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Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomRemembering Francis: A Legacy of Joy, Mercy & MissionIn this episode, Father Ben Little, our pastor, and Adrian Sanchez, director of marketing and communications,  reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday. Through their Mount Rushmore "draft", they share personal memories and highlight the most significant contributions from Francis' papacy: from his missionary vision in Evangelii Gaudium and his inspiring leadership during the pandemic to his tender devotion to the forgotten and his deep connection to Our Lady and the saints. Join us in this heartfelt conversation that balances Easter joy with thoughtful remembrance as the Church prepares for a n...2025-05-021h 02Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomJourney to Faith: A Family's Path to Baptism and Friendship with Christ (S3 E14)In this episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, Father Ben Little, our pastor, sits down with Spencer and Heidi Frothinger as they share their inspiring journey of faith, family and friendship. This episode was recorded as Spencer was preparing to be baptized and welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. The Frothingers reflect on their story—from childhood friendship to building a faith-filled family at Saint John the Baptist and beyond.Join us as we explore the transformative power of faith, the importance of community, and the beauty of walking to...2025-04-2542 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomPreserving the Mission: Advocating for Catholic Education in MinnesotaJoin us for the latest episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom Podcast, the podcast of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, Minnesota. Hosted by Father Ben Little, this episode features a conversation with our school principal, Mary Ziebell, as they discuss the vital mission of Catholic education, the challenges facing non-public schools in Minnesota and the importance of nurturing faith, intellect and virtue in our students.Discover how Saint John’s continues its legacy of forming faith-filled, intelligent leaders for the common good, and learn about the proposed elimination of state aid fo...2025-04-0433 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomPastoral Transition, Silent Lunches, Lent & TriviaJoin in the conversation as Fr. Ben, Pastor of St. John the Baptist, highlights current events happening at the parish and school. Fr. Ben also speaks to a topic on everyone's minds-  his upcoming change in assignment. Stay to the end for some trivia revolving around French saints, St. Paul, and the Outdoor Report.If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!2025-03-2949 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomPilgrims of Hope | Jubilee Year 2025Grow in your ability to live out the Jubilee Year of Hope in this episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast. Listen as Father Ben Little and Brenda Sevcik sit with a recent Angelus address from Pope Francis and discuss the implications of Pope Francis' question, “Do we recognize that He is the bearer of a proclamation of salvation that no one else can give us?”Be brought up to speed on Current Reality Study of the parish with the assistance of Emmaus Partners. The main take away: it's an exciting time to be at St. John...2025-02-0738 minHoldCo BuildersHoldCo BuildersHow I Built a 14-Unit Zaxby's Franchise Doing $50M in Revenue | Ben Little InterviewBen Little runs the #1 Zaxby’s franchise in the U.S. His company owns 14 locations, employs over 800 people, and generates more than $50M in annual revenue.Ben didn’t just buy into a franchise—he built a powerhouse.In this episode, we dive into what makes a top-performing franchisee, Ben’s approach to scaling, and how he structures deals and financing. We also cover the challenges of managing a large team, the importance of strong leadership, and why he believes that “people don’t quit jobs, they quit managers.”...2025-02-061h 05It\'s Ben a WeekIt's Ben a WeekEp. 4: Ben Sipping Soirée with Margaret JosephsMargaret Josephs Spills the Tea on Sobriety, Success & Soirée! This week on It’s Ben a Week, I sit down with the fabulous Margaret Josephs to talk all things sobriety, success, and Soirée—her brand-new non-alcoholic beverage that’s redefining the party scene. We dive into:• Her decision to embrace a dry lifestyle• The inspiration behind Soirée and why she’s shaking up the industry• The truth about success, reinvention, and staying on top• And of course—a little Ho...2025-01-281h 02Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomHomily Deep Dive: Baptism of the LordIn this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, Adrian Sanchez and Brenda Sevcik delve into various aspects of the Sacrament of Baptism, using a recent homily from Father Ben Little as a launching point. Catch up on current events at St. John the Baptist, as well as a live edition of the fishing report from the Pastor during his time fishing for fish.Timestamps 0:06 - Introduction and current events at St. John the Baptist5:59 - Baptism of the Lord Homily recordings14:40 - We are part of the story 18:20 - Words matter in the Ba...2025-01-2435 minIt\'s Ben a WeekIt's Ben a WeekEp. 