Best Mark Hofer Podcasts (2024)

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Insight into the Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis (Guest: Courtney Mares) 36:00

19h ago36:00

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Courtney Mares is a Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. A graduate of Harvard University, she has reported from news bureaus on three continents and was awarded the Gardner Fellowship for her work with North Korean refugees. She is the author of “Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers.”By Power and Witness

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What is Madonna House? (Guest: Veronica Ferri) 36:47

2h ago36:47

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Meet Veronica Ferri from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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What is Madonna House? (Guest: Veronica Ferri) 37:00

18h ago37:00

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Meet Veronica Ferri from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Power and Witness

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What is Madonna House? (Guests: Victoria Fausto & Jeremiah Barker) 57:35

2h ago57:35

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Meet Victoria Fausto and Jeremiah Barker from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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What is Madonna House? (Guests: Victoria Fausto & Jeremiah Barker) 58:00

1d ago58:00

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Meet Victoria Fausto and Jeremiah Barker from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Power and Witness

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Addressing Moral Confusion (Guest: Rich May) 36:03

13h ago36:03

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A former Air Force pilot, Rich May is a retired aerospace engineer by profession. He has a BA in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and an MA in theology from the Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio. With an approbation from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, he speaks locally and nationally. He has 35 years ex…

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Addressing Moral Confusion (Guest: Rich May) 36:00

1d ago36:00

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A former Air Force pilot, Rich May is a retired aerospace engineer by profession. He has a BA in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and an MA in theology from the Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio. With an approbation from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, he speaks locally and nationally. He has 35 years ex…

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The Church Fathers (Guest: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.) 39:07

21d ago39:07

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Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. grew up as the youngest of ten children on a Kansas farm. He entered the Dominican Province of St. Joseph in 1995 and professed simple vows the following year. He made his profession of solemn vows in the Great Jubilee Year of 2000, and was ordained a deacon in 2001 and a priest in 2002.His assignments have included serving a…

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The Church Fathers (Guest: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.) 39:00

21d ago39:00

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Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. is Assistant Professor in Patristics and Ancient Languages for the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.By Power and Witness

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The Church in the 1960s, Renewal, and the Spiritual Life (Guest: Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR) 43:39

25d ago43:39

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Fr. Glenn is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded in the spring of 1987. The apostolic mission of the Community is to save the materially poor, especially the destitute and homeless. Presently, the Community has over 120 members and 15 friaries around the world. Father Glenn Sudano is from Brooklyn, and…

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The Church in the 1960s, Renewal, and the Spiritual Life (Guest: Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR) 44:00

25d ago44:00

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Fr. Glenn is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded in the spring of 1987. The apostolic mission of the Community is to save the materially poor, especially the destitute and homeless. Presently, the Community has over 120 members and 15 friaries around the world. Father Glenn Sudano is from Brooklyn, and…

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Identifying the Best Colleges for You 47:19

1M ago47:19

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It's college application season! Building of school lists is into the final push for November 1st - Early Action/Decision. As students/families look for schools to apply to, there are some general but very important guiding questions to consider: What IS a GOOD school? What is a GOOD school….for YOU? Join Mark and Anna as they discuss factors to co…

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The Vital Role of Motherhood (Guest: Colleen McDanald) 1:38:51

1M ago1:38:51

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Fr. Mark speaks to Colleen McDanald, the Lady National President of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers. The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers is a pious association intended for mothers, which has for its special object the promotion of the good Christian and Catholic education of their children. The members join their hearts in love w…

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The Vital Role of Motherhood (Guest: Colleen McDanald) 1:39:00

2M ago1:39:00

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Fr. Mark speaks to Colleen McDanald, the Lady National President of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers.By Power and Witness

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A Conversation While Driving to the National Eucharistic Congress (Guest: Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA) 49:46

2M ago49:46

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We're heading to Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Join Fr. Joseph and Fr. Mark for a conversation about the week’s event, Eucharistic revival, Mother Angelica, and much more!By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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A Conversation While Driving to the National Eucharistic Congress (Guest: Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA) 50:00

2M ago50:00

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We're heading to Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Join Fr. Joseph and Fr. Mark for a conversation about this week’s event, Eucharistic revival, Mother Angelica, and much more!By Power and Witness

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From Papua New Guinea to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Fr. Joseph Tucson) 1:39:53

2M ago1:39:53

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Fr. Joseph Tuscon was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. In 1990, he professed his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. Making his Perpetual vows in 1993, he went on to earn his Master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthoo…

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From Papua New Guinea to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Fr. Joseph Tucson, OFM Cap.) 1:40:00

2M ago1:40:00

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Fr. Joseph Tuscon was born in Columbus, OH and was raised in Canton, OH. His first assignment after ordination was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific where he served for four years. He currently serves as the national director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Au…

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Lessons Learned & Best Practices…After Year One in College! 53:31

