his journey to…
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In our Catholic faith, we recognize that every person is created in the image and likeness of God. This truth extends to individuals with disabilities, who bear within them a unique reflection of the divine. Join Jason Nunez as he speaks with Lauren Stadelman, Director for Human Dignity and Pastoral Care for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and the …
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Send us a Text Message. Paulist Father Tom Gibbons, a New Jersey native, joins Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss ministering in Hollywood while producing and directing films of his own with Paulist Productions. His new documentary "Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. 'Bud' Kieser" is an entertaining, provocative, and nostalgic chroni…
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This episode is dedicated to Jerzy Rawicki, holocaust survivor and father of our guest, Andrew Rawicki. Andrew and his wife JoAnna have created a legacy of faith and love for their six children and ten grandchildren. After recounting his journey to the Church and his courtship with his wife, Andrew shares the harrowing tale of his father’s escape f…
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On this bonus episode of The BeatiDudes, Evan Woolsoncroft shares the details of his personal life and the intentional formation he and his wife bring into their home. After meeting each other as FOCUS missionaries, Evan and his wife found themselves quickly dating and married not long after. Together they are raising their four kids while honoring…
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Send us a Text Message. On Beyond the Beacon episode 57, co-founder of Good Counsel Homes Christopher Bell speaks about the pro-life efforts of he and his wife Joan Andrews Bell for nearly 40 years. Joan is a legendary advocate for life, recently sentenced to 27 months in prison for her involvement in a “rescue” at a Washington, D.C. abortion clini…
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Discover the extraordinary life of St. John Paul II, listen in as Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox take us on an inspiring journey through his life. From his early years in Poland through his papacy, we explore his profound impact on the world, his struggles under communism, and his enduring legacy. This episode is a tribute to a saint whose life conti…
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Join me and Natalie Zima (@NatlieZimaa on IG) as we chat about motherhood. From one mama (me) with 10 years of experience a younger mama who is in the trenches of figuring out motherhood now - we discuss everything from following intuition, marriage struggles in the transition into parenting, detaching from the world, fighting how the world says pa…
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This episode of The BeatiDudes is truly one of a kind. On the suggestion of today’s guest, Evan Woolsoncroft, the entire Monday episode is reversed. That’s right – instead of closing the show with something unique during the Reverse Simpsons segment, the entire show is one big Reverse Simpsons. If you have never experienced the BeatiDudes before, t…
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Send us a Text Message. “Teach a sister, touch the world!” This is the motto of Assumption College for Sisters, an accredited college sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity (SCC), which educates religious sisters called to consecrated life from the Paterson Diocese and around the world. On episode 56, Beyond The Beacon hits the road again, r…
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Chris Cottrell shares his faith journey during this bonus episode and this story has a bit of everything - deep family wounds, intellectual investigations, spiritual mentorship, an instant moment of understanding, and a host of beautiful witnesses along the way. After entering the Church in 2022, nine of Chris’ first ten masses were in the Holy Lan…
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In this episode of Journeys of Hope, Angela Sealana and author Lynda MacFarland dive into the unique challenges faced by military families. Lynda shares her personal experiences as an Army wife of 34 years and provides valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs that come with military life. Join us as we explore ways to support military fami…
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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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A solo episode where we chat about the one thing that absolutely changed my motherhood AND my relationship with my kids, an absolute answered prayer. This episode deep dives the topic of retained primitive reflexes - what they are, what causes them, what the symptoms of the immature reflexes are, and how you can get your kiddo some simple but extre…
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Chris Cottrell shares the fascinating story of his journey from his time as a former intelligence officer in the United States Army to becoming the co-founder of the upscale menswear brand Shepherds. The discussion weaves together the importance of faith, family, and community in men's lives, and how intentional dressing can convey professionalism …
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Send us a Text Message. Two priests join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss what life is like as chaplains for the United States Armed Forces. Bishop Kevin also offers a special Memorial Day blessing. Guests Father Michael Parisi and Father Matt Pawlikowski have over 50 years of combined military service. Father Parisi was commissioned …
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After his business partner’s appearance on the Monday episode, Davis Scott joins the BeatiDudes for a special full-length Friday show. Davis shares his journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, driven by the influence of a friend, a beautiful young woman, and the eye-opening book 'Rome Sweet Home.' The Dudes then delve into Davis's background, his…
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Join Mary Jane and Deacon Tom Fox as they dive into the profound significance of the Holy Eucharist and its power to heal and guide us towards a deeper connection with God. Discover the boundless love of God for all humanity, the role of the Catholic Church in nurturing our spiritual journey, and the transformative impact of the Eucharist on our li…
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I got to have an amazing chat with Fr Peter Pomposello who is the official US army chaplain for recruiting new priests into the US Army (or funneling them into whatever service they're interested in joining). A lifetime as a Catholic and a military kid/wife and I had no clue how intricate, involved, and extremely sacrificial the call to serve as a …