2: I've Ben on a Fitness JourneyFrom Wildfires to Workouts—Let’s Talk About It! In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we start with a moment of reflection on the LA fires and the importance of compassion and community during tough times. Then, we shift gears and hit the gym with my personal trainer, Brandon, where things get… chaotic. We’re breaking down:• The real truth about training with me (Brandon has thoughts)• The gym habits that drive him absolutely nuts•  Rapid-fire fitness & life questions that keep him on his toes2025-01-1453 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomTalking God's Providence with Adrian Sanchez- Season 3: Episode 9Host Father Ben Little, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, is joined by Adrian Sanchez, Director of Marketing and Communications. Adrian shares a powerful testimony to the ways the Lord has worked in his life thus far, his discernment and journey in coming to work here at St. John the Baptist, and his love for proclaiming the Gospel through digital creation. The episode concludes with the Outdoors Report, of course!If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what...2025-01-1041 minIt\'s Ben a WeekIt's Ben a WeekEp. 1: Ben Loving, Ben Moving, Ben RanchingIn this debut episode, I’m joined by my partner, AJ, as we spill the tea on our crazy love story—from meeting in the big city to moving in together and, somehow, ending up on a Texas ranch with 70 animals (yes, really). 🐴🐷🐓We’re diving into:✔️ How we met and knew it was meant to be ✔️ Adjusting from city life to ranch chaos ✔️ The funniest (and most unexpected) moments along the wayIf you love wild stories, unfiltered laughs, and a little bit of romance, this episode is for you! Hit...2025-01-0742 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomImmigration- Season 3: Episode 8Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, comments upon an article titled "History confirms that for US bishops, immigration isn't political." The article was written by John Allen and published on the Catholic news site The Crux on December 1st, 2024. Joined by Brenda Sevcik, a round of trivia and an outdoors report close out the episode.  Article from the Crux: https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2024/12/history-confirms-that-for-us-bishops-immigration-isnt-politicalSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: https://stjohns-savage.org/People and Podcast mentioned in the trivia portion: Companions of Chr...2024-12-1357 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomClutter: Season 3, Episode 7Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, reflects and expounds upon the idea of "clutter." Using a podcast episode by The Mission Guys as a springboard, he invites listeners to think and pray about where God might be inviting us to prune the early fruit of parish life, in order to harvest more abundant fruit.  The Mission Guys podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pruning-good-fruit-for-even-more-fruit/id1633016343?i=1000673066795St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: https://stjohns-savage.org/If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom p...2024-11-2939 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomMore Mass Questions: Season 3- Episode 6Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, along with Director of Music Brenda Sevcik, discuss another round of questions about the Mass. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: https://stjohns-savage.org/Synod Letter from Archbishop Hebda: https://www.archspm.org/synodletter/If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!2024-11-2337 minExtraordinary StoriesExtraordinary StoriesHow Ben Polson Conquered Ninja Warrior & Built a YouTube Empire!The boys sit down with the one and only Ben Polson, Oz's first Ninja Warrior champion and a true content legend! Known for his insane athletic skills and wild challenges, Ben’s built a unique space for himself as a fitness creator and music producer.From conquering Mt. Midoriyama to racking up half a million YouTube subscribers, Ben shares his intense training routine, journey to the top, and the highs and lows along the way. This one’s raw, real, and packed with inspiration, don’t miss it!📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠: delivering the best value in ⁠⁠⁠knoc...2024-11-121h 24Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomSeason 3: Episode 5- Mass QuestionsHost Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, along with Director of Music Brenda Sevcik, discuss questions about the Mass submitted by families involved in Religious Education. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: https://stjohns-savage.org/Synod Letter from Archbishop Hebda: https://www.archspm.org/synodletter/If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!2024-10-3153 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomSeason 3: Bonus Episode - Eucharistic Miracles and Blessed Carlo AcutisBonus Episode!  Host Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, gave a talk on October 26, 2024 while St. John the Baptist hosted the International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. This episode is a recording of that talk.  