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Wheel Talk#288 - Authentic growth & "The Essential Pottery Notebook" with Kara Leigh FordRyan & Becca are joined by Kara Leigh Ford, a potter based in the United Kingdom, to discuss her journey from a full-time career in marketing to building a thriving pottery business. Kara shares her insights on pricing handmade ceramics, selling at markets, and navigating online sales. They also dive into the realities of running a pottery studio, from workspace setup and workflow to shipping logistics. The conversation explores Kara’s approach to Patreon, her evolving relationship with social media, and how she balances growth with authenticity. Plus, they discuss her newest book, The Essential Pottery Notebook, available now in th...
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The BJJ Fanatics PodcastRyan Gruhn on why he feels new students should compete immediatelyRyan Gruhn joins the show to talk about his diverse MA background which includes full contact competitive stick fighting! Other topics include using BJJ for self defense when weapons are present and why he feels new BJJ students should compete right away!
2022-05-261h 14
Yooper Catholic PodcastThe presence of GodThe Transfiguration of Jesus has a long Biblical background of God's appearance as fire and cloud. In this episode, Father Ryan explains God's promises to Abraham, and how Christ fulfills them and fills us to be God's presence on earth.
2022-03-1821 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe battle for freedomJesus enters into spiritual combat with the devil and wins victory over temptations to pride, lust, and greed. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we face the same temptations, and how we can win with the weapons of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
2022-03-1014 minYooper Catholic PodcastEmbracing sufferingAs we being Lent, Jesus calls us to suffer with him and embrace the cross. In this episode, Father Ryan encourages us not to flee from losing our lives each day.
2022-03-0307 minYooper Catholic PodcastSpeech that builds upJesus calls us to be fruitful trees through speech that builds up, helps others, teaches and leads others, and removes others' defects. In this episode, Father Ryan examines how we can bear good fruit for the Lord as we prepare for Lent.
2022-03-0114 minYooper Catholic PodcastJesus' peace planIn his Sermon on the Plain, Jesus gives us his four-point peace plan when we're faced with hatred, hostility, exclusion, or insults because we follow Christ and His teachings. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains how we can live out Jesus' plan in our lives and live in peace with all people.
2022-02-2117 minYooper Catholic PodcastCast into the deepGod always takes the initiative in our life to come close to us and call us. Isaiah and Peter's response is to recoil in fear and shame at their sinfulness, yet this doesn't stop God from calling them. In this episode, Father Ryan explains the lessons we learn from their experience, and how we experience it today in the Sacraments.
2022-02-0815 minYooper Catholic PodcastLoving people with same-sex attractionCaring for people with same-sex attraction has become part of the 'culture wars,' with seemingly two sides pitted against each other. In this episode, Father Ryan talks about how to walk in the way of Jesus, the way of love, as we reflect unconditional love and also bear witness to the truth about sexual morality.
2022-02-0122 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastFelipe PenaFelipe Pena joins the show to talk about his development in the art, building discipline within yourself and his decision to retire from IBJJF events. He also shares his thoughts on a potential rematch against Gordon Ryan at ADCC 2022!
2022-01-271h 08Yooper Catholic PodcastMarch for Life 2022In this episode, Father Ryan speaks about his experience with a bus load of Yooper pilgrims to the 48th March for Life in Washington, D.C. Many of the speakers told their stories of how abortion affected their lives, and how they found mercy and a future of hope in Christ Jesus.
2022-01-2523 minYooper Catholic PodcastTaking the plungeThe central ritual of entry into the Christian life is baptism, being immersed and plunged into water. In this episode on the feast of Jesus' Baptism, Father Ryan examines ways we can 'take the plunge' headlong into the Christian life, rather than just look at or admire it from afar.
2022-01-1413 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe gifts Jesus bringsChildren teach us the true meaning of Christmas really is to receive gifts! In this Christmas homily, Father Ryan reflects on four of the gifts Jesus brings when we receive Him into our lives.
2021-12-2914 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastRyan AitkenCombat Jiu-Jitsu Champion Ryan Aitken joins the show to share his story. He talks about the benefits he's gotten from exploring all branches of the BJJ tree, the importance of finding the right team, Yoga for BJJ and building comfort in competition!
