Shows
To the Heights43: Give the Church the Best Years of Your Life - "Live" from #SEEK21 with Fr. Cassidy StinsonThe To the Heights Podcast, a production of the Grexly Podcast Network, takes the mantra of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and interviews changemakers in the Church and the world who are working for social justice in their own communities. In this first episode of season 4, Fr. Cassidy and Olivia reunite for another year of podcasting in the Media Feed at SEEK21. They take questions from listeners on vocations, goat cheese, living in a church, and everything in between––and they’re joined by a special guest… St. Therese of Lisieux? Support To the Heights2021-03-011h 18
Paper Cranes13: The Rosary’s Reflection Of MotherhoodMrs. Jojo, a longtime fan of CatholicTV and Grexly, joins us to share an incredibly personal story about her journey toward motherhood and how the Blessed Mother accompanied her through the power of the rosary.2021-02-0224 min
Up Too LateIntroducing: Up Too LateCan Catholics be funny? Can women be funny?! Stay up late and joke about life and Catholicism with Theresa Zoe Williams on Grexly's newest podcast, premiering January 29th.2021-01-2200 min
To the Heights42: 2.3 Million Americans Without A News Correspondent | The Prison Journalism ProjectYukari Kane and Shaheen Pasha, co-founders of the Prison Journalism Project, join Olivia to talk about journalism justice and the project they created to extend that justice into prisons.
Links:
-https://prisonjournalismproject.org/
-grexly.com/totheheights
-patreon.com/grexly
-oliviaroseart.com
-refugecatholic.org (looking for new writers!)Support To the Heights2020-11-2342 min
K&J29: CatholicTV TelethonAfter a short hiatus, Kevin & Jay are back with a new season of the show! This week’s topic is the long history of the CatholicTV Telethon and some of the most memorable Telethon moments from throughout the years. K & J eventually get to the topic of the show after a few brief diversions and a surprise visit by Alexis Grace, host of Grexly’s Paper Cranes podcast. There is a lot going on in this show as Kevin & Jay get back in the studio! Support K&J2020-11-1847 min
To the Heights41: Wholistic Feminism: The Female Body as Good | Leah Jacobson, The Guiding Star ProjectLeah Jacobson, founder of The Guiding Star Project, joins Olivia and cohost Ava to talk about "wholistic feminism", female healthcare, and the overuse and misuse of birth control.
Hailing from central Minnesota, Leah has been working with young people and mothers since 2000. As a mother to seven children and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, she has a special interest in supporting young women as they transition into becoming new mothers. Her passion for women’s health has led her to found The Guiding Star Project, a national non-profit organization with seven Guiding Star Centers in six states. He...2020-11-0950 min
Letters From the LeastIntroducing: Letters From the LeastGet ready for a brand new Grexly podcast featuring performances and musings by spoken word artist Clare McCallan. Coming to the Grexly podcasting network on November 16th. Support Letters From the Least2020-11-0400 min
To the Heights40: A Reflection on Racism, Faith, & Self-AwarenessJoin Olivia this week for a school assignment-turned-podcast about self-awareness on racism and efforts in the faith to become anti-racist.
Links:
-Preaching from Sr. Thea's Kitchen: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/bcnews/faith-religion/jesuit-catholic/preaching-from-sister-thea-s-kitchen.html
-2020 Social Justice Convocation: https://www.bostoncatholic.org/health-and-social-services/social-justice-ministry
-Race biology podcast: https://www.sceneonradio.org/episode-32-how-race-was-made-seeing-white-part-2/
-Saint Dymphna's Playbook on Black mental health: https://www.grexly.com/stdymphnasplaybook/episode/23439685/58-a-healthy-relationship-with-social-media
-grexly.com/totheheights
-patreon.com/grexly
Email us at totheheightspodcast@gmail.com. Talk to you next week and keep...2020-10-2626 min
To the Heights39: The Irony of Success: How the Solution to Chronic Veteran Homelessness in Boston Perpetuated the ProblemJoin Olivia for an investigative journalism story on Boston's chronically homeless veterans, and get to the bottom of whether or not the city has ended chronic veteran homelessness.
Links:
-Figure 1: https://bit.ly/359f1r3
-Figure 2: https://bit.ly/2IzEC4B
-grexly.com/totheheights
-patreon.com/grexly
Email us at totheheightspodcast@gmail.com. Talk to you next week and keep on reaching #totheheights!Support To the Heights2020-10-1936 min
To the Heights38: Don't Be A Pretend Missionary | Sean Forrest of Haiti180Sean Forrest, founder and director of Haiti180, joins Olivia to talk about what the journey of starting the orphanage was like, how dangerous our faith can be, and what it's like to wear so many hats.
Links:
-Become a Team180 member: www.haiti180.com
-Learn more about Sean: http://www.seanforrest.com/
-grexly.com/totheheights
-patreon.com/grexly
Email us at totheheightspodcast@gmail.com. Talk to you next week and keep on reaching #totheheights!Support To the Heights2020-10-1354 min
To the Heights37: Walking to BC to End Homelessness... from Virginia | Gordon Wayne BC '23Boston College Sophomore Gordon Wayne spent 14 months homeless before a combination of "luck and hard work" allowed him to transfer to Boston College. Rather than flying like the school offered for him to do, he decided to walk all 550 miles and raise money for the homeless along the way. Olivia and Gordon chat about the experience and where he plans to go from here.
Links:
-grexly.com/totheheights
-patreon.com/grexly
-Gordon's Instagram: instagram.com/gordoncwayne
-Gordon's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wu2vh-a-cause-i-care-about-needs-help
-Helping, Serving, or Fixing by Rachel Naomi...2020-10-0530 min
Saint Dymphna’s Playbook56: Help! I'm Burned Out!!Tommy talks about the importance of maternal mental health services and a project that seeks to provide an alternative to calling 911 for a mental health crisis, shares some insights about Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and answers listener questions about Bipolar Disorder and the consecrated life, how to recognize and address burnout, and how to rebuild a relationship after a loved one attempts suicide.