Exhibit website: http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.htmlSt. Paul Seminary video: https://youtu.be/M5Sq4M5H7vk?si=erxUgaaMJbXlN5RMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church: https://stjohns-savage.org/If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a sh...2024-10-2752 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomSeason 3: Episode 3- Homily Deep Dive: Spiritual ChildhoodHost Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, along with Director of Music Brenda Sevcik, embark on the first "Homily Deep Dive" of the season with Father Ben's homily from the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time as the launching point. They discuss the concept of Spiritual Childhood and Father offers ways to grow in this disposition, as well as examples from the lives of the saints. They episode closes with a bit of trivia, and of course, the fishing report. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: https://stjohns-savage.o...2024-10-1857 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Special Edition- Election SeasonWith election season upon us, host Fr. Ben Little and guest Fr. Brian Park discuss the intersection of faith and politics. Together they walk through St. John Paul II's Pastores Dabo Vobis and unpack the Church's teaching on a priest's involvement in the policitcal sphere and it's impact on his ministry. Fr. Brian Park's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/father-brian-parks-podcast/id920271502Pastores Dabo Vobis: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_25031992_pastores-dabo-vobis.htmlCompanions of Christ: http://www.companionsofchrist.org/St. John the B...2024-10-041h 04Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Season 3 IntroductionHost Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, along with Director of Music Brenda Sevcik, introduce season three of the podcast. They share updates from the parish, recent graces, and of course- the fishing report. Links: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: https://stjohns-savage.org/Youtube Video link: https://youtu.be/5CMg7PD9lnkCompanions of Christ: http://www.companionsofchrist.org/Clear Waters Outfitting: https://www.cwoutfitting.com/If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a...2024-09-2716 minExtraordinary StoriesExtraordinary StoriesUnpacking Success: Ben Lipschitz’s $10K Wholesale EmpireGet ready for a killer chat with Ben Lipschitz, the brains behind Flipsters and FoodByUs! 🎙️ From nailing product design to scaling up and surviving the chaos of COVID, Ben shares his secrets to building and growing a successful biz. Hit play for top insights on leadership and levelling up!📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠: delivering the best value in ⁠⁠⁠knock down rebuild Melbourne⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠dual occupancy homes⁠⁠⁠.👉 Are you into property and development? Check out our FREE ⁠Property Developer Network⁠ and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! 🚀💰00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:54 - Meet Ben Lipschitz00:02:38 - Early Steps in Entrepreneurship...2024-09-241h 07Extraordinary StoriesExtraordinary StoriesLife After Rugby: Ben Seymour’s 7-Day, 250km Desert RaceFrom rugby union to extreme 250km desert races, Ben Seymour isn’t just playing the game—he’s redefining it. Tune in as he unpacks his journey, balancing life as an enduring athlete with his role as an innovative entrepreneur. Let’s get into it! 🐟📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠: delivering the best value in ⁠⁠⁠knock down rebuild Melbourne⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠dual occupancy homes⁠⁠⁠.👉 Are you into property and development? Check out our FREE ⁠Property Developer Network⁠ and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! 🚀💰00:00 - Introduction02:03 - Welcoming, Ben Seymour!03:03 - Early Life in NZ03:48 - The Big Move: From NZ to Australi...2024-08-2752 minStories That StickStories That StickEmpowering Children Through Storytelling and Play with Dr. Ben MardellIn this episode, Laura welcomes Dr. Ben Mardell, a mentor who has profoundly influenced her understanding of storytelling and story acting. Dr. Mardell, the Atelierista and Pedagogista at the Newtown School, shares his extensive experience in early childhood education. Together they talk about the excitement and learning that storytelling brings to young children. Highlights:  Power Dynamics: Laura and Ben discuss the importance of shifting the power dynamics when learning alongside children. Ben explains how empowering children enhances the overall power and capability of a classroom or family, rather than diminishing adult authority. Storytelling as Play: Laura a...2024-07-1634 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Season 2 Wrap UpHost Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, with co-host and Director of Marketing and Communications Sara Schneider, bring the second season to a close.They discuss some highlights of the year, some insight on liturgical living, The Chosen, summertime around the parish, and more! While this season comes to a close, it will give us a chance to brainstorm some great concepts and changes for season 3. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review!LINKS:New SanctuaryIf you enjoy the Friends of...2024-07-0545 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Rooney FamilyPodcast host and Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, Father Ben Little, and his co-host/Marketing and Communications Director, Sara Schneider, spend time talking with Kayla and Nathan Rooney.As one of our podcast formats, we like to spend time with families to connect and ask them how they practice liturgical living in their homes and/or how they incorporate following Jesus and daily prayer into life. Kayla and Nathan have some great traditions established. Father Ben, Sara, Nathan, and Kayla have a lovely discussion which they hope brings something useable to our...2024-06-2148 minNo WednesdayNo WednesdayHonoring Your Creative Self ft. DJ Ben Ha MeenCREATIVES UNITE! In this episode, Dr. E has a wide-ranging conversation with the multitalented DJ Ben Ha Meen about harnessing that creative energy, while also taking time to talk about his new comic entitled "Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze." Show notes below: DJ Ben Ha Meen's website: https://BigDJenergy.com Follow @djbenhameen on Twitter & IG All of Ben Ha Meen's other links: https://linktr.ee/djbenhameen Pre-order your SIGNED COPY of "Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze" here: https://stores.comichub.com/anyonecomics/products/jimi-hendriz-purple-haze-hardcover-preorder-signed-dj-ben-hameen For All Nerds show with DJ Ben Ha Meen & Tatiana King: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-all-nerds-show...2024-06-121h 11Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Eucharistic ProcessionPodcast host and Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, Father Ben Little, and his co-host/Marketing and Communications Director, Sara Schneider, discuss the recent Eucharistic Procession as a part of the National Eucharistic Procession and the one that happens at St. John the Baptist on Corpus Christi each year.Father Ben recounts the day to Sara and describes the atmosphere and feeling throughout the procession. In addition they discuss the importance of Jesus in the Real Presence.If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure...2024-06-0731 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Fitness + FaithPodcast host and Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, Father Ben Little, and his co-host/Marketing and Communications Director, Sara Schneider, discuss fitness and faith!Father Ben and Sara both have a commitment to their workout routine and discuss how that can strengthen their relationship with Christ and lead others to Him as well.If you are enjoying the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star rating and short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!If you enjoy the Friends of the...2024-05-2446 minThe Every Movie Ever! PodcastThe Every Movie Ever! PodcastLittle Shop Of Horrors (1986): Have We Found Ben's Ultimate Film In A Gardening-Based Horror C0medy SciFi?!In a surprise twist, Ben & Rob stop by the ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’, an incredibly fun remake of Roger Corman’s 1960 original horror comedy, with a musical twist! Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, John Candy and Steve Martin, this animatronic wonder of eighties cinema tells a disturbing tail of space invaders, murder, love and horticultural horror with equal parts star power and catchy melody. With the sad news of Roger Corman’s untimely passing this month, we thought it best to revisit a movie SO packed with Ben’s special interests that it can’t help but put...2024-05-201h 01Friends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Technology and PrayerPodcast host and Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, Father Ben Little, and his co-host/Marketing and Communications Director, Sara Schneider, dive into the GOOD aspects about tech and evangelization and prayer.Father Ben got a new "tech toy" and Sara took a BIG trip! Listen today to find our more about these things and learn the good aspects of using tech in our Catholic life. As always, thanks for listening! If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review t...2024-05-1053 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Moral ClarityFather Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage MN is joined by co-host and Director of Marketing and Communications, Sara Schneider.Today, the two invited guests Kayla Rooney, Director of Religions Education and Evangelization, and Kristina Beer, Youth Evangelization Coordinator, to join in a conversation about moral clarity and the family.Together, we dissect a recent bulletin article written by Father Ben. You can read that article HERE. We hope you enjoy this discussion among co-workers and evangelists!If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be...2024-04-1239 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Politics and the Church Part 1Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage MN, is joined by co-host Sara Schneider, Director of Marketing and Communications for a "mini" Homily deep dive!A treasured series on the podcast is the "Homily Deep Dive" where Father Ben dissects a recent homily to give further thoughts, answer questions, or give comments. This time, the hosts do discuss a recent homily, but only a piece of it.The homily being referenced is from March 17 and can be found here: https://www.stjohns-savage.org/mass-adoration-reconciliation This podcast conversation t...2024-03-2948 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Tragedy in BurnsvillePastor Father Ben Little and Director of Marketing and Communications Sara Schneider, meet again to visit over a meaningful conversation. Today's conversation revolves around the recent gut-wrenching tragedy in our own backyard with the recent shooting of 2 Burnsville Police officers and 1 EMT who, as first