Best Rich Weller Podcasts (2024)

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Creating a Legacy of God's Love with Karen Gambino 35:02

3h ago35:02

35:02

At 36 years old, Karen Gambino was surprised she felt like an orphan when she lost her mom--it was like she was missing a significant force in her life. As Karen grieved, she sensed the importance of remembering and choosing to share the goodness of her mom with her family. At first, Karen and her five sisters visited their mom's graveside. Soon al…

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A Holy Prescription with April Mascola 29:24

1d ago29:24

29:24

As twelve-year-old April Mascola sat in her school desk she wondered what things would be like when she got home. Her mom had gone away for psychiatric care—April was doing her very best to fill her mom’s shoes and care for her three younger siblings while her mom was gone. While April’s family wasn’t praying or attending church during this time—or…

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A Hug From Heaven with Lisa Morris 37:32

15d ago37:32

37:32

This podcast contains sensitive content, including discussion of suicide. Lisa Morris stopped going to Reconciliation as a teenager. She figured she could just go to God herself. Lisa now recognizes her turn away from God was the beginning of many choices that resulted in immense suffering, including an abortion, eating disorder, poor relationship …

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Poltergeist and Losing a Bet - Missed Opportunity 49:17

22d ago49:17

49:17

In this episode, Jay recounts his missed opportunity after watching 'Poltergeist', a $100 bet, bad horror movies of the 80s, big wheels, roller skating, toys and highlights from the 70s, and a lot of nonsense. Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman Rich is a Digital Creator and can be found at: https://www.facebook.co…

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Extraordinary Hope with Sue Simms 34:03

15d ago34:03

34:03

Sue Simms got down on her knees and prayed in her hospital room. She awaited the test results revealing if her second daughter would have the same fatal birth defect she lost her first daughter to. Sue told God that she trusted His plan and would follow—she just asked to know if her baby would live or die. As soon as Sue stood from her time of pray…

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An Eternal Perspective with Rich Peluso of Sony AFFIRM Films 40:00

1M ago40:00

40:00

Rich Peluso was in a dark place in his early twenties--he was working a job that compromised his values and chisled away at who God created him to be. While Rich was avoiding time alone with God in prayer, he desperately desired to reconnect. One night as Rich laid in bed, he called out to God. And even though Rich was not ready to fully amend his …

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One Step at a Time with God with Elizabeth Blanke 37:51

29d ago37:51

37:51

Elizabeth Blanke never could have imagined she’d be a young widow, on her own with three small children. Elizabeth’s husband and high school sweetheart passed away unexpectedly from a sudden heart attack. Hear how God guided Elizabeth one step at a time to face the unimaginable. From planning the funeral to learning taxes to becoming the sole paren…

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Becoming Who God Dreams Me to Be with Ismael Fierro 33:06

1M ago33:06

33:06

Ismael Fierro and his wife Vanessa prepared for three years--and even learned French--to move from Mexico to Canada. However, when the time came to go, Ismael's company didn't offer him a job in Canada--they unexpectedly invited him to work in Nashville, Tennessee. Ismael learned to let go of his own plan and surrender to God's will. He prayed, “Le…

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Glorifying God While Carrying a Cross with Lorraine Hess 29:35

1M ago29:35

29:35

Lorraine Hess was touring for her new album about glorifying God when she found out that her home had been severely damaged in a house fire. After returning home she felt drawn to Adoration. While there, she heard God ask her, “Can you glorify me while you are carrying a cross?” In this Easter podcast, hear how Lorraine was committed to glorifying …

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A New Heart: Imagine the Impossible with Don and Barb Weller 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

“I’m here for a change of heart.” Don Weller spoke these words as he began the intake process for his heart transplant surgery. When Don woke up from the surgery, the doctor handed him a stethoscope and Don listened to his replacement heart's beat for the first time. A little while later, his wife Barb, their son and two daughters were able to do t…

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Accomplishing the Unthinkable without Thinking 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

Listen as Jay and Rich discuss when Rich was 5 years old. He mastered riding his bike independently, simply reveling in the joys of childhood. He achieved success without fixating on the outcome or possible challenges. Sometimes, our minds can impede our progress by planting seeds of doubt without us even realizing it. We're just a couple of dudes …

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The First Armless Pilot's Catholic Faith with Jessica Cox 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

There was silence in the delivery room when Jessica Cox was born—Jessica’s parents and the doctors were stunned to see she was born without arms. As Jessica’s father held her that morning, a stranger approached and said how special he and Jessica's mom must be to bless them with Jessica-- Jessica's parents not only remembered their faith that morni…

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Love is Everything with Immaculée Ilibagiza 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

