On this very special episode of Redeemer, we interview Vanessa DeSilvio, who portrays the character of Photina on the hit TV series, The Chosen. We talk about her acting career, her spiritual journey, and the impact of her role as Photina on her personal and professional life. SHOW LINKS Also on Numinous FM: Listen to whole-family-friendly reflecti…

We talk with the Rev. Matt Kessler, Anglican Bishop about his connection to the Cenacle School of Spiritual Direction, the Anglican Communion, and the nature of oneness in the body of Christ. SHOW LINKS Revelo Cenacle School of Spiritual Direction Playbook for the Spiritual Life: (recommended for disciples ages 15 and up) 10 FREE, accessible, dynam…

This meditation through the eyes of those who witnessed Jesus' last days was first published at www.unleashthegospel.org and can be accessed in written form at https://www.unleashthegospel.org/2023/03/walking-with-the-saints-of-holy-week/

Adam, Holly, and Javier talk about the potential Eucharistic Miracle in Connecticut, Eucharistic Revival, adoration and praise, and the Liturgical Slide. SHOW LINKS YouTube video for the after-Mass announcement of the miracle Follow-up Homily about the Eucharistic Miracle Playbook for the Spiritual Life: (recommended for disciples ages 15 and up) 1…

Adam and Holly have a conversation with Bishop Frank M. Reid, III of the AME (African Methodist Episcopal Church) about the Asbury revivals, our commonality, the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, the Wire and the culture, and how to get started in the discernment of spirits. SHOW LINKS Playbook for the Spiritual Life: (recommended for disciples ages 15…

Adam and Holly chat with Father John-Mary Johannssen, CFR about belief in the Eucharist, Honest Thomas, adoration, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, and his personal story of conversion. SHOW LINKS Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Eye Roll Update: NOT A SINGLE EYE ROLL THIS EPISODE! Two episodes in a row. Has Adam turned over a new leaf? Has he…

We have a friendly discussion with Archbishop William Lori from the Archdiocese of Baltimore about the year of the Eucharist, how to evangelize, vocations, every day holiness, and prayer. SHOWNOTES and LINKS: About the Archbishop of Baltimore A Light Brightly Visible Eye Roll Update: NOT A SINGLE EYE ROLL THIS EPISODE! What is happening? Visit http…

Holly, Adam, and Javier wrap up Part 2 of their discussion with Catholic missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer about the Eucharist. This time we talk about the intimacy of Jesus in the Eucharist, God’s Love shown in the Eucharist, Black Catholics and Faithfulness, and young people and the Eucharist. SHOWNOTES and LINKS: Servant of God Jean-Thierry Ebogo Sai…

Holly, Adam, and Javier talk with Meg Hunter-Kilmer, missionary and hobo for Christ, about the Eucharist, Netflix, Servant of God Jean-Thierry Ebogo, our hope in the Eucharist, Venerable Matt Talbot, going to daily Mass, and Eucharistic thinking. SHOWNOTES and LINKS: Servant of God Jean-Thierry Ebogo Saint Simon of Cyrene St. Mark Ji Tianxiang Vene…

Holly, Adam, and Javier kick off Season 3 of Redeemer which focuses on the Eucharist. We discuss the three year Eucharistic revival happening in the US, the Year of the Eucharist happening in our local Archdiocese of Baltimore, and preview some of our upcoming guests this season which include everyone from Archbishops to lay ministers. Also, Adam p…

What's better than a talk on Scripture or a talk on Saints? A talk on Scripture AND Saints!

Diving deep into Scripture, study and meditate on the passion and death of Jesus.

Diving deep into Scripture, study and meditate on Judas' betrayal, the foot-washing, the institution of the Eucharist, the agony in the Garden, the arrest of Jesus, and Peter's denial.

Diving deep into Scripture, study and meditate on the resurrection of Lazarus, the anointing at Bethany, the entrance into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), and the cleansing of the Temple.