responders, put their life on the line for the protection of citizens. They discuss thoughts and feelings around the events and the aftermath.Listen and enjoy this poignant reflective conversation.If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a s...2024-03-1539 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: LentIn this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider discuss the liturgical season of Lent, fasting, its deeper meanin,g and more.If you are enjoying the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star rating and short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to...2024-03-0146 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Season 2 SET Small GroupsIn this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider are joined by parishioner and Synod Evangelization Team (SET) Leader, Luke Bearth.Father Ben, Sara, and Luke discuss the the diocesan pursuit of the Synod, how it came to be, our role in it as a church, Luke's role as a leader in our church, and our goal to grow in year one through small group ministry.We cannot thank Luke, Rod Kunkel, and Kris Marko enough for...2024-02-1658 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Marriage EnrichmentIn this edition of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider are joined by parishioners Rod and Rita Kunkel.Father Ben, Sara, Rod, and Rita discuss the Kunkel's and how they came to have a heart for nurturing marriages, the marriage enrichment program at St. John's, and the upcoming Cana Dinner on Feb. 10, 2024.If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings...2024-02-0249 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Teacher SpotlightIn today's episode, Pastor, Father Ben Little and Director of Comm & Marketing, Sara Schneider welcome two special guests the the studio!We talk with 37 year veteran teacher, Jeanine Zetah and 1st year teacher Taylor Metcalf, who both teach the 2nd grade at St. John's School! Learn more about each of them, what they enjoy about teaching at St. John's School, the graces they've received this year, and about the special year of sacraments in the second grade.We hope you enjoy this special episode and pray for us as we, like many other Catholic schools...2024-01-1937 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Altar ServingIn this edition of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider are joined by parishioner and Altar Server, Mike Schneider.Father Ben, Mike, and Sara discuss the history of altar serving, how it works at our church, the importance of the role and more! We hope you enjoy this episode.If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!2024-01-0542 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Immaculate ConceptionIn this edition of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider are doing a Homily Deep Dive! In addition to a few minutes of St. John's chit-chat and catch up. Father Ben and Sara unpack his recent homily given at the recent Holy Day, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Enjoy this episode!If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you...2023-12-141h 03And Then They Were GoneAnd Then They Were GoneBen McDaniel“Go no farther. There’s nothing in this cave worth dying for.” Those were the words printed on the sign at the entrance of an underwater cave in Vortex Springs, Florida. Despite this plaintive warning and the drawing of the Grim Reaper that accompanied it, many divers of differing skill levels failed to heed these words in search of adventure. On August 18, 2010, 30-year-old Ben McDaniel was seen entering the water in his scuba gear. He was never seen on land again.What was at first assumed to be a tragic, yet straightforward diving accident came into question as days w...2023-12-1152 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Hymnals & Sacred MusicIn this edition of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider are joined by Music Director, Brenda Sevcik. Together they discuss the recently re-released physical hymnals back in the pews and the role of Sacred Music in the Catholic Church. RESOURCES:Source and SummitIf you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!2023-12-0146 minFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the BridegroomFriends of the Bridegroom: Silent RetreatIn this edition of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little and his co-host Marketing Director, Sara Schneider discuss the beauty in a silent retreat.The episode includes Sara discussing her recent experience of attending her first ever silent weekend retreat. She uncovers her expectations and experiences and shares a bit about the graces she received. Father Ben shares about his experiences through silent retreats.MN/WI/SD RETREAT CENTER RESOURCES:Franciscan Retreat CenterDunrovin Retreat CenterPro Ecclesia SanctaKings House...2023-11-1749 minTalk Dirty To MeTalk Dirty To MeS2E5 (Ben) - How to Make Your Dick BiggerGuest: Ben ClarkInventor of the MalehangerInspired by Boogie Nights’ story of John Holmes’ early porn career.Ben’s first foray into penis enlargement testing was on his own penisUsed hands at first using “manual exercises”Talks about weight hangingHanging weights off of his penisStarted at 5” length, 5” erect girth (circumference, not diameter 📏)Now at 7” length, 6.5” erect girthHas been doing this off and on for 20 yearsBeen selling these since 2012 and has sold over 70k units!2023-11-1246 min