Best Shannon Monaghan Podcasts (2024)

1
40: Friendship and Single Life 45:03

7M ago45:03

45:03

Singleness and vocations / Shannon’s experience with singleness and discernment / Fitting into the life of the Church / Focusing on the call to holiness / Radical honesty in prayer / Being a supportive friend if you’re not singleBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
39: Cliques, Small Talk, and One-Sided Friendships - But I Have Called You Friends, pt. 4 58:57

7M ago58:57

58:57

Cliques vs. communion / Friendship as sharing of emotion and soul / Are friends more than the people with whom we share our hobbies and interests? / Detachment and spiritual directors / St. Therese and the struggle to center friendship on God / No one-sided friendships / Allowing others to show charity to us / Fr. Cassidy gets stressed out by small…

1
38: Instant Coffee and World Peace - But I Have Called You Friends, pt. 3 52:49

9M ago52:49

52:49

Life and travel updates / The compounding power of friendship / Charity close to home / Intuitive versus ‘Real’ friendships / Slow growth relationships / Progressive growth in the spiritual life / Trusting the process of purification / How failure helps us grow in friendship / Self-awareness and detachment…

1
37: The Power of Community - But I Have Called You Friends, pt. 2 55:38

11M ago55:38

55:38

The difficult choice to love others / Why community matters for our holiness / Therapy and friends helping us to detach and empathize / The ‘exuberant discovery’ of friendship / Seeing the beauty in others that God sees in us / Loving each other on our worst days and in our brokenness / Shannon goes hiking…

1
36: Friendship, The Common Denominator of Love - But I Have Called You Friends, pt. 1 52:33

12M ago52:33

52:33

Lent and Easter, a brief retrospective / Introducing "But I Have Called You Friends" / Friendship is the common denominator in love / Taking a second look at relationships / Community as a source of purification / Get to know people, but don't make it weirdBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
35: Intercessory Prayer 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Praying for friends / Embracing the awkwardness of praying with other people / Intercession through the liturgy / Contemplation and intercession / "Offer it up" / Immersion in ScriptureBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
34: We're Back (And Discussing Mental Health) 1:00:05

1+ y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Another life update / Mental health, and our different experiences / Vulnerability with God and each other / Being loved in our weakness / Self-mastery for human and spiritual flourishing --- Here are some mental health resources we and others have found helpful: Books -St. Dymphna’s Playbook: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-play…

1
33: Jacob's Ladder and the Power of Intercession - The Priest Is Not His Own, pt. 2 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Priest senioritis / Chunky books / The story of Jacob’s Ladder / Vertical and horizontal dimensions / Dependence on Christ acting in us / Pro-worm podcasting / Interceding for others / Only Christ can bring souls to himself / The grief and joy of death to selfBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
32: "Just Me And The Squirrels" - The Priest Is Not His Own, pt. 1 55:22

2y ago55:22

55:22

Shannon shouldn't drink coffee / Introducing Fulton Sheen's 'The Priest Is Not His Own' / Priesthood and victimhood / Being a priest means being sacrificed / Sacrificial love and vocations / Learning to be a priest-victim / Fr. Cassidy's big newsBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
31: "Christ Living In Me" - Easter Joy & Lenten Lessons 56:04

2y ago56:04

56:04

We're back! / Liturgical music is awesome / Spiritual lessons learned / Christ living in the priesthood / The importance of silence / commemorating the Deposition and Burial of Christ / Supporting friends in carrying their crosses Listen to Fr. Cassidy's series in episodes 12-14 of the Cor Christi podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

1
30: “Sparks and Iron” - Marriage, Friendship, and Sacrifice, feat. Rachel Pocta 58:35

2+ y ago58:35

58:35

Introducing Rachel / Cor Christi ministry / Friendship as a foundation for marriage / Early years in Rachel’s discernment / Life in a ‘spiritual pressure cooker’ / The value of spiritual direction in discerning marriage and vocational discernment / The initial excitement of a relationship exists at the service of a deeper friendship / Sacrificial d…

1
29: Advent Anticipation, feat. Brandon & Marlene Ocampo 48:33

2+ y ago48:33

48:33

Introducing guests / Experiences of waiting / Video games are the secret to online dating / Growth through patience / Why does God make us wait for stuff? / Longing for heavenBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
28: "Toothbrush Coach" - Goal-setting and Accountability 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

