Best Christian Rocha Podcasts (2024)

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When a Guy Leaves 35:27

2d ago35:27

35:27

Seminarians beware: today we come up with some ideas for good, just punishments for guys who break a House rule. Then we jump into a good conversation about the inevitable and often difficult experience of watching someone decide to leave seminary.

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109. Learning the Art—and Heart—of Science: The Work of Au Sable Institute 42:15

3d ago42:15

42:15

Forrest, the Earthkeepers podcast host, also works for the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship on Whidbey Island, off the coast of Washington State. This episode focuses on one of PRI's partners, an organization called the Au Sable Institute, which serves undergraduate students whose vocational interests lie in some form of earthkee…

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Guest: Fr. Matt McGinness 33:34

5d ago33:34

33:34

Today we are joined by Fr. Matt McGinness. Before hearing about his journey to the priesthood, we chat about his gift for hospitality, his affection for gin and tonics, and his experience as Vocations Director for 17 years.

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108. Being a Good Relative in the Family of Creation: An archive episode with Randy Woodley 37:40

12d ago37:40

37:40

In recognition of the recent summer solstice, we are releasing an episode from the podcast archives. This is in fact an episode from season one, a conversation with Randy Woodley. Out of all the episodes we’ve done, this episode has been listened to more than any other—and for good reason! As you listen to this conversation, you might ask yourself …

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Mentors 33:18

13d ago33:18

33:18

This week we begin by sharing experiences of our ordination weekends and which priests we invited to preach at our first Mass and to vest us as a deacon and priest (while also throwing out some hot takes for the diocesan Office of Worship to consider). Then we discuss what it means to be a mentor to young people discerning their vocation.…

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Guest: Sr. Rosa Linda Lopez Rocha, MCP 30:02

21d ago30:02

30:02

We are joined by Sr. Rosie of the Missionary Catechists of the Poor, a community of religious sisters based in Monterrey, Mexico who serve here in the Wichita diocese. We discuss the beauty and difficulty of learning a second language before hearing how the Lord called Sr. Rosie to give her life to Him as a religious sister.…

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Releasing Control: Growing Stronger in My Faith 1:24:37

20d ago1:24:37

1:24:37

Offbeat Podcast is dedicated to having Real and Authentic Conversations about real life issues. Recorded in the beautiful city of San Bernardino, CA we hope you enjoy our show and please like, share and subscribe to our channel. We thank you in advance and dont forget to have those Real Authentic Conversations!…

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107. Greening Real Estate: Ecology, Community, and Bees, with Wes Willison 40:04

30d ago40:04

40:04

In this episode (part two of the conversation begun in the last episode) Forrest and Wes focus more directly on the overarching theme of season five: the idea that every vocation can somehow be made greener—and that in almost every job we can find ways to practice the values of earthkeeping. As a real estate agent in Philladelphia, Wes has given lo…

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Liturgy of the Hours 39:11

28d ago39:11

39:11

We chat about our practices of preparing for homilies before sharing our experience of the Liturgy of the Hours, the daily prayer of the Church, which sanctifies the entire day to God.

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Gale L. Kenny, "Christian Imperial Feminism: White Protestant Women and the Consecration of Empire" (NYU Press, 2024) 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Amidst the global instability of the early twentieth century, white Christian American women embraced the idea of an “empire of Christ” that was racially diverse, but which they believed they were uniquely qualified to manage. America’s burgeoning power, combined with women’s rising roles within the church, led to white Protestant women adopting a …

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Guest: Fr. Jacob Carlin 31:28

1M ago31:28

31:28

We talk with Fr. Jacob Carlin to hear how the Lord brought him to the priesthood through the trials of discernment, four knee surgeries, and, worst of all, living in England for five years.

