Best Pontifical Missions Societies Podcasts (2025)

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The Pope of Peace and His Missionary Focus 52:50

4d ago52:50

52:50

In this episode, Monsignor Roger Landry and Ines San Martin discuss the recent conclave that led to the election of Pope Leo XIV. They reflect on the experience of being present during the conclave, the role of secrecy among the Cardinals, and the media coverage surrounding the event. The conversation highlights the significance of Pope Leo XIV's b…

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Missionary Perspectives on the Next Pope 1:00:39

12d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In this episode of the Frontiers in Faith podcast, Monsignor Roger Landry and Inez San Martin discuss the ongoing Novum Deales for Pope Francis, reflecting on the significance of the prayers and masses being held by the College of Cardinals. They share insights on the homilies delivered by various cardinals, the upcoming conclave, and the importanc…

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No Friday Episode This Week 0:27

15d ago0:27

0:27

Keep an eye on your feed for our coverage of the papal interregnum and conclave coming to you asap!By Pontifical Missions Societies

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The Joy of the Gospel: Pope Francis's Missionary Vision 49:45

20d ago49:45

49:45

In this episode of the Frontiers in Faith podcast, Monsignor Roger Lanry and Ines San Martin discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, particularly in light of his recent funeral. They explore his role as a missionary leader, the significance of the Aparecida document, and the stages of Christian growth that emphasize the importance of communion and miss…

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Radiating the Love of Christ: Michael and Kevin Henderson 26:27

22d ago26:27

26:27

It is always a blessing to get to experience the missions through the eyes of a young person who has grown up in a missionary family. Our guests today are Michael and Kevin Henderson, who have been serving with Family Missions Company since Kevin was 6 years old. Kevin tells us how it was growing up in the missions and how it has instilled in him a…

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The Church in Wartime: Fr. Vitaliy Novak and Fr. Tomaž Mavrič 19:34

29d ago19:34

19:34

The whole of Ukraine has been in turmoil for the last 3 years, and we are blessed to get to interview Fr. Vitaliy Novak, a Ukrainian priest with the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission who has been serving the people of Ukraine both through aid efforts and now as a military chaplain with his mobile chapel. He is joined by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič the Su…

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A More Peaceful Way: the Church in Asia with Daniel 29:43

1M ago29:43

29:43

This week we get the opportunity to speak with Daniel, a missionary who has served with the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society as well as the PeaceCorps. He bring his unique perspective as an child of both American and Chinese parents, raised in the Catholic faith, who has had the opportunity to observe and serve the church in China and Taiw…

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Giving Away Your Life with Net Ministries Matt Risewig and Bella Hosten 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

This episode of Frontiers of Faith learn about one of the most challenging mission fronts in the Catholic Church: middle schoolers. Matt and Bella with Net Ministries work with kids as to help them grow in a personal relationship with Christ and His church! To learn more about Net Ministries click here: https://www.netusa.org/ Click here to learn m…

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Renewing NYC with Marina Frattaroli 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

If you have been looking for an episode about how you can embrace your baptismal call to mission right where you are, this is it! Marina spent last summer as a Eucharistic Pilgrim, following our Lord in the Eucharist along the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton route. Her time in adoration has helped her become a missionary right where she is, with the tools …

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Literal Miracles in Honduras with Myrna Leonard 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

This week we get to talk to Myrna Leonard of the Missioners of Christ. Myrna servers at the Santa Margarita clinic in Honduras helping to restore physical health to patients while also showing them the love of Christ and upholding their human dignity. Myrna's story is so simple and yet so powerful showing how God uses every day people to do his mir…

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The Religious Education Conference with Magdalena Arellano 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is doing amazing things when it comes to the Missionary Childhood Association. We talk to Magdalena Arellano about the Religious Education Conference and the amazing resources the have created in the Archdiocese to help DRE's, parents and anyone who loves a young person! Check out the Archdiocese of LA's resources her…

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Top Five Missions to Pray for this Lent 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

Join Katie Ruvalcaba and Maggie Murray this week as we go over the places in the world most in need of the prayers of the church this Lent. From regions where it is unpopular to be Catholic to locations where being a Christian can land one in jail, these are the places we hope you're keeping in your prayers this year Click here to learn more about …

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Addict to Missionary To Mother: Failing for Jesus with Breanne DeMarco 27:22