See more episodes of SDP and other great podcasts at https://www.grexly.com/
Support Grexly at https://www.patreon.com/grexlySupport Saint Dymphna’s Playbook2020-10-0321 min
To the Heights36: Changing the World One Diaper at a Time: Friends of the Unborn | Joan BaileyHere's a look at a maternity home in Quincy, MA, called Friends of the Unborn. If you feel called to support the home and its wonderful moms and babies, the wish-list talked about in the episode can be found here: //gt.gifts/friendsoftheunborn.
Links:
-friendsoftheunborn.org
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you next week, and keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2020-09-2849 minK&J28: Faith JourneyKevin and Jay talk about their spiritual journeys, discuss the religious influence of their parents and families, and share how they try to pass on the Catholic faith to those in their lives. Altar serving, daily Mass, Catholic education, and even Fr. Chris Hickey are all mentioned in this episode! Support K&J2020-08-2628 min
To the Heights35: Hiking Banter / Being Grateful for the Climb | Olivia & FaithThis week Olivia & Faith bring you a chit-chat, banter-style podcast as they drive home from a hike in New Hampshire. Listen for some silly stories, topics from Twitter, things they've been loving, and other randomness.
Links:
-Critical Hours by Sandy Stott - https://www.upne.com/1512600407.html
-St. Francis of Assisi In His Own Words by Jon M. Sweeney - https://paracletepress.com/products/francis-of-assisi-in-his-own-words-second-edition
-Dietitian Anna #inaccessibleviews - https://www.instagram.com/dietitiananna/?hl=en
-Be sure to look up Health At Every Size (HAES) and a good person to follow and...2020-08-241h 12K&J27: Inspiring People Pt. 2There are so many inspiring people to talk about, Kevin and Jay just had to record another show about them! After a bizarre opening on compression socks, K & J dive into a discussion about more people who have inspired them, like Msgr. Frank McFarland, their parents and siblings, and their teachers and coaches. How do you inspire others? Support K&J2020-08-1924 min
To the Heights34: Hug the Challenge: Childhood Cancer, Trusting Jesus, and Building Churches | Monica LacoutureMonica Lacouture shares the story of her family and how their faith was strengthened through the inspiration of their daughter Christina, who passed from an aggressive form of cancer a few years ago. With Christina's help and now in her memory, they run the non-profit "Build the Faith," which builds churches in impoverished communities.
Links:
-buildthefaith.org
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you next week, and keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2020-08-1749 minK&J26: Inspiring People Pt. 1Kevin and Jay talk about the people in their lives who have inspired them, made them better, and pushed them to do their best. K’s Nana, J’s good friend David, and a couple of CatholicTV employees are a few of the people mentioned in this inspiring episode!Support K&J2020-08-1225 min
To the Heights33: What We Wish the Church Knew about Mental Health | Tommy TigheTommy Tighe, host of St. Dymphna's Playbook on Grexly, comes back to To the Heights to discuss his journey to becoming a therapist, what he's learned from running SDP, and what we both hope the Church can do to better support and address mental health.
Links:
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you next week, and keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2020-08-031h 05K&J25: College LifeWith Kevin's daughter about to head off to her freshman year of college and Jay's daughter and son both in university, the two hosts talk about the college experience. They reflect on college life back in the 80’s and college life now. Hear about J’s life as a college rock star and his sports writing job, as well as K’s stint on college radio. They end the show with some good advice for all the young people in college.Support K&J2020-07-2929 min
To the Heights32: The Power of Your Voice & Story | Activist Abby AbrahamsonA beautiful friend from the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council swings by to talk about service projects, finding her voice, telling our stories, and her favorite books.
Links:
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you next week, and keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2020-07-2754 minSaint Dymphna’s Playbook46: I'm an Imposter!Tommy talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and managing anxiety when making big decisions, introduces listeners to Venerable Augustus Tolton, and answers listener questions about showing mercy to someone who traumatized us, the connection between our faith and our recovery from substance dependence, and whether God wants us to suffer without relief and just offer it up.
Visit www.grexly.com to listen to more episodes of Saint Dymphna's Playbook and discover other great podcasts!Support Saint Dymphna’s Playbook2020-07-2518 minK&J24: Jojo’s Food QuestionsWho knew listener JoJo’s questions about food would turn into an entire episode? Listen in as K & J talk about the best and worst meals they've ever eaten and the strange foods they've tried. Some great questions about food and some not-so-great answers! Support K&J2020-07-2228 min
To the Heights31: What Teen Activism is *Really* Like: the Good, the Bad, & the... Angry | Sarah RyanOne of Olivia's closest friends swings by the show again (after her first appearance in the third-ever episode of TTH!) to chat about her experience as a youth and teen activist. You'll hear what Olivia and Sarah wished people knew about being activists and public figures so early in their lives––what they learned, what they're grateful for, what went wrong, what they got fired up about, and what they wish others would know.
Links:
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you...2020-07-201h 32K&J23: VacationsDuring this summer when vacations are more restricted, K & J look back at memories—some fond and some not-so-fond—of vacations past. Relive Jay’s trip to a dude ranch and his near death experience at Disney, and hear all about K’s cross-country road trip with a bad radiator. There's a lot to talk about with this topic!Support K&J2020-07-1533 min
To the Heights30: Catholic Social Teaching, Slow Fashion, and Toxic Gear Culture | Annabelle LarnardThis week Olivia and her hiking buddy Annabelle break down the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching; something they believe all Catholics should know and live by. Listen in for a weekly challenge from Olivia as well as lots of practical tips for living more justly.