2021-11-251h 07Yooper Catholic PodcastOne mind and heart in the SpiritHappy Pentecost Sunday! The Holy Spirit unites us firmly together in one mind and heart in Christ. In this episode, Father Ryan draws from Acts 2 to show how the Holy Spirit unites us in the Church and transform us into the image of Christ.
2021-05-2416 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Eucharist Builds the Church Week 1Jesus promised when he returned to the Father he would be with us always, until the end of time. He fulfills this promise in the Eucharist and all the Sacraments, and gives us his Spirit to live in us. In this episode, Father Ryan begins a 3-part series reflecting on how the Eucharist builds the Church.
2021-05-1714 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster 2021 Week 6Jesus commands us to love because love is not a feeling, but a choice. Love is in the will. We choose to love. In this Mother's Day episode, Father Ryan looks at St. Catherine of Sienna's life as an example of love poured out for the renewal of the Church.
2021-05-1415 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster 2021 Week 5"Are you saved?" This should be a burning question for all of us, and this weekend's readings give us signs by which we can know whether we're walking on the path of salvation. Jesus is clear that we need to remain in him as our source of life. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we can guard against becoming detached from Jesus, and how we can know if we are his true disciples.
2021-05-0213 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster 2021 - Week 1Jesus' resurrection is the fulfillment of the Scriptures, and the affirmation of his unbreakable union with us forever. In this episode, Father Ryan breaks upon the Scriptures of Jesus as the new Adam and father of the new human race. In Jesus, we are empowered to put our sinfulness to death and walk now in newness of life.
2021-04-0717 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Meaning of Suffering Week 4The Gospel of God's love for the world sheds light on the meaning of suffering, for Christ so loved the world, he entered into our suffering and death, to fill it with his greater love and life in victorious resurrection. In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on how the Gospel story of salvation gives meaning and beauty to our personal stories as sharers in Christ's sufferings.
2021-03-1816 minYooper Catholic Podcast3.17.21 St. PatrickTo celebrate St. Patrick, let's not only drink copious amounts of green beer. Let's learn from his inspiring example and imitate his generosity in God's service! In this episode, Father Ryan speaks of four lessons we can learn and apply to our life from St. Patrick's heroic life.
2021-03-1716 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Meaning of Suffering Week 3Jesus not only suffered for us - he also opens his suffering to us so we can participate in it, and join him in his work of restoration through reconciling love. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we can be sharers in the sufferings of Christ.
2021-03-0815 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Meaning of Suffering Week 1Pope St. John Paul II's 1984 letter on the Christian meaning of human suffering is still a relevant message, especially after this year of suffering. In this episode, Father Ryan begins to look at the redemptive purposes of suffering, and the reasons for our Lenten fasting and self-denial.
2021-02-2216 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastJosh McKinneyJosh McKinney joins the show to talk about competition mentality, the white belt struggle, running an efficient school and overcoming plateaus. He also trades funny podcasting stories with Ryan about his own show "The I Suck as Jiu-Jitsu Podcast".
2021-02-182h 08Yooper Catholic PodcastPreaching the GospelJesus and St. Paul prioritize the healing of souls and casting out demons by preaching the Good News of the Father's love. The Gospel gives meaning and purpose and hope in a dark and hopeless world. In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on the Gospel message in the midst of this pandemic.
2021-02-1116 minYooper Catholic PodcastHarden not your heartsJesus is the 'prophet like Moses' who teaches with his divine authority. His teaching has power to liberate us from the grip of evil, if we listen and respond with obedient faith and action. Jesus' power is available to us in the Sacraments, especially Confession. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we can respond to the Lord and live in freedom.
2021-02-0114 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastRayron GracieRayron Gracie joins the show to talk about the unique experience of growing up in the Gracie family, his acquired taste for Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of persistence. He also speaks candidly about his father Ryan Gracie and the upcoming film about him.
2021-01-271h 36Yooper Catholic PodcastFishers of MenJesus calls us to respond to his voice and not delay! Through his Word in Scripture and the needs of other people, God calls us to show our faith and love through our actions. In this episode, Father Ryan explores how we can do this, and how we can bring others to God as 'fishers of men.'