What Mary Magdalene teaches us about drawing near to Jesus.

An interview with Shannon Wimp Schmidt, author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity.

Holly, Adam, and Javier wrap up Season 2 with a recap of all of the things we learned about St. Joseph from the conversations we had with our amazing guests this season: Fr. Boniface Hicks, Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, Peter Daub, David Sanborn, Christopher Russell, and Michelle Bessette. We look back at the key insights and takeaways, and we offer a li…

Adam talks with special guest and friend of the show, Kristen Fisher of Ablaze Family Ministries, about the issues facing young people and the relationship between the faith of parents and their children. Kristen discusses the need to evangelize the whole family, to create dynamic and real encounters with the Lord so that parents can desire and see…

Holly, Adam, and Javier have a conversation with our fellow Marian Servant Michelle Bessette, who is related by family to St. André Bessette. This fun and casual conversation covers Michelle’s journey to know St. Joseph by developing her relationship with St. Andre Bessette. We also talk about what it means to ask the saints for intercession, devel…

Holly, Adam, and Javier have a conversation with our good friend Christopher Russell–father, husband, and woodworker. In what’s probably a first for any podcast on Earth, we cover everything from learning the virtues of St. Joseph as carpenter, the 41 generations in the genealogy of Jesus, James Brown, Gloria Gayner, the Virgin Mary’s placenta, and…

On the Native American Saints of the Catholic Church, as well as Indigenous Saints from outside the Americas.

Prepare for Advent by meditating on the love of Jesus in his full humanity--as an infant, a toddler, a 7-year-old sprinting to hug you, a 12-year-old kissing your forehead.

Holly, Adam, and Javier have a fun and inspiring conversation with convert, actor, and speaker David Sanborn about his conversion, his story of perseverance, how the early Church fathers led him to the Church, and how we can learn from the model of St. Joseph to say yes to the Lord, and to thank him for his goodness, even in the face of adversity. …

Holly, Adam, and Javier continue our discussion with Sister Mary Madeline Todd in the second of two episodes about St. Joseph as teacher and mentor. On this episode we talk about why obedience, mercy, and the Garden of Gethsemane,St. Joseph at the cross(?), Catechists and St. Joseph, Christian fatherhood and what Jesus learned from Joseph regarding…

Holly, Adam, and Javier talk with Sister Mary Madeline Todd in the first of two episodes about St. Joseph as teacher and mentor. On this episode we talk about why Saint Joseph is relevant today, his model of humility, what we can learn from his as an educator and mentor, what it means to obey, and independence vs dependency on the Father. SHOWNOTES…

Adam and Holly talk with Peter Daub about St. Joseph the Worker. Adam gushes (deservedly) at Javier, Peter Daub shares his story of how he came to appreciate St. Joseph the Worker in his life as a software engineer, father, and homesteader. Holly manages a single eye roll. Please join us as we continue our season focused on how St. Joseph can help …

Adam, Holly, and Javier continue our discussion with Fr. Boniface Hicks which kicked off Season 2 of the podcast. Season 2 will focus entirely on topics related to St. Joseph as we wind down the Jubilee Year of St. Joseph that Pope Francis declared in his Apostolic Letter “With a Father’s Heart”. Join us every week for the next few months as we dee…

Adam, Holly, and Javier welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks back to the podcast for part 1 of our Season 2 kickoff podcast. Season 2 will focus entirely on topics related to St. Joseph as we wind down the Jubilee Year of St. Joseph that Pope Francis declared in his Apostolic Letter “With a Father’s Heart”. Join us every week for the next few months as we de…

From a parish mission on the Rosary: pray the Rosary with a rich, Biblical reflection before each mystery.

From a parish mission on the Rosary: pray the Rosary with a rich, Biblical reflection before each mystery.

From a parish mission on the Rosary: pray the Rosary with a rich, Biblical reflection before each mystery.