3M ago27:22

27:22

This weeks episode will challenge how you think of missionary calls. Breanne tells us how God gently called her out of a life of addiction to a life of service and beyond. This incredible story will make you want to share it with all your mission minded friends. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies: https://on…

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Fully Alive with Matt Glafcke and Coryn 35:22

3M ago35:22

35:22

Frontiers of Faith is delighted to bring to you the voice of the future church in this weeks episode. Coryn Glafcke had been serving with her parents on mission since she was 9 years old and brings a fresh perspective on what it means to bring Jesus to the world. You won't want to miss this episode. To learn more about Family Missions Company check…

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Be So Kind with Sister Lisa Valentini 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

This weeks guest is Sister Lisa Valentini of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. She tells about her work in Peru with mission communities. Her heart for the people she serves is so evident, this episode is can't miss! Check it out! To Support the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus click here: https://mscread…

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Pray it Seriously with Maureen Heil 25:54

3M ago25:54

25:54

This week's episode features Maureen Heil, a repeat guest and director of the Pontifical Missions Societies in the Archdiocese of Boston. Maureen shares her wealth of mission experience and helps us understand the importance of catechists to parishioners in the outstations throughout the mission world. To find all of Maureen's resources and what is…

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A Whole New Look With Ines San Martin 26:24

4M ago26:24

26:24

You may have noticed the BRAND NEW TPMS USA logo on the podcast app! This week we have the inimitable Ines San Martin on to discuss not only the idea behind the rebrand but also to give fresh insight into what ARE the four societies that make up the Pontifical Mission Societies and how they all contribute to the important work of spreading the gosp…

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Hope in the Children with Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya TPMS Malawai 25:59

4M ago25:59

25:59

We are so blessed to get to speak with Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya, National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies Malawi. You will be inspired to hear of Malawi's National Children's Congress, an event created by the children of Malawi and supported by TPMS to bring together this vibrant community of children to share their stories and love of Chr…

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Here for Souls, Not Clicks with Kyle Whittington 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

This week on Frontiers of Faith we are talking with Kyle Whittington, a digital creator and online missionary who has a challenge for all of us who represent ourselves as Christians online: to see the faces of the faceless online. Kyle has been producing content on YouTube for two years and is one of the leading voices for Catholic creators online.…

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In the Long Runs with Sr. Stephanie Baliga 17:47

4M ago17:47

17:47

Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we welcome Sr. Stephanie Baliga, a former Division I track and cross country runner and now Franciscan of the Eucharist of Chicago! Sr. Stephanie talks to us about the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels to the community in one of the poorest…

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Reassess Jesus with Saul Keeton 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

This week, Katie welcomes Saul Keeton, Director of Mission Advancement for Family Missions Company and guy who sends us all of our FMC missionaries for the podcast. Saul talks to us about his call to mission life and the way God found a way for his family to be on mission when it seemed impossible. Grow in your understanding of what it is to be a m…

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From PR to Argentina with Maggie Murray 21:11

5M ago21:11

21:11

Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we welcome new co-host Maggie Murray to discuss the national meeting and CAM6 in Puerto Rico as well as her experience in the missions in Argentina last spring. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies: ht…

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The Mission in the Mountains: Appalachian Mission with Fr. Marc Bentley 19:17

5M ago19:17

19:17

Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we interview Fr Marc Bentley, pastor of Sts John and Elizabeth parish in Grayson, KY and also Prince of Peace parish in West Liberty, KY. Fr. Marc is a scholar of Appalachian culture and speaks to us about the unique opportunity to experien…

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More Than a Job Jodie Hickey 15:45

5M ago15:45

15:45

Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we interview Jodie Hickey, administrative assistant to Fr. Paul Gitau of the Diocese of Rochester. We all know that the admin assistants do so much to keep TPMS front and center on everyone's mind, but what are the experiences that form tha…

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Imitating Fatima with Sr. Elizabeth Ogbu 16:45

5M ago16:45

16:45

Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies, recorded live at the National Directors Meeting in Puerto Rico. Join host Katie as she interviews Sister Elizabeth Ogbu, a finance expert from the TPMS National Office. In this engaging conversation, Sister Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from…

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Make it a Mission with Jake Seifert 11:50

6M ago11:50

11:50

Join us on this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith as Katie broadcasts live from The Pontifical Mission Societies National Meeting. This interview is a part of the series from the CAM6 in Puerto Rico. Today's guest, Jake Seifert from the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, shares his inspiring work in Mexico providing glasses to those in need. D…

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A Mission of Love with Fr. Jóse María Calderón 14:13

6M ago14:13

14:13

Join us for this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, live from the CAM6 conference, where Katie interviews Fr. José María Calderón, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain. Discover the inspiring stories of Spanish missionaries who answered the call to serve in the Americas and learn about the transformative message they carried: th…

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No One is Disqualified with Kevin and Sarah Granger 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

This week, Katie welcomes Kevin and Sarah Granger. Sarah, who grew up as a missionary child, shares her journey of stepping away from the church and her inspiring return to mission life, emphasizing that no one is ever disqualified from the call to serve. Join us for heartfelt conversations that explore the challenges and triumphs of living a life …

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For the Kids with Ali Holden 18:05

6M ago18:05

18:05

In this episode of Frontiers of Faith, hosts Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi welcome Ali Holden, Director of the Holy Childhood Association. Ali shares exciting initiatives for the Advent season and offers helpful tips for parents and religious education directors. Don't forget to enter the HCA Art Contest! Submit entries here: HCA Art Co…

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Pray and Be Normal with Kree and Emmanuel 29:08

7M ago29:08

29:08

Join hosts Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi on Frontiers of Faith as they welcome Kree and Emmanuel from Family Missions Company. Together, they discuss deepening prayer life and meeting people where they are to share the gospel in everyday encounters. To learn more about Family Missions Company check out https://www.familymissionscompany.…

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A New Outlook on Mission with Fr. Roger Landry 26:45

7M ago26:45

26:45

We are so pleased to introduce you to the new director for the the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, Fr. Roger Landry! Join us as Fr. Landry discusses his background in the mission fields of US college campuses and how that will inform his work in the foreign missions in the new year. We are so delighted for you to meet him! Click here to learn mor…

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Evangelizing Poorly with Brian Miller 24:35

7M ago24:35

24:35

Join Katie Ruvalcaba on the Frontiers of Faith podcast as she sits down with Brian Miller, Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. This week, Brian discusses the significance of World Mission Sunday and the call to boldly proclaim the Gospel, even when it feels challenging. Tune in for a motivating conversation on faith, evange…

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Preparing for World Mission Sunday with Sabrina Lopez 21:44

7M ago21:44

21:44

Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on the Frontiers of Faith podcast as they welcome Sabrina Lopez, Associate Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Discover how the Archdiocese is preparing for World Mission Sunday and the importance of global mission work in the Catholic Church. Tune in for an…

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Finding Identity in Christ with Gerry and Mel 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

Join us on 'Frontiers of Faith' as we speak with Gerry and Mel of the Family Missions Company, sharing their powerful journey of finding their identity in Christ while facing opposition from family and community over their decision to take their children on mission. Also, worth noting this episode releases on Mel's birthday and the reading is for S…

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Getting Ready for World Mission MONTH 20:56

8M ago20:56

20:56

Frontiers of Faith, hosted by Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba, delves into the heart of Catholic life. This week, we explore Cardinal Tagle's powerful address at the Eucharistic Congress and gear up for October, the month of missions. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies: https://onefamilyinmission.o…

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Ruined for the Better: Andy Churray Vagabond Missions 22:16

8M ago22:16

22:16

Frontiers of Faith, hosted by Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba, explores the transformative power of faith in today's world. This week, join us for an inspiring conversation with Andy Churray, President of Vagabond Missions, as he shares his impactful work with inner-city youth. To learn more about Vagabond Missions: https://vagabondmissio…

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Original Grace with Tricia Bølle 26:52

8M ago26:52

26:52

Explore the intersection of faith, mission, and divine providence on Frontiers of Faith, the podcast hosted by Fr Anthony Andresassi and Katie Ruvalcaba. Join us this week for an inspiring conversation with Tricia Bølle, the founder of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, as she shares her incredible missionary journey in Asia. Discover h…

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A Rare Calling with Eric and Bridget 27:19

8M ago27:19

27:19

Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Eric and Bridget from the Family Missions Company. Not everyone is called to a life of foreign mission and the call can be difficult to discern. Join us as we here how Eric and Bridget made sense of it all and are forming their family on mission. Available now on all major podcast platf…