Immaculée Ilibagiza followed her father’s instructions and ran to her neighbor’s house to hide at the start of the Rwandan genocide. She spent the next three months huddled in a tiny bathroom with seven other women, while extremist members of another tribe tried to find and kill them. It was in this bathroom that Immaculée gave her heart to God and…

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My Greatest Cross with Sister Gianna Junker, O.P. 40:51

2M ago40:51

40:51

On Holy Thursday Sister Gianna Junker, a Nashville Dominican, had a conversion of heart in which she learned to accept suffering and discovered what she grappled with most. “I am my suffering. I am my biggest cross.” While Sister Gianna, like all of us, found it easy to blame her suffering on other people and circumstances in her life, she realized…

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E11 Sarah Makris, career success coach 1:14:21

2M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21. Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination. We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication. Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate l…

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Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New 45:03

3M ago45:03

45:03

Just a couple of dudes chatting about the past, reminiscing about the 70s and 80s, sharing stories about how we handled things back then and reflecting on the mindset we had during those times. We are both moderately successful individuals who have a long 30-year friendship, and… being brave enough to suck at something new like starting a podcast. …

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Radical Empathy with Tim Forbes, Judge Dinkins Educational Center 38:43

3M ago38:43

38:43

Tim Forbes scored a goal at his college lacrosse game and looked up to see who was cheering loudly--Tim will never forget spotting his friend, Santis, as well as a young, homeless man they had befriended, James. Tim learned "radical empathy" through his encounters with James. Tim was touched by James' humanity and saw Christ residing in him--James …

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E10: John Bucchino, composer, songwriter, performer 2:12:37

3M ago2:12:37

2:12:37

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility a…

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Christ: The Face of Mercy with Susan Skinner 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

Susan Skinner discovered she had the gift of discernment of spirits. Susan’s son had slept over at his friend's home before, but this time Susan felt uneasy; she said yes to playing during the day, but no to the overnight invitation. Susan dropped her son off and chatted with the friend’s mom, Veronica, in her living room. The next day, Veronica wa…

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Mother Cabrini's Empire of Hope with Rod Barr, "Cabrini" Movie Screenwriter 30:49

3M ago30:49

30:49

Screenwriter Rod Barr shares how God had a plan for Mother Francesca Cabrini that was not her own. At the turn of the 20th century, the dream of a better life inspired Italian immigrants to journey to America. Tragically, most found themselves among the poorest of the poor and even homeless--including the children. While Mother Cabrini had committe…

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A Death and Birth at Dawn with Megan Nix 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

The dawn of each day is a precious time for Megan Nix--her youngest daughter was born at the start of a new day and her beloved mother later went home to God in the early morning hours. Megan came to learn that not only was dawn the start of these soul-touching days, but also new seasons in her life. Seasons in which Megan would come to know the de…

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Hope Even at the Bottom of the Bottle with Tara Nowell 39:36

4M ago39:36

39:36

As a young girl, Tara Nowell began to believe the lie that she couldn’t depend on anyone but herself. Eventually, this became anyone but herself and “the bottle.” Even when she was at her rock bottom with alcoholism, Tara did not deny God’s existence--she just wanted Him to leave her alone. Yet through the love of Christ and her beloved parents, Go…

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E9: Garry Pearson OAM, teacher, association CEO, mentor 1:12:36

4M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAM We go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles. We talk about how Garry's leadership styl…

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From Suspicion to Trust with Chaplain Fr. Jon Meyer 40:38

4M ago40:38

40:38

Our Church family is divided. Yet Christ calls us to communion in Him. In this Lenten podcast, Chaplain Fr. Jon Meyer and host Lindy Wynne explore how the division in our Catholic Church increases our sense of unhealthy suspicion and harms our capacity to love as we are called. In life there is a healthy, intuitive suspicion we are blessed with tha…

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Merry Christmas! with The Wynne Children 6:37

6M ago6:37

6:37

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas! Mamas in Spirit Season 6 will begin on Thursday, February 15th with the Lenten Series. Host Lindy Wynne will be doing a virtual Lenten Plan for Catholic Moms with John Bosio on Fridays at 11am CST during Lent 2024. Go to mamasinspirit.com and enter your email to get more information. Can't wait t…

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The Gift of Love with Kathy Tankersley 37:05

6M ago37:05

37:05

By the time Kathy Tankersley was 23 years old, she was a single mom of five children. Kathy vividly remembers being in church and praying on her knees for a someone she could truly trust and confide in. Then she met Rex Tankersley. The day after their weekend honeymoon, Rex sat her five children down and asked them if they wanted him to be their da…

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Thy Will Be Done with Courtney Siebring, Author of Little Spark of Life 35:41