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106. A Millennial's Take on Our Climate Future, with Wes Willison 44:19

1M ago44:19

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In this podcast we speak often of the particular concerns of younger generations—including Gen X, Millennials and Gen Alpha. We try to pay attention to voices representing these generations, knowing that they are the ones who will ultimately suffer more as the climate changes—bringing increasing environmental and social disruption in the coming yea…

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Vocaciones Hispanas (Spanish Episode on Hispanic Vocations) 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

Fr. Garett sits down with Fr. Jacob Carlin and Sr. Rosie, MCP to have a discussion in Spanish about the unique reality of promoting vocations in Hispanic immigrant families. El padre Garett tiene una conversacion importante con el P. Jacob Carlin y la Hna. Rosie, MCP sobre la realidad de promover vocaciones en las familias de inmigrates hispanos.…

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Jonathan A. Seitz, "Protestant Missionaries in China: Robert Morrison and Early Sinology" (U Notre Dame Press, 2024) 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

With a focus on Robert Morrison, Protestant Missionaries in China: Robert Morrison and Early Sinology (U Notre Dame Press, 2024) evaluates the role of nineteenth-century British missionaries in the early development of the cross-cultural relationship between China and the English-speaking world. As one of the first generation of British Protestant …

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Guest: Fr. Zach Pinaire Part 2 28:18

2M ago28:18

28:18

How "The Chaz" became a priest.

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105. Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, with Brian McLaren 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

Back in 2001, Brian McLaren wrote a book called A New Kind of Christian. For many, it turned out to be a revolutionary book that explored a kind of faith outside the boxes of mainstream Christianity—a faith that challenged tired, unhelpful ways of thinking and doing, and raised exciting possibilities for a reinvigorated postmodern Christianity. His…

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Guest: Fr. Zach Pinaire Part 1 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

The three priests sit down with Fr. Zach Pinaire to share some stories, including the origins of his nickname "The Chaz." Then, he shares how his love and appreciation for marriage led him to the seminary.

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Maximizing Our God-Given Talents for His Kingdom 1:25:57

2M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

In Our Women of God Era continues with Special Guest, Pastor Audrey Mendez, who serves as part of the pastoral team there at Christian Fellowship in San Bernardino, CA. She brings a wealth of wisdom and has years of speaking life into women's lives. We hope that you are encouraged and uplifted. Enjoy! Offbeat Podcast is dedicated to having Real and…

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Priest as CEO (Live from the Catholic Assembly for Business) 45:59

2M ago45:59

45:59

Recording live from a recent meeting of the Catholic Assembly for Business, we chat about what we'd be doing for a living if we were not a priest and then discuss our experience of business administration as a priest and how the laity can support priests in that aspect of life as a pastor.

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Killing Comparison by Serving Others: In My Woman of God Era 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Offbeat Podcast is dedicated to having Real and Authentic Conversations about real life issues. Recorded in the beautiful city of San Bernardino, CA we hope you enjoy our show and please like, share and subscribe to our channel. We thank you in advance and dont forget to have those Real Authentic Conversations!…

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104. Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, with Leah Rampy 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

Every now and then, Earthkeepers features an interview with an author about a new book, but only ones that we recommend . That is certainly the case with Leah Rampy’s new offering, called Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. In the book, she explores what lies beneath our unwillingness to change how we interact with the natural world, b…

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Fr. Ed Herzog 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

We sat down with Fr. Ed Herzog to hear why in the world a New Yorker is a priest in Wichita, KS. He admits that it was mostly due to his love of golf and the favorable cost of living, but the Holy Spirit had a little to do with it as well.

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Guests: Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg, Part 2 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

We continue our conversation with Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg that exhibits well the power of priestly friendship. Listen in to hear how Fr. Joe lost part of his finger in a boating accident, when Fr. Ned nearly got shot as a chaplain in the War in Afghanistan, and the world premiere of Fr. Ned's own rendition of Prince's "1999".…

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Are You Letting Social Media Rule Your Life? 53:39

3M ago53:39

53:39

In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the impact of social media on our daily lives. Are you constantly checking your phone for notifications? Do you feel pressure to keep up with the perfect image portrayed on social platforms? Join us as we explore the effects of social media on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Disco…

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103. Growing Little Earthkeepers: Shauna Causey of the South Whidbey Preschool 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

