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15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 53 2024 season review15th seed.Pleased to say that have achieved the goal of recording the 15th seed's 2024 tennis season via this podcast.Trust the listener found it interesting and gave some insight as to life on professional tennis tour.In this episode look back at the highlights and the low lights and self assess the year.And for the last time ........................ "thank you ball people, thank you Hawkeye".15the seed2025-01-0517 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 52 Paris Masters No 3 15th seedLast tournament of the year.And a final with a big scalp on the way.Reassurance that can play at the highest level.15th seed2025-01-0414 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 51 Paris Masters No 215th seedThis is what play tennis for.To test yourself against the best and one day it will happen - a win against one of the stars of the game.Great satisfaction.15th seed 2025-01-0413 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastParis Masters no 115th seedLast tournament of the year.Chance to avenge a defeat in the US Open and atone for the year.Indoors and Paris for the third time this year.15th seed2025-01-0409 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 49 Vienna review15th seedSecond last tournament for the year in Vienna.Good first round, but challenged in the second.Lose a high quality match against a quality opponent.Off to Paris - to hopefully finish the year in style.Comments & questions to "idealinsport@gmail.com"15th seed2025-01-0114 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 48 Shanghai review15th SeedThe last two weeks in China have not been successful.Will need to regroup and seek to finish the year strongly.The last two tournaments will largely dictate the success of the year. 15th seed2025-01-0111 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 47 Beijing review15th SeedFirst of two tournaments in Chins.Such a cultural change from the rest of the year.ATP 500 event with Sinner, Alcaraz & Medvedev in attendance.15th seed up against a young local player.15th seed2025-01-0114 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 46 US Open review 15th seedUS Open.Great preparation, Good lead up tournaments. Week of to acclimatise.Tough first round opponent. The realities of life on tour.Rethink the rest of the years schedule.15th seed2024-12-3113 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 45 US Open preview15th seedIn New York, and ready to go in the US Open.Good preparation, lots of practice and enjoy Grand slams.The big news is the announcement of a positive drug test for the number one player in the world. The reading was from March. Jannik Sinner was cleared. The test was only made public this week. Much debate.The draw is out & discussed.15th seed2024-12-3108 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 44 Cincinnati review no 3 15th seedHuge day for the 15th seed.An ATP Masters 100 semi final.Could be season defining.The match, the outcome, the effect & Ramifications.15th seed2024-12-3112 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 43 Cincinnati review No 2 15th seed18 August 2024.Cincinatti Ohio USA Favoured with the draw and timing.One player coming off a huge win.The other a huge controversy.Sometimes the luck of the draw is the luck of the draw.15th seed2024-12-3114 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 41 Montreal review15th seedThe good first up match against a quality opponent. The new game plan has some success.But when measured against the elite is still "wanting".Some promising signs. Good start to the hard court season.15th seed 2024-12-3111 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 40 Paris 2024 Olympic review15th SeedAn unbelievable experience to participate in the Olympic Games 2024.To mix with other athletes from other nations is a privilege.Staying in the Athletes Village may not assist preparation but is an experience not to be missed.Paris was showcased. Tennis was outstanding (& meaningful).The Olympics were a great success.Has reinvigorated the 15th seed and confirmed the love of all sports.15th seed 2024-12-3122 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 39 Wimbledon review 3 (out of order)15th seedThis episode is slightly out of order.It is the final review of Wimbledon.Made 4th round which is good. Lost in straights sets, which is less good.Ordinarily this would be the start of a long mid season break, but this year have the Olympic Games to come before the North America hard court season.Would be now that would do the mid season wrap - but this has already been recorded as Ep 38.the 15th seed2024-12-3112 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 38 Mid season review15th seedAfter Wimbledon, take time to assess the season to date.The good, the bad and the indifferent.Indifferent may be the club house leader.Then the focus becomes ....... what is necessary to finish the year strongly.These are the matters for discussion in today's podcast.Thank you ball people, thank you HawkeyeThe 15th seed2024-12-2811 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 37 Wimbledon review no 215th seedTwo sets to love down and facing an early exit ...............Share the story of the match against a French qualifier, played with weather interruptions. Wimbledon, the third and most recognised tournament on the tennis calendar.The 15th seed2024-12-2711 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 36 Wimbledon review no 115th seed Wimbledon Saturday 6 July 2024.At the most famous & prestigious tournament of the years am favoured by the draw and have made it through to the third round, dropping one set. Will get harder from here and have Djokovic in the same section of the draw. The weather is ....... British and matches have been delayed. Main thing is .... am still alive in the tournament.Thank you Ball people, thanks you Hawkeye.The 15th seed 2024-12-2611 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 35 Wimbledon Preview15th seed28 June. London.Wimbledon draw is announced.Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray have both had recent surgeries. Uncertain if will play.A tournament steeped in history & tradition. Courts looking immaculate.Can't wait for the tournament to begin.The 15th seed.2024-12-2209 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 34 Queens Club review15th seedTime at Queens Club is short lived.Means less matches on the grass and a wait before Wimbledon starts.As to the match, the lack of focus and inability to forget the second set and move on - was costly.Best to haver this reminder now and not at Wimbledon.The 15th seed2024-12-2207 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 33 Queens Club preview15th seed.Have arrived in England for the start of the grass court season.Some time off to mentally recharge.Rest, read (with recommendation) & prepare.Then practice to be ready for the first round ....... against an "Aussie"The 15th seed2024-12-2210 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 32 Roland Garros review no 215th seed The 15th seed exists the French Open 2024.Not competitive.Gives his predictions for the balance of the tournament. Gets to meet an idol - Cedric Pioline.The clay seasons concludes.The 15th seed2024-12-2013 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp31 Roland Gatos review no 115th seed At Roland Garos.After rain interruptions, am into the third round.Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti have played one of the great matches of the year - but finishing at the ridiculous time of 3.00am. Curfews are required.Join my journey in 2024 in the professional tennis tour.The 15th seed 2024-12-2012 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 30 Roland Garos 2024 preview15th seed looks back at his Geneva performance and recent French Open results to give some confidence for the week ahead.Second Grand Slam of the year in Paris on the clay.The draw is out and to play a local favourite and clay court specialist. A challenge.Sinner and Alcaraz are both on the same side of the draw.Good feedback & comments on the recent podcast where ranked top 10 male singles players in the modern era. For those who wish to add to the debate - you may...2024-12-2012 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 29 the top 10 mens singles players of the modern eraThe 15th seed seeks to rank the top mens singles players of the modern era.It is for discussion purposes as the 15th seed doesn't claim any special expertise and in fact invites the views (and rationale) of others.Is there too much of a "recency" bias?Why are there no French, German, Sth American or Scandinavian players?Expecting there to be a strong defence of Rod Laver.If you wish to contribute to the debate then feel free to email your thoughts to "idealinsport@gmail.com"...2024-12-2018 min
The 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 194 — So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu
In New Zealand, we often tell someone we’ll “see you later”, rather than saying “goodbye”. And as we work our way through Advent 2024, more than 17 years after James uttered those now well-known words “You’re tuned to The 15th Station, New Zealand’s first Catholic podcast”, it’s time to say “see you later”.
On this final episode using our current format, James, Gavin and Gabriel – three of the four “originals” – are joined by Don and Anna to reminisce and to celebrate the years of digital ministry together. There’s even some audio from that first episode; we’re grateful the qualit...2024-12-1740 minThe 15th StationStation XV: Episode 194 — So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu
In New Zealand, we often tell someone we’ll “see you later”, rather than saying “goodbye”. And as we work our way through Advent 2024, more than 17 years after James uttered those now well-known words “You’re tuned to The 15th Station, New Zealand’s first Catholic podcast”, it’s time to say “see you later”.
On this final episode using our current format, James, Gavin and Gabriel – three of the four “originals” – are joined by Don and Anna to reminisce and to celebrate the years of digital ministry together. There’s even some audio from that first episode; we’re grateful the qualit...2024-12-1740 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 28 Geneva review (1)15th seedLate decision to add Geneva to the tournament schedule. Going against the strategy of not playing tournaments in the week before a Grand Slam.Felt more important to have matches under the belt.Have played and won first up.Am asked, what is the biggest problem facing tennis today and think the answer may surprise.15th seed2024-11-2010 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp27 Rome review15th seedThe life of a professional athlete can be challenging.A first match loss means few ATP ranking points, little prize money and not matches under the belt in the lead up to a Grand Slam event.There are players who excel on certain surfaces. Clay in particular. Rankings are not particularly relevant when meeting an opponent on that preferred surface. This was the case.There is the need to be flexible. As a result of the loss, the tournament schedule is altered. Now off to Geneva which...2024-11-1908 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp26 Rome preview15th seedIn Rome feeling poorly.Rest prescribed and am off the court in the lead up.With a bye first round should be ready to go when my first match is scheduled.With the prospect of medication need to be aware of the (appropriate & necessary) WADA rules. Touch on drug testing & the need to advise of your whereabouts during the year.Until the first round, thank you ball persons, thank you Hawkeye.the 15th seed2024-11-1912 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp25 Madrid review15th seedWins as many games, more points, one service break each ........ & lose!These are the fine margins that can impact a year, rankings & of course prize money. This is a match that got away .............. One more tournament on clay before the next Grand Slam event at Roland Garros.Needs to be a good one.So off to Rome, to get used to the heat and the court.Until then .... thank you balls people, thank you Hawkeye....2024-11-1812 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 24 Madrid preview 15th seed22 April 2024 Madrid, Spain.On the eve of a Masters 1000 event which boasts both Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz plus the return of five times winner Raffa Nadal.We answer the question of the pace of the various clay surfaces in Europe, start thinking of the distribution of prize money in tennis before looking at the draw.A bye first round so uncertain at this time as to whom will be playing.It is a time of the year that look forward to and am...2024-11-1813 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp23 Monte Carlo review (3)15th seedJust been given a clay court tennis lesson by Stefanos Tsitsipas.Straight set loss.Horses for courses, and certain players for certain surfaces.The slow clay courts of Monte Carlo suit Stefanos perfectly and he has made the most of it. Not sure whether he can win the tournament as most likely would have to play Novak Djokovic if he get past Jannik Sinner - but would not discount. Will watch his progress with interest.Overall satisfied with the tournament. 200 ATP points the...2024-11-1009 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp22 Monte Carlo review (2) 15th seedThe first clay court tournament for the year.Monte Carlo no less. Spectacular venue Had a first round victory. In this episode play a South American clay court specialist and after a good win, sets up a match against a top ten player.Need to compete with players of this standard if to maintain or advance the 15th seed ranking.Thank you for coming on the journey of the 15th seed throughout the 2024 tennis calendar.Thank you ball persons...2024-11-1014 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp21 Monte Carlo review (1) Players ready, play ..............At Monte Carlo, the first clay court tournament of the 2024 season for the 15th Seed.First match under the belt. A successful outcome but with a challenging draw ahead with most of the best players in attendance. And why not. A Masters 1000 event in a superb location.The 15th Seed expands on the assessment of Nick Kyrgios from the last podcast as a result of feedback.If you wish to join the debate, feel free to do so by email to "idealinsport@gmail.com". ...2024-11-0315 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastMonte Carlo Preview Players ready ......... play.On today's episode, have arrived at Monte Carlo for the start of the clay court season.Start of the second part of the year.Whilst not a favourite surface for results, do enjoy Europe and feel fit & ready to perform.Answer the question of podcast listener Phil A who asks ........ if Nick Kyrgios was to stop his playing career now, where would he rank amongst all time Australian tennis players?.The 15th seed has expressed a view. Would be interested in your thoughts & comments.2024-11-0211 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastMiami review No 1 - first goal achievedMarch 2024 Miami ATP 1000After a bye in the first round, have succeeded in winning two rounds. The second match by the highest of margins.A third set tie break that could help define the year.Feeling satisfied, but a top ten player to come. Need to refocus.A tournament of upsets to date, but the big stars are still in.Thanks for following the ups & downs of life on the tour. Trust you are enjoying the 15th seed's diary of events.2024-10-2610 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 13 Acapulco ReviewFebruary 2024 15th SeedAnother early exit and disappointing performance.No excuses, as to opponent was far too good, but recrimination.Not a performance of a top 20 player. Need to learn to "win ugly" if that is what it takes.The insight, the explanation, the mindset is revealed.The 15th Seed 2024-10-1910 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 12 Acapulco PreviewAcapulco Mexico February 2024Despite recent climate issues & concerns the ATP Master 500 event at Acapulco will go ahead.Great credit to the locals.Strong tournament. Looking forward to it. Provides a great opportunity for any player aspiring to a top 10 ranking.,Carlos Alcaraz is out with a hamstring concern but is still great depth in the field.Podcast listener, Rachael asks whether the 15th seed is inspired by Novak Djokovic and would consider a plant based diet .............. and she may be surprised by the 15th seeds...2024-10-1711 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 11 Delray Beach semi final review17 February 2024Devastating semi final defeat at Delray Beach, Florida.What does it mean and where to from here. The thoughts & insights as to the mindset of the 15th seed after a humbling loss.Concern as to the next tournament in Acapulco where there was a significant earth quake this day. Just adds to the uncertainties of life on the tour.Glad to have your interest and supportThe 15th seed2024-10-1608 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastDelray Beach Review 1February 2024The 15th seed is in Florida for the Delray Beach tournament.It is the evening of the second of two good wins (after a bye) and which sets up a match against the second seed. Here is the 15th seed's self assessment.And thanks to a suggestion by listener Rachael, the Podcast sign off has been amended to be "non gender / non binary" which is more appropriate for this day & age.so for the first time "Thank you Ball persons, thank you Hawkeye"2024-10-1508 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEp 8 Australian Open review part 2 (Over & out)January 2024 Melbourne Australia for the Australian Open.After two strong wins then take on 23 yr old Czech Tomas Machac before a 4th round clash with Italian superstar, Jannik Sinner.Opportunity for the 15th seed to measure himself against the very best.Pleasing tournament and leave knowing there is still much to work on.Thanks for your company on the tennis journey in 2024. Early day, but an encouraging start to the year after the Brisbane hiccup.Tank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye.2024-10-0712 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastEpisode 7 Australian Open review (matches 1 & 2)January 2024.The first Grand is underway in Melbourne Australia.Two wins is an excellent start and builds confidence. Here is the review - so far.Had to work hard in both matches and are clearly parts of the game that needs work.The listener question is whether the 15th seed watches the match involving the next round opponent. Until we know who that player will be ....... thank you for listening and as always ....... thank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye.The 15th Seed 2024-10-0612 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastFirst round opponent at Australian Open - January 2024January 2024 Melbourne Australia The 15th seed tennis podcast is the record of the 15th seed's journey in the 2024 tennis season. This week am at Melbourne Australia, the location of the first “Grand Slam” tournament of the year. The draw is now out. 128 players. 