From a parish mission on the Rosary: pray the Rosary with a rich, Biblical reflection before each mystery.

Adam and Holly have a wonderful and fun conversation with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville. They chat about his podcast with co-host Bob Rice, both his personal and the Franciscan connection with the Marian Servants and the Cenacle School of Spiritual Direction, the Step in Faith initiative at Franciscan, Fr…

Sr. Briege McKenna, OSC We talk with Sr. Briege McKenna, O.S.C., internationally renown author and speaker about her healing, her ministry of healing and prayer, her work with popes, priests, and bishops, her connection to the Marian Servants, the power of prayer, and her command of the English language. SHOW NOTES and LINKS: Sister Briege’s Websit…

On this episode we talk with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB about Franciscan University of Steubenville, the TOR Sisters, Spiritual Direction, the need for Spiritual Mentors for young people, and his latest book, Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love SHOW LINKS Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB – Website New book: Personal Prayer: A Guide for Rec…

On this episode of Redeemer, we talk with Mary Ann Henchy, director of the Marian Servants of the Visitation in Hammond, Louisiana, about the new Fátima movie, Marian miracles, spiritual direction and the role of priests and laity, conversion experiences, and her background with the Marian Servants and her community. SHOW LINKS: Fátima movie Papal …

On this episode we talk with Mother Clare Matthiass of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal about poverty, divine providence, her time at the Cenacle School of Spiritual Direction, working with the poor during the coronavirus pandemic, and more. SHOW LINKS: Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (DONATE!) MARIAN SERVANTS® of the Redeemer on Facebook Th…

On this episode we talk with Fr. Erik Arnold, Chaplain of the MARIAN SERVANTS® of the Redeemer about non-European depictions of Mary, apparitions, #blackcatholics curriculum, the power of the Rosary, stigma behind the word “charismatic”, and how Mary always points to Jesus. Fr. Erik Arnold, Pastor SHOW LINKS Special Episode of Enkindle on the Assum…

We talk with Corrie Marie, recording artist and worship leader about creepy worship songs, the state of worship during the global pandemic, the role of worship in the domestic church, how Stryper is appropriate adoration music, and Corrie’s work as a worship leader and recording artist. SHOW LINKS Corrie Marie on Instagram Some old-school Stryper M…

Icon of St. Martin De Porres written by Britta Prinzivalli Adam, Holly, and Javier talk with Aneesa Plumey in a powerful discussion about racism, suffering, and the dignity of all people. Make sure you listen all the way to the end for a special vocal prayer by Adam. SHOW LINKS Discussion with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson St. Martin De Por…

Adrienne T. Novotny, M.Ed. – Managing Director of the Cenacle School of Spiritual Direction In this episode of Redeemer, we talk with special guest Adrienne Novotny on how the Rosary is a Biblical prayer, the impact of COVID-19 and the global pandemic on ministries like the Cenacle School of Spirituality, the Gift of Deprivation, and how Adam was t…

Adam, Holly, and Javier talk with Kristen Fisher, Executive Director of Ablaze Family Ministries, in our inaugural episode of “Friends of the MARIAN SERVANTS®”. We talk about her work at Ablaze, some tips on how your family can honor Mary this May, multiple levels of eye rolls, and Christmas in May. Show Links Ablaze Family Ministries MARIAN SERVAN…

Adam, Holly, and Javier talk with Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. about overcoming spiritual discouragement, especially during the the pandemic. Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. – Website Oblates of the Virgin Mary Discernment of Spirits Podcast on Discerning Hearts MARIAN SERVANTS® of Divine Providence The post Redeemer 11 – Overcoming Spir…

In this episode, Adam, Holly, and Javier talk and laugh with Chris and Linda Padgett about spiritual direction, living the Domestic Church, childhood stories, dealing with quarantines amidst the pandemic, and more. Happy Place Homestead Youtube Channel chrispadgett.com Support the Padgetts in their ministry MARIAN SERVANTS® of Divine Providence The…