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The Catholic Servant Podcast088: The Essence of Servant Leadership and Entrepreneurship from a Catholic Perspective with Chris CarmonaIn this inspiring episode, Chris Carmona, shared his amazing faith journey, insights on Servant Leadership, and how it’s possible to be of service to God while building a successful business. Chris Carmona, is a CPA, and a founding partner of Schriver, Carmona & Company and has over nineteen years of public accounting experience. Chris’ experience includes leading the financial statement audits of nonprofit entities, governmental entities, employee benefit plans, and commercial entities. In addition to his audit experience, Chris provides nonprofit and small business advisory services. He earned his BBA in Accounting from the University of Tex...2022-10-1451 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast087: Finding the Lord's Peace & Healing Through Forgiveness and Gratitude with Mark CrewsIn this powerful episode, Mark John Crews shares his personal story, the power of foot washing, finding the Lord's peace and healing through forgiveness and gratitude. Mark is a gifted speaker with the rare ability to blend faith and business, humility and enthusiasm, sincerity, and passion. He speaks openly and honestly from the heart about his life’s challenges and overcoming them. Mark can deliver 1-2 hour engaging presentations and is comfortable with Master of Ceremony, Keynotes, multi-evening engagements, and leading retreats.2022-07-191h 00
The Business of LearningThe Business of Learning, Episode 54: Learning Leader or Undercover Detective? Identifying Training NeedsTraining Industry research has found that diagnostics — the process of identifying performance needs and determine whether or not training can solve them — is a key process capability of great training organizations. However, identifying training needs isn't easy ... especially in today's globally dispersed business environment.
To learn how learning leaders can channel their undercover detective persona and identify true learning needs, we spoke with Training Industry's Training Needs Assessment Certificate course instructor and learning and development (L&D) consultant Dr. Kate Hixson, along with Alexandra Kubebatu, CPTM, an instructional designer at USAA and Gifty Abagre-Laryea, CPTM, U.S. traini...2022-06-2839 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast086: Exploring the Art of Forming Young Disciples with Everett FritzIn this powerful and insightful interview, author Everett Fritz shared about the art of forming young disciples and his ministry, St. Andrew Missionaries. Everett Fritz is the Founder and Executive Director of St. Andrew Missionaries and the author of two books – Freedom and The Art of Forming Young Disciples. He is the co-author of the Augustine Institute’s popular YDisciple youth ministry resource and has been working in parish youth ministry for over a decade. Everett holds an MA in Theology from the Augustine Institute and a BA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Everett m...2022-01-0130 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast085: How to Live as a Christian Disciple and Say Yes to Holiness with Christina SemmensIn this inspiring episode, Christina Semmens shares amazing insights on how to live as a Christian disciple and say YES to holiness. Christina is an author, speaker, coach, and spiritual mentor. Through the Say Yes to Holiness Apostolate, Christina offers Individual and Small Group Coaching for people who desire to be inspired, encouraged, and accompanied as they strive to integrate their faith into their daily life.2021-12-3129 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast084: Unpacking the Relationship Between Evangelization & Catechesis with Justin AquilaIn this exciting episode, Justin Aquila explains the relationship between evangelization and catechesis. Justin currently serves as a theology teacher at Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana and as an adjunct instructor of Theology at the University of Saint Francis. After working in politics in Washington D.C, Justin has spent the last 10 years working in ministry. He has a particular calling to serve in underprivileged communities. Justin has a passion for evangelization, catechesis, and discipleship. He is a graduate of the University of Saint Francis where he studied Theology. He also has a Masters de...2021-12-2835 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast083: Discovering Peace & Joy within the Present Moment with Carlos BriceñoIn this inspiring episode, Carlos Briceño shared his faith journey filled with tragedy, supernatural joy, and the Lord's peace. He accomplished this with what he refers to as the "Sacrament of the Present Moment." Carlos is a Catholic journalist whose wife and daughter have terminal illnesses, a rare disease called Huntington's. As a result of the suffering, they will be going through because of their illness, Carlos has surrendered to God. He seeks his Divine Providence and Will in the Sacrament of the Present Moment. Because the Lord has blessed him with the gifts of deep em...2021-12-2847 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast082: Hope and Healing for Catholics Who Struggle with Infertility with Cassandra HillIn this touching episode, Cassandra Taylor shares her personal faith journey and insights that offer hope and healing to Catholics who struggle with infertility. Cassandra Taylor is a cradle Catholic who grew up in Central NJ. She married her husband Michael in 2016 after meeting him on CatholicMatch.com. Two years later Cassandra was diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer, a diagnosis that took them completely by surprise and which necessitated the removal of her uterus and ovaries. Since then, the Taylors have been walking the path of infertility and trying to discern God's will for their lives. W...2021-12-1932 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast081: Exploring the Art of Forming Young Disciples with Adamo ManfraIn this fascinating episode, Adamo Manfra passionately speaks about the Catholic view on the importance of FAMILY. Adamo Manfra is the Director of Stewardship and Engagement at Catholic Leadership Institute. He is responsible for supporting their various leadership and advisory boards and volunteer leadership as well as thanking and stewarding their generous community of supporters. After earning a B.S. in psychology with a minor in mathematics from the University of Texas, Adamo spent 6 ½ years as an active-duty U.S. Marine Corps officer, which included a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. It was in Afghanistan that he di...2021-12-1833 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast080: Creative Ways to Bring Catholicism to Life When Teaching Religion at Home or School with Greg AitchisonIn this beautiful episode, Greg Aitchison shares his amazing conversion story plus how the Holy Spirit has driven him to help Catholic religion teachers through CatholicReligionTeacher.com with original and engaging resources. Greg is a husband, father, and teacher of the Catholic faith. After experiencing a strong reversion to Catholicism and spending time discerning the priesthood, he followed God's will to the classroom where he taught middle school religion for 14 years. Frustrated with so many of the boring, irrelevant, and dumb-downed resources available to him, Greg began creating his own religion curriculum from scratch. Following his students' e...2021-12-0751 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast079: How the Church Lost Its Mission and How We Can Reclaim It with Eric SammonsIn this thought-provoking episode, Eric Sammons touches on the historical and theological journey that explains the indifference that plagues our Church. This discussion is based on his book Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Its Mission and How We Can Reclaim It, published by Sophia Institute Press. Eric Sammons is a husband, father (of seven), author and the Editor of Crisis Magazine. He believes in life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Eric has written several books, including a book on Catholic evangelization and a book on the digital currency Bitcoin. He has contributed over 150 articles to num...2021-11-2936 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast078: How a Loving God Uses Suffering to Perfect Us with Paul ChalouxIn this inspiring episode, Dr. Paul Chaloux shares his personal testimony and his amazing book Why People Suffer: How a Loving God Uses Suffering to Perfect Us. Paul earned a PhD in moral theology and currently teaches theology as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of America and serves as a catechist at St. Agnes Parish in Arlington, Virginia. He has been married for over thirty years to his wife Sue and they have 4 adult children and 2 granddaughters. 2021-11-1729 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastExploring why Jesus is the Master Psychologist with Dr. Ray GuarendiIn this episode, EWTN's Dr. Ray details the fundamentals of Christian psychology in his incomparable down-to-earth style, directing us first to the root of all healthy counseling: the words of the Redeemer. Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and his TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN.2021-10-2949 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast076: The Transformational Nature of Virtue with Lynne LangIn this episode, Lynne Lang discusses the transformational nature of virtue in homes, Catholic schools, and parish life. You'll also learn about Lynne's journey founding her amazing organization, Restoration Matters. Lynne Lang has her M.S. in both Health Management and in Restorative Practices and has worked in the field of health education, safety and violence prevention curriculum development since 1994. Her training in Intercultural Competence, Dispute Resolution and Mediation strengthen her skills as a certified trainer with International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP). She is an experienced facilitator in circle processes, and informal and formal restorative conferences. Sh...2021-10-1928 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast075: The Catholic Perspective on Women's Health and Fertility with Dr. Martin and Theresa Owen In this episode, Dr. Martin and Theresa Owen share about Women’s Health and Restorative, Integrative, and Functional approaches to Fertility, and their work developing Vitae CME. Dr. Martin Owen is the founder of VitaeCME.com. He is a family physician, who is passionate about Restorative Reproductive Medicine. Along with his wife Theresa, they are forging ahead into the CME world to empower physicians with the tools they need to cure, treat and heal women. 2021-10-1928 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow Spiritual Healing is Possible for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation with Dr. Daniel MeolaIn this episode, Dr. Dan Meola shares how spiritual healing of adult children of divorce or separation is possible and is closely tied to growth in virtue. Dr. Dan is the co-founder (with his wife Bethany) of Life-Giving Wounds, a Catholic non-profit apostolate dedicated to the spiritual healing of adult children of divorce or separation. Dan received his PhD in theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington DC, where he met Bethany. He has worked at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine since 2016 and has run retreats...2021-08-2648 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastRestoring Our Society Through the One True Faith with Noelle MeringIn this episode, Noelle Mering brilliantly tackles the issues of the Catholic faithful in regards to the cult of progressive ideology. Noelle Mering is a Fellow at the Washington D.C. based think tank, the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is the author of the book, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology (TAN Books). She is an editor for the website Theology of Home and a coauthor of the books Theology of Home and Theology of Home II. She writes on culture, politics, and religion and has published in National R...2021-08-2628 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast072: The Beauty of Authentic Catholic Healthcare with Kathleen BerchelmannIn this episode, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann discusses the importance of authentic Catholic healthcare and her journey to co-found MyCatholicDoctor.com. Dr. Berchelmann is a pediatrician, wife, mother of seven, and co-founder of MyCatholicDoctor. She is commonly consulted by families desiring a faith-based approach to depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, and autistic spectrum disorder. She speaks nationally on vaccines derived from aborted fetal tissue, also known as human diploid cell line vaccines. In 2018 Kathleen and her husband Greg decided to make MyCatholicDoctor a reality, using telemedicine, a network of faithful physicians, and innovative healthcare reimbursement models to make Catholic h...2021-08-0134 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast071: Creating a Brilliant Life through Faith, Hope, and LoveIn this episode, Molly Roman and I discuss her book “How to Be Good at Life: Creating a Brilliant Life through Faith, Hope, and Love” and how to help your fallen-away adult child come back to the Faith. Molly Roman, hailing Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a Life Coach, Author and Mom of 3. After graduating college, she quickly experienced that life isn’t as straight-forward as it appeared. After several conversations with God and a commitment to personal growth, Molly created joy, meaning, fulfillment and love in an otherwise vacant life (and discovered the tools necessary to do so...2021-07-3138 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast070: Enriching Your Child's Catholic Faith Through Kid's Liturgy at HomeHeidi Witte makes it easy to inspire your kids to learn about and love the Holy Mass with her kid's liturgy shows. Heidi Witte is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and also holds an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education program. She is a former Catholic school teacher, cantor, and volunteer Children’s Liturgy catechist. For the past 15 months, Heidi and her husband Mark have been producing free, 30 minute Children's Liturgy of the Word episodes, which air 4 times a week on The Catholic TV Network and on the free K...2021-07-2231 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast069: How God Reveals Himself in the Ordinary Circumstances of Life with Harley PackerIf you love listening to Christ-centered and inspiring music, then this episode is a real treat! Faithful and talented musician, Harley Packer, will sing "live" and share his conversion story. You don't want to miss this! Harley is a Catholic speaker, singer, and songwriter who grew up in Estevan Saskatchewan Canada. Over the past twenty five years he has been involved in various volunteer and paid ministries and has spoken at many parishes and high schools in Canada and the USA. His goal as a Catholic speaker is to help people overcome fear, anxiety and hopelessness with...2021-07-2240 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast068: Diary of an American Exorcist with Msgr. Stephen RossettiIn this episode, we have our special guest Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, who will talk about his book Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle against Ancient Evil. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, Ph.D., is the President of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal and a research associate professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. A licensed psychologist and the author of several books, Msgr. Rossetti has participated in hundreds of exorcisms. During his journey to priesthood, he experienced a spiritual episode in which, “in two seconds I learned 80 percent...2021-07-1620 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast067: What You Should Know About St. Michael with Bobby ContrerasIn this episode, Bobby Contreras discusses what all Catholics should know about the relics of St. Micheal and how to consecrate oneself to this protective Archangel warrior. Bobby Contreras has been self-employed most of his adult life. Bobby is married to his amazing wife Elizabeth for 12 years, raising 4 beautiful children. They are very active with their faith and share their time with 2 different ministries. Bobby was a former Catechist teacher, former altar server, & former extraordinary minister. The first ministry that Bobby & Elizabeth volunteer with is the Divine Mercy Corporation. Check out...2021-07-1430 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast066: Unique Marketing Strategies for Catholics in Business, Ministries, or Apostolates with Emily RicciEmily Ricci shares unique marketing strategies for Catholics in business, ministries, or apostolates. Emily Ricci is the president and founder of Gloriam Marketing, a Catholic marketing and creative agency that serves churches and Catholic organizations as a partner in evangelization. She holds a master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute and is also an adjunct professor of Religious Studies. As a research and literary enthusiast, she is passionate about God, Jane Austen, and the Oxford comma (in that order). Emily lives in New York (the state, not the city) with her husband and their five-month-old dau...2021-07-0622 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast065: How to Talk to Evangelicals about Catholicism with Thomas FortunatoToday we have our special guest Thomas Fortunato, and today we'll be discussing how to talk to evangelicals about our Catholic faith and share about a new project he’s developing in Ghana. Thomas is an experienced English language instructor for 20 years. Early next year he plans on opening a pilot program for an English language immersion community. He is studying for a degree in educational Business Administration with a focus on entrepreneurship and aims bring people together through hospitality, humility, and friendship. Thomas is a husband and father to 4 children ranging in ages from 13-30.2021-06-2940 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Passion Suffered by the Heart of Jesus with Laura DurantLaura wrote a beautiful book, The Passion Suffered by the Heart of Jesus: Prayerful Reflections on the Stations of the Cross, and I couldn't put it down! Yes, I binge-read this heart-touching book because it really spoke to my brokenness. This book reminds me of how much I am loved by Jesus, and that, there is no amount of brokenness that God's love cannot transcend with the gift of Jesus on the Cross.2020-11-1931 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastSpiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits with Dan BurkeDan Burke blessed our little podcast by sharing some valuable insights about the interior life. We talked about his book, Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits, and Dan generously answered the questions: How can I find more joy in my life? Is it possible to be totally and completed free from a history of abuse and trauma? How can I adjust my thinking while in desolation in order to better overcome it?2020-11-1229 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast062: How to Raise Children with Hearts on Fire for Christ with Kim Cameron-SmithI found a treasure with nuggets of wisdom related to raising strong Catholic children and I can't wait to share it with you! My conversation with Kim Cameron-Smith about her book Discipleship Parenting: Planting the Seeds of Faith, was an eye-opener for me. Kim said that, as parents, two of our primary duties are to evangelize our children and "relationship formation so that catechesis takes hold and faith is "sticky." It's that sticky faith that forms part of their identity and the way they perceive themselves in the future." She also talks about what to do when we feel...2020-11-0737 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast061: Catholic Parenting During Times of Crisis and Uncertainty with Patrick SullivanThe state of the world as it is today has been challenging on so many levels - particularly in the area of Catholic parenting. With the prospect of living a "normal" life appearing to be far off in the horizon, I ask Patrick pointed questions on how to better navigate parenting so that our family units stay intact. Of course, Patrick is generous in his practical and simple solutions, which make them easy to grasp and implement. We also talked about his other specialty, Catholic evangelization where Patrick gave us a sneak-peek into a ground-breaking book he has coming u...2020-11-0332 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast060: The State of the Church and the Role of Mary with Ray SullivanIn these turbulent times for the Church, Mary is who we need to keep us focused on Jesus. Ray Sullivan and I have a lively discussion about the state of our Church, Marian Consecration, advice for sharing the Faith, and pan dulce! 2020-10-2423 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast059: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception with Brandon McGinleyThis interview inspired me with hope in the beauty of our Catholic faith and its ability to be a light for us now and generations to come. A Church, both institutionally and within the family, can be rebuilt with the "logic of Grace" as described by Brandon, in his book, The Prodigal Church: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception. If you're looking for hope in the muddy waters of the Church in spiritual distress, you will love this episode.2020-10-1640 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast058: Day 9 – Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 9 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 9 - Novena to St. Ann2020-07-2603 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast057: Day 8 – Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 8 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 8 - Novena to St. Ann2020-07-2503 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast056: Day 7 – Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 7 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 7 - Novena to St. Ann2020-07-2303 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastDay 6 – Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 6 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/day-six-134622020-07-2203 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast053: Day 5 – Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 5 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/day-five-134612020-07-2103 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast053: Day 4 – Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 4 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 3 – Novena to St. Ann2020-07-2003 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast052: Day 3 - Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 3 of the Novena to St. Ann. My name Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 3 - Novena to St. Ann2020-07-1904 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast051: Day 2 - Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 2 of the Novena to St. Ann. My name Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 2- Novena to St. Ann2020-07-1804 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast050: Day 1 - Novena to St. AnnWelcome to Day 1 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Novena to St. Ann https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/day-one-134572020-07-1704 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Find Spiritual Healing as an Adult Child of Divorce with Anne DeSantisAre you or someone you know an adult child of divorced parents? Divorce can cause numerous wounds to all involved. Sometimes others try minimize the damage caused by divorce by saying things like, “Children are resilient. They’ll be ok.” But the truth is, as I’ve learned from first-hand experience, is that divorce ALWAYS hurts. No one escapes unharmed. In this episode, Anne DeSantis and I discuss the many shades of pain caused by divorce and what we can do to heal. Both Anne and I are adult children of divorced parents. I share some of the many wa...2019-12-1135 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast048: Redeemed Vision-Setting the Blind Free from the Pornified Culture with Steve Pokorny[LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE WITH HEADPHONES. THE CONTENT IS INTENDED FOR ADULTS. USE DISCRETION AROUND CHILDREN.] Steve Pokorny is one of my most candid guests on the podcast thus far. In both Catholic and non-Catholic circles, there are very few people with the passion and insights into how to unchain and heal from the grips of porn more than Steve. He has the courage of a knight battling against the darkness, with Christ at his side, to help those in the grips of porn addiction. In this interview, Steve shares his personal testimony as he foug...2019-12-061h 01
The Catholic Servant PodcastA Message of Love from our Lord Jesus Christ with Alan AmesAlan Ames is "a visionary of our times gifted with the gifts of the Holy Spirit." In this interview, I was personally touched by the special message from our Lord that Alan wanted to share with our listeners. Alan has had physical encounters with our Lord, Jesus Christ, and our Blessed Mother Mary. His gift of healing has been documented worldwide. I also share about the physical and spiritual healing I received after attending one of Alan's healing services. Alan is also an author of countless books that have changed the lives of both believers and unbelievers alike. Ala...2019-11-2334 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Become Leaders of the Highest Caliber Through Christ with Fr. Nathan Cromly Father Nathan Cromly is a soul on fire to help raise up Christians to lead their families, their Church, and their world and, as he said in this episode, "fight the good fight, to sharpen their swords and swing them because at this moment in time, souls are going to their peril because there is a lack of leaders willing to fight for them." Father Nathan is an informative and engaging speaker, writer, retreat leader, explorer, innovator, educator, and fire-starter for the Lord. He’s appeared multiple times on Catholic Radio an...2019-11-0947 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Devil in the City of Angels with Jesse Romero Jesse Romero wrote an amazing book called The Devil in the City of Angels, and in this interview, he brings to light some of the overt workings of the evil one. His book chronicles his experiences with the diabolical, gives insights into the ways the enemy gains entry into souls, and practical advice to help protect ourselves and our families from evil. This book is not for the faint-of-heart. It's intense, enlightening, and terrifying at the same time! Jesse holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, CA and...2019-10-1632 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Art of Leading Souls to Christ Through Public Speaking Diane Carr has the unique gift of teaching others how to communicate in a way that leads souls to Christ. She shares valuable insights for all evangelists who share their testimonies to honor and glorify God for the New Evangelization. Diane shares some of her experiences and struggles sharing her faith story through public speaking and how she overcame them. Diane is an Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology. She holds an M.A. in Theology and is the Coordinator of the Prayerfully Speaking Initiative of the Institute for Ch...2019-10-1137 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Beauty and Grace of Consecration to Jesus Through Mary with Anna Nuzzo Anna Nuzzo shares her inspiring story of how, after consecrating herself to Jesus through Mary with Father Michael Gaitley's book 33 Days to Morning Glory , our Blessed Mother led her to use her angelic voice and musical prowess to reach souls all around the world. Anna is an acclaimed Int’l Catholic Recording Artist, Singer and Songwriter widely known for her consoling music and beautiful prayer songs. Since her Marian Consecration in 2012, she has felt called to write and spread songs of prayer and hope, reminding others of God’s unending love and mercy. Anna has been bl...2019-10-031h 02
The Catholic Servant PodcastPilgrim Journey to a Deeper Level of Holiness with Deacon Tim Kennedy Deacon Tim Kennedy gives us incredible insights into the transformative power of going on a Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He shares details of how his first pilgrimage experience profoundly shaped his life, permanently impacting his soul, heart, and mind. Deacon Tim also gives us profound encouragement for those of us struggling with our faith and family circumstances. Tim Kennedy was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Both he and his brother, Terry, were raised in a close-knit, Catholic household, one where the principles of faith, hard- work, an...2019-09-2525 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastMy Top 5 Resources to Learn How to Attain the Lord's Peace Transcript: This past weekend I spoke on the topic of attaining the Lord’s Peace at the Catholic Women’s Conference organized by the Pilgrim Center of Hope in San Antonio. It was such a beautiful experience and I met many women who shared their struggles with interior peace due to many difficult personal and family circumstances. They were very loving and faithful women who needed a little reminder that their suffering is not in vain. Suffering can bear much fruit with our every effort to look beyond our circumstances and gaze into the eyes of Jesu...2019-09-2511 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Live in the Lord's Peace Transcript: Peace…it’s a funny thing how this lovely fruit of the Holy Spirit seems so close yet so far at times. It seems just out of our grasp most days and right when we think it’s within our reach, it slips through our fingers. It appears that the harder we try the further we are from the most highly coveted gift - the Lord’s Peace. After all, that’s why we stressed about educating ourselves as young adults and finding the highest paying job we could get without experience. That’s why we endured a...2019-09-1823 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Healing Power of God's Grace and Mercy Kevin Stephenson is currently in the Deaconate program for the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa. He currently serves as a full-time Board Certified Staff Hospital (acute care) Chaplain for Ascension/Saint John Health System. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor for the State of Oklahoma. He holds a Masters of Divinity and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oral Roberts University. Kevin is married to his wife, Monica, and is a father of six children and eight grandchildren. In this episode, Kevin shares how he found healing in the process of converting to Catholicism. As a C...2019-09-1746 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Pray Like Mary with Sonja Corbitt Sonja Corbitt is a vital Catholic voice - a best-selling author, speaker, and broadcaster - who produces high-impact, uplifting multimedia Bible studies. A Carolina native who was raised as a Southern Baptist, Corbitt converted to Catholicism and served as director of religious education at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Gallatin, Tennessee, and as executive director of Risen Radio in Lebanon, Tennessee. Sonja is the riveting weekly host of the Bible Study Evangelista Show on CatholicTV and radio. She is a regular guest on EWTN; writes for The Great Adventure Bible Study Blog; C...2019-09-0840 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastWhere to Find True Happiness Transcript: What is Happiness? The dictionary defines happiness as contentment or joy that life is how it should be. Therefore on a human level, we can infer that happiness can mean any number of things. The meaning of happiness can be as unique as each individual. Happiness can then be a subjective thing that’s impossible to pin-point. According that definition, happiness is a thing or scenario like many of us like to think. Sometimes we’ll find ourselves saying things like, “I’d be totally happy if my car wouldn’t break down a...2019-09-0807 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastVeiled in Christ's Love with Mandi-Bre Watson Mandi-bre Watson is a devoted wife, mom of 4 amazing children and a small business owner of Veiled in Love, where she creates handmade veils, signs and inspirational gifts. Mandi-bre is very active in her parish at St. Francis of Assisi and the ACTS community, where she serves as a spiritual companion. She is also a public speaker, and part of the Pilgrim Center of Hope’s speaker team where she shares the mission and inspiration of Pilgrim Center of Hope’s evangelization apostolate. Her passions include sharing the love of Jesus Christ, as well...2019-09-0425 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastCatholic Teaching on Forgiveness Transcript: I want to talk about this topic because there’s a lot of misconception surrounding what it means to truly forgive and three ways Mary herself practiced a deep and abiding forgiveness of heart. What does our Lord mean by “forgiveness?” Forgiveness is much like Love. It’s not a feeling, it’s a decision to release the offender of the “debt” that may be owed to you. Forgiveness, like Love, is a muscle that if we neglect to engage it, it will shrivel up until rendered useless. We are born with...2019-09-0412 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastSpiritual Keys to Transform a Catholic Marriage Greg and Julie Alexander founded the The Alexander House Apostolate - a ministry dedicated to creating courses/resources and offering services to assist marriages, families and relationships by offering hope and bringing healing. TAHA is the result of Greg and Julie bouncing back from the brink of divorce 19 years ago. After living most of their married life by the prescriptions of the world, they hit "rock-bottom" and concluded that divorce was the only way out of the pain and misery they were causing each other. After an attempt to find resolve through their parish priest...2019-08-2834 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastSaint Monica's Lessons for True Conversion Transcript: As I see it, reversion or conversion is a life-long process. It’s like walking on shores of a sandy beach looking