32 seeds. What does it look like for the 15th seed ?Tough first round and same section of the draw as the “hottest” player on tour at present. The listeners question. “Should there be a “Slam” event this early in...2024-09-2906 min15th Seed Tennis PodcastAustralian Open preparation (1) Melbourne January 2024 Melbourne, Australia. The fifteenth seed podcast records the insights of life on the tour. After a disappointing first tournament in Brisbane, the 15th seed travels to Melbourne Australia to prepare for the Australian Open. The Australian Open being the first of the Grand Slam tournaments (one of four major tennis events of the year). The practice sessions, preparation and thoughts. The “coaches panel” experience. Still waiting for the draw to be announced, so it is about the lead up to the tournament. 2024-09-2907 min
15th Seed Tennis PodcastPreseason Update 15.12.2024 The 15th seed tennis podcast is a diary of the life on the mens professional tennis tour. This preseason episode documents the work done during the “off season”. It talks to the changes in the off season to the game including (a) the second serve, (b) a flatter backhand & (c) & controlling points & mindset. Also, to set out the anticipated schedule, which is dependent on form, injury and selection. 31.12.23 - Brisbane Aust 14.01.24 - Aust Open Melbourne 12.02.24 - Delray Beach USA 26.02.24 - Acapulco Mexico 06.03.24 - Indian Wells USA 20.03.24 - Miami USA...2024-09-2807 min
15th Seed Tennis Podcast15th Seed Tennis Podcast introduction01.12.2023.The 15th seed tennis podcast is a chronicle of life on the tennis tour.It serves as a personal diary to record and share thoughts.The highs, the lows, the elations, frustrations and insecurities.It is also an opportunity to answer questions from listeners.The aim is to preview and review each tournament.Happy for others to come on the journey.Welcome any thoughts, comments or questions.As always ......... “thank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye” ......Regards “The 15th Seed”.2024-09-2701 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 189 — Mongolia, Muller, Mass, Moscow, Moon
It’s possible that The 15th Station has more listeners than Mongolia has Catholics, but that didn’t stop Pope Francis from heading to the Asian nation to support them in their faith life. The visit garnered positive coverage, as opposed to some comments the Pope made about Russia — which have been heavily criticised by Ukrainians. In New Zealand, a former political leader has reflected on how his Catholicism intertwined with his political life, and plans are underway for the introduction of a new Lectionary to be used at Mass. If all else fails, we can head to the moon...2023-09-1853 min
The 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 189 — Mongolia, Muller, Mass, Moscow, Moon
It’s possible that The 15th Station has more listeners than Mongolia has Catholics, but that didn’t stop Pope Francis from heading to the Asian nation to support them in their faith life. The visit garnered positive coverage, as opposed to some comments the Pope made about Russia — which have been heavily criticised by Ukrainians. In New Zealand, a former political leader has reflected on how his Catholicism intertwined with his political life, and plans are underway for the introduction of a new Lectionary to be used at Mass. If all else fails, we can head to the moon...2023-09-1853 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 188 — Our Sweet Sixteen
The sixth World Youth Day during the life of The 15th Station features prominently on our 16th birthday episode, with the panel reflecting on the gathering in Lisbon as well as the choice of South Korea to host the next event in 2027. Don, Anna, James and Gavin also discuss changing habits in terms of practising the faith, and Pope Francis’ exhortation for parents to nurture the faith of their children. An Australian priest is trying to do the same via social media. We also take some time to reflect on the podcast’s history — and thank our listeners for walkin...2023-08-161h 13The 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 188 — Our Sweet Sixteen
The sixth World Youth Day during the life of The 15th Station features prominently on our 16th birthday episode, with the panel reflecting on the gathering in Lisbon as well as the choice of South Korea to host the next event in 2027. Don, Anna, James and Gavin also discuss changing habits in terms of practising the faith, and Pope Francis’ exhortation for parents to nurture the faith of their children. An Australian priest is trying to do the same via social media. We also take some time to reflect on the podcast’s history — and thank our listeners for walkin...2023-08-161h 13The 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commission, Coronation
In this month’s episode, a couple of controversies lead our lineup — an attempt to block the construction of a new cathedral in New Zealand and the repudiation of a 15th-century doctrine. Things don’t get much less complicated as the panel discusses the resignation of a key child protection figure, but most people can get behind the new King and some furry friends, right? Listen to find out, as we welcome a new member of the panel, with Cameron joining James, Don and Anna on our Easter episode. Enjoy.