54:24

Technical difficulties and Fr. Cassidy's confusion / Goals in our personal and spiritual lives / The role of community support / Peer friendship vs. mentorship / Characteristics of a good goal / Holy envy / Knowing your own style of motivationBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
27: Hot Takes of the Desert Fathers 1:01:11

2+ y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Shannon returns to share her feelings about Spare Ribs / Introducing the Desert Fathers and their sayings / Patience, humility, and people who test us in both / Would you want to know the day and moment of your death ahead of time?By Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
Spare Ribs Bonus Ep. 1: Divine Office Hours 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

30:03

A long-awaited bonus episode featuring Fr. Cassidy and Brandon Ocampo on the challenges of rest, personal support systems, and spiritual health as a person in public ministry.By Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
26: SBS Anniversary Special, feat. Cloister Adventures & Intergenerational Friendships 59:34

2+ y ago59:34

59:34

A joyous in-person meetup / One year of SBS! / Do nuns listen to podcasts? / Friendships with people older & younger than ourselves / Getting involved in your parish groups / Fr. Cassidy is (maybe) doing more media stuffBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
25: Of Humility and House Blessings - Letters of St. Francis De Sales & St. Jane de Chantal, pt. 6 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

55:55

Unexpected confessions / Patience and the will of God / Charity and humility as keys to the virtuous life / Recommendations vs. commands / St. Francis de Sales doesn’t like masks / Focusing on the ‘big things’ in the spiritual life / Shannon’s house got blessedBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
24: "Mauled By Moose" - St. Benedict and St. Scholastica 53:34

2+ y ago53:34

53:34

Catching up after downtime / Shannon's new home / Introducing Benedict and Scholastica / trusting God's weird providence / family dynamics / siblings and parents as spiritual friends / Sofa woesBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
23: “At The Foot Of The Cross” - Grieving With Friends 53:53

3y ago53:53

53:53

Alacrity, or the lack thereof / Experiences with friends and loss / What to say (or not) in difficult times / Scriptural examples of hope in the face of the Cross / Ministries of presence / Pointing friends to Christ / A brief hiatusBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
22: "I Care About Your Living" - Letters of St. Francis De Sales & St. Jane de Chantal, pt. 5 56:50

3y ago56:50

56:50

Painting woes / Better to be done than perfect / Worries about life and family / Can you be friends with your spiritual director? / Shannon is mad at the saints / St. Francis de Sales needs more sleep / Using your imagination in prayer / liberty vs. laxity / Focus on small virtues before major changes…

1
21: "And There Was Much Rejoicing" - Reflections on Gifts and Gratitude 58:08

3y ago58:08

58:08

Shannon’s big news / Castle ownership / Ordinations and friends becoming new priests / gifts and symbols / Trusting God to provide / the importance of gratitude / Handing on our spiritual giftsBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
20: "Aggressive Sprinkles" - Letters of St. Francis De Sales & St. Jane de Chantal, pt. 4 1:05:10

3y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Fr. Cassidy isn’t very original / Bringing faith into your family / Detachment in relationships / Forming a spirit of interior freedom / Spiritual directors who make you mad / Being angry in a virtuous way / The relationship between joy and hope / Senses of God’s willBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
19: "Laugh At The Enemy" - Letters of St. Francis De Sales & St. Jane de Chantal, pt. 3 59:57

3y ago59:57

59:57

Reopening our parishes / Transitions back to ‘normal’ life / practical advice on discernment / Complementary discernment speeds / Inner peace and God fulfilling our desires / Spiritual direction anxieties / Praying for friends as a priest / How to fight interior temptations / Penance and self-denial / Loving obedience / Fr. Cassidy can’t pronounce …

1
18: Online Vs. 'Real Life' Friends 51:50

3y ago51:50

51:50

'Concerned Dad face' / Wedding joys and shenanigans / Being yourself online / Technology facilitating interpersonal communion / Breakups on SnapChat / Scripture Ain’t No Videochat / What makes Catholic community unique / Fr. Cassidy makes crazy predictions about the futureBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
17: "Go With The Flow" - Letters of St. Francis De Sales & St. Jane de Chantal, pt. 2 56:34

3y ago56:34

56:34

Celebrating St. Joseph / Easter and First Communions / Whether Teresa of Avila is a relaxing read / Discerning God's call / Friendship and charity enduring into heaven / Prioritizing relationshipsBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
16: "Souls and Oranges" - Spiritual Direction Letters of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, pt. 1 1:03:04