On this podcast, we talk often about the importance of creative, out-of-the box thinking when it comes to making a difference in promoting earth care and fighting against climate change. In this conversation, we find out what such innovative problem-solving can look like when it comes to educating young kids. Shauna Causey confronted the need for f…

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Guests: Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

We hosted the dynamic duo of Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg as they insisted they could not tell one vocation story without the other. A couple highlights from the first half of the conversation: Mother Teresa leading Fr. Joe to leave seminary, Fr. Ned's rosaries on beer trucks, and Fr. Joe running over Fr. Ned with a boat.…

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Relationship to Technology 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

First off we chat about our early memories of computers, video games, and cell phones, mostly to make Fr. Chad feel old. Then we discuss the importance of being intentional in establishing boundaries to maintain a healthy relationship with technology that will allow for deeper thought and prayer.

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102. Love is Local: Learning Our Places with Ben Lowe, A Rocha USA 44:06

3M ago44:06

44:06

Earthkeepers has been deeply affected by A Rocha because of the profound formational influence of the organization’s founders, Peter and Miranda Harris. On the podcast we’ve frequently featured A Rocha voices, including that of Leah Kostamo of A Rocha Canada, way back in episode 5. In episode 62, we talked about carbon offsetting with Brittany Mich…

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Guest: Aubrey Coulter 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

A truly historic moment for the podcast: for the first time ever we interview a consecrated virgin, Aubrey Coulter. She explains the unique vocation of consecrated virginity and her experience of being led to give her life as a bride of Christ, living in the world.

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Desmitificando La Salud Mental: Estigmas en las Comunidades Hispanas 1:36:06

4M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

En este video profundizamos en un tema crucial pero a menudo malentendido: la salud mental dentro de las comunidades hispanas. A través de una exploración cuidadosa, 'Desmitificando La Salud Mental' busca romper los estigmas persistentes que rodean la salud mental en estas comunidades, ofreciendo una perspectiva fresca y empática. Desde desafiar la…

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Partnering with Laity in Evangelization 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

Happy Easter! We begin by talking about some out of the ordinary ways to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord from around the world (and Fr. Chad's wardrobe). We finish up by responding to a question from a listener on our experience of working with the lay faithful in the mission of preaching the Gospel.…

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Recogiendo escombros (Joe Owen , 31 marzo 2024)

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Serie: El temor de Dios , Recogiendo escombros (Joe Owen , 31 marzo 2024)By Centro Cristiano Calacoaya

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101. Turning the Tables: Forrest Gets Interviewed, on the Think Global podcast 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

Recently, Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke asked Earthkeepers host Forrest Inslee to be a guest on THEIR podcast, called Think Global, Do Justice. Among other things, they wanted to ask about a book he edited recently with Angel Burns, called Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions. They also talked about COP 28, evangelical attitudes toward creation care, p…

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Guest: Fr. Nicholas Ashmore 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

We welcome on Fr. Nicholas Ashmore from the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas to swap stories from time in seminary before he shares his vocation story that begins with an angry letter to a priest and ends with leaving behind a future in vocal performance to follow the Lord's call.

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Miedo o Temor (Gilberto Rocha , 24 marzo 2024)

4M ago

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Serie: El temor de Dios , Miedo o temor (Gilberto Rocha , 24 marzo 2024)By Centro Cristiano Calacoaya

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Cristina Rocha, "Cool Christianity: Hillsong and the Fashioning of Cosmopolitan Identities" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

When did Christianity become cool? How did an Australian church conquer the world and expand into Brazil, a country with its own crop of powerful megachurches? In her exciting new book, Cool Christianity: Hillsong and the Fashioning of Cosmopolitan Identities (Oxford UP, 2023), anthropologist Cristina Rocha analyses the creation of a transnational …

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Emily Conroy-Krutz, "Missionary Diplomacy: Religion and Nineteenth-Century American Foreign Relations" (Cornell UP, 2024) 49:48

4M ago49:48

49:48

Missionary Diplomacy: Religion and Nineteenth-Century American Foreign Relations (Cornell University Press, 2024) illuminates the crucial place of religion in nineteenth-century American diplomacy. From the 1810s through the 1920s, Protestant missionaries positioned themselves as key experts in the development of American relations in Asia, Africa,…

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Physical Fitness 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

To be spiritually holy, priests also need to be physically healthy. We chat about that, including a recap of January's seminarian basketball tournament and reliving the glory days of our athletic championships during our time in seminary.