The post Station XV: Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commissio...2023-04-1655 minThe 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commission, Coronation
In this month’s episode, a couple of controversies lead our lineup — an attempt to block the construction of a new cathedral in New Zealand and the repudiation of a 15th-century doctrine. Things don’t get much less complicated as the panel discusses the resignation of a key child protection figure, but most people can get behind the new King and some furry friends, right? Listen to find out, as we welcome a new member of the panel, with Cameron joining James, Don and Anna on our Easter episode. Enjoy.
The post Station XV: Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commissio...2023-04-1655 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 182 – Pacific, Pope, Parishes, Practice
The bishops from around the Pacific have gathered for a major meeting, with climate change among the key topics on the agenda. On the other side of the world, Pope Francis has again found himself having to explain comments he made in a media interview, this time on homosexuality and sin. Things appeared a little clearer in Australia, for a gathering of people focused on parish renewal, and in Nigeria, where a cardinal has tried to share the secrets of the country’s high Mass attendance. And in our light story for the month, Anna, Don and James discuss – no...2023-02-1855 minThe 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 182 – Pacific, Pope, Parishes, Practice
The bishops from around the Pacific have gathered for a major meeting, with climate change among the key topics on the agenda. On the other side of the world, Pope Francis has again found himself having to explain comments he made in a media interview, this time on homosexuality and sin. Things appeared a little clearer in Australia, for a gathering of people focused on parish renewal, and in Nigeria, where a cardinal has tried to share the secrets of the country’s high Mass attendance. And in our light story for the month, Anna, Don and James discuss – no...2023-02-1855 minThe 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 179 — Abstinence, Bahrain, Campbell, Dioceses, Enlarging
Don, James and Gavin metaphorically join Pope Francis on his Middle East trip, assessing the impact of his time in Bahrain. In New Zealand, men attending a retreat have been urged to stand up against relativism by a former bishop, while in other parts of the country they’re trying to find new bishops. The Vatican has published the next document in the Synod on Synodality journey, put there doesn’t appear to be any talk of reinstating abstinence from meat on Fridays. Maybe it would save the planet….
The post Station XV: Episode 179 — Abstinence, Bahrain, Campbell, Dioceses...2022-11-1947 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 179 — Abstinence, Bahrain, Campbell, Dioceses, Enlarging
Don, James and Gavin metaphorically join Pope Francis on his Middle East trip, assessing the impact of his time in Bahrain. In New Zealand, men attending a retreat have been urged to stand up against relativism by a former bishop, while in other parts of the country they’re trying to find new bishops. The Vatican has published the next document in the Synod on Synodality journey, put there doesn’t appear to be any talk of reinstating abstinence from meat on Fridays. Maybe it would save the planet….
The post Station XV: Episode 179 — Abstinence, Bahrain, Campbell, Dioceses...2022-11-1947 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 178 — Queen, Quitting, Quake, Quirkiness
As the world — and especially the Commonwealth and the Christian world — stopped to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Catholic leaders featured prominently at her funeral. She was remembered as a woman of deep faith, among other virtues. At the other end of the world, bishops in New Zealand and Australia have published documents to guide schools as they seek to support gender diverse students. In other news on either side of the Tasman Sea, a Christian’s resignation from a football club has caused a furore, while a New Zealand parish has had cause to celebrate the openin...2022-10-1555 minThe 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 178 — Queen, Quitting, Quake, Quirkiness
As the world — and especially the Commonwealth and the Christian world — stopped to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Catholic leaders featured prominently at her funeral. She was remembered as a woman of deep faith, among other virtues. At the other end of the world, bishops in New Zealand and Australia have published documents to guide schools as they seek to support gender diverse students. In other news on either side of the Tasman Sea, a Christian’s resignation from a football club has caused a furore, while a New Zealand parish has had cause to celebrate the openin...2022-10-1555 minThe 15th Station PodcastHomily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThe post Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on The 15th Station.
2022-10-0907 minThe 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 177 — 15 Years Young
As The 15th Station team celebrates 15 years of podcasting, it’s a typically global issue as this month’s stories take us to the New Zealand capital, to Canada, Germany and Italy. There are some uplifting stories, some confronting ones and an absolute head-scratcher — so not too dissimilar from many of the 177 episodes over the years. Join Anna, Donald, James and Gavin as they reminisce about the show’s history, but also tackles some of the big stories of today.
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2022-08-181h 04The 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 177 — 15 Years Young
As The 15th Station team celebrates 15 years of podcasting, it’s a typically global issue as this month’s stories take us to the New Zealand capital, to Canada, Germany and Italy. There are some uplifting stories, some confronting ones and an absolute head-scratcher — so not too dissimilar from many of the 177 episodes over the years. Join Anna, Donald, James and Gavin as they reminisce about the show’s history, but also tackles some of the big stories of today.
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2022-08-181h 04The 15th Station PodcastStation XV: Episode 176 — Sacrifice, Synod, Census, Sisters
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to better understand the sacrifice of the Mass — which is something the Station 15 panel can certainly get behind. The Pope has also made headlines with the commitment to appoint women to the panel that appoints bishops (announced before we recorded, followed through after the recording). Closer to home, New Zealand dioceses have published the fruits of their local consultation for the Synod of Bishops on Synodality and, across the Tasman, new data shows the number of Catholics in Australia is falling. Maybe some ardent prayer — come rain or shine — is the way to go…
Th...2022-07-1554 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 176 — Sacrifice, Synod, Census, Sisters
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to better understand the sacrifice of the Mass — which is something the Station 15 panel can certainly get behind. The Pope has also made headlines with the commitment to appoint women to the panel that appoints bishops (announced before we recorded, followed through after the recording). Closer to home, New Zealand dioceses have published the fruits of their local consultation for the Synod of Bishops on Synodality and, across the Tasman, new data shows the number of Catholics in Australia is falling. Maybe some ardent prayer — come rain or shine — is the way to go…
Th...2022-07-1554 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 175 – Persecution, Pelosi, Palliation, Prayer
The episode is a real mixture of joy and sadness, as we traverse the globe for this month’s stories. Starting close to home, there’s news of the appointment of a Bishop of Christchurch, but in Africa, the news of another attack on a Catholic church and dozens of worshippers is maddening and sickening. In the US, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s decision to ban House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from receiving communion has created a stir, while back Down Under there are concerns people won’t get the health care they need because of fears about euthanasia. Maybe we just nee...2022-06-1651 minThe 15th Station Podcast NetworkStation XV: Episode 174 – Constitution, Cardinal, Children, Concern, Commandments
The Catholic world has (as always) had some big news stories over the past month, led by the leaked US Supreme Court opinion foreshadowing an overturning of Roe v Wade. Elsewhere, the arrest of a 90-year-old cardinal sent shockwaves through some parts of the Church (and the wider society), and Pope Francis has again spoken about God’s care for LGBT Catholics. In New Zealand, there are concerns about attitudes towards blasphemy, but deeper concerns about Bible editing skills. All in a (tardy) episode, due to COVID-19.
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15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: HellIs it a place of fire and brimstone, or wailing and gnashing of teeth? Is it a place that is simply an absence of God? Whatever the reality, the Catholic Church continues to hold to the idea of a place called Hell. What is the Church’s understanding of Hell? Has it changed over the years? How does a loving God allow people to end up in Hell? Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about those questions in the latest episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop.
The post 15 Minutes with the Bishop: Hell appeared first on The 15th St...2011-09-1217 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Augustine and MonicaOver the next two days, the Catholic Church honours a couple of great figures in Christian history: St Augustine and his mother, St Monica. St Augustine is often seen as a bit of a prodigal son — someone who strayed but then returned to the Faith. As Bishop Patrick points out in this week’s episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, how far Augustine strayed might be at question, but his mark on the early Church is not in dispute. Neither is the faith of his mother, who prayed constantly for her son’s conversion back to the religion she tried...2011-08-2715 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Holy DaysLast week, Catholics in New Zealand celebrated the Feast of the Assumption, and last week’s episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop was on that topic. This week, Bishop Patrick talks about holy days of obligation, of which the Assumption is one in New Zealand and in some other countries around the world. How has the number of holy days changed? Is Sunday a holy day of obligation? And what about the idea in the UK of re-instating holy days of obligation?
