Best Divine Mercy University Podcasts (2024)

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Mugged by Beauty - Dr. George Harne 14:57

1h ago14:57

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George was perfectly happy as a faithful graduate student. He was shocked when he was mugged by the beauty of ... liturgy. Absent of rational arguments – he sat with the confusion of being overcome by experience. He launched headfirst onto a path of intellectual pursuit and exploration that would define the rest of his life. And then, the decision …

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I met some mothers... that’s when I understood the difference... - Melynda Ludwick 5:56

3d ago5:56

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Melynda admits it. She joined the Catholic Church because she was pregnant (and her husband was already Catholic). But then, through the kindness and openness of a group of mothers at her church, Melynda came to know the love of Jesus in the Eucharist. This is Melynda Ludwick. She is the First Lady at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. Hear he…

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I didn’t want to go but it changed my life - Abi Bielstein 14:34

11d ago14:34

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Abi was merely going through the motions. Reluctant to step into that space, little did she know her life would be changed forever. This is Abi Bielstein. She works in Campus Ministry at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. Prepare to hear her powerful story of navigating tragedy and profound transformation through the power of the Eucharist. Fo…

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Redemption featuring Taylor Tripodi | MAX Music 26:25

12d ago26:25

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Taylor Tripodi talks about her musical journey as well as what inspired her to write “This is Redemption” and “Take Care of Everything." MAX Music features musicians sharing their spiritual journey through song and conversation. Artists share acoustic, stripped-down versions of songs and then talk about why music matters to them. Includes live perf…

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Psychological Challenges for First Responders - Part 2 22:49

10M ago22:49

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 26: Psychological Challenges for First Responders - Part 2 In this episode, George Forsythe talks about the most common conditions he helps his patients with, some of the training that allows him to understand them, and his spiritual inspiration. Our guest for this podcast is George Forsythe. He is a counselor who…

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Psychological Challenges for First Responders - Part 1 38:40

11M ago38:40

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 25: Psychological Challenges for First Responders - Part 1 In this episode, George Forsythe shares his experience as an undercover cop and what led him to become a counselor and specialize in attending first responders. Our guest for this podcast is George Forsythe. He is a counselor who primarily works with polic…

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Women's health and reproduction 41:36

12M ago41:36

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Sister Anna Marie's guest is Sister Mary Gretchen Hoffman, RSM, a doctor of internal medicine. Discussion includes women's health, reproduction, and contraception.

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Vocation and Discernment 23:11

1y ago23:11

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What does recognizing and responding to God’s will look like? Sister Anna Marie discusses the call and discernment involved in the vocations of priesthood and religious life. From talk given at the University of Glasgow Catholic Chaplaincy.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Pentecost and the Trinity, Conclusion 50:20

1y ago50:20

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Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas look at the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discussing trinitarian theology in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa. Part 6By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Pentecost, the Trinity, and the Summa Theologica 55:04

1y ago55:04

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Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas look at the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discussing trinitarian theology in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa. Part 5By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Addictions and Substance Abuse 29:17

1y ago29:17

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 24: Addictions and Substance Abuse In this episode, Dr. Vivlecka shares some of her experience as an addictions counselor, tips and advice for family and friends of persons who suffer from this problem, and ways to identify it. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Fredericka Vyvlecka our Program Director in the Clini…

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Preparing for Pentecost: the Holy Spirit 47:45

1y ago47:45

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The Love and Gift of the Holy Spirit. Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas look at the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discussing trinitarian theology in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa. Part 4By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Preparing for Pentecost: the Father and Son 56:09

1y ago56:09

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Why do we use certain names for certain persons of the Trinity? Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas look at the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discussing trinitarian theology in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa. Part 3By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Preparing for Pentecost: Divine Persons 1:09:14

1y ago1:09:14

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Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas prepare for Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday by looking at the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discussing trinitarian theology in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa. They also answer several listener questions.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Preparing for Pentecost: Introduction and Divine Processions 58:12