Links:
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you next week, and keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2020-07-131h 18
To the Heights29: Say A Prayer & Jump | Ambassador Ken HackettAmbassador Ken Hackett has had a wild ride–– from BC, to the Peace Corps, to CEO of Catholic Relief Services, and then to US Ambassador to the Holy See. Hear Olivia explore what it's like to be a Catholic diplomat in this episode recorded in partnership with the Church in the 21st Century Center at Boston College.
Links:
-grexly.com (Patreon, episodes, and merch!)
-Oliviaroseart.com
Let us know what's on your hearts, @ToTheHeightsCTV. Talk to you next week, and keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2020-07-0658 minK&J22: Pet PeevesIt’s another lively K & J show as the guys discuss all the little things that get on their nerves–like 15 items in a 12-item checkout line or the ever-annoying culture of surveys. There’s so much to talk about! Who knew “J” had all these pet peeves!Support K&J2020-07-0135 min
To the Heights28: In the Rubble of the Earth | Carly Anderson, BC's 4Boston Campus MinisterWelcome to Season 3, Hope in Humanity! I am overjoyed to be taking a much-needed look at social justice, Catholic Social Teaching, and activism this season. First up, we have Carly Anderson–– Boston College Campus Minister in charge of 4Boston, a 700-student volunteer organization.
We get to hear from beautiful Carly all about her journey, the story of 4Boston, and so much more–– what good volunteering looks like, humility in how we serve, and how our hearts are uniquely called to service. It was such a wholesome and lovely conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...2020-06-291h 08K&J21: Racism, Protests, COVID-19Kevin and Jay talk about current events in the country, including the sin of racism and the protests that have erupted after the killing of George Floyd. They also discuss the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic. Support K&J2020-06-2429 min
To the HeightsSeason 3 Teaser: "Hope In Humanity"Hello, friends! Wondering what season 3 is going to be about? Olivia's here with a quick teaser about all that's in store for Season 3, "Hope In Humanity."
See you next week for the first episode! Until then, keep on reaching #totheheights. Support To the Heights2020-06-2210 min
Let Us PrayPray the Anima ChristiJoin us in praying the Anima Christi. The prayer's exact origins are not clear, but it is well known for appearing at the beginning of Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. "Anima Christi," meaning "soul of Christ," is the first phrase in the Latin prayer.
The Anima Christi:
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds, hide me.
Separated from...2020-06-1201 minK&J20: Food, Glorious FoodK & J take a lighthearted look at the foods they love to eat and love to talk about. Learn about J’s particular tastes and K’s eating habits when he was younger. You’ll hear about peanuts, chicken, and more chicken. It’s a fun show that’s not for culinary experts! Support K&J2020-06-1035 minK&J19: Recovering from COVID-19, and the Good, Bad, and Ugly of a PandemicK&J has been on a mini hiatus while Kevin heals from COVID-19, but today he and Jay reunite over the phone to bring you another show. They revisit the topic of the coronavirus, highlighting some of the good that has come out of the darkness of this pandemic. Kevin talks about how his father tested positive shortly before Kevin contracted the disease, and shares how he's dealt with being sick. COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we live, both for better and for worse. What's some good that you've seen come from from this pandemic so far? 2020-05-2023 minLet Us PrayPray the MemorareJoin us in praying the Memorare! The Memorare is an ancient prayer, but its devotion became widespread in the 17th century. Its name comes from the prayer's first word, "remember," in Latin.
The Memorare:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thy intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
...2020-05-1300 minSaint Dymphna’s Playbook39: Questionable PretzelsTommy talks about how to respond when we're told we've triggered someone and discusses the need for better mental health services in perinatal healthcare, introduces listeners to Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo, and answers listener questions about how to be a better communicator, how to start setting up a routine, and the fine line between mental illness and spiritual attack.
St. Dymphna's Playbook on Grexly: https://www.grexly.com/stdymphnasplaybook
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/grexlySupport Saint Dymphna’s Playbook2020-05-0917 minLet Us PrayPray the Saint Michael PrayerJoin us in praying the prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel. St. Michael is the guardian of the Church and a powerful intercessor for anyone facing spiritual attack.
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel:
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.2020-05-0600 minSaint Dymphna’s Playbook38: That Work/Life BalanceTommy talks about the problems with working from home and explores Selena Gomez sharing her diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, introduces listeners to Blessed Chiara Badano, and answers listener questions about how to navigate fasting with an eating disorder, if the phrase "the new normal" is helpful or not, and how to find peace as a family when one parent has a manic break.
St. Dymphna's Playbook on Grexly: https://www.grexly.com/stdymphnasplaybook
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/grexlySupport Saint Dymphna’s Playbook2020-05-0215 min
Daughters9: Zoomed While in QuarantineIt’s been a little while, but the Daughters finally reconnected via Zoom and recorded another episode of the podcast! We discuss what we’ve been up to during this strange time, talk about the joys and struggles of social isolation, and share the ways we’ve been staying close to God. We look at 1 Peter 5:8-10, in which St. Peter exhorts his readers to remain vigilant and steadfast amidst suffering, knowing that our brothers and sisters around the world are undergoing the same trials.
Whatever your experience has been like, you are not alone. These moments of str...2020-04-301h 11K&J18: More Music!If you listened to the last episode then you know that Kevin and Jay only scratched the surface in their discussion on music. In this episode, they continue the conversation and talk about their favorite female artists, favorite solo acts, and their own musical experiences including Jay’s time in numerous bands. It’s another lively show--join in on the fun and feel the power of music! Support K&J2020-04-2934 minK&J17: Turn Up the MusicThere are few things K & J are as passionate about as music…so buckle up for a lively discussion! From a battle about who the best Beatles member was to the origin story of the band Boston, this episode shapes up to be one of the most energetic episodes so far. Other groups mentioned include The Monkees, Queen, Van Halen, and U2. Join in on the fun and see who you side with when it comes to musical tastes!Support K&J2020-04-2242 minLet Us PrayPray the Regina CaeliJoin us in praying the Regina Caeli, an ancient Marian antiphon traditionally prayed in place of the Angelus during Eastertide (the time from Easter Sunday to Pentecost).