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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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Austin Wyble takes us on a fascinating journey from his Catholic upbringing to his path through college and his shift from advertising to youth ministry. The conversation also delves into Austin's career in real estate, the struggles he and his wife experienced with infertility, and the incredible story of adopting twins and later discovering his w…
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1 Corinthians 12 describes the spiritual gifts, including the gift of healing. Andrew Laubacher, aka A-LOB, realized early in his journey that God was using his prayers over others to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual healing to build up the Kingdom. In this special episode of The BeatiDudes, A-LOB shares healing stories that bring the…
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Send us a Text Message. Seven students from Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta discuss producing their podcast, technology and the impact of artificial intelligence, leading spiritual retreats, and their student-led Bible study. Accompanied by Father John Calabro, chaplain and teacher at Pope John, and Brian Carlson, faculty adviser and…
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Explore the devotion to Our Lady of La Vang and the strength of the Vietnamese Catholic faith with Angela Sealana and her guest, Fr. Johnson Lê. Enjoy this tale of hope, heritage, and healing. On today’s journey, you will: Learn about a title of Mother Mary which is unique to Vietnam. Discover the story & message behind Our Lady of La Vang. And, yo…
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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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Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung out at the beach, and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules.” In high school, he fell away from his faith and lived the party lifestyle. After a …
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The BeatiDudes present a final montage of guests from the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference, including Author Greg Hendry and The Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries for the Diocese of Dallas, Joshua Salinas. It’s fun, formative, and always fresh – The BeatiDudes. There’s humor, holiness, and a host of awesome hosts – The BeatiDude…
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Send us a Text Message. While every Catholic pilgrimage site offers a journey of spiritual wonder, the mission of a Lourdes pilgrimage is specific: bringing love and healing to the sick. On Beyond the Beacon episode 53, Bishop Kevin Sweeney discusses with Jai Agnish, diocesan communications director, his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, France with th…
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Join Angela Sealana and Mary Jane Fox as they dive into the essence of spiritual motherhood, which is a vocation – a calling – for all women of all states in life. They will discuss practical ways for women to embrace this calling today and the supportive roles that men and others can play in honoring and fostering the unique contributions of spiri…
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A solo episode where we deep dive the topic of Marian Apparitions. Often us Catholics get a bad rap for our relationship with Mama Mary but I've got all the background, why we think Mary appears to us, some focus on her messaging of repentance and love for her son, some info on a few of the many apparitions. Reminder, for only $4.99/month you can g…
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James W. Keyes (Jim) is known internationally as a business and social change agent. His career has included serving as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies (Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven) and creating a strategic consumer product collaboration with Walmart. Additionally, Jim is a patron of the arts and is currently working on ways to share more of the…
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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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Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, takes the BeatiDudes on an exploration of raising kids with virtue and understanding of their God-given dignity. Steve holds an MA in theology and a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as well as an MTS from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies i…
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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, when a man and a woman enter a marriage with the best of intentions, it may still end badly. Thankfully, the Catholic Church has a process to determine if a marriage that ended badly may be declared invalid. The process is called an annulment. On Beyond the Beacon’s 52nd episode, Father Marc Mancini, judicial vica…
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Dr Sarah Bartel on Sexual Moral Theology Encyclicals | John Paul IIThe Holy Seehttps://www.vatican.va › content › encyclicals.index.html https://www.canafeast.com/?r_done=1 https://www.littlewayofmarriage.com/ https://www.canafeast.com/MyDelight-9-Skills About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and t…
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Join Angela Sealana on an inspiring journey with John Michael Talbot, whose melodies have touched millions. Discover his profound spiritual transformation, from a secular musician to a devout Catholic inspired by the mysticism of St. Francis. On today’s journey, you will: Meet multi-platinum selling, Grammy/Dove award-winning Contemporary Catholic/…
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Topic Warning – This episode of The BeatiDudes covers the struggles men and women face with pornography and how to break free from compulsions and understand our true identity in the Father. As always, the language is clean and appropriate, but the topic may not be a good fit for young audiences or in certain situations. Steve Pokorny holds an MA i…
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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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Aaron Fowler is back for a bonus episode about the culture of life and the need to recognize how God’s grace works with us through a free and abundant gift that provides an opportunity to unite us with God’s divine providence. Aaron is the Executive Director for Bloom Pregnancy Help Center, previously Birth Choice, in Dallas, Texas. Bloom actively …
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