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Legends From The HillLegend 63: Father's Day SpecialFr. Dave Pivonka, TOR ‘89, Robert Lesnefsky ‘99, and Tim Delaney ’99 MBA ’07 – In celebration of Father’s Day, Fr. Dave, Bob, and Tim discuss what it means to be a father and how they fulfill their unique vocations within today’s society.
2025-06-1133 min
The BeatiDudesModern Day “Ink-quisition” | Andy Churray | Episode #174Andy Churray’s tattooed arms are an outward symbol of the interior reality of his faith walk. Together with the fake tattoo sleeves worn by The BeatiDudes, Andy shares some of his favorite tattoos and the original stories for several of his faith-focused ink. Andy is the interim Executive Director for Vagabond Missions. As Jesus was a vagabond during his earthly ministry, wandering to the margins of society to bring home the wanderers, Vagabond missionaries follow his example and bring the Good News to those the world ignores. Vagabond missionaries build friendships with and serve te...2024-11-2917 min
The BeatiDudesVagabond Missions | Andy Churray | Episode #173Andy Churray drove all night from Wichita, Kansas, to share the mission and impact of Vagabond Missions. As Jesus was a vagabond during his earthly ministry, wandering to the margins of society to bring home the wanderers, Vagabond missionaries follow his example and bring the Good News to those the world ignores. Vagabond missionaries build friendships with and serve teens in urban and inner-city communities through weekly programs, outreach, and personal mentorship.When Bob and Kate Lesnefsky took their first positions in youth ministry at a parish in Schenectady, NY, they were surprised to find...2024-11-2546 min
Life on the RockBob Lesnefsky Pt. 2Fr. Mark continues his conversation with Bob Lesnefsky about his role within the Vagabond Missions, while sharing inspirational success stories from the mission in New York City.2024-11-1830 minLife on the RockBob Lesnefsky Pt. 1Fr. Mark speaks with Bob Lesnefsky about the Vagabond Missions and his personal experiences working with inner-city youths and how their lives have transformed through Christ.2024-11-1130 min
Power & WitnessHope in the Streets (Guest: Bob Lesnefsky)Join us as we sit down with Bob Lesnefsky, founder of Vagabond Missions, to uncover the stories behind his journey. From the streets of New York to cities across the U.S., Bob shares powerful insights on bringing faith, hope, and transformation to inner-city teens.2024-10-291h 01
Nets in the WaterBeing ‘Cool’ in Catholic Evangelization: Faith & Culture with Bob Lesnefsky | Ep. 3What Does It Mean to Be ‘Cool’ in Catholic Evangelization? | Bob Lesnefsky | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️
How do you connect faith with culture in a way that resonates? In this episode of Nets in the Water, evangelist Bob Lesnefsky explores what it really means to be “cool” in ministry, how to infuse culture into faith, and the personal challenges he has faced along the way.
🔹 What does it mean to be authentic in evangelization?