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2011-08-2515 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: The AssumptionAugust 15 marks the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the Church’s great Marian feasts. It is a cause for great celebration throughout the Catholic world, but especially in New Zealand, where it is the patronal feast day. In this episode, Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about the feast, the different understandings of the Assumption and some of the Catholic doctrines relating to Our Lady.
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2011-08-1413 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: World Youth DayAfter talking about pilgrimages in general last week, Bishop Patrick talks this week about a specific pilgrimage: World Youth Day. Started by Pope John Paul II and considered one of the late pontiff’s great legacies, this year’s World Youth Day will be held in Madrid later this month. Bishop Patrick talks about the impact of World Youth Day, his own experiences and upcoming events to celebrate World Youth Day in his own Diocese of Auckland.
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2011-08-0917 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: PilgrimagesFor centuries, Christians have visited holy sites in an attempt to grow closer to God and to people who lived close to God. From the Holy Land, where Jesus himself walked, talked, taught and performed miracles, to places like Lourdes where Our Lady appeared to a young girl, people have had their lives changed. In this week’s episode, Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about some of the major pilgrimage sites around the world, and a few here in New Zealand. He also talks about the spiritual benefits of making a pilgrimage.
The post 15 Minutes with the Bi...2011-08-0118 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: FamilyJuly 26 is the Feast of Sts Joachim and Anne, the couple traditionally understood to be the parents of the Virgin Mary. In this week’s episode of 15 Minutes of the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn and Gavin start with a brief discussion on these two saints of the Church, but quickly move on to the Catholic understanding of the family, including the role of parents as providers and as educators for their children.
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2011-07-2518 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: New Mass translationLast month, some parishes in Australia started to introduce the new English translation of the Mass. New Zealand was several months ahead, introducing the people’s parts of the new translation last November. Bishop Patrick Dunn talks about the implementation of the new translation, how it’s been received and when we should expect to hear some of the other parts of the translation. He also talks with Gavin about the decision to return to the use of the “old” Our Father for Masses in New Zealand.
The post 15 Minutes with the Bishop: New Mass translation appeared first on...2011-07-1517 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: TraditionScripture or Tradition? Tradition or Scripture? In the Catholic Church, it’s a case of both/and. In 15 Minutes with the Bishop this week, Bishop Patrick Dunn and Gavin talk about how Sacred Scripture and the Tradition of the Church have guided her for 20 centuries.
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2011-07-0816 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: One man’s vocationIn previous episodes of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, we;ve covered things happening out in the world. In this week’s show, we get a little more personal, as Gavin talks with Bishop Patrick Dunn about the latter’s priestly vocation. How did his family influence the man who would become Bishop of Auckland? Was there a moment when he knew he had to enter the seminary? Learn answers to those questions and many more in this episode.
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2011-07-0118 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: The PapacyOn June 29, the Church commemorates the lives of two great pillars of Christianity: Sts Peter and Paul. Peter was, of course, the first Pope and in this week’s episode Bishop Patrick Dunn talks with Gavin about the origins of the papacy, the role of the pope and the concept of papal infallibility. New episodes of 15 Minutes with the Bishop are uploaded each Friday.
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2011-06-2418 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: ConfirmationThe post-Pentecost season — and even during Eastertide — seems to be the time for parishes to welcome bishops into their midst for Confirmation Masses. In this week’s episode, Bishop Patrick Dunn talks with Gavin about the sacrament of Confirmation. What does it signify? How do we decide the right age for Confirmation? Is there basis for Confirmation in Scripture? Those questions and more are answered in 15 Minutes with the Bishop.?
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The Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 3, Part 5There was so much value in what Bishop Anthony Fisher had to say during the question-and-answer session following the 2007 NZ Catholic Lecture that we’re continuing with more in this week’s episode of Ignition. The lecture was entitled “Catholic Conscience in the 21st Century”.
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2011-06-1418 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Office of BishopIn Palmerston North tomorrow (June 11), Msgr Charles Drennan will be ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North. In this episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn talks to Gavin about the office of bishop. What are the bishop’s roles? What can he do that a priest can’t? What is a “coadjutor” bishop? Bishop Patrick answers those questions and more in this week’s episode.
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2011-06-1017 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Ascension and PentecostHere we are on the eve of two of the great feasts in the Church’s liturgical year: Ascension and Pentecost. Bishop Patrick Dunn talks with Gavin this week about those feasts, what they celebrate and their importance to the life of the Church in the first century and still today.
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2011-06-0413 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 3, Part 4In this week’s episode of Ignition, we share some questions and answers following Bishop Anthony Fisher’s talk “Catholic Conscience in the 21st Century”, given as the inaugural NZ Catholic Lecture in 2007. Check the Ignition archives to listen to the three-part serialisation of the lecture.