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Live at the National Eucharistic Congress Vol 2 8:26

9M ago8:26

8:26

This week's episode is number two in a two part series were host Katie Ruvalcaba spoke to attendees at this year's 10th National Eucharistic Congress. The voices featured in this episode are all missionaries who represented their organizations at the National Eucharistic Congress. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions So…

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Live at the National Eucharistic Congress 18:01

9M ago18:01

18:01

This week's episode is one in a two part series were host Katie Ruvalcaba spoke to attendees at this year's 10th National Eucharistic Congress. The voices featured in this episode are all lay people who's encounter with the Eucharist has propelled them to live out their missionary vocation. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical M…

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On Digital Missionaries with Keith Downey 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

Welcome to Frontiers of Faith with hosts Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi. This week, join us as we chat with Keith Downey from the Morning Joy radio show on the Guadalupe Radio Network. Keith delves into how to pursue disciples of Christ in the social media and digital sphere. Tune in for insightful discussions on faith, evangelization, a…

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Missioners of Christ in Honduras: Morgan Ayers and Eric Crowley 28:54

9M ago28:54

28:54

Discover the state of the Catholic Church in Honduras on this week's episode of Frontiers of Faith, hosted by Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi. Join us as we speak with Morgan Ayers and Eric Crowley of the Missioners of Christ about their experiences and insights in the second poorest nation in the Americas and the least Catholic of the La…

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Mission in Peru with Kree and Emmanuel Pena 10:33

10M ago10:33

10:33

Thank you for bearing with us through this weeks episode of Frontiers of Faith. Our guests, Kree and Emmanuel Pena are missionaries with the Family Missions Company serving with their six children in Peru. Unfortunately, as is the case with missionaries in the developing world, the internet is not great. However, everything that we were able to inc…

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America's Little Brother with John Young 25:25

10M ago25:25

25:25

Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on "Frontiers of Faith" as they host John Young, Director of Franciscan Works. This week, John shares insights on the missions in Liberia and explores this fascinating "little brother" of America. Don't miss this enlightening episode! To learn more about Fransican Works click here: https://www.francisc…

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Finding Christ Above and Underground with Fr. Leo Shea 24:36

10M ago24:36

24:36

Tune in to "Frontiers of Faith" with Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba as they welcome Father Leo Shea, a Maryknoll Missioner. This week, Father Shea shares his experiences with the church in China, both above and underground. Don't miss this compelling episode! To learn more about Maryknoll check out https://maryknoll.org/ Click here to le…

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Grace Builds on Nature with Cate Broadbent 27:48

10M ago27:48

27:48

Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on "Frontiers of Faith" as they interview Cate Broadbent from the Family Missions Company. This week, Cate shares her transformative experience in Peru, where she expected to baptize a whole village but discovered God had different plans. Don't miss this inspiring episode! To learn more about Family Mi…

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A Church for the Future with Bella Wagner 21:35

11M ago21:35

21:35

Explore the future of the church on this week's episode of "Frontiers of Faith" with Katie Ruvalcaba. Join Katie as she interviews Bella Wagner, Director of Advancement Services for the Pontifical Mission Societies. Discover insightful discussions on building a church for tomorrow. Tune in now! Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontific…

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The Second Reading with Julia Schuster 24:14

11M ago24:14

24:14

Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Julia Schuster, Southeast Regional Director of Diocesan Relations for the Pontifical Mission Societies. Julia shares how her travels to Zimbabwe profoundly transformed her perspective on mission work. Don't miss this inspiring conversation, available now on all major podcast platforms. …

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The Rosary Guy of Philly: Paul Cillo 23:28

11M ago23:28

23:28

Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Paul Cillo from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Discover how he inspires the children of the archdiocese through the Missionary Childhood program. Don't miss this engaging discussion, available now on all major podcast platforms. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical…

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The Basis of Multiculturalism with Fr. Toby Lees 34:51

11M ago34:51

34:51

Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Fr. Toby Lees from Radio Maria England. Explore the less obvious mission territories in the West and hear Fr. Toby’s insights on feeling like an "other" in your own nation. Don’t miss this compelling discussion, available now on all major podcast platforms. Check out Radio Maria here: h…

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