The Regina Caeli prayer:
V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia.
V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
Let us pray: O God, who through the resurrection of your...2020-04-2100 minK&J16: TravelDuring this time of social distancing and stay-at-home directives, we thought it would be fun to look back at all the trips we've taken for CatholicTV and in our personal lives. From trips to Israel, France, Nicaragua, Honduras, Africa, and Ireland, there is a lot to talk about!
What's the best place you have ever traveled to?Support K&J2020-04-1533 min
To the Heights26: How To Start Praise & Worship Adoration 101 | Worship Leading, Liturgy Logistics, & Music Selection TipsThis is the podcast that I wish I had when I wanted to start a praise & worship Holy Hour of Adoration at BC.
Faith Payson, Lizzy Roehm, Delia Delorie, Mickayla Hagar, and yours truly share our tips on organizing a holy hour, spreading the word, hosting with/without a priest, creating a set list, working sound systems, and more. This is a nuts & bolts discussion of what we learned through trial and error starting adoration at both a parish and a college.
It's a longer episode, but it's got all the information we can give–– and...2020-04-131h 51K&J15: Blooper TimeAny CatholicTV viewers—and especially those who have seen This is the Day and the Telethon—know that sometimes things don’t go as expected. In this episode we reminisce about some of those times when things got crazy, both in front of and behind the camera. With over 50 years combined time at CatholicTV, K & J have a lot to talk about when it comes to bloopers. Enjoy this fun look at some big miscues!Support K&J2020-04-0835 min
To the Heights25: How To Not Lose Your Soul in Quarantine | Twitter Q&A with @TheHappyPriestYour favorite dynamic #VanLife #goats duo is back, this time through Zoom.
Olivia and Fr. Cassidy catch up on what they've been up to since SLS, how quarantine is treating them, and the real struggles and joys of the Church right now. We talk over-saturation of Catholic media, goats, a priest missing his parishioners, creative ways to survive right now, and how 99% of us are just not built to be hermits. I don't wanna be a hermit, and you shouldn't feel bad that you don't wanna be one either. We'll explain.
Links:
-Grexly.com...2020-04-061h 17K&J14: Facing AdversityWhether it’s struggles with jobs, family, or even the loss of a loved one, adversity and heartache affect us all. In this episode we talk about the many hardships we've experienced and how we have dealt with them. We’ll give you a hint; faith plays an important role! This is another more serious but important discussion that will hopefully strike a chord with you.
Listener question: When life has thrown adversity your way, how have you overcome it?Support K&J2020-04-0136 minLet Us PrayPray the Stations of the CrossJoin Bishop Robert Reed in praying the Stations of the Cross and walking with Jesus through his Passion.
The Stations of the Cross devotion originated in the early Church when Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem would prayerfully retrace Jesus' steps to Calvary.
The Stations:
Jesus Is Condemned to Death.
Jesus Takes Up His Cross.
Jesus Falls the First Time.
Jesus Meets His Sorrowful Mother.
Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross.
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus.
Jesus Falls a Second Time.
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem.
Jesus Falls the Third Time.
Jesus...2020-04-0124 min
To the Heights24: An Activist Within Us All | Founder of Life Dress, Angelique ClarkHope you are all staying healthy and sane! (Seriously, prayers during this rough time. It's rough on all of us. Be gentle with yourself and speak up if you need help. Know we're praying for all of you!)
We have an episode in store recorded pre-quarantine, so if you need to get your mind off of things, here's your chance. We chatted with Angelique Clark, the face behind Life Dress and a graphic designer for Students for Life of America.
Angelique is a super cool human being–– she is the president of her college's Rebels for...2020-03-3052 minK&J13: Life During a CrisisIn these unsettling and uncertain times, it’s easy to sometimes feel anxious and scared. In this special episode, K & J discuss what people may be feeling during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They focus on issues such as making your children feel safe, turning to prayer, and adjusting to a new normal. Crisis can be hard but what we do during it can shape our lives in the years to come. Please join us for a special episode that will be serious at times but also hopefully bring a few smiles! Support K&J2020-03-2533 min
To the Heights23: "We Bought a Lotta Goats" | A Man of Many Jobs... BC Music Minister Meyer ChambersOh this one's something!! Meyer Chambers is a campus minister and the liturgical music minister at Boston College, where our host Olivia is a member of his liturgical choir. The Liturgy Arts Group, made up of student singers and instrumentalists, is a tightknit and faith-filled community that provides music for all of BC's liturgies.
Meyer is one of those Catholic guys–– he knows seemingly everyone in the Archdiocese, has worked and volunteered and given his heart to so many organizations, and he radiates the light of Christ through his open office door, big smile, and iconic Meyer laug...2020-03-231h 13K&J12: It’s All About MoviesThere is no better time than during these challenging days to gather family and friends to watch a movie at home. And there is no better time to talk about movies than on this episode of the K & J show! Brian Swift, co-host of the Never a Dull Movie podcast joins us at the mics to talk everything movies. Topics include favorite movies, sequels, movie stars and movie series……And, in a Grexly first, four podcast hosts will be at the mics together at the same time as Kelsey from the Daughters podcast makes a surprise visit toward the end...2020-03-1842 min
To the Heights22: Nuts & Bolts of Discipleship Week | Mike Drahos, Archdiocese of BostonMany, many times before on this podcast Olivia has mentioned Discipleship Week, the Archdiocese of Boston teen leadership and evangelization retreat that started in the summer of 2016. Olivia was in the first "class" where she meet TTH guest Sarah Ryan and Grexly's Paper Cranes guest Kathleen McCarthy. Podcast friend Mickayla Hagar brings teens and helps run it, as does guest Fr. Sinisa. Other season 1 guests, including Max Loeb and Gavin Larnard have attended and grown from the ministry of this retreat.