3y ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Hiatus hijinks / Holy week reflections / Introducing St. Francis and St. Jane / Spiritual direction experiences as a priest and as a directee / Crises of mercy and predestination / Thoughts on their first spiritual direction letter / Celibacy, widowhood, and solitude / Flexibility and freedom in the spiritual life / Loving and praying for the Churc…

1
15: "Priests Are People Too!" - Joys and Challenges of Friendships With Priests 58:35

3y ago58:35

58:35

Reflections on the merits of snow / Fr. Cassidy does a parish swap / Friendships with priests / Whether Fr. Cassidy got a dispensation for his age before ordination / Shannon's reluctance to go to priest friends for confession / Spiritual fraternity among priests / Why you should invite your priests to dinner…

1
14: "Don't Shove Evil Things in the Basement" - Letters of St. Clare to St. Agnes of Prague, pt. 4 1:03:02

3+ y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Christmas season thoughts / Recap of St. Clare's letters / The mirror of eternity revisited / Poor Clare favoritism / House blessings / A new closing segmentBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
13: "Cistercian Diet Plans" - Letters of St. Clare to St. Agnes of Prague, pt. 3 1:03:19

3+ y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Our Lady of Guadalupe / Fr. Cassidy's struggles to find rose vestments / The riches of holy poverty / St. Clare's "Mirror of Eternity" / Detachment in ministry / Our last 'One Thing' segmentBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
12: "Owned By Nuns" - Complementarity, Friendship, and Religious Life, feat. Joe Slama 59:06

3+ y ago59:06

59:06

Introducing Joe / Experiences with friends entering religious life / Joe meets the parish goats / Complementarity between vocationsBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
11: "Lions and Tigers and Bears" - The Martyrdom of St. Perpetua and St. Felicity, pt. 2 54:03

3+ y ago54:03

54:03

Supporting friends in carrying the Cross / Joy in suffering / Witnessing to our enemies / Fr. Cassidy's possumBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
10: "Punch the Devil" - The Martyrdom of St. Perpetua and Felicity, pt. 1 1:00:36

3+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Helping friends in times of suffering / Accepting the help of others / Aspirations to martyrdom / Not waking up your friends' babiesBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
9: Friends Who Aren't Catholic? 1:07:48

3+ y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Friendships between people of different faiths / Fr. Cassidy's martial arts sales pitch / When we get tired of talking about religion / Listening, humility, idolizing our faith identityBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
8: "Chickens On My Mind" - Letters of St. Clare to St. Agnes of Prague, pt. 2 1:01:56

3+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

St. Clare and St. Agnes, Revisited / Holy poverty / Sacrifice and redemption / Chickens / Nalls Produce - fine gourds since 1961By Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
7: "The Illusion of Communication" - Fratelli Tutti and Digital Media 59:24

3+ y ago59:24

59:24

Events in Assisi / Fratelli Tutti and obstacles to friendship in the media / Dunking, calumny, and other hazards / The joys of post-synodal apostolic exhortations / Star Wars, knowledge, and wisdomBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
6: "When You're a Princess" - Letters of St. Clare to St. Agnes of Prague, pt. 1 1:02:33

3+ y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Launch Week / Shark Week / Franciscan Week / Introducing the letters of St. Clare / Political drama / The joys of holy poverty / Friends as mentors / Vocational encouragementBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
5: Married Friends 1:00:38

3+ y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Invitations into family life / desires and sacrifices / Stability and evangelization / Discernment storiesBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
4: Maurice and Thérèse, pt. 2 1:09:47

3+ y ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Parish celebrations / Continuing "Maurice and Thérèse" / Detachment is hard / Transcendent friendships / Shannon deletes her calendarBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
3: Maurice and Thérèse, pt. 1 1:00:12

3+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Pandemic woes / Introducing "Maurice and Thérèse / Helping friends through suffering / Supporting friends' vocations / Friendship in the communion of saintsBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
2: Fraternal Correction 1:07:10

3+ y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Why and how to correct our friends / Stories of fraternal correction / Beginning with love / Correction in Scripture / Vulnerability / Social media mayhemBy Fr. Cassidy Stinson and Shannon Monaghan

1
1: Introducing the Side By Side Podcast 1:03:05

3+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Introductions / How did Fr. Cassidy and Shannon meet? / Online friendships: are they real / Charisms and complementarity / Fr. Cassidy's questionable branding ideas / Goals for the podcastBy Cassidy

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Shannon Monaghan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide