Best Seminary The Saint Paul Podcasts (2025)

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A Catholic Perspective on Trauma and Mental Health with Krista Masek, Saint Paul Seminary Counselor 1:20:27

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Krista Masek is a licensed psychologist and counselor at The Saint Paul Seminary. In this episode of The Saint Paul Show, she offers her insights on the current mental health crisis and how to solve it. She also shares her own family's journey through the trials of pediatric brain cancer.The Saint Paul Seminary is reliant on faithful Catholics and …

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The Priesthood, AI and Serving as a Military Chaplain with Fr. Paul Hedman 57:01

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Fr. Paul Hedman, a priest who's active on social media and has a computer programming background, discusses how technology can be used as a tool either for good or for evil. Hedman attended The Saint Paul Seminary and was ordained in 2020; he's currently assigned to the Church of the Epiphany in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Hedman is also the owner and …

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Unpacking the Transition from Pope Francis to Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Colin Jones 54:28

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Fr. Colin Jones, a priest in study for The Saint Paul Seminary, was in St. Peter's Square when Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV. He also had dinner with Prevost in Fall 2024 and offers insights on the new pontiff. The Saint Paul Seminary is reliant on faithful Catholics and Christians like you. If you are able to make a small g…

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Covering the Catholic Church in 2025 with journalist Jonathan Liedl 1:14:43

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Jonathan Liedl is senior editor for the National Catholic Register and a lay Master of Arts in Theology student at The Saint Paul Seminary. He has covered the Church from Notre Dame's football coach to remote reaches of Africa and almost everywhere in between. The Saint Paul Seminary is reliant on faithful Catholics and Christians like you. If you …

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Pope Francis, the Future of the Church and the Power of Scripture with Dr. Mary Healy 53:47

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Dr. Mary Healy is a professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and a bestselling author and international speaker. She is a general editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and author of two of its volumes, The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews. Her other books include The Spiritual Gifts Handbook and Healing. Dr. Healy …

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The Sacraments, Aquinas, Artificial Intelligence and Forming Future Catholic Leaders with Dr. Brandon Wanless 1:31:15

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Dr. Brandon Wanless serves as an assistant professor of dogmatic theology at The Saint Paul Seminary after earning his Master of Arts in Theology there in 2015. He spent three years as an adjunct professor at Ave Maria University, Florida (2016-2018), and five years as an upper school theology teacher at St. Agnes School in St. Paul. Wanless has or…

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Trauma, Addiction, Healing and Flourishing with Catholic counselor Christian Wolfe 1:08:29

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Meet Christian Wolfe, a professional counselor who not only runs his own practice, but also serves seminarians and priests through both individual and group counseling. With a Master of Science in Counseling from Divine Mercy University and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Wolfe brings a rare in…

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Healing, Pastoral Care and Forming Future Priests with Fr. Brian Gross, Director of Pastoral Formation at The Saint Paul Seminary 54:13

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Fr. Brian Gross was ordained in 2010 for the Diocese of Bismarck, where he served faithfully in parish ministry. Today, he brings that same pastoral heart to The Saint Paul Seminary as its director of pastoral formation, helping future priests prepare for the real-life challenges and joys of parish life. In this episode, Fr. Gross shares how his ex…

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What can Catholic movements teach us about revitalizing parish life? 48:39

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Saint Paul Seminary spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey shares his experiences with both the Emmanuel Community and parishes around the world.

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Saint Paul Seminary update from Rector Father Joseph Taphorn | 18th Annual Rector's Dinner 11:08

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Rector Father Joseph Taphorn gives an update on the life at The Saint Paul Seminary at the 18th Annual Rector's Dinner.

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Seminarians' role in addressing global poverty 27:56

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We recently sat down with members of Catholic Relief Services to learn about their work around the globe and partnerships with institutions like The Saint Paul Seminary in promoting the Catholic values of solidarity and subsidiarity throughout the world.

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Buckets and Building Fraternity | How Hoops is Part of Formation at a Catholic Seminary 39:45

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Catholic seminarians Neal Anderson, Mitch Kendrioski and Dominic Miller sit down for a conversation about how basketball and athletics are integrated with preparing for the priesthood.

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Putting God First | A Conversation with Seminarian Anthony Olmes 58:58

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Anthony Olmes used to find his identity in worldly ventures such as sports. So far, seminary has taught him a man's identity is rooted in something deeper -- regardless of temporal achievement.

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St. John Paul II, Seminaries and the Catholic Church's Future | A Conversation with George Weigel 15:40

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Leading Catholic intellectual George Weigel sits down to discuss the impact St. John Paul II continues to have on seminary formation -- and what this means for the future of the Church.

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What the Bible Has to Say About the Priesthood | Bishop Robert Barron 1:21:34

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Bishop Robert Barron recently visited The Saint Paul Seminary to share biblical perspectives on the Catholic priesthood. "The central theme of Scripture is right praise," he told the seminary community, and priests "knit together the universe" by leading this right praise.

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Bishop Robert Barron: None of Us Would Be Here without the Conversion of St. Paul 9:37

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St. Paul the Apostle is known as possibly the most prolific author in the Bible. At Mass inside St. Mary's Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary, Bishop Robert Barron explains how Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus set in motion the evangelical task of every Christian today.

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Family, Vocation and Discernment | A Conversation with Seminarian Deacon Ryan Sustacek and His Dad 44:12

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The Sustacek family isn't perfect. But a commitment to Christ, prayer and worship provided the seedbed for Deacon Ryan Sustacek to become a Catholic priest, which he'll do in late May. Meanwhile, his father Steve is a candidate for the permanent diaconate.

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Here's What a Priest of 44 Years Had to Say at His Retirement Mass 13:04

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Fr. Michael Skluzáček, director of pastoral formation at The Saint Paul Seminary, will retire this summer after 44 years as a Catholic priest. Here's what he had to say during the homily at his retirement Mass.

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The Family with Three Priests, a Deacon and a Nun 26:41

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Then seminarian Frankie Floeder, his brother Fr. Louie Floeder, and their uncle Fr. John Floeder, sit down to talk family, vocation and food.

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The Importance of Prayer I A Conversation with Deacon Nick Vance and Deacon Chris Vance 45:40

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We hear from Deacon Vance and ... Deacon Vance -- A father and son who share their stories about prayer, life growing up and their unique relationship as ordained ministers and family members.

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From West Point to the Priesthood | Deacon Reflects on His Journey to and through Seminary 46:08

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Deacon Josh Miller comes from a military family. He'd always wanted to serve in the Army like his father. But when he did, he realized God was calling him to something more.

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A Family Where Catholic Vocations Can Thrive 31:45

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Fr. John Utecht was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis two years ago. Shortly before that, his father, Joseph Utecht, became a permanent deacon. The two sit down to share what they've learned so far in ministry, and how their home became the seedbed for multiple vocations to Holy Orders.…

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Everyone is called to be a priest? 16:24

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In 1 Peter 2:9, we're told we are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises” of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. What is this "royal priesthood" Peter refers to? How is it different from the ordained priesthood? And what does it mean for us as Catholics?D…

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This Young Priest is Already a Vocations Director and International Missionary 25:55

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Fr. Scott Padrnos, a recently ordained priest and alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary, balances his ministry in Minnesota with missionary work in Cambodia, sharing the Gospel with those who have never heard the name of Jesus.

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What Type of Music is Appropriate for Catholic Mass? 1:03:21

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Dr. Elena Bird Zolnick, director of sacred music at The Saint Paul Seminary, discusses how to discern what music to use in Church and how seminarians are being taught to lead these discussions.

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What Does Right Worship Look Like? A Catholic Seminary Professor Explains. 48:51

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Dr. John Froula, associate professor of dogmatic theology at The Saint Paul Seminary, discusses what "right worship" looks like in the context of the Mass and other forms of prayer.

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Answering the Call: Understanding the Path to the Diaconate 39:05

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What does it mean to be called to serve as a deacon? Deacon Cooley explores the role, formation, and daily life of a deacon, guiding those discerning this sacred vocation.

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The Generous Man | What It Takes to Become a Man of Magnanimity 47:40

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What does it mean to live with faith, courage, and magnanimity? Saint Paul Seminary alumnus Jake Anderson shares the power of prayer, taking risks and embracing a life of greatness in service to God.A member of the Companions of Christ, Anderson was ordained in 2015 and serves as pastor and director of Gopher Catholic and the St. Lawrence Newman Ce…

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"God changed my heart": The vocation story of Deacon Mitchell Kendrioski 43:44

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Deacon Kendrioski from the Archdiocese of Hartford, CT, shares his powerful vocation story: how he wrestled with God’s call, the emotions he felt, and the moment he truly surrendered to God’s will.

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"God doesn't want you to tread water. He wants you to swim!" | A talk from Fr. Jake Anderson 52:57

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Fr. Jake Anderson is the Pastor of St. Lawrence and the Director of the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota. He is an alumnus and dear friend of The Saint Paul Seminary. This talk comes from a day-long retreat he led for the seminarians.

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Seminarian J.P. Thornton Vocation Story | 18th Annual Rector's Dinner 7:31

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J.P., a seminarian from the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD, explains how God eventually called him to the priesthood at the 18th Annual Rector's Dinner.

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Seminarian Dominic Miller's Vocation Story | 18th Annual Rector's Dinner 8:23

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Dominic Miller is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. His vocation story was given at the 18th Annual Rector's Dinner where more than 440 people showed up in support of future priests, deacons and lay leaders for the Church.

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Meet the husband/dad/deacon candidate who took a year off of formation for Navy deployment 51:33

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Bob Burns' story is one of saying "yes" to God throughout whatever has happened in his life.

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Tips for raising a holy, Catholic family 54:02

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Hear from Fr. Nels Gjengdahl, dean of men at The Saint Paul Seminary, about sharing the faith with young people.

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100 seminarians!? Seminary rector talks about promising future amid vocation shortage 17:39

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Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn sits down to discuss the seminary's highest seminarian enrollment in a decade, a record diaconate ordination class and the different -- and in many cases not as well known -- ways a lay person can be formed at a Catholic seminary.

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'The Breath of God' | Saint Paul Seminary Rector's Homily from 2023-24 Opening Mass 11:20

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Fr. Joseph Taphorn, rector of The Saint Paul Seminary, explains how the Holy Spirit, present from the beginning, is working in the life of the seminary. Taphorn gave this homily at the seminary's 2023 "Gaudeamus" (Latin for "Let Us Rejoice") Mass, which officially kicked off the 2023-24 academic year.…

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens on the Importance of Priestly Fraternity 38:48

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston -- and leader of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' National Eucharistic Revival -- met with the seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary to start the 2023-24 academic year. He shared with them the importance of priestly fraternity. Every Catholic needs community, and it's especially im…

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What is the Eucharistic Revival? An interview with Bishop Andrew Cozzens 29:03

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens sits down to discuss the National Eucharistic Revival he's been tasked to lead, as well as the role of Jesus' true presence in the course of human existence. Cozzens, Bishop of Crookston, Minnesota, is the former auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, a former priest formator at The Saint Paul Semin…

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How is the Eucharist the real presence of Christ? 39:52

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Fr. Tim Tran of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis explains why the Eucharist is truly Jesus Christ's body and blood, and how Catholics can go about sharing this truth with those in their communities.Tran, an alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary, is the Twin Cities' point person for all things National Eucharistic Revival.Learn more about …

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Encounter Jesus, Right Now! | Truth Still Matters #46 29:00

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Truth Still Matters is back with another episode focused on being opened to the Word of the Lord in the present moment! This show is taken from a talk I gave at Awaken Ministries where the mission is cultivating an experiential encounter with Jesus Christ. The night was filled praise and worship, which included singing and Exposition of the Blessed…

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Ep. 15: Best of 2022 44:23

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A look back at some of the top conversations and moments on the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show during 2022. Produced by The Saint Paul Seminary, the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show features monthly conversations with leaders from around the Catholic Church. Learn more and subscribe: https://bit.ly/3oS4QRM…

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Ep. 14: Becoming a priest in a New Apostolic Age with seminarian Deacon Kyle Etzel 1:11:20

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Deacon Kyle Etzel, set for ordination to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in spring 2023, joins the show to talk about becoming a priest in an era when much of the world is turned off toward Christianity. Etzel also shares his vocation story — he was once blindsided by a priest asking if he’d even considered the presb…

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Ep. 13: Catholicism and politics in 2022 with Jason Adkins, director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference 50:42

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Us vs. them. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. conservative. Republic vs. Democrat. In an increasingly polarized society, Catholics are called to rise above. But how? Jason Adkins, director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, joins the show to discuss. Minnesota Catholic Conference: https://www.mncatholic.org/ Catholic Advocacy Network: https://www.mnc…

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Ep. 12: A solution to today's busyness with Bishop Joseph Williams 40:59

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Time poor. Time starved. Short on time. Out of time. Phrases like this are now part of our common lexicon. Life is busy. Thanks to our expanding economy and a digital landscape where it seems like our to-do lists and plans are infinite, our finitude as human beings can be overwhelming and exhausting. Saint Paul Seminary alum Bishop Joseph Williams …

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Ep. 11: Ministry to the sick and suffering with St. Paul seminarians 15:52

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Priests must be Christ to others, inside and outside the Church. Every summer, seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary receive hands-on experience in living out this call. They spread out all over the Twin Cities and beyond, ministering to those who are sick and suffering. Some are engaged in hospital visits. Others work with the poor. And others sp…

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Ep. 10: Out of the depths with Fr. Donald Calloway, author of Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father 33:15

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Every priest has a vocation story. Then there’s that of Fr. Donald Calloway. The former Japanese mafia drug mule turned Catholic priest of 20 years is the author of “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father.” He’s also a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.…

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Ep. 9: The Church's mission in a non-Christian culture with Msgr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary 44:34

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Pope Francis often says “we are not living in an age of change, but a change of the ages.” By and large, contemporary society is no longer friendly to Judeo-Christian values; increasingly, it is hostile toward them. So what’s a practicing Catholic to-do in a world that seems increasingly anti-Catholic? Certainly, the answer isn’t despair. Msgr. Jam…

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Ep. 8: Preparing for the priesthood with seminarians John Utecht, Nathan Pacer and Scott Padrnos 49:41

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Becoming a priest is a countercultural choice. Priests dress differently. They're celibate. And they give their life over completely to a Church in the name of a God they can't "see" (in the traditional sense). Why? In their final days before being ordained, we posed this question and others to Deacons John Utecht (Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Min…

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Ep. 7: Homosexuality, transgenderism and the Catholic Church ft. Fr. Philip Bochanski, Courage International 54:32

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Can you "pray the gay away"? Are members of the LGBTQ community welcome in the Catholic Church? What does God want for someone who identifies as transgender? What should I do if my child or friend comes out? We explore these important questions and more in the latest episode of the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show. Fr. Philip Bochanski lays out the Chu…

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Ep. 6: Purgatory: Summer school for the soul ft. Saint Paul Seminary Spiritual Director Msgr. Steven Rohlfs 44:54

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Why are we here? Where are we going? How do we get there? The answers, according to Saint Paul Seminary Spiritual Director Monsignor Steven Rohlfs, actually lie in another question. God asks, “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?” “The notion of purgatory has always given me hope, because it means God never gives up on me as long as I …