2021-01-2714 minYooper Catholic PodcastLord, I Am Your ServantIn this week's Gospel from John chapter 1, John gives us the image of staying with Jesus as one meaning of faith. Like Samuel, we're called to stay by Jesus' side, listening, asking questions, seeking his will, and responding as we see what he wants us to do. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we're called to listen and serve the Lord.
2021-01-1915 minYooper Catholic PodcastBaptism of the LordJesus' baptism is his kingly anointing that begins his reign over God's kingdom. The Holy Spirit's mission is to bring Jesus' kingly reign to our hearts and set us free from captivity to our unruly passions and desires. In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
2021-01-1014 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Wisdom of LoveJesus embodies the love and wisdom of God for us, a wisdom and learning higher than worldly knowledge. In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on the Magi's journey of encounter with love and wisdom incarnate.
2021-01-0815 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastOmar LiraProfessor Omar Lira was one of Ryan's first instructors in Jiu-Jitsu. He joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in the 90's, how Jiu-Jitsu pulled him away from an unhealthy lifestyle and the decision to become an instructor.
2020-12-091h 39Yooper Catholic PodcastBe Prepared Week 4As we enter in Advent, the themes of darkness and light are symbolized by the Advent wreath. In a world of darkness, we are called to be the light of the world! As we wait for Christ's coming at Christmas and at the end of history, we are to stand out and shine with the glory of God. In this episode, Father Ryan discusses what kind of people we are to be as we wait.
2020-12-0315 minYooper Catholic PodcastBe Prepared Week 3Christ the King calls us to join in his rule as a good shepherd over our own realms of responsibility and areas of influence. Through the works of mercy, we can extend his kingdom over all the earth. In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on our roles as Christ's kingly subjects.
2020-11-2315 minYooper Catholic PodcastBe Prepared Weed 2Jesus tells the parable of the Talents to reveal to us what the 'final exam' of our life will be about and encourage us to make a good return for all we've been given. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we can work hard and labor faithfully to bear good fruit for Jesus.
2020-11-1710 minYooper Catholic PodcastBe Prepared Week 1Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish virgins is a summons for us to be prepared for the most important day of our life, the day Jesus comes to bring us into his kingdom. Will we be prepared and ready? In this episode, Fr. Ryan discusses how we can always be vigilant in our relationship with God.
2020-11-1014 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastKurt Osiander Halloween Special 2020Kurt is back for our 5th Halloween Special! Topics include cosplay, lame costumes, Ryan's embarrassing robbery story, best and worst treats, bad horror movies, sketchy food and radioactive areas. We also use an AI to make a movie plot based on Kurt's data!
2020-10-301h 45Yooper Catholic PodcastJesus and Politics'Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God,' Jesus says. In this episode, Father Ryan looks at this message that calls us to keep world politics in proper perspective and to labor in faith, hope, and love as believers in this world while making our pilgrimage to our true homeland of heaven.
2020-10-1914 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastEpisode 435 - Joel BaneCoach Joel Bane joins the show and speaks candidly about his difficult youth and his military experience. He also shares technical mat advice from his diverse grappling background. Ryan and Joel also brainstorm ways to dominate the potato salad industry.
2020-10-082h 43Yooper Catholic PodcastCatholics and the political processIn this episode, Father Ryan looks at how Catholics can bear good fruit for the healing of our nation as we engage in the political process. How are we to form our consciences, decide who to vote for, and engage with those who disagree with us, while maintaining civility?
2020-10-0517 minYooper Catholic PodcastConfidence in Jesus - Week 8In this episode, Father Ryan explores Jesus' parable about the sons and the vineyard.
2020-09-2915 minYooper Catholic PodcastConfidence in Jesus - Week 7Psalm 145 says the Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, compassionate toward all his creatures. Grace and mercy and compassion don't always seem very fair. We often think in terms of people getting what they deserve. And who deserves anything from the Lord? In this episode, Father Ryan looks at Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard to examine the issue of fairness in God.
2020-09-2215 minYooper Catholic PodcastConfidence in Jesus - Week 5The readings this week call us to have confidence in Jesus when we confront one another about wrongdoing and sin. In this episode, Father Ryan discusses how to admonish sinners and see this in the context of love and mercy.