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El Temor de Dios te guía a la santidad (Gilberto Rocha , 17 marzo 2024)

4M ago

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Serie: El temor de Dios , El Temor de Dios te guía a la santidad (Gilberto Rocha , 17 marzo 2024)By Centro Cristiano Calacoaya

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Do You Love You? Reaction to Pastor Robert Madu‘s Message 1:46:30

4M ago1:46:30

1:46:30

Today we go into a few clips from Pastor Robert Madu's message titled, "Do you love you" a message he preached at Social Dallas where he and his wife both pastor. Here is the full message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_7W_F0iGg&t=1209s We hope you enjoy today's episode and don't forget to follow us on IG for daily clips and content: https://ww…

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100. Youth in Climate Action: Launching a New Circlewood Podcast 38:00

4M ago38:00

38:00

This is the 100th episode of the podcast! In keeping with this landmark episode, we’ll be doing something special: We’re launching a NEW Circlewood podcast called Youth in Climate Action! As you might imagine, this podcast will focus on the needs and questions of younger folks about earthcare and the climate future. Importantly, it will also featur…

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Guest: Fr. Eric Weldon 43:46

4M ago43:46

43:46

There's only one Fr. Eric Weldon. Enjoy this tale of military service, a broken engagement, and the persistence of the Lord leading to a good and holy priest. Bada bing.

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El Temor de Dios produce paz (Olivia Vega , 10 marzo 2024)

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Serie: El temor de Dios , El Temor de Dios produce paz (Olivia Vega , 10 marzo 2024)By Centro Cristiano Calacoaya

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Candidacy and Minor Orders 28:23

5M ago28:23

28:23

This week we share adventures of our deacon summer assignment before going into a greater explanation of a couple steps that a seminarian takes on the road to ordination: candidacy and the installation in the ministries of acolyte and lector.

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Cómo crecer en tu fe (Gilberto Rocha , 03 marzo 2024)

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Serie: El temor de Dios , Cómo crecer en tu fe (Gilberto Rocha , 03 marzo 2024)By Centro Cristiano Calacoaya

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Letting Go: How to Know It's Time and Why It Matters 1:38:45

5M ago1:38:45

1:38:45

Knowing when to let go? How does one know that its time to move on from a relationship, friendship, career, family issues and the list goes on. I believe there is no one answer to these questions but thats why knowing God, knowing his Word and being able to know ourselves are key to understanding when its time to move on from something. We hope you…

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99. Poverty and Earthcare in Tension: A Ugandan Perspective, with Victor Ochen 29:52

5M ago29:52

29:52

This special episode features a guest host from Uganda, Dr. Edward Olara, who Forrest interviewed in episode 71. Edward was once Forrest's student and has become a friend; they’ve worked together in Uganda to encourage and empower development professionals. Recently, Edward published a book called The Elephants and the Farmers. As the HOST of this …

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Guest: Fr. Michael Brungardt 32:09

5M ago32:09

32:09

We are so delighted to welcome on Fr. Michael Brungardt, also known as the REAL Fr. Mike, to talk about his feud with Fr. Mike Schmitz and how the Lord's persistence led him to the joy of his priestly vocation.

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¿Cómo se adquiere el temor de Dios? (Alejandro Martínez , 25 febrero 2024)

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Serie: El temor de Dios , ¿Cómo se adquiere el temor de Dios? (Alejandro Martínez , 25 febrero 2024)By Centro Cristiano Calacoaya

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How Not to Go to Confession 27:24

5M ago27:24

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In this episode we chat about the sacrament of confession, ranging from a traumatic first confession to humbling and beautiful experiences as confessors. We then offer some advice on what to avoid in order to more fruitfully enter into the sacrament of God's mercy.

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