3M ago53:31

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While there are many consistent challenges and affirmations that teens have historically encountered during their first year of college, some major cultural/social/academic shifts have occurred in the last five years to disrupt those traditional challenges. Join Mark and Anna as they check in with current students transitioning to college after COV…

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Sexual Identity (Guest: Dr. John Finley) 49:48

3M ago49:48

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Dr. John Finley is a professor at Thomas Aquinas College. He has authored several publications on philosophical anthropology, metaphysics, phenomenology, and Ancient and Medieval philosophy. Dr. Finley received his masters and doctorate in philosophy from the University of Dallas and his Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. In 2016 he was …

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Sexual Identity (Guest: Dr. John Finley) 50:00

3M ago50:00

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Dr. John Finley is a professor at Thomas Aquinas College. He has authored several publications on philosophical anthropology, metaphysics, phenomenology, and Ancient and Medieval philosophy. Dr. Finley received his masters and doctorate in philosophy from the University of Dallas and his Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. In 2016 he was …

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Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends (Guest: Mary Claire Kendall) 40:04

3M ago40:04

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Mary Claire Kendall is a Washington-based writer, producer, TV and radio personality, and public speaker. In her book, “Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends” she highlights stories of recovery and conversion in the lives of Hollywood legends we know so well.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends (Guest: Mary Claire Kendall) 40:00

3M ago40:00

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Mary Claire Kendall is a Washington-based writer, producer, TV and radio personality, and public speaker. In her book, “Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends” she highlights stories of recovery and conversion in the lives of Hollywood legends we know so well.By Power and Witness

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Sacramental Marriage, NFP, and more (Guest: Megan Murphy) 1:27:58

3M ago1:27:58

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Megan Murphy carries the message of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to dioceses through marriage preparation and natural family planning classes, and numerous youth and young adult programs and retreats. Megan resides with her husband of 20 years, Neal, in Dunmore, PA where she homeschools their four beautiful daughters.…

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Sacramental Marriage, NFP, and more (Guest: Megan Murphy) 1:28:00

3M ago1:28:00

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Megan Murphy carries the message of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to dioceses through marriage preparation and natural family planning classes, and numerous youth and young adult programs and retreats. Megan resides with her husband of 20 years, Neal, in Dunmore, PA where she homeschools their four beautiful daughters.…

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Teaching Children about Jesus in the Holy Eucharist (Guest: Jean Prather) 57:14

4M ago57:14

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Jean Prather talks to Fr. Mark about Catholic Kids 101. See how it started and how it helps educate children on important matters of the faith in a fun and engaging way, especially a guided Eucharistic Holy Hour for children.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Teaching Children about Jesus in the Holy Eucharist (Guest: Jean Prather) 57:00

4M ago57:00

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Jean Prather talks to Fr. Mark about Catholic Kids 101. See how it started and how it helps educate children on important matters of the faith in a fun and engaging way, especially a guided Eucharistic Holy Hour for children.By Power and Witness

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Places of Grace (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney) 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

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Catholic travel, or what we call pilgrimage, has been important in the life of Fr. Edward Looney. His first pilgrimage was with his parish on a local bus trip to see the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion when he was in eighth grade. Since then, he has boarded planes, rented cars, and traveled the world to see sites of Marian apparition, shrines of sai…

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Places of Grace (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney) 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

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Fr. Mark talks to Fr. Edward Looney about his new book, "Places of Grace: My Visits to Shrines, Chapels, Graves, and Monasteries and the Graces I Received."By Power and Witness

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Dating, Love, & Culture (Guest: Brendan McCauley) 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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Brendan McCauley was born and raised in Olympia, WA and currently resides in Nashville, TN where he is President & Co-Founder of Humanum Project, writer, and international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. He holds a Masters in Theological Studies for Marriage and Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington D.C. an…

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Dating, Love, & Culture (Guest: Brendan McCauley) 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

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Brendan McCauley is the President & Co-Founder of Humanum Project, writer, and international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. For the past six years, Brendan has been giving presentations to all ages on topics related to identity.By Power and Witness

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The Transformative Power of Confession (Guest: Fr. Kevin Peek) 1:18:15

5M ago1:18:15

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Fr. Kevin Peek is the parochial vicar at St. Monica in Duluth, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. He is also the airport chaplain at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where he worked to open at 24/7 Eucharistic Chapel.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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The Feminine Genius (Guest: Kris McGregor) 48:47

6M ago48:47

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Kris McGregor is the founder of DiscerningHearts.com, an online resource for the best in contemporary Catholic spirituality.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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The Feminine Genius (Guest: Kris McGregor) 49:00

6M ago49:00

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Kris McGregor is the founder of DiscerningHearts.com, an online resource for the best in contemporary Catholic spirituality.By Power and Witness

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Healing the Epidemic of Homlessness (Guest: Jess Echeverry) 2:17:46