2020-09-1014 minYooper Catholic PodcastConfidence in Jesus - Week 4Jesus calls us to be faithful in making present in the world his self-denying, sacrificial life, suffering, and death. The Church is not a business, but a witness. We provide a sacrificial service to the truth about God and man, even when it's rejected, mocked, or ignored. We focus not on immediate measures of success, but on faithfulness to Jesus. In this episode, Father Ryan breaks open what it means to take up our cross and follow Jesus.
2020-08-3114 minYooper Catholic PodcastConfidence in Jesus - Week 2The Canaanite woman of Matthew 15 is an image of the Church as a suffering mother, interceding for her children who are afflicted by demons, dependent on the power and mercy of Jesus for protection and care. In this episode, Father Ryan discusses the ordinary, every-day temptations and afflictions of demons, and how we can persevere in prayer for others to obtain the healing we need from Jesus.
2020-08-1615 minYooper Catholic PodcastConfidence in Jesus - Week 1In the midst of worldwide challenges and pandemic, Jesus is still calling us to step out into the storm with our eyes fixed on him. He calls us like he called Elijah and St. Peter to be faithful to our vocations, raise up the next generation, and trust God will preserve his flock through the turmoil of history. In this episode, Father Ryan examines how we can have confidence in Jesus during tumultuous times.
2020-08-1314 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Dignity of Work - Week 3The purpose of our work is much more than just to make money. By our work, we co-operate with God in setting creation free from corruption, bringing it to completion as something beautiful and useful for the service of mankind. God also works on us as his handiwork, setting us free from all kinds of slavery, in order to be beautiful and useful in his service. In this episode, Father Ryan explains how to understand our work from this perspective.
2020-07-1316 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Dignity of Work - Week 2Jesus wants to teach us a new way of working as we 'yoke up' with him and learn from his meekness and humility before the Father and our fellow man. In this episode, Father Ryan speaks about Jesus' way of working and how we can come into deeper union with the Spirit of Jesus through our free choice of how we engage in our daily labors.
2020-07-0612 minYooper Catholic PodcastThe Dignity of Work - Week 1Jesus himself chose to work as a manual laborer for most of his earthly life. The Church has reflected a lot on the dignity of work in imitation of Jesus and St. Joseph. In this episode, Fr. Ryan speaks about our work as a means of our salvation as we take up our cross daily with Jesus, serve those most in need, and are molded more and more into the likeness of Christ.
2020-07-0612 minYooper Catholic PodcastFather's Day 2020This Father's Day is a good time to ask: "What kind of Father is God?" The Scripture readings for this Sunday give us many clues that God is a caring, consistent, close, and competent Father. In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on these themes and shows us how to trust ourselves to the Father as he has revealed himself to be in Jesus.
2020-06-2315 minYooper Catholic PodcastHoly Spirit Week 2 Self-Giving LoveIn this episode for Trinity Sunday, Father Ryan reflects on the identity of the Holy Spirit as self-giving love. The need to give ourselves is stamped into our very bodies as male and female, and the call to become one flesh in marriage. If we want society to be transformed, we need the Holy Spirit to renew us from within, down to the roots of sexuality and marriage.
2020-06-1116 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastJamie KilsteinJamie Kilstein of Rear Naked Radio joins the show to talk about meditation, getting the most out of down time, visualization and money in Jiu-Jitsu. Him and Ryan also talk about goofing off in past retail jobs and social errors white belts can avoid.
2020-06-111h 45Yooper Catholic PodcastHoly Spirit Week 1 Unity in DiversityOn the first Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came and united people from multiple nations, races, and tongues in confession of faith in Jesus. The Holy Spirit unites people from every nation, education, social and economic background in one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all. In this episode, Father Ryan describes how the Holy Spirit forms us to be love and give witness to Jesus' self-denying, other-focused love that overcomes divisions.
2020-06-0114 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster Week 7 Go and Make DisciplesWe can learn a lot from Jesus in the way he left this earth at his Ascension. In this episode, Father Ryan looks at the mission he left us, and his instructions to pray and make disciples. Following Jesus' instructions should lead to an eruption of evangelization in this time when so many people feel lost, confused, and angry.
2020-05-2615 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster Week 6 The Holy Spirit, the ParacleteJesus gives the title 'Paraclete' to the Holy Spirit, which can be translated 'Advocate,' 'Intercessor,' or 'Comforter.' And Jesus calls him the 'Spirit of truth.' In this episode, Father Ryan explains how the Holy Spirit brings consolation by impressing the life of Jesus into our souls, so we have experiential knowledge of living 'in Christ.'