6M ago35:41

35:41

"In her life, Lord, be glorified." These are the words Courtney Siebring sang as she cuddled and prayed over the baby girl Courtney and her husband were fostering. Courtney had experienced infertility and longed to be a mother more than anything--yet the department of social services told Courtney and her husband they would not be keeping the baby …

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Saying "Yes" to God's Plan with Brenda Hauk of BrightStone 40:09

6M ago40:09

40:09

"You know who's going to have to do this." The words Brenda's Hauk's husband spoke penetrated her heart--she knew she was called by God to something so much bigger than herself. Even though Brenda was frightened, she said "yes" to a plan that was clearly not her own. Brenda started BrightStone, a comprehensive work, social support, and residential …

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Awe of Advent with Fr. Ed Steiner 29:40

7M ago29:40

29:40

When Fr. Ed Steiner was just 5 years old, there was a knock on his front door during supper. Fr. Ed excitedly ran to see who it was. What he found he never could have imagined. It was Santa Claus! To the day Fr. Ed still finds himself stirred with a similar sense of awe he experienced that very moment he saw Santa as a young boy. Yet Fr. Ed recogni…

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50 Years and Grateful with Ted and Catherine Wynne, Host Lindy Wynne's Parents-in-Law 29:27

7M ago29:27

29:27

Be charmed by Ted and Catherine Wynne as they share their gratitude to God and advice to listeners after 50 years of marriage. Host Lindy Wynne has a heartfelt conversation with her parents-in-law as they reveal the trust and companionship they are blessed to have with one another. From Catherine’s ’69 Camaro to Ted’s love of football, hear how the…

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The Gift of Women with Fr. Jon Meyer and Lindy Wynne 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

The table is turned on Host Lindy Wynne, as Chaplain Fr. Jon Meyer asks Lindy about womanhood and what it means to be a woman. Lindy explores the gift of womanhood and meaning of Saint Edith Stein's words, "The woman's soul is fashioned as a shelter in which other souls may unfold." When Lindy was twenty-one and volunteering at an orphanage in Tiju…

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The Kiss of God with Kristi Bentley 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

After Kristi Bentley experienced pregnancy loss with her first baby, she wondered how something so beautiful could be given and then taken away from her. Kristi now sees how the hand of God was at work in her life all those years ago. Kristi’s loss led to a deep understanding of the precious gift of life. While mourning her first child she promised…

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My Accident and Conversion with Ryan Penney 39:36

8M ago39:36

39:36

The moment Ryan Penney hit the water his life and heart were forever changed. Ryan was on a performing arts scholarship at Samford University and about to begin his first professional acting job. While on a trip Ryan jumped into a lake off of a high cliff. Ryan landed wrong, broke his back and was immediately paralyzed—doctors said that Ryan would …

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Fully Rely on God with Mary Margaret Lambert 36:39

8M ago36:39

36:39

Mary Margaret Lambert vividly remembers chatting with her dad while he painted a ceramic frog the night before she lost him. The next day Mary Margaret was devastated to learn her father and his wife died in the Nashville flood of 2010. Little did Mary Margaret realize that the frog her father held in his hands would come to mean so much--F.R.O.G. …

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A True Love Story with John Bosio of Happy Together 39:52

8M ago39:52

39:52

John Bosio and his wife share a love story worthy of a movie. In the 1960s, eleven-year-old John entered pre-seminary in Italy. Meanwhile, an American girl from a military family was praying for him in a school chapel in Thailand--she and her friend would run into the chapel during recess to pray for their future spouses every day. After fifty year…

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God Sought Me in My Sorrow with Emily Adams of The Little Souls 40:02

8M ago40:02

40:02

When Emily and her husband went to a routine sonogram appointment seventeen weeks into her pregnancy, the technician struggled to find a heartbeat. They were told they’d have to wait two hours for an ultrasound technician to take a closer look in the hope their baby was okay. Emily knew she needed to go somewhere she felt safe—they were close to Th…

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The Heart of Mary with Kim Derrick 40:17

9M ago40:17

40:17

“This is a story God wrote.” God planted a seed in Kim's young heart to accompany and care for the sick and dying as an adult. Kim was raised in a family in which the members surrounded one another in all the joys and sorrows of life, including death. She didn't realize until adulthood that this was not every person's experience. As a hospice nurse…

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Healing Anxiety and Depression with Melissa Maleski of the Diocese of Harrisburg 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

“Just take a step. Don’t worry about the next step. Just take one step towards healing.” This is Melissa Maleski’s advice, mirroring her experience when her anxiety and depression reached a breaking point almost two decades ago. Melissa found herself hyperventilating with a panic attack on her shower floor. God spoke into the quiet of Melissa’s hea…