1y ago58:12

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Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas prepare for Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday by looking at the relationships between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discussing trinitarian theology in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa. Part 1By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Eating Disorders 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 23: Eating Disorders In this episode, Dr. Vivlecka explains what is an eating disorder, which are the more common ones, how to recognize them, and shares some tips to help someone suffering from them. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Fredericka Vyvlecka our Program Director in the Clinical Mental Health Counselin…

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The Suffering Servant Part 2 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

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He knows you and loves you. Sister Anna Marie and Father Jamie McMorrin continue their look at the songs of the suffering servant in the book of Isaiah and how these passages, which serve as the first readings of the Mass during Holy Week, relate to Jesus. Part two of four.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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The Suffering Servant Part 1 48:58

1+ y ago48:58

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Who is Jesus, and what did He come to do? Sister Anna Marie and Father Jamie McMorrin look at the songs of the suffering servant in the book of Isaiah and how these passages, which serve as the first readings of the Mass during Holy Week, relate to Jesus. Part one of four.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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The Relevance of Consecrated Life 20:55

1+ y ago20:55

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Sister Anna Marie talks about the consecrated life and what the Church has to offer in the modern, broken world. Talk originally given on the Day for Consecrated Life for the religious in the Diocese of Aberdeen., Scotland.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Understanding Scripture through Lectio Divina 27:52

1+ y ago27:52

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Sister Anna Marie offers guidance on Lectio Divina, a method that can lead us to a better understanding of Scripture through reading, reflection, and prayer.

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Meditations on Matthew 8:1-4 15:58

1+ y ago15:58

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Jesus reaches out to heal a leper. Sister Anna Marie continues her discussion of the Gospel of Matthew.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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How We Love 23:13

1+ y ago23:13

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Sister Anna Marie looks at the theological virtue of charity and the source of love.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Contemplative Prayer 27:55

1+ y ago27:55

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How do you create a friendship with God? In contemplative prayer, we meet God as a friend and embrace the knowledge that we are known and loved by Him. Part three of three. Originally given as Advent talk in the Archdiocese of Edinburgh and St. Andrews.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Meditative Prayer 34:34

1+ y ago34:34

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Prayer brings us into a fullness of our personhood and unites us with God. Meditative prayer brings the Truth to the forefront of our minds in order for us to fit that truth into our lives. Part two of three. Originally given as Advent talk in the Archdiocese of Edinburgh and St. Andrews.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Parenting Skills for Reducing Children's Anxiety - Part 2 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 22: Parenting Skills for Reducing Children's Anxiety - Part 2 In this episode, Ian talks about some causes of anxiety in children, how to identify some symptoms, and tips on how parents can help in these situations. Our guest for this podcast is Ian Masson, MS., Director of the IPS Center at Divine Mercy Universit…

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Vocal Prayer 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Prayer binds us to God and His will. A regular, intentional prayer life should be a work of intersession. Vocal prayer integrates the whole body into prayer. Part one of three. Originally given as Advent talk in the Archdiocese of Edinburgh and St. Andrews.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Parenting Skills for Reducing Children's Anxiety - Part 1 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 21: Parenting Skills for Reducing Children's Anxiety - Part 1 In this episode, Ian talks about some causes of anxiety in children, how to identify some symptoms, and tips on how parents can help in these situations. Our guest for this podcast is Ian Masson, MS., Director of the IPS Center at Divine Mercy Universit…

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Meditations on Matthew 7:15-20 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

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What does the Gospel of Matthew tell us about sheep, wolves, and becoming a tree that produces goodness as we grow in our faith?

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Meditations on Matthew 7:13-14 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

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What does Jesus mean when he tells us to enter through the narrow gate? Sister Anna Marie continues her discussion of the Gospel of Matthew.

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Meditations on Matthew 7:7-12 12:03

1+ y ago12:03

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Ask, and you shall receive. Seek, and you will find. But will our prayers be answered in ways that we find suitable, or is Jesus telling us something different? Sister Anna Marie continues her reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 7.