2020-05-2116 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster Week 5 Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the LifeBiology tells us fascinating things about living beings and life processes, but why is there life in the first place? How does matter become so highly organized into cells and complex organisms? Jesus tells us he is the way, the truth, and the life. In this episode, Fr. Ryan examines how Jesus is the answer to the big questions of life, truth, and goodness, and how we can experience Jesus more in our daily life.
2020-05-1520 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster Week 4 - Jesus our Good ShepherdThe image of Jesus as a shepherd can seem tame, but shepherds are those who embrace the danger and sacrifice of staying up all night keeping watch for wolves. They thrive on danger and stress and sacrifice. In this episode, Fr. Ryan considers how we can open our hearts to share in this same spirit of Jesus the good shepherd.
2020-05-0413 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster Week 3 - Jesus draws near and walks with usOn the Road to Emmaus, the disciples were disillusioned, confused, sad, and discouraged. But Jesus draws near and walks with them, wanting to communicate himself to them when it seems all hope is lost. In this episode, Fr. Ryan shares with us how to relate to Jesus and shares stories about God working good among people of Ishpeming during the evil of this pandemic.
2020-05-0116 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster Week 2 I believe in you, Jesus!What does it mean to say "I believe"? What is the meaning of Christian faith? In this episode, Father Ryan explores these questions as he reflects on the Gospel from Divine Mercy Sunday, where we see Thomas the apostle move from unbelief to belief. And Jesus says to Thomas, "Blessed are those who have not seen, but yet believe."
2020-04-1917 minYooper Catholic PodcastEaster 2020 - God's desire for usWith our Easter joy being overshadowed by bad news and quarantines, we're all being challenged to reflect even more on the true meaning of Easter. In this episode, Fr. Ryan helps us reflect on God's desire for us that is revealed in the Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
2020-04-1314 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastScott Shetler returnsScott Shetler returns to talk about home training for the quarantine, training without equipment, targeting your weaknesses, Ryan's new taco addiction and fighting depression with diet and exercise. He also talks about his new path in Jiu-Jitsu!
2020-04-121h 21Yooper Catholic PodcastCharity in Action Week 3 - Dorothy DayLike the Samaritan woman in Sunday's Gospel, Servant of God Dorothy Day experienced the pain of numerous tumultuous relationships before encountering Jesus, who quenched her thirst for love. She found meaning to her life through the works of mercy and implementing the Sermon on the Mount as far as she could. In this episode, Fr. Ryan examines Dorothy's life and teachings and how we can take personal responsibility to serve the needs of others and find in them the face of God.
2020-03-1615 minYooper Catholic PodcastCharity in Action Week 2 - St. Vincent de PaulThe Transfiguration reveals Jesus' divinity shining through his humanity. Jesus' presence continues to radiate through the faces of the poor and suffering members of his Body. St. Vincent de Paul teaches us to see Jesus in the poor and respond to His presence with faith-filled acts of charity. In this episode, Fr. Ryan examines St. Vincent's life and lessons for us this Lent.
2020-03-0916 minYooper Catholic PodcastCharity in Action Week 1 - Church FathersLent has begun! It's a time to purify ourselves from unhealthy attachments and sin, and grow in love of God and neighbor. It's a time to seek anew the presence of Jesus in the hungry, thirsty, sick, poor, lonely, and sorrowful. Jesus united himself with our suffering humanity, and it's there we'll find him still. In this episode, Fr. Ryan looks at some Church Fathers, and their example and teaching about encountering Jesus in the poor, and how we are transformed into the divine likeness through mercy and kindness and generosity to the poor.
2020-03-0215 min
The Weekly Substandard Expanded UniverseDroids, Phoenix Open, and Ford V FerrariThe boys didn't really have an agenda for this episode, but they managed to cover a lot of ground! Thomas went to a PGA Tour event, Chris finally watched Ford V Ferrari, and Ryan is senile.
