Guest: Fr. Jim Weldon
about four o'clock
Fr. Jim Weldon joins the studio today to share his vocation story, why he and his brother, Fr. Eric, are so different, and how he sees himself as making the priesthood more accessible for young men: If he can do it, anybody can.
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SEEK Conference
about four o'clock
We are excited to collaborate with the SEEK Podcast for this episode in which we discuss our Spotify Wrappeds for the past year before talking about how to take advantage of large Catholic conferences as a discerner.
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Guest: Sr. Diana Marie, O.P.
about four o'clock
Today we welcome in Sr. Diana Marie of the Hawthorne Dominicans to discuss Hallmark movies and Christmas in the convent before hearing how she converted to the faith and decided to get her life to Christ and the service of the dying as a Dominican sister.
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Guest: Sr. Alma Marie, O.P.
about four o'clock
We chat with Sr. Alma Marie of the Hawthorne Dominicans to discuss her order's founding and apostolate, how religious sisters never seem to age, and the gentle and ever mysterious way that the Lord led her to give her life to Him and the mission of caring for the sick and dying.
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Guest: Fr. Andrew Bergkamp
about four o'clock
Fr. Andrew Bergkamp joins us today to talk about learning to work hard growing up on his family's farm, how he received his vocation to priesthood, and God providing him the words to preach after his younger brother's death.
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Guest: Brother Leven Harton, OSB
about four o'clock
We are to be joined by a Wichita native and a monk of St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison, KS: Br. Leven Harton, OSB. We chat about his unique vocation and community, he and Fr. Chad's high school shenanigans, and how the Lord led him to give his vocation from a desire for deep intimacy with Christ.
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Vocational Synthesis
about four o'clock
In this episode, we're getting the band together! We talk through plans for our future diocesan clergy rock band and which priests will fill in each important role. Then we discuss the vocational synthesis, which will soon be implemented as the final stage in seminary formation, and how it will help to bring about healthy, holy priests.
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Guest: Sr. Mary Claire Strasser, SOLT
about four o'clock
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Guest: Fr. David Brokke, SOLT
about four o'clock
Fr. Drew takes over the studio and talks with two members of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity (SOLT) to hear about their order's founding and mission before hearing Fr. David Brokke's vocation story.
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In Memoriam
about four o'clock
In a very special episode, we compiled clips from several priests of the diocese sharing their cherished memories of priests who have passed on from this world to the next. They are equal parts inspiring, humbling, and ridiculous. We thank God for all of the priests who have gone before us. May they rest in peace.
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