🔹 How to connect with modern audiences without compromising the Gospel
🔹 The role of music, media, and culture in Catholic ministry
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The Brickwall BreakdownVagabond Missionaries: Mark Pirro and Bob LesnefskyToday me and Megan chat with Bob and Mark about what it's like immersed in a life on mission, how pride can infiltrate missionary work (and how to address it), and other aspects of serving that can be difficult to navigate. 2023-02-1944 min
Pints With AquinasGen Z Slang & Whatever Else (Bob Lesnefsky) | Ep. 385Pray on Hallow (FREE TRIAL): https://hallow.com/matt Parler: https://parler.com/mattfradd Join Us on Locals: mattfradd.locals.com Bob's Links https://vagabondmissions.com Emma's Record Label: https://www.enemyloverecords.com2023-01-192h 50
Vagabond Missions PodcastBONUS SEEK EPISODEIn case our moms and the 5 other people out there that listen to the Vagabond Missions podcast missed us, we recorded a bonus episode at SEEK22 in Licoln, NE. We sat down to chat with a couple of the participants. Thank you to FOCUS and everyone who made SEEK such a great event. Hope you enjoy!2022-03-0724 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E9 Catholic Priest or 106 & Park Host?On the final episode of Season 2 Santonio, Bob and Mark welcome Fr. Josh Johnson to the show. Fr. Josh shares his story to the priesthood, how he got involved with Vagabond and how the sin of racism is still prevalent in our world and our church today. It was a joy to have Fr. Josh on the show and he shares a number of great insights. You don't want to miss this episode. Enjoy!2022-02-0844 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E8 Down A ClapperOn this weeks episode of the Vagabond Missions Podcast, Bob and Mark find themselves without the glue of the podcast, Santonio Hill. As tragic as that is they do have a fantastic guest, former missionary Shelby Ellis. Shelby shares what it was like being a missionary as a woman. Hope you enjoy!2022-01-3139 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E7 Rustbelt SushiThis week on the Vagabond Missions Podcast the guys welcome Chika Anyanwu. Chika is our Director of Missionary Care. Today, Chika shares her journey to Vagabond Missions as well as what her role entails on forming and caring for our missionaries. We hope you enjoy!2022-01-1940 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E6 Shoutout EpisodeOn todays episode of the Vagabond Missions Podcast Bob Mark and Santonio welcome veteran missionary and Steubenville Area Director Tiana Hawk. Tiana shares her story on how she got involved with Vagabond and her various experiences and roles with the mission. Multiple shoutouts are given throughout this episode. Please enjoy!2022-01-1141 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E5 Growing Up VagabondOn todays episode of the Vagabond Missions Podcast we hear from first year missionary, and daughter of Bob, Ceili Lesnefsky. Ceili shares what it was like growing up in the midst of the ministry and what it's like now serving as a missionary. Enjoy!2022-01-0343 minPints With AquinasReal Love for the Poor (Bob Lesnefsky) | Ep. 317Local legend Bob Lesnefsky and I chat about tattoos, the hidden good and other side of Catholic celebrity, and learning to truly love and be with the poor. Dirty Vagabond Ministries: https://www.vagabondmissions.com/ 🍻 Support Pints Directly (THANK YOU!): https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 💪 Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/matt/ 🙏 Hallow: http://Hallow.com/mattfradd2021-12-212h 42Vagabond Missions PodcastS2:E4 Burnt Grilled Cheese SandwichesThis week's episode of the Vagabond Missions Podcast features former teen and first year missionary Arianna Logan. Ari shares her story of how she became Catholic and decided to be a missionary. To kick us off Bob Santonio and Mark discuss their trip to Ohio University and the cuisine they enjoyed while visiting. Please enjoy!2021-12-2053 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E3 It Was All A DreamOn this week's episode we hear the story of Santonio Hill. Santonio is the Assistant Director of Recruitment for Vagabond Missions. Today Santonio shares how God spoke to him in a series of dreams. Enjoy!2021-12-1444 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E2 2 For 2Season 2 rolls on as Santonio, Bob and Mark are joined by Vagabond Mission President Andy Lesnefsky. Starting the episode off the hosts reflect on how they think the season is going thusfar and then Andy shares what it has been like for him and his family with him leading Vagabond. Andy also shares how the mission is growing along with one of his favorite stories of a teen who had no idea who Jesus is. Enjoy!2021-12-0636 min
She’s Too LoudShe’s Too Powerful“Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” -G.D. Anderson. In this episode, Shelby and Analisa sit down with their bestie and mentor, Bob Lesnefsky, and talk about turkey stuffing, girl power, and dad bods.2021-12-0256 minVagabond Missions PodcastS2:E1 VM Podcast RemixWE ARE BAAAAAAAAACK!!!! Season 2 is finally here and we are switching it up on you. Our format has changed and we've added a third voice to the mix. This week Vagabond founder Bob Lesnefsky shares the story of how Vagabond started.2021-11-2944 min
11th TraktMysticism and Mischief with Bob Lesnefsky- Households in AustriaHaleigh and Mary sit down with The Director-of-Something-Important-in-Steubenville, Bob Lesnefsky. Bob just so happened to be at the Kartause, so we were able to sit down for a quick laugh with the legendary human himself. During this episode we talk about people being attractive, how household should / could operate in Austria, and Haleigh's eyebrows. HOT TAKE: Households in AustriaThe jingles are here! Shoutout to Stephen Gontis and Isaac Cassidy.For more from Bob, check him out. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FbNbjWuIlYupvte2A9WKT?si=UO8a0_QXTW6eW4wIvsDyrw2021-11-1541 min
Franciscan UniversityFranciscan University Presents: Reaching Out to the PoorJoin Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Bob Lesnefsky, Director of Student Evangelization and Household Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Founder of Vagabond Missions, as they discuss the practical applications of Jesus' directive to care for the poor.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JUNE 20212021-08-0158 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E9 BeginningsThe story that started it all.