2020-02-171h 05Yooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 7 - JusticeMany people don't really understand the Church's laws about love, sex, marriage, divorce, annulments, and remarriage. In this episode, Fr. Ryan examines the virtue of justice, which has to do with rights and responsibilities, and fulfilling our obligations to God and one another. The Church's laws come from the words of Jesus and 2,000 years of experience. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus deepens and perfects the laws of Moses, which were lax in many ways and did not reflect fully God's intentions for us. Fr. Ryan explains the Church' laws of marriage and divorce and a divorce recovery grou...
2020-02-1616 minYooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 6 - PrudenceThe virtue of Prudence helps us in every circumstance to know what to do and how to do it, and to know what to say and how to say it. Prudence helps couples and family members grow in good communication by respectfully making their needs and wishes known and responding to one another in love, without anger. In this episode, Fr. Ryan discusses the virtue of Prudence and how it assists couples in communication.
2020-02-1214 minYooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 5 - TemperanceGod's story of relationship with Israel - and us - is also the story of every marriage, a story of love, covenant, commitment, infidelities, suffering, forgiveness, and reconciliation. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, when Jesus enters the Temple to take his people back after their infidelities. And he explains how the virtue of temperance helps guard against infidelity, and deal with it when it comes.
2020-02-0314 minYooper Catholic PodcastMarch for Life 2020The 47th March for Life took place January 24th, 2020 in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Fr. Ryan recounts the experiences of the group of pilgrims from the Diocese of Marquette who traveled to DC from Ishpeming. Learn what the March for Life is all about and share the fruits of the pilgrimage from those who went!
2020-01-2719 minYooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 4 - ResponsibilityA common complaint from spouses is that they feel distant from each other and lonely. The virtue of responsibility is the habit of thinking, speaking, and acting not only for my own happiness, but also the happiness of the other. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains the three phases of love and how we can take responsibility for all three phases in marriage.
2020-01-1911 minYooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 3 - FatherhoodAt his baptism, Jesus revealed the meaning of Christian baptism. We are brought into the same intimacy, love, closeness, and relationship with God the Father that Jesus shared from all eternity. As a man, Jesus learned of the Father's love from St. Joseph as he entrusted himself to St. Joseph's care. The more we learn about St. Joseph, the more our images of fatherhood will be purified, healed, redeemed, and perfected. St. Joseph prepares us to receive a deeper encounter of the Father's love. His mission remains the same as it was on earth. Join Fr. Ryan in a 90-Day S...
2020-01-1616 minYooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 2 - GenerosityBecause of the damage caused by original sin, there's a powerful pull within us toward selfishness. We're tempted to turn in on ourselves and fulfill every desire for comfort, leisure, and pleasure. The good news is with God's grace and our effort, selfishness can be overcome through practicing the virtue of generosity. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explores how we can grow in generosity in our thoughts, attitudes, and actions.
2020-01-0614 minYooper Catholic PodcastVirtues of Family Life Week 1 - RespectFamily life is hard work and can seem dull and dreary a lot of the time, but it truly is the place where the virtues and habits of love and life are learned and formed. In this series, Fr. Ryan will look at the virtues of family life and how we can practice them to counter the common weaknesses that cause conflicts in relationships. This episode looks at the virtue of respect and how to show respect in thinking, speaking, and acting.
2019-12-2915 minYooper Catholic PodcastStory of God Week 7 - St. JosephSt. Joseph was the first to make immediate preparations for Christmas. He teaches us how to prepare to receive Jesus not just at Christmas, but every day as he comes to us, and to be prepared for His second coming at the end of our earthly lives. In this episode, Fr. Ryan reflects on how Joseph made himself ready to receive Jesus and how we can imitate him.
2019-12-2216 minYooper Catholic PodcastStory of God Week 6 - The ProphetsThe prophets lived in dark and fearful times for God's people, but looked forward with hope to the time when God would send a king to restore their fortunes. Yet all of them died without seeing the fulfillment of their hope in their lifetimes. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains how we can have joy in the midst of tribulation as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and his second glorious coming at the end of history.
2019-12-1613 minYooper Catholic PodcastStory of God Week 5 - AbrahamThe story of Abraham is one of great faith, trust, and total surrender to God and His ways. Jesus tells us anyone can become a child of Abraham through baptism, but we must also bear good fruits of repentance, loving God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength. In this episode, Fr. Ryan looks at the life of Abraham and how we can walk as Abraham's children.