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Rosemary Thérèse: The Little Flower of Nashville with Hayley Robinson Shovlin 40:42

9M ago40:42

40:42

When Rosemary Thérèse Robinson (affectionately known as “Rosie") was diagnosed with childhood cancer, her five older siblings returned home to support her. Little did they know that Rosie would not only carry her own cross of suffering, but would help carry theirs and their parents' crosses, as well. Rosie never complained. She laughed and loved wi…

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Living for God with Joy Pinto 35:22

9M ago35:22

35:22

Joy Pinto lives for the "audience of one" every day--she lives for Christ. At 48 Joy was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. As she faced her painful illness and mortality, her faith was tested in a way she would never change. One day Joy was in bed for 17 hours and she asked God when the "fire" would be over. God responded, "When you can dance wi…

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A Beautiful Offering with Holly Moore 31:33

10M ago31:33

31:33

Holly was raised in a wonderful Catholic family. Her chastity was of prime importance to her. When Holly went away to college and attended Mass, she noticed there weren’t many college students there. Holly fell away from the Sacraments. Holly learned “when we fall away from the Sacraments we stop receiving the graces that help us make good choices.…

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God Draws Us Close with Kayce Maddux 31:48

10M ago31:48

31:48

Kayce Maddux lost her sister when she was in third grade. In their suffering, Kayce's family stopped going to church for a time. Yet God met Kayce right where she was at in the intimacy of her heart and backyard of her home. Jesus became Kayce's very best friend. Kayce continued to seek God throughout her adolescence and was blessed to meet her hus…

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Seeking God with All My Heart with Natalie Hanemann 42:07

10M ago42:07

42:07

For many years Natalie Hanemann's prayer life was one of routine and came from a place of obedience. But her heart longed for more. Natalie was struck when she heard about "the interior life," as well as Saint Catherine of Sienna's words about the “interior cell.” At around the same time Natalie's family was experiencing significant brokenness--thi…

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God Works Outside the Box with Julieanne Bartlett of Passion of Hope 36:44

10M ago36:44

36:44

“Maybe God doesn’t have anybody for you or God has called you to be single." These were the types of heartbreaking responses Julieanne Bartlett heard from loved ones when she was struggling with prolonged singleness. Yet, Julieanne knew God was calling her to the Vocation of marriage and discovered she needed to let God work outside the box for her…

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Children of God Behind Bars with Dr. Cynthia Stewart of Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM) 36:40

10M ago36:40

36:40

Dr. Cynthia Stewart grew up in Vidor, Texas. Vidor has historically been known as one of the last “sundown towns” in the United States. Cynthia discovered very young that people are complex--people carry within them the spark of God, as well as the ability to be so perfectly against what God tells us at the same time. No one is beyond the love of G…

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A Fresh Cup of Hope with Rainer Lowman of Hearts Together Nashville 46:16

11M ago46:16

46:16

Rainer Lowman and her husband Mitch put their hearts on the line for God--they adopted three children with special medical needs from China. Each time Rainer and Mitch sat down to discern their adoptions they would ask themselves how God had equipped them to potentially help a child and what their lives would look like if they said “yes.” Rainer ta…

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Redeemed by God with Beth Cureton of Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM) 33:58

11M ago33:58

33:58

Beth had all the cards stacked up against her as a child--both parents struggled with drug addiction, she spent time in foster care and was the victim of abuse. Beth developed her own cocaine addiction by the time she was an adult and has spent most of her adulthood in and out of jail and halfway homes. Yet something profound unfolded the last time…

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Praise in Action with Juliana Stachurski of One Generation Away 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Two of Juliana Stachurski's boys needed service hours for school. Juliana found the perfect non-profit to take them one Saturday that would meet the exact requirement, so they could check it of their list and be done. Little did Juliana know that her life would be forever changed. Juliana is now on the board of One Generation Away after joining the…

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I'm A Miracle with Dorris Walker-Taylor of Thistle Farms 50:03

11M ago50:03

50:03

Dorris Walker-Taylor is a survivor of sexual exploitation and addiction, as well as a graduate and now employee of the program that helped save her, Thistle Farms. Dorris landed at Thistle Farms after twenty-six years of addiction. She attributes the women at Thistle Farms for loving her back to life. Dorris grew up with her parents in a lovely nei…

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"Priests Need Families and Families Need Priests" with Fr. Jon Meyer and Brian Wynne 40:13

12M ago40:13

40:13

When Chaplain Fr. Jon Meyer was about to be ordained as a priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, he was interviewed regarding his Vocation. One of the things he said has often been quoted from that interview: “Priests need families and families need priests.” Marriage and Holy Orders are Vocational Sacraments--both are are lifestyles rooted in C…

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