A shirtless, stoned, street rat kid has his life flipped turned upside down by Jesus and the ripples are incredible.2021-05-0319 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E8 Glory StorySometimes working at Vagabond Missions is heartbreaking but sometimes it gives you a front row seat to God's glory. Today Andy Churray, a long time missionary and Area Director, shares such a story.2021-04-2619 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E7 LovedOur Director of Recruitment, Mark Pirro, served as a missionary with Vagabond Missions for 10 years. He started as a punk kid from New York. And then God called him to something greater. This is his story...2021-04-1916 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E6 Out for BloodFelix Caro, a missionary in North Carolina, shares about a teen he loved and that boy's involvement in a gang.2021-04-1223 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E5 AngelGood friend (and Steubenville chaplain) of Vagabond Missions, Fr. Drake McCalister shares that sometimes when we simply show up, God does big things. Since this story (and his ministry in Seatle), Fr. Drake became a priest and now serves in the Diocese of Steubenville OH and helps in the formation of Vagabond Missionaries.2021-04-0620 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E4 Life and DeathUnfortunately in the inner-city, death is a normal occurance.
In this episode Maddy Burns, a former missionary, shares her broken heart from the death of teen who became a good friend.2021-03-3017 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E3 Unexpected BeautySometimes we find beauty in an unexpected place. Often times this is the case at Vagabond Missions. Acceptance, gentleness, charity sneaks up on us and makes a life changing impact. In today's episode, Meg Pirro (a veteran missionary) shares such a story...2021-03-2217 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E2 AssaultedSometimes serving inner city kids is exhausting. They can be rude or disinterested. Sometimes, the weight of sadness is difficult to bear. In this episode Christopher Kerfoot shares a story when it went much further than that...
*Note to the listener: For those of you who have ever thought, "I'd like to do Vagabond Missions" but after this episode thought, "Aw hell no" - these were the wild west days of Vagabond Missions. We have changed many policies and procedures since this time. In addition, this is one of the only times in 16 years a...2021-03-1520 minVagabond Missions PodcastS1:E1 The GiftStarting an inner-city outreach all started with hanging out in the Projects. Often times when we encounter the poor as a Church, we decide we need to give them stuff. Perhaps that's not the best gift we can give...2021-03-0812 min
Among The Lilies171: Transition to Youtube Live!In this episode I share some updates about our lives in Stubenville, Ohio. We are working to get settled in so many ways and soon I hope to have a studio set up so I can film and record! I am transitioning to doing videos on YouTube while also having the audio for those videos available for my podcast listeners. If you want to check out the videos when they go live please subscribe to my YouTube channel! Also in today's episode I chat with Kate Lesnefsky. Kate is the mom of 7 children ranging in age from 7...2021-02-1927 min
Franciscan UniversityBob Lesnefsky: Shaping the FutureBob Lesnefsky, Assistant Director of Household Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Shaping the Future". Mr. Lesnefsky's talk was part of the Student Leadership Summit at Franciscan University of Steubenville.2017-01-2044 min