2019-12-0914 minYooper Catholic PodcastStory of God Week 4 - NoahWhat does Noah's ark have to do with us today? In this episode, Fr. Ryan explores the Biblical background to Jesus' words about the final separation that will take place at His second coming. The Bible begins by tracing the family lines of two families, who are separated by the Flood. The question is, which family will we belong to by our choices?
2019-12-0112 minYooper Catholic PodcastStory of God Week 3 - King DavidIsn't it strange that Jesus is proclaimed a king while being mocked, reviled, humiliated, tortured, and killed? Yet on the cross, Jesus reveals what true kingship is. In this episode, Fr. Ryan looks at King David and how he prefigures what kind of king Jesus will be. We too are called to reign with Christ from the cross, laying down our lives in sacrificial love for God and neighbor.
2019-11-2714 minYooper Catholic PodcastStory of God Week 2 - MosesThe Exodus from Egypt wasn't just an escape from slavery - it was a 'battle of the gods' between the false idols and the one true God who revealed himself to Moses. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains how Moses prefigures Jesus and His mission to lead us out of captivity to the false gods of this world and into the family of the one true God.
2019-11-1814 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastFrank Mir returnsFrank is back for the longest GCP episode ever! He talks with Ryan about everything from comedy, pay gaps in MMA, fatherhood, his daughter's MMA career, vegetarian diet, his pro wrestling debut, competitive grappling and his most recent fight.
2019-11-074h 48Yooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 9It's sometimes hard to understand why the dead need our prayers. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains why we should pray for the dead using the Gospel of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. Sin and salvation are not private things. Salvation is a communal reality - debts must be paid, wrongs must be set right, justice must be restored. We can help one another restore the order of love and justice, and death does not destroy our bonds with each other. Prayers and works of charity for the dead help them on their way to the fullness of the Kingdom of God!
2019-11-0413 minYooper Catholic PodcastAll Saints Day 2019In this episode on All Saints Day 2019, Fr. Ryan reflects on two of his favorite saints, one from 400 years ago and the other from just 29 years ago. The lessons learned from these saints inspire us still today to love Jesus as much as we can and to take the first step in reaching out to people with the love and truth of Jesus.
2019-11-0110 minYooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 8Jesus' parable of the two men who come to the Temple to pray (Luke 18) illustrates the beautiful prayer of contrition, which is the foundation for coming into right relationship with God. The Pharisee of the parable judges other people to be wicked, turns to himself, and proclaims his own goodness. The tax collector judges himself to be wicked, turns to God, and proclaims his guilt and need for mercy. And he goes home justified. In this episode, Fr. Ryan shares how we can pray this prayer of contrition each day.
2019-10-2815 minYooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 7Jesus exhorts us to 'pray always without becoming weary.' As Jesus moved closer to his ultimate confrontation with evil, injustice, lies, and the full power of Satan against him in his Passion and Crucifixion, he taught more and more about the important of prayer. Prayer obtains for us the strength and help we need from God to win the victory over temptations. We cannot win this victory on our own! In this episode, Fr. Ryan teaches about praying always in our daily struggle against evil.
2019-10-2116 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastBrandon McCaghren returns!B-Mac is back! In his 3rd appearance on the show, Brandon discusses promoting his wife to black belt, getting kids interested in training, self defense and tournament preparation. Ryan also suggests he should become a blue cheese evangelist.
2019-10-151h 30Yooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 6It's easy to take the many things we have for granted. Prayers of thanksgiving are expressions of faith that keep us alive to God's active presence and love in every moment. In this episode, Fr. Ryan discusses how to grow in relationship with Jesus through prayers of thanksgiving.
2019-10-1415 minYooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 5It may surprise us to learn how many prayers in the Bible are filled with complaints and protest, cries of despair and doubt, questioning and even anger toward God. Some of us might read these prayers and wonder if it's OK to pray like that. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains the prayer of lament, using the prophet Habakkuk as an example. God wants to meet us in our pain and walk with us through it to renewed faith and confidence.
2019-10-0612 minYooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 4God's presence is easily missed in the moment, especially when we have bad experiences. But God is always laboring to love us and communicate to us. We need to stop and take time to engage our memories and ask God to shine his light through our daily experiences, circumstances, and interactions with people, to receive His presence and hear His call. In this episode, Fr. Ryan explains listening prayer and the practice of the daily examen, as a way to pray at the end of every day. The more we practice this way of prayer, the better we get at s...