into the beautiful blue ocean illuminated by the rising Son, S-O-N. You want to walk into the water but you’re afraid so instead, you sit and build grandiose castles in the sand. All is well and good until a gentle wave comes and melts it all away. This “melting away” happens when we face trials and carry our crosses. Their purpose is to reveal moments when we have turned our focus away from Go...2019-08-2728 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastWhen The Wolves Came - The Life and Legacy of Father Ted Pfeifer with Judith Pfeifer Judith Pfeifer is a single person dedicated to serving the Catholic Church by responding to her call as a Lay Missionary of Charity, founded by Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Judith was born and raised in a devout Catholic Family. She is the youngest of 11 children in her family. She has two brothers that are Oblate Missionaries : one is a Catholic Bishop (Most Rev. Michael D. Pfeifer from the Diocese of San Angelo , Texas) and one deceased brother, Father Ted Pfeifer who served the indigenous people of Quiechapa, Oaxaca for over forty years. Judith is promoting he...2019-08-2129 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast3 Spiritual Lessons I Learned on My Podcasting Journey Transcript: I can’t express enough how grateful I am for all your support on this podcasting journey. I can’t believe I’m only 3 months “in” since my soft-launch in May. We have thousands of listeners in 34 countries and growing every week. It’s all because of your taking the time to listen, share and subscribe. I praise God for each and every one of you. Although I launched only 3 months ago, this journey was actually started 3 years ago, it just took me 3 years to actually launch the first episode. It was 3 years ago when th...2019-08-2008 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastInsights on Empathy as the Bridge Between Hearts Matthew Chicoine is a free-lance writer, a life-long Catholic, and an avid truth seeker. He is the father of four children and has a stellar wife. Matthew earned an M.A. in theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2014 and enjoys binge reading Tolkien, Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, Fulton Sheen and comic books. Matthew's personal heroes are Saints Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, and John Paul II to name a few along with the rest of the saints. Visit his blog at https://thesimplecatholic.blog/ to learn more about his pilgrim pursuit of a joyous life followin...2019-08-1326 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastRecognizing Christ in the Eyes of the UnlovableDownload this episode Transcript: If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ll quickly realize how volatile the political climate is right now. There’s hatred coming from all sides. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not immune from having the most uncharitable thoughts about the political views of others. Sometimes it takes everything I have to not respond to certain posts although I’ve gone down those rabbit holes in the past. It’s a challenge for me to keep my cool and debate logically, especially when it comes to pro-abortion pos...2019-08-1306 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastAn Abortion Suvivor's Story with Dona Marie MendozaDownload this episode Dona Maria Mendoza is a Registered Nurse and License Teacher, but most importantly, she is a faithful Catholic and abortion survivor. In this episode, Dona Marie shares intimate details about her life after learning she was adopted having survived an abortion by her birth mother. How to Reach Dona Marie: Read her full abortion survivor story here: https://wedefendlifeblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/im-adopted-abortion-survivor-ive-found.html YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3riHC8h8Y8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dona.marie.1806?ref=bookmarks 2019-08-0634 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastMeeting God in the Present MomentDownload this episode In this episode, I share the terrifying experience of my family's home invasion by the cartel, what it taught me about myself, and meeting God in the present moment. I discuss: what it means to meet God in the present moment, what are some obstacles that prevent us from being present to God, and what we can do to better our relationship with God in the "here and now." Here's the transcript: Back in October 2010, my husband and I were living in a Mexican border town - we were...2019-08-0524 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast026: How The Pilgrim Center of Hope was Founded Through Docility & Obedience to the Holy Spirit with Mary Jane FoxDownload this episode Mary Jane Fox and her husband had a re-awakening of their Catholic faith in the 1980's. While on a trip through the Holy Land, they were directed by a local priest to take a silent walk along the Sea of Galilee. There, Jesus unmistakably spoke to them each. In September 1986, Tom and Mary Jane Fox left their respective careers in hotel management and the travel industry to work full-time for St. Matthew Catholic Church. For the first seven years, their main ministry was door-to-door home visitation; in the first few...2019-07-3036 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast4 Easy Tips to Live the Corporal Works of MercyDownload this episode Living the Corporal Works of Mercy First thing I want to point out that one of our most recent exemplars of living the corporal works of mercy is St. Teresa of Calcutta. She wasn’t a part-timer in this area. She EMBODIED the Corporal works of Mercy. She literally fleshed-out this way of being and living. However, what I am going to talk about are 4 highly essential tips to live the Corporal Works of Mercy. Just like we know that we CANNOT become the saints God has called us to b...2019-07-3016 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Key to Spiritual Growth and Reigniting the Faith in Our Culture with Connie RossiniDownload this episode Connie Rossini gives whole families practical help to grow in holiness. She is the author of Trusting God with St. Therese, The Q & A Guide to Mental Prayer, Is Centering Prayer Catholic?, and the series A Spiritual Growth Plan for Your Children. She also co-wrote The Contemplative Rosary. Her spirituality column has been published in diocesan newspapers for over a decade. She blogs at Contemplative Homeschool. She is also a columnist for SpiritualDirection.com and runs the Facebook group Authentic Contemplative Prayer. Connie and her husband Dan have four sons. They currently...2019-07-2332 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Formula to Put Worry Behind YouDownload this episode The formula to overcome worry is easy. But let me be honest with you, you can read book after book, go to spiritual conferences, meditate all day long, or pray incessantly, but we are human beings with real