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FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETJeth Fogg '27: Christ All The WayJeth Fogg, a sophomore at Yale, shares his journey to the Catholic Church, sparked by engaging with the Church’s intellectual tradition alongside friends. From the thought-provoking texts of Aristotle and Augustine to the supportive community at Saint Thomas More, Jeff’s story is a testament to the transformative power of intellectual and spiritual exploration. We uncover how his intellectual curiosity guided him to ask questions about the meaning of life, which ultimately led him home to the Church. Still, as part of Jeth’s conversion process, he wrestled with what surrender to God meant, as well as how...2024-11-2143 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETTeresa Berger Ph.D.: Worshiping God with All of CreationImagine viewing yourself as part of a worshiping community that includes trees and animals, not just the people in the church pews with you. Join us on Finding God on Park Street as we sit down with Teresa Berger, a distinguished professor at Yale Divinity School and the Institute of Sacred Music (ISM), who gives us insight into how she worships God, and with whom. Her faith and scholarship explore questions surrounding creation and communion, which she lays out in her forthcoming book Benedicite. But how did this German Catholic dedicate her life to liturgical studies? Join t...2024-11-1440 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETDavid Rivera '21 M.A.R.: Faith in Action at Work and at Home Assistant Chaplain David Rivera shares his faith journey, from growing up immersed in Mexican-American Catholic culture in California, to experiencing the strength of community life during college, and ultimately to New Haven, a city he’s called home for a decade. Together with student co-host Zach Moynihan, we celebrate the vibrant start of the academic year, the joy of new and returning students, and the dynamism of life at Saint Thomas More. David shares poignant memories from his childhood, where family traditions and treasured sacraments set a foundation for his spiritual journey. He delves into how his pers...2024-11-0745 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETKacie Barrett M.A.R. '25: Theological Inquiry With a Mystic’s HeartJoin us as Kacie Barrett, a passionate graduate student at Yale Divinity School, shares her remarkable journey from a childhood on the ice in Montana to the study of theology here at Yale. Although she may not have seen it coming for herself, Kacie has been asking theological questions and honing her skills of critical analysis from a young age as a Catholic school student and teen youth ministry leader. Now, she’s putting them to practice as a budding theologian. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the heart of Kacie’s spiritual life, particularly her devot...2024-10-3144 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETKay Perdue Meadows: Noticing God’s Golden Thread in her Life Growing up in a secular household to becoming a dedicated Catholic catechist is a journey sure to be full of unexpected twists and turns. Join us as alum, Kay Perdue Meadows, takes us through her remarkable journey of falling in love with Christ and seeing the beauty of this world with the eyes of faith, especially as a current producer at Yale Repertory Theatre. Raised in an intellectually curious, non-religious environment, Kay discovered the world of theater as a means to overcome her shyness. Her love of stories played out in a new way on stage, cultivating com...2024-10-2446 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETJoe Connolly: The Vocational Call to ServeHave you ever wondered how to keep a place like Saint Thomas More up and running? Join us as we sit down with Joe Connolly, the Executive Director of Saint Thomas More Chapel & Center at Yale University, who shares more about his day-to-day work leading Saint Thomas More and the providential path that led him here. Discover how he sees his work as part of his vocational call to serve God and serve the Church, which is a call that he's been discerning for most of his life. Joe regales us with heartfelt and humorous stories that s...2024-10-1749 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETProfessor Paul Kennedy: Service and the STM MedalWe are honored to welcome Professor Paul Kennedy, the esteemed 2024 recipient of the Saint Thomas More Medal, as our guest on this special bonus episode before the premiere of Season 3 of Finding God on Park Street. Sharing stories from his four decades at STM, Paul reflects on the role of this faith community in his life as a father, professor, and believer.Journey with us as we explore a central theme of Paul’s life of faith--service. As the STM Soup Kitchen begins its 41st year, Paul talks about the origin of the Soup Kitchen and what he...2024-10-1048 min