Needless to say, Discipleship Week holds a special place in our hearts, and it has been...2020-03-161h 10K&J11: Lent!In this episode, K & J discuss the many ways our faith lives can be enriched by a good Lenten journey. Along with fasting, prayer, and almsgiving ,the two discuss other little things that might enhance your Lent. Bishop Robert Reed stops by the Grexly studios during this episode to lend some insight into the Lenten discussion!Support K&J2020-03-1129 minDaughters8: Discerning the Voice of GodSometimes it’s difficult to discern what is from God and what is from ourselves, the world, or the Devil. Today we talk about identifying God’s voice, calling out the lies the Devil feeds us, practical ways to combat spiritual attack, and how anxiety disorders play into the discernment of spirits. We are not spiritual directors but we wanted to share some of our personal experiences with you, and we encourage you to find a spiritual director who can help guide you more intimately in the discernment of spirits!
Questions to ponder:
Where are you hear...2020-03-1043 min
To the Heights21: A Wonky Coiled Pot & Ripening Fruit | Sr. Christina Miriam, FSPWe're back from our mini-break with another Daughter of St. Paul–– aren't they just the coolest?! Today we have Sr. Christina Miriam on for a discussion about her vocation story, the importance of sharing our own stories, the line between authenticity and oversharing, self-worth in discerning, and her tips for discerning.
Additionally, we've got an opportunity for you! If you are a young woman who's 18-22 and who is thinking about religious life, the Daughters of St. Paul are hosting a Holy Week discernment retreat during the Triduum. You'll get to live in the motherhouse and hang with...2020-03-091h 03K&J10: TV Shows: Then and NowDid you have a favorite television show growing up? Perhaps it was I Love Lucy, Happy Days, or The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Or maybe it was Parks and Recreation or the many different versions of Law and Order. In this episode, Jay and Kevin take a fond trip down memory lane and revisit the shows they loved growing up along with some newer shows they now enjoy. They also discuss the state of television today and how it has changed over the years.Support K&J2020-03-0439 minDaughtersBONUS: SuperpowersIn today’s mini bonus episode we talk about the unconventional superpowers we wish we had. We also talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit we’d want, and remind each other to pray for them!
What superpower do you wish you had?
What gift of the Holy Spirit do you want to pray for this week?
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Please keep us in your prayers! If you have any prayer requests, please send them to us in t...2020-03-0307 minK&J9: HobbiesHaving hobbies can reduce stress, stimulate the mind, and create a positive flow in your life. In this episode, Kevin and Jay take a look at some of the hobbies they had growing up and some of the hobbies they have now. They share some funny stories related to their hobbies, including the much-anticipated revealing of Jay’s “frog story.” For that alone, this is a must-listen episode!Support K&J2020-02-2633 minDaughters7: The World Is Not Your HomeSt. Thérèse of Lisieux said, “The world is thy ship, not thy home.” Today we have a conversation about what it means to be in the world but not of it, how true joy comes from serving others, and how living with heaven in mind can help us resist the cultural narrative that says we should be selfish and pursue comfort above all. This episode is particularly timely as we prepare to enter the penitential season of Lent!
Questions to ponder:
What is one way God might be calling you to reject the world?
Ar...2020-02-2540 minK&J8: Disagreement & AngerJay and Kevin tackle a question that seems to be on many people's minds these days; why is there so much anger in the world?! From social media rants to friends and families not speaking to each other, to the toxic political climate, it seems like anger is everywhere. Kevin and Jay discuss anger and possible ways to defuse this volatile environment. They also try to answer the age-old question; can you still be friends with people you don’t agree with?Support K&J2020-02-1930 minDaughters6: God ForgivesNo matter who you are or what you’ve done, God is eagerly waiting to pour out his mercy upon you. Today we talk about how sinning is not just breaking an arbitrary rule, but rather, actively pulling ourselves away from the loving embrace of our Father. We also discuss how it can sometimes be difficult to accept God’s forgiveness, why Confession is so awesome, and how our relationships influence the ways we perceive mercy.
Challenge: go receive God’s mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation this week!
Shout out to Three Dogs North, anothe...2020-02-1838 min
To the Heights20: "We Won!" - Youth Ministry Tips from College Students | Faith PaysonFollowing last week's chat on sainthood and youth ministry with Mickayla Hagar, Olivia and her Boston College friend Faith Payson circle back to their high school experiences and roles in youth ministry to give practical advice about what worked and what didn't from the perspective of recent high school graduates–– what made a difference for them, what could have been better, and how youth ministry prepared them to keep their faith strong in college.
Faith is beautiful human being who is truly reaching to the heights in her daily life at Boston College. She's a pre-med bio majo...2020-02-171h 01K&J7: Sports Figures: Heroes, Celebrities or just Athletes?Should professional athletes be held up as heroes? How have sports figures changed over the years? Who were some of your favorite athletes growing up?
Has the celebrating in sports become too excessive? Jay and Kevin discuss all these questions and more on today's episode.Support K&J2020-02-1241 minDaughtersBONUS: Spice on an IslandOccasionally we like to break from our regularly scheduled programming to ponder important questions like this: if you were dropped off on a deserted island and could only bring one spice or herb with you, what would you choose? (This one is Kelsey C.’s favorite question to ask new people she meets). Listen in for some hot takes on cilantro and lots of mashed potato talk!
Question to ponder: if you were dropped off on a deserted island and could only bring one spice or herb with you, what would you choose?
Challenge: Let us...2020-02-1105 min
To the Heights19: A Half-Decent Tree: Thoughts on Sainthood | Mickayla HagarIf you like chit-chat podcasts, this is the one for you! Youth minister Mickayla Hagar was our first ever TTH guest, and now she's back with us to talk about sainthood–– a topic that connects all of our guests and was on her heart while hiking the Camino since we last saw her.