6M ago2:17:46

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Jess Echeverry is a women and family advocate, speaker, author and podcaster. She has survived parental divorce and alcoholism, as well as emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Her testimony includes dark times of physical and sexual violence, teenage pregnancy, years of homelessness, abortion, same sex attraction and two attempts at suicide. In 19…

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Healing the Epidemic of Homlessness (Guest: Jess Echeverry) 2:28:00

6M ago2:28:00

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Jess Echeverry is a women and family advocate, speaker, author and podcaster. She has survived parental divorce and alcoholism, as well as emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Her testimony includes dark times of physical and sexual violence, teenage pregnancy, years of homelessness, abortion, same sex attraction and two attempts at suicide.…

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Providing Clean, Safe Water in Developing Countries (Guest: Jacob Niemeier) 51:30

6M ago51:30

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Jacob Niemeier is the founder and executive director of Vera Aqua Vera Vita, an organization that works to bring life-giving clean water and sanitation solutions to those in need.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Providing Clean, Safe Water in Developing Countries (Guest: Jacob Niemeier) 52:00

7M ago52:00

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Jacob Niemeier is the founder and executive director of Vera Aqua Vera Vita, an organization that works to bring life-giving clean water and sanitation solutions to those in need.By Power and Witness

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Offering Shelter and Christ to the Needy (Guest: Bob Nowak) 41:51

7M ago41:51

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Bob Nowak joins Fr. Mark, after filming an episode of Life on the Rock, to discuss his missionary work at Brother House and the Legion of Mary. The charitable organizations focus on offering shelter and Christ to the needy.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Offering Shelter and Christ to the Needy (Guest: Bob Nowak) 42:00

7M ago42:00

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Bob Nowak joins Fr. Mark, after filming an episode of Life on the Rock, to discuss his missionary work at Brother House and the Legion of Mary. The charitable organizations focus on offering shelter and Christ to the needy.By Power and Witness

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Debunking the Top Gay Myths (Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 57:08

7M ago57:08

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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of Love. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored six books and spoken a…

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Debunking the Top Gay Myths (Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 57:00

7M ago57:00

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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of Love. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored six books and spoken a…

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Restoring Confidence in Marriage and Family Life (Guests: Monica & Renzo Ortega) 50:53

7M ago50:53

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Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, authors, speakers, and content creators. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family, and are co-authors of the children’s devotional, Go To Joseph for Children. Renzo is also the author of the men’s devotional, Go To Joseph. Their online marriage apostolate, Two Become Family, ha…

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Restoring Confidence in Marriage and Family Life (Gueszt: Monica & Renzo Ortega) 51:00

7M ago51:00

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Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, authors, speakers, and content creators. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family. Their online marriage apostolate, Two Become Family, has been featured in the National Catholic Register and their conversion story has been featured in the documentary St. Joseph: Our Spiritual …

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Serving Impoverished Children & Single Parents in Ethiopia (Guest: Kim Zember) 35:44

7M ago35:44

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Kim moved to Ethiopia when she was 23 years old and by God’s loving hand created Unforgotten Faces. UF is an organization dedicated to supporting impoverished children and single parents in Ethiopia for 17+ years!By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Serving Impoverished Children & Single Parents in Ethiopia (Guest: Kim Zember) 36:00

7M ago36:00

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Kim moved to Ethiopia when she was 23 years old and by God’s loving hand created Unforgotten Faces. UF is an organization dedicated to supporting impoverished children and single parents in Ethiopia for 17+ years!By Power and Witness

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Real Cost of College: Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Loans with Daniel Curell 1:03:29

7M ago1:03:29

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Join Mark and Anna as they talk with Daniel Curell as they get the inside school on how much college actually costs and tips for how families can try to better afford college. Dan Currell was Deputy Under Secretary of Education in the U.S. Department of Education from 2018 to 2021. He has published on various aspects of higher education public poli…

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Are you a Child of Divorce? (Guest: Beth Sri) 30:13

7M ago30:13

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Life Giving Sounds is a Catholic ministry to adult children or divorce or separation. They offer Christ-centered healing through retreats, support groups, community, spiritual formation, resources and more.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Are you a Child of Divorce? (Guest: Beth Sri) 30:00

7M ago30:00

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Life Giving Sounds is a Catholic ministry to adult children or divorce or separation. They offer Christ-centered healing through retreats, support groups, community, spiritual formation, resources and more.By Power and Witness

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Ministering to those with Same-Sex Attraction or Gender Dysphoria (Guest: Anna Carter) 24:03

8M ago24:03

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Anna Carter is the co-founder and president of Eden Invitation, a Catholic ministry that seeks to provide community, accompaniment and resources for people who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and who want to follow Christ and Catholic Church teaching. Growing up, her tenacious faith in Jesus predated awareness of her same sex des…

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