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Jesus Christ, the son of the Virgin Mary 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

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Sister Anna Marie gave this talk to young adults at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland as part of a series on The Creed.

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Mediations on Matthew: 7:1-6 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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Do not judge lest you be judged. Sister Anna Marie begins her discussion of Matthew's Gospel, Chapter 7.

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Meditations on Matthew 6:24-34 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

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Do not be anxious... for God has control over all things. Sister Anna Marie continues her meditations on the Gospel of Matthew with this concluding look at Chapter 6.

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Broken People, Holy People - Meg Hunter-Kilmer 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

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This is an episode about Saints. Men and Women who lived ordinary and extraordinary lives filled with heroic virtue. First we hear from Darnell, who tells the story of an altogether uneventful car accident and the one moment that he can't seem to shake. Then we talk to Meg Hunter-Kilmer, an itinerant missionary who travels the world, living out of …

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Autism & Religion 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 20: Autism & Religion In this episode, Fr. Matthew Schneider talks about his latest book God loves autistic mind and shares his experience of how he practices the catholic faith as an autistic person. Our guest for this podcast is Fr. Matthew Schneider, a member of the Legionaries of Christ and Assistant Chaplain …

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Meditations on Matthew 6:19-23 16:22

1+ y ago16:22

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Sister Anna Marie continues her reflection on Matthew's Gospel and the Sermon on the Mount. Where do we place God in our lives? Before or after our own interests?

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Meditations on Matthew 6:16-18 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

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"When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites." Sister Anna Marie reflects on three short, but important verses in the Gospel of Matthew.

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Blessings, Parties and the Reality of Turning 15 - Alejandra Herrera 28:52

2y ago28:52

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Today's stories are about coming of age, that wonderful and awkward time in life when you think you know everything but you really know nothing. Darnell opens up with a story about manhood, or rather, the transition into manhood, and all the insecurity that comes with it until one is rooted in their faith. Then we hear from Alejandra Herrera, the f…

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Gerontological Counseling 27:08

2y ago27:08

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 19: Gerontological Counseling In this episode, Dr. Erwin shares with us how she started her path learning about gerontological counseling and the different types of needs and differences age cohorts may have. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Clinica…

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Faith and Discipleship 42:16

2y ago42:16

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The path to being a true disciple of Jesus takes time. Sister Anna Marie McGuan discusses this and more at a recent talk at the University of St. Andrew's Canmore Catholic Chaplaincy on Sept. 14.

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Abandonment to Divine Will, or Learning How to Trust, or Jesus, I Trust in You - Fr. Dat Hoang 34:49

2y ago34:49

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Today we’re talking about trust - trusting your gut, trusting your call, and most importantly trusting in Christ. Darnell begins with a story of frustration and resentment that is slowly transforming into a greater trust of God's will. Then, we hear from Fr. Dat Hoang, a Vietnamese immigrant, priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and foun…

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Meditations on Matthew 6: 5-13 19:46

2y ago19:46

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The Our Father prayer and the crux of the Sermon on the MountBy Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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Meditations on Matthew 6:1-4 16:48

2y ago16:48

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Sister Anna Marie discusses our motivations for righteousness in almsgiving, fasting, and prayer.By Sister Anna Marie McGuan

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What We Tell Ourselves When No One Else is Listening - Leah Darrow 31:49

2y ago31:49

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This is an episode about internal dialogue, limiting beliefs and how Christ's love can set us free! In our opening, Darnell Miller tells a story about juggling that isn't really a story about "juggling." Then we sit down with Leah Darrow, a mother, speaker, author, coach and entrepreneur whose reversion to the Catholic faith has afforded her the op…

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Managing Stress 29:40

2y ago29:40

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Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 18: Managing Stress In this episode, we learn about the effects of stress in your everyday life and how to face it and keep it at a low level, and how to differentiate it from anxiety or panic attacks. Our guest for this podcast is Ian Masson, MS., Director of the IPS Center at Divine Mercy University. Ian's inter…