Listen in as Olivia and Mickayla share their real and unfiltered thoughts on a burning desire for sainthood, authencity, and joy.
Links:
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Let's keep the conversation going! What were you takeaways? Tell us @ToTh...2020-02-101h 02K&J6: MarriageWith over 48 years of marriage experience combined, Jay and Kevin talk about what they feel makes a good marriage. From the example of their parents to good communication to the give and take, Jay and Kevin discuss what has helped them sustain healthy marriages throughout the years. Listen in to hear if Kevin and Jay do a good job or end up in trouble with their spouses! Support K&J2020-02-0524 minDaughters5: God Doesn't AbandonToday we talk about our tendency to set up safeguards in our lives out of fear that God will abandon us. We reflect on Matthew 6:26-34, in which Jesus reminds his followers that they have no need to worry about anything because their heavenly Father provides for all their needs, and we discuss how we’ve experienced this provision in our own lives, especially during times of darkness and struggle.
Questions to ponder:
What are some of the things you cling to instead of God?
What are the safeguards you’re setting up out of fear...2020-02-0430 min
To the Heights18: Our Church Needs Artists | John FolleyFollowing up on our conversation about beauty last week, this week's episode has to do with our world and our Church's desperate need for beauty.
This week we have John Folley, a fine artist based out of his studio in Massachusetts. He studied philisophy and studio art at Notre Dame, then taught at The Heights School outside of D.C. He moved up to Massachuetts to study under a master artist.
Using art as sacrament and sharing the Gospel message through beauty is so important to me and deeply embedded in how I personally desire...2020-02-0357 minSaint Dymphna’s Playbook25: Just Pray Harder!Tommy addresses the lie that praying more will always lead to healing and talks about how to navigate relationships with family members who are hostile to our faith, shares a little bit about Saint Augustine, and answers listener questions about religious orders rejecting people because of their mental health, when to speak up in a relationship, and how to help our loved ones suffering from addiction while also taking care of ourselves.
Visit www.grexly.com to listen to more episodes of Saint Dymphna's Playbook and discover other great podcasts!Support Saint Dymphna’s Playbook2020-02-0120 minK&J5: Worrying about Your ChildrenNo matter how old children may be, parents always seem to worry about them. Jay and Kevin talk about their own experiences worrying about their kids. Children driving on their own, making the right friends, being happy, and making the right choices are some of the topics that pop up during their discussion. Kevin and Jay also talk about memorable moments from their childhood. It’s a conversation that any parent can relate too! Support K&J2020-01-2931 minDaughters4: He is a Personal GodIn the Gospel of John, Jesus weeps over the death of his friend Lazarus. Today we talk about how God doesn’t just love us from afar but personally takes on our joys and sufferings, entering into the depths with us. We discuss the fact that God desires a unique and personal relationship with each of his children, the temptation to compare our relationship with the Lord to other people’s relationships with him, and the ways we each experience God speaking to us.
Questions to ponder:
How does God love you uniquely?
Where is God...2020-01-2836 min
To the Heights17: Beauty is Not a Stop Sign | Nell O'Leary, Blessed Is SheWe are so excited to share this beautiful guest with all of you this week: Nell O'Leary, the managing editor of Blessed Is She. Olivia met Nell at a young Catholic innovators event at Boston College's C21 Center (of which the president, Karen Kiefer, has been on the podcast before! Link below!).
Nell shares with us the story of Blessed Is She, an organiziation that so many of us know and love. We get to hear how she went from being a lawyer to the BIS editor, what it's like to organize intentional community for women, and...2020-01-2758 min
Never a Dull Movie4: Top 20 Films of the DecadeEvery 10 years or so, we get an opportunity to take a cinematic stroll through the past. In this episode Fr. Chip and Brian undertake the surprisingly difficult task of coming up with their top 20 films from 2010 to 2019. A few that made the cut are Inception, Moonrise Kingdom, and Toy Story 3. Listen in to hear the rest! They also discuss the recent nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards.
Visit www.grexly.com (www.grexly.com)to listen to more episodes of Never a Dull Movie and discover other great podcasts!2020-01-2300 minK&J4: Kids in SportsHow much is too much when it comes to parental involvement in their children’s sports activities? Kevin and Jay explore this question and discuss other issues related to kids and athletics. With several years of coaching between the two of them, Jay and Kevin talk about their experiences and the life lessons that can be learned from playing sports. They also discuss coaching techniques and share stories from their time as coaches.Support K&J2020-01-2230 minDaughters3: God Gives RestIn the Parable of the Shepherds from Ezekiel 34, the Lord says “I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest.” Today we talk about all things rest—what it looks like to practically rest with God, how to be present to the pastures God has led us to, and the things that make us restless.
Questions to ponder:
What is one thing you may need to remove from your life? What about one thing you might need to add?
Read the Parable of the Shepherds here
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To the Heights16: Behind the Scenes of The Saints Project | Kristyn BrownToday we're chatting with Kristyn Brown, the creator of The Saints Project. Through photography, she creates stunning modern portrayals of our beloved saints. Olivia and Kristyn dive right in to talk about the saint-photography process, from picking models and saints to post-production.
Get ready for a conversation of the technical details, joys, and challenges of these beautiful images that so many Catholics are influenced by. Be sure to check out thesaintproject.org or @kristynbrownphoto to see what we're talking about if you're not familiar!
Thank you for listening, and let us know how Kristyn's story...2020-01-2047 minNever a Dull Movie3: Top 10 Movies of 2019Fr. Chip and Brian count down the best movies of the past year. While they don't agree on much, they do have a good time reminiscing on 2019's hits. Spoiler alert: Fr. Chip’s favorite movie was Cats!
Visit www.grexly.com (www.grexly.com)to listen to more episodes of Never a Dull Movie and discover other great podcasts!2020-01-1600 minK&J3: Things That Are No Longer AroundJoin Jay and Kevin as they take a step back in time and talk about the things many of us grew up with that are no longer around;
like the payphone, the garbage pail, and TVs without remotes. That’s right, people used to have to get up off the coach to change the channel!