2019-09-3013 minYooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 3Many people reduce intercessory prayer to asking stuff from God, but in reality it's so much more. In this episode, Fr. Ryan Ford unpacks the why and how of intercessory prayer, as part of our inheritance as the managers of God's business on earth, cooperating with God in the salvation of his people. Intercession draws near to God to allow God's heart to flow through us to bend the affairs of the world in the right direction.
2019-09-2414 minYooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 2Imagination is a word many people associate with make-believe, fantasy, and Disney world. But can imagination be used in prayer? In fact, imagination is a powerful means by which God encounters us through the incarnate vividness and concreteness of Jesus. In this episode, Fr. Ryan discusses the imagination and its place in our Christian prayer life, and how to go about engaging our imagination when we spend time with God.
2019-09-2416 min
Yooper Catholic PodcastPowerful Ways to Pray Week 1In this episode, Fr. Ryan dives into the first way of prayer in our series, "Powerful Ways to Pray." He discusses the why and how of 'Decisioning Prayer,' that is, conversing with God about your decisions, plans, and problems of each week. Every week, this is a way we can have a conversation with God during quiet time and find the direction, conviction, and strength we need to embrace the difficult things we need to do!
2019-09-2316 min
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastKurt OsianderAfter a long hiatus, Kurt is back on the show! He updates us with his situation in this candid episode. Ryan also makes a big announcement about his life. They also talk about Brazil, public nudity, the GOT finale, and Kurt takes questions from listeners
2019-08-011h 55
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastGordon RyanGordon "The King" Ryan joins the show to talk about the value of strong mentors, pre-competition anxiety and conceptual learning. He also offers advice on improving leg lock success and discusses self-promotion as a professional grappler.
2019-03-051h 21
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastKurt Osiander live in San FranciscoRyan visits San Francisco and catches up with Kurt. They recap Kurt's event The KO Finisher, their time spent in SF, strangers offering Ryan drugs and Kurt's upcoming tours. Kurt also drops a bombshell about his current teaching situation and his future
2018-07-051h 25
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastRyan MurphyRyan Murphy joins the show to talk about the old days of Jiu-Jitsu in Northern California, his transition from Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu, and his favorite things about teaching. He also talks about how personalities influence styles
2017-10-121h 06
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastKurt OsianderKurt and Ryan talk about Ryan's month in Brazil, Kurt's disturbing Halloween costume choice, taking notes in class, Jiu-Jitsu around the world, pizza savagery, the gauntlet and IT (the movie)
2017-09-281h 29
The BJJ Fanatics PodcastKurt OsianderKurt makes his monthly appearance and rambles with Ryan about Game of Thrones, Slayer, corporal punishment, Ryan and Karen's Mexican adventure and zombie apocalypse strategies.
2017-08-221h 10
2016-07-2842 min
Nerv with Ryan WilliamsEp. 23 - Ryan Ford: The Art and Science of Hip-Hop and Social MediaThis episode is presented by Trumaker.com.
Ryan Ford is the EVP Chief Creative officer, at Cashmere Agency. Cashmere is a lifestyle agency based in Los Angeles that focuses on multicultural millennials and building out communication strategies that can speak to people authentically wherever they’re at online. Their sister company is Stampede Management, and their client list that they advise and manage include Snoop Dog, Riff Raff, Far East Movement and more.
There are a lot of great stories and nuggets from this talk with Ryan. He and I grew-up in Des Moines, IA back...
2014-10-2333 minPsychos with Ryan Williams (Mushroom Comedy, Research, and Storytelling)Ep. 23 - Ryan Ford: The Art and Science of Hip-Hop and Social MediaThis episode is presented by Trumaker.com.
Ryan Ford is the EVP Chief Creative officer, at Cashmere Agency. Cashmere is a lifestyle agency based in Los Angeles that focuses on multicultural millennials and building out communication strategies that can speak to people authentically wherever they’re at online. Their sister company is Stampede Management, and their client list that they advise and manage include Snoop Dog, Riff Raff, Far East Movement and more.
There are a lot of great stories and nuggets from this talk with Ryan. He and I grew-up in Des Moines, IA back...
2014-10-2333 min