concerns and fending off worry could be a life-long task. The antidote to worry is building the muscle of faith, a child-like trust on God. This child-like trust in God IS the answer. Simple. Real. Proven. From my experience, what makes it difficult is the human Will combined with our internal mechanism for s...2019-07-2109 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Secrets of Fruitful Evangelization at Home and Beyond with Patrick SullivanDownload this episode Patrick Sullivan is an author, speaker, educator, and founder of Evango, a Catholic media organization that inspires the baptized to go out into the world and evangelize. Patrick holds degrees in Literature, Education, and has a Masters of Divinity. He has authored multiple books, including the very popular title, “Dare to Be an Evangelist.” Patrick travels internationally, speaking at Catholic events, parenting conferences, and leads parish renewal missions. He has spoken at events hosted by Serviam Ministries, Campaign Life Coalition, and at the New Evangelization Summit. He has also appeared on numerous medi...2019-07-1632 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast021: The Way of the Cross - A Meditation from Divine Intimacy #194Download this episode Hello my dear Catholic Servants! I was meditating on a passage from Divine Intimacy, a fabulous book by Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen, OCD. It's a book of meditations on the interior life for every day of the liturgical calendar. If you practice meditation on a regular basis and need an excellent resource, I highly recommend you get this book. I randomly opened it up to #194, a meditation on The Way of the Cross. This is so good and I want to share it with you... To be...2019-07-1410 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Answer God's Call - A Catholic Author's Journey with Kimberly FriesDownload this episode Kimberly Fries is a homeschooling mom and author. She lives in South Dakota with her husband and three children. Creating Catholic books to help children develop a personal relationship with God, Mary, and the saints has been such a joy for her. She hopes that her books greatly blesses families and assist them in their journey to become saints! In this episode, Kimberly shares the journey that led her to author some of the most beautiful Catholic children's books on the market today. She also shares some of the most diffi...2019-07-1030 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastOpen Letter to Catholics Who Face PersecutionDownload this episode Here’s a short open letter to those persecuted for their Catholic Faith. My dear brothers and sisters who suffer persecution for being faithful Catholics, I’m reaching-out to let you know that God is with you and you are not alone. We suffer from all forms of hatred from name-calling, to blatant lies being spread about our character. Many around the world suffer physical persecution such as torture. Then there is psychological persecution with discrimination that includes – loss of job opportunities, workplace or social media bullying, having your websi...2019-07-0905 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Create a World in Which God's Word is Resolutely Proclaimed & Willingly Embraced with Mary FloresDownload this episode Mary Flores brings to the Culture of Life Studies Program over 20 years of experience in community education, outreach, and activism, as well as her experience as a homeschooling mother of six. Her passion for helping students understand the value of every human being comes from her own personal journey and is rooted in her Catholic faith. After living on both coasts and in the Midwest, Mary and her children recently moved back to the Midwest to care for her elderly parents. What is the Culture of Life Studies Program? 2019-07-0322 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastOpen Letter for Parents of Children with Special NeedsDownload this episode Here's a short open letter to let you know I understand the real struggle of raising a child with special needs. My dear sister or brother in Christ with a child with special needs, I’m reaching-out to let you know you’re not alone. There’s a great number of us that have been blessed by a beautiful child with special needs. We’re all constantly challenged at every level in body, mind, and spirit. Sometimes I think back to when times were simpler and hope and pray things...2019-07-0205 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to be a Pro-Life Champion and Support theDownload this episode Cynthia Morales, M.Div. Served as Development Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator for Pro-Life Champions and the 40 film from 2012-2019. Recently she assumed the position of Executive Director. She is also the creator of the Shout My Story campaign. Cindy brings a wealth of knowledge to Pro-Life Champions. She became active in the Pro-Life Movement in 2002 following a deepened commitment to Christ. She volunteered at a Pregnancy Resource Center, began praying outside the abortion clinics, and participated in Face the Truth Tours. In 2005, Cindy became the Director of Religious...2019-06-2632 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastOpen Letter to the Catholic Working MamaDownload this episode Here's a short open letter I wrote to the Catholic Working Mama. Just a little encouragement for the rough days and to let you know you are loved. Hey Working Mama! It’s me Alex, your sister-in-Christ. I know your feet are hurting, your back is aching and you’re beyond sleepy, but listen up for a sec. You’re home now and the kids are all over you but you’re too drained to look into their little eyes because you know they’re dying for you to play with...2019-06-2504 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastA Story of God's Mercy and Miraculous Redemption with Stephanie BroffordDownload this episode Stephanie Brofford, born and raised near Columbus, Ohio, moved to Albuquerque, Mexico in 2003. She has two beautiful children, ages 16 and 6. She has been passionately involved in the pro-life movement since 2016, serving as a sidewalk advocate outside of the local abortion clinics throughout Albuquerque, also facilitating and linking post-abortive women to healing services in their local areas, as well as serving as both a Mentor and the Community Resource Coordinator for Alongside Ministries located in Albuquerque. This is a ministry that helps come alongside new moms, or moms-to-be, and to work in a...2019-06-1945 min