Enjoy this trip down memory lane and let us know what other bygone things you had growing up!
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Question to ponder: do you live each day as though someone died to save your life?
Two challenges for the week:
Listen to Mother Teresa's I Thirst meditation in front of a Crucifix
Think about how you can li...2020-01-1427 min
To the Heights15: In A Saint-Striving Manner | College Seminarian Jeffrey LindholmWelcome back, To the Heights fam! First of all, thank you so much to everyone at #SLS20 who came to our live recording, and a big thank you to FOCUS for the amazing conference and the amazing opportunity to record there.
This week, following #SLS20 and the launch of Grexly (CatholicTV’s new podcasting division!), we are back in the studio with a wonderful, sincere, and uplifting guest: Jeffrey Lindholm.
Jeff and I crossed paths at BC, as he started off his college journey there as a pre-med biology major. He discerned at the end of...2020-01-1344 minK&J2: Jobs, pt. 2Who knew they had this many jobs! Kevin and Jay pick up where they left off on their inaugural show and share more exploits from their various jobs over the years. There's more fun to be had as they look back on the road that eventually led them to CatholicTV!Support K&J2020-01-0840 minDaughters1: God Responds to His DaughtersIn the first ever episode of Daughters, the ladies sit down to discuss the story of the hemorrhaging woman and how it reveals God’s radically personal love for his children. They discuss what it means to be a daughter of God, how their fathers have influenced their understanding of themselves, how it’s possible to be beloved and sinful at the same time, and the challenges of accepting their daughtership.
Questions to ponder:
• What is preventing you from living out your identity as a daughter?
• Take the time to reflect on your relationship with your par...2020-01-0733 min
To the Heights14: Live from #SLS20! - "A Loud Catholic Media Enthusiast" | @TheHappyPriest, Fr. Cassidy StinsonIt's here!!! Olivia had the amazing opportunity to record an episode live at this year's FOCUS conference in Phoenix, #SLS20. Fr. Cassidy Stinson (@TheHappyPriest) and Olivia sat down to chat in the Media Feed–– a turquoise Volkswagen van hollowed out into a podcast studio. They asked on social media for your questions about consuming media as a Catholic and how to evangelize using media.
This epsiode is sure to be a favorite. Tune in for lots of Pauline love, #goats, thoughts on using social media as Catholics, how to pick a patron, what the deal is with glut...2020-01-061h 14DaughtersMeet the DaughtersSix women crossed paths in Boston, and a beautiful friendship was born. We wanted to share this mini episode with you to introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about what we hope the podcast will be. Thanks for listening!2020-01-0609 min
To the Heights13: What's Grexly? & Being a Young Adult Catholic in a Secular World | CatholicTV's Kelsey CroninWelcome back & happy New Year, To the Heights friends! Season 2 is here, and we're kicking it off with CatholicTV's own Director of Social Media and Marketing, Kelsey Cronin. Without her this podcast would not be a podcast–– and neither would any of CatholicTV's new podcasts on our new podcast platform, which launched today: Grexly. Go check out grexly.com for more of this podcast and seven others, including our podcast friend Tommy Tighe's St. Dympha's Playbook on Catholicism and mental health. Kelsey and Olivia chat about the idea behind the name Grexly, why it started, and the details of each...2020-01-0143 minK&J1: JobsOn the inaugural episode Kevin and Jay look back at the many jobs they've had over the years prior to working at The CatholicTV Network.
They begin with their childhood years and work their way up with many stories and exploits from their different employment opportunities. From dangerous lawnmowers to hot doughnuts, it’s a fun and interesting conversation that sets the tone for the K&J experience.Support K&J2019-12-2029 min
To the Heights12: Liturgy, Almond Butter, & Saints | #AskOliviaTTHWelcome back, To the Heights friends! We have another in-between season special epsiode–– and this time, it's #AskOliviaTTH! Listeners sent in questions via emails, DMs, Twitter, and Instagram throughout Season 1 and in response to a social media ask, and Olivia and our lovely Director of Marketing & Social Media, Kelsey, sat down to answer the questions.
Listen in to hear Olivia's thoughts on almond butter, liturgy, how the podcast has impacted her faith life, her favorite things to do in Adoration, what she would want to be the patron saint of, and lots of silly stories from Olivia's life...2019-12-161h 04
To the Heights11: Faith as a Verb | Karen Kiefer, BC Church in the 21st Century Center DirectorIn this in-between season special, we sit down to talk with Karen Kiefer, director of Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center. Olivia and Karen chat about her role in the C21 Center, how she made it back to working at BC after graduating, her faith journey, and what she’s working on now, bringing faith to a college campus and beyond.
Lots of exciting announcements in this episode, so here they all are!
Karen Kiefer’s new children’s book, Drawing God, has inspired the movement of World Drawing God Day. That day is this...2019-11-0459 min
To the Heights10: Be the Yeast in the Dough | Mother Olga of the Sacred HeartIt’s the last episode of season 1, and we certainly have a special guest in store! So far this season we’ve heard from youth ministers, priests, pro-life speakers, youth activists–– and in this episode we have another beautiful religious sister to share with you. Meet Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart.
Often called the “Mother Teresa of Boston,” our guest today is a beloved and well-known face in the Boston Catholic community. She is the Mother Servant of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, an eight-year-old order in Quincy, MA which Mother Olga founded with Cardinal Seán O’Malley...2019-08-0549 min
To the HeightsEpisode 9: Donkey Ridin’ | Fr. Sinisa & Fr. MatthewMeet Fr. Sinisa Ubiparipovic and Fr. Matthew Conley. Hobbies include bringing teens to Christ and riding donkeys.
In this ninth episode of season 1 of the To the Heigths podcast, we are so excited to introduce you to this dyanmic duo. Throughout season 1, listeners may have noted that these two priestly friends have been mentioned several times: Mickayla is Fr. Sinisa’s youth minister, Sarah Ryan has been on retreat with them, and Gavin & Max are some of their core youth ministry leaders.
Olivia sits down with them in a humorous and encouraging dialogue to chat about...2019-07-291h 13
To the HeightsEpisode 8: Just Being A Priest | Fr. Damian FerenceWe’re eight episodes into the first ever season of To the Heights! In this eighth episode, we talk to our furthest away guest--- 4,094.215 miles away in Rome to be exact.
Fr. Damian Ference is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland, studying for his doctorate in philosophy in Rome. He recently published his first book, “The Strangeness of Truth: Vibrant Faith in a Dark World” with Pauline Books & Media earlier this year. He writes for Bishop Barron’s Word On Fire, runs a summer academy for teens, teaches, and is an avid lover of Flannery O’Connor and Bru...2019-07-221h 10
To the HeightsEpisode 7: Tuesdays at The Torch | Boston College Catholic Newspaper StaffEvery Tuesday, our host Olivia spends her evenings––and sometimes into the late night and early morning–– with this special crew.
Ever wonder what the process of publishing a newspaper is like? In this seventh episode, we hear from members of Boston College’s Catholic newspaper, The Torch, staff including Editor-in-Chief Adriana Watkins,World News Editor Patrick Stallwood, former Editor-in-Chief Gjergi Evangelli, and our host and Campus News Editor Olivia Colombo.
Tune in to hear how the paper goes from ideas to print, our favorite articles, tips for staying Catholic on campus, our vision for the purpose...2019-07-151h 07
To the HeightsEpisode 6: The Catholic Twitter Parish | Tommy Tighe & Steve the MissionaryThis sixth episode is bound to be a favorite! This week we get to sit down with Tommy Tighe & Steve the Missionary, #CatholicTwitter friends and co-hosts of CatholicTV’s hit show Repent & Submit. Tommy (@theghissilent) is a dad and a marriage and family therapist, and Steve (@stevemissionary) is a Youtuber/new evangelization Jedi— and they stopped by the To the Heights studio while they were in town recording their second season of Repent & Submit.
Tune in to hear how they survived college as Catholics, the inside scoop on having a CatholicTV show, and so much more.
Let...2019-07-081h 03
To the HeightsEpisode 5: McDonald’s French Fries & the #MediaNuns | Sr. Bethany Davis, FSPIn this fifth episode, and one of Olivia’s all-time favorites episodes, we get to hear from *the* Sr. Bethany of the Daughters of St. Paul. Sr. Bethany, a young media nun living in Alexandria, Virgina, discusses her vocation story, what formation in the Daughters of St. Paul looks like, Catholic Twitter, and her daily life, joys, and struggles of being a sister.
Tune in for such a sweet conversation about having joyful love of God, as well as discussion on goats, Christmas concerts, and McDonald’s French fries. Oh, and! Olivia reveals how Sr. Bethany was one o...2019-07-011h 06
To the HeightsEpisode 4: From the Sports Field to Haiti | Max Loeb & Gavin LanardIn this fourth episode, Olivia sits down to catch up with Boston College High School students and friends, Gavin Larnard and Max Loeb.
Gavin and Max, a rising senior and now rising college freshman, discuss their experiences in youth ministry, a program they started at BC High for teens to be exposed to the faith, their travels to Haiti, and how they evangelize on the soccer field, basketball court, and in their everyday high school lives.
Listen in for humor, inspiration, and a new take on living the faith as a teenager from these two y...2019-06-2454 min
To the HeightsEpisode 3: No Prayer, No Activism | Teen Activist Sarah RyanAfter previously chatting with a youth minister and then the president of Students for Life of America, in this episode we sit down with 18-year-old Sarah Ryan to hear the authentic perspective of a Catholic teen.
Sarah is a teen activist, passionately involved in youth tobacco prevention, and she is a faithful, youthful Catholic–– and one of Olivia’s closest Catholic “sisters in Christ.” In this episode, we chat about how her prayer supports her activism, how she prays, her high school journey (spoiler alert: she’s joining me at BC next year!), and what the life of a youth ac...2019-06-1737 min
To the HeightsEpisode 2: It’s a Mission, Not a Job | SFLA President Kristan HawkinsNote: The To The Heights Podcast no longer stands in agreement with the actions of Students for Life of America. Particularly since the airing of this episode, SFLA has made statements and posts in conflict with the message that pro-life means to compassionately protect life from womb to tomb. We protect the life of the marginalized, the imprisoned, immigrants, and minorities. We stand firmly against the death penalty. We try our hardest to learn with love and see the complexity of all issues. We approach these topics humbly and strive to love in a way that we wish others...2019-06-1036 min
To the HeightsEpisode 1: Saints, Otters, & Everything In-Between | Youth Minister Mickayla HagarIn this first episode we chat with Mickayla Hagar, a young, super cool high school youth minister in Hingham, MA. She’s a graduate of Franciscan University, she’s currently hiking the Camino de Santiago, and she really loves otters.
Here’s a glimpse of Mickayla’s faith journey, her life as a youth minister (and what it’s like to take students to Haiti), and her advice for young adult Catholics (and everyone!)
Notes:
Haiti180 - https://haiti180.com/
What Is Seaside Life Teen? Video - https://youtu.be/pWo-Mubk...2019-06-0142 min
To the HeightsWelcome to the To the Heights Podcast!Welcome to the podcast! We’re so excited to start sharing stories of young Catholics who are reaching to the heights in their own lives.
Here’s a quick teaser to meet our host, Olivia Colombo, learn about the name of the podcast, and hear some of the highlights from the first season. Stay tuned for the first episode on Monday, June 3 by following @totheheightsctv on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram–– and until then, keep on reaching to the heights!Support To the Heights2019-05-2412 min