The Catholic Servant Podcast25 Ways to Become a Saint by Tan BooksDownload this episode In this episode, I pick the top 3 practices I want to adopt into my daily spiritual practices from a book Tan Books is circulating on social media called "25 Ways to Become a Saint." It's a compilation from a spiritual classic "The School of Jesus Crucified" by Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist. Download the book here: "25 Ways to Become a Saint" by Tan Books https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/25-ways/?___store=default&fbclid=IwAR2WD1VdmhxoW7aFpMr4mOuQak9wH5A86rG9yZdrStw8Km2...2019-06-1912 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastStrengthening Catholic Marriages Through Candid Evangelization with Martin and Theresa OwenDownload this episode Martin and Theresa Owen were married in the Catholic Church in 2005. They are proud parents of 7 children. Martin Owen is a family doctor with an focus in fertility, chronic pain and surgical assist. Theresa is an aspiring writer and speaker with a passion in Theology of the Body. As both of them feel a call to Evangelization, they started a Facebook Page called At Home with The Doctor. In this special episode, Martin and Theresa courageously share some of the most difficult challenges that almost separated them, how they learned to transform their ma...2019-06-1233 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow to Save Souls with a Peaceful, Prayerful Presence with Amy VoorheesDownload this episode Amy Voorhees is wife to husband, George, of almost 20 years. Together they have 7 children on this earth, and 4 children awaiting them in Heaven. Their oldest 6 children are all boys ranging in ages from 19 to 4, while the princess of the house is their youngest daughter who’s 19 months old. In 2007 Amy founded the San Antonio Coalition for Life after the first successful National 40 Days for Life Campaign. Today, she still stays active in the SACFL and also works as the Director of Music for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fredericksburg Texas. In t...2019-06-0821 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastWhat Jesus Calls Us To In The Face of IllnessDownload this episode During times of illness, we may fail to see the purpose for this type of suffering. Falling into despair, we may believe we're being punished or think that God has abandoned us. However, God is fully present and illness is part of His plan for our salvation and the salvation of humanity if we come to understand what we are to do. The Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 1499-1505 explains how illness, when embraced as redemptive suffering, can be used to save souls, as well as our own, and bri...2019-06-0607 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHow the Fire of Faith, Hope, and Love is the Catalyst for Evangelization with Jason NunezDownload this episode Jason Nunez, creator of The John 3:30 Podcast, is 38 years old, Catholic husband and father of two children. He was born and raised in El Paso, TX and now lives in San Antonio, TX. Jason and his Family are active Parishioners at The Church of The Holy Spirit. He credits his “reversion” to Catholicism due in part to attending an ACTS Retreat in October of 2012. He currently serves as a Catechist in the RCIA Program at his Parish. Jason has a BIG Devotion to Padre Pio and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He truly...2019-06-0146 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastIntroduction to Catholic Leadership in a Secular World Part 2 of 2Download this episode Alexandra continues with part 2 of Introduction to Catholic Leadership in a Secular World discusses 3 more fundamentals to integrate Catholic leadership virtues in any secular or faith organization. She talks about... How to Inspire Your Team Celebrating Wins & Milestones Adapting an Attitude of Service 2019-05-3009 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastThe Catholic Working Mom's Guide to Life with JoAnna WahlundDownload this episode JoAnna Wahlund, author of the book "The Catholic Working Mom's Guide to Life," drops a ton of value in this interview as she discusses key struggles of a working mom while offering faith-based yet practical solutions. How to reach JoAnna: JoAnna's Website http://www.catholicworkingmom.com/ Buy JoAnna's Book Here https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-catholic-working-mom-s-guide-to-life Catholic Working Mothers Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicworkingmothers/ Resource: American Heritage Girls https://americanheritagegirls.org/ 2019-05-2518 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastCatholic Leadership in a Secular World - Part 1Download this episode In this episode, Alexandra discusses 3 necessities to become an authentic Catholic leader in a secular world. She also discusses... what it means to create a circle of safety for our team why employee engagement matters how we use these 3 skills in our family life 2019-05-2318 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastKirk BarkerDownload this episode Kirk Barker is the founder of Cameron's Chance Pro-Life Advocacy. His compelling story is a testimony to Christ's love for the unborn and a hope to those in a crisis pregnancy that with God, all things are possible. How to reach Kirk: Kirk Barker Pro-life Website Cameron's Chance on YouTube Cameron's Chance on Facebook Resource: A Women’s Haven Pregnancy Center 2019-05-1018 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastFinding Hidden Moments for PrayerAlexandra discusses hidden moments for prayer that are less known yet helpful to Catholic entrepreneurs as they juggle faith, family, and work. Download this episode2019-05-1013 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastRuby KaluzaRuby Kaluza shares the journey that led her to Thirty One Gifts and being in business has changed her life. She also discusses the importance of finding one's voice through the Will of God. How to reach Ruby: Ruby's Website Ruby on Facebook Ruby on Instagram Ruby on Twitter Resources: The Catholic Planner YCP San Antonio Abiding Together Podcast Download this episode2019-05-0832 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastHomemaking Tips for the Working CatholicToday's episode includes 5 Homemaking Tips for the busy, working Catholic. Download this episode2019-05-0312 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastKristen CarmonaKristen talks about her journey as a Rodan and Fields consultant and how it has helped shape the person she is today. She also discusses how, as a busy mom, her Catholic faith has given her strength during their family's most challenging times. How to reach Kristen: Kristen's Website http://kristencarmona.myrandf.com Kristen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kristen.jane13 Kristen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristen_carmona/ Resources: A simple prayer journaling process (SOAP): Scripture Observation A...2019-05-0233 min
The Catholic Servant PodcastAbout The Catholic Servant Podcast Learn what The Catholic Servant Podcast is about, why it was created, and what valuable content will be available for Catholics in business, ministry, or apostolate. You may provide feedback or recommend future guests at Alexandra@TheCatholicServant.com. Pray daily, love charitably, and nurture your Catholic faith. Download this episode2019-05-0204 min