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2011-05-3116 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Permanent diaconateIn this week’s episode, Bishop Patrick Dunn and Gavin talk about the permanent diaconate, a ministry in the Church and part of the sacrament of Holy Orders. The diaconate has its roots in Scripture, but has not been in constant use. It has experienced a resurgence in the past 40 years, including in New Zealand.
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2011-05-2918 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 3, Part 3In this week’s episode, we conclude Bishop Anthony Fisher’s address for the 2007 NZ Catholic Lecture entitled “Catholic Conscience in the 21st Century”. At that time, Bishop Fisher was preparing for World Youth Day in Sydney the following year, as he mentions in his talk. Bishop Fisher is now Bishop of Parramatta. We’ll start the serialisation of a new talk next Monday.
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2011-05-2317 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Marriage“Marriage” has been a word on people’s lips in recent weeks with the wedding of Prince William and Princess Catherine. In this week’s episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn talks about the very Christian marriage ceremony the royals had, as well as the Catholic understanding of marriage. He also explains why the Catholic Church places such an importance on marriage as a sacrament.
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2011-05-2017 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 3, Part 2In this week’s episode of Ignition, we release part two of Bishop Anthony Fisher’s talk “Catholic Conscience in the 21st Century”, given as the 2007 NZ Catholic Lecture. We will complete the lecture in the episode released next Monday.
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2011-05-1714 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: CelibacyIn this week’s episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland talks with Icon Media’s Gavin Abraham about the origins of priestly celibacy, the tradition of it in the Catholic Church and its practice today. New episodes of this new show are uploaded every Friday.
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2011-05-1316 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 3, Part 1In this new series from Ignition, we serialise the 2007 NZ Catholic Lecture, given by Bishop Anthony Fisher, OP. Bishop Fisher was then an Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney; he is now Bishop of Parramatta. This talk was entitled Catholic Conscience in the 21st Century. Part two of Bishop Fisher’s talk will be released next Monday. Thanks to NZ Catholic for giving us permission to share this talk.
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2011-05-1017 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: Verbum DominiLate last year, Pope Benedict XVI released the apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini, which was his bringing together of the various recommendations and conclusions of the 2008 Synod of Bishops on the Word of God. In this week’s episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn offers some insights into the document, which can be accessed on the Vatican website by clicking here.
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2011-05-0615 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 2, Part 6In this week’s episode, Fr Michael Gielen of Hamilton diocese concludes his talk on evangelisation given at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Summer School. If you haven’t heard them already, you can download the five previous episodes of this talk from our archive. Tune in next Monday as we commence the serialisation of a new talk.
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2011-05-0212 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: John Paul IIIn the second episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn talks to Gavin Abraham about this weekend’s beatification of Pope John Paul II, offering some insights into his meetings with the late Pope and the process leading to the celebration in Rome. New episodes of 15 Minutes with the Bishop are released each Friday.
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2011-04-2900 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 2, Part 5Fr Michael Gielen of Hamilton diocese offers some practical suggestions on the “how” of evangelisation in this week’s episode of Ignition. This is part five of a six-part talk he gave at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Summer School. The final episode will be released next Monday.
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2011-04-2519 min15 Minutes With The Bishop15 Minutes with the Bishop: EasterIcon Media launches the newest show on the Station 15 podcast network today, Good Friday: 15 Minutes with the Bishop. In this first episode, Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland talks to Gavin Abraham about the great feast of Easter, the high point of the Church’s calendar. Each week, Bishop Patrick will sit down with someone from Icon Media and spend 15 minutes discussing a topic that is important to the Bishop and to the Church. New episodes will be released each Friday.
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2011-04-2113 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 2, Part 4Fr Michael Gielen of Hamilton diocese moves into the second day of his talk on evangelisation in this week’s episode of Ignition. This is the fourth part of what will be a six-part lecture that he delivered at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School. Part five of the talk will be available next Monday.
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2011-04-1820 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 2, Part 3In part three of his talk on evangelisation from the 2010 Hearts Aflame Summer School, Fr Michael Gielen tackles the question “Who are we fighting with?” in the battle to be good Christians. This is the third of six episodes that comprise Fr Gielen’s two-hour lecture.
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2011-04-1115 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 2, Part 2In this week’s episode of Ignition, Fr Michael Gielen continues his talk on evangelisation and the challenge to all Christians to strive to be saints. This is the second of six episodes serialising this two-hour address given at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School. Come back next week for the third instalment.
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2011-04-0423 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 2, Part 1In this week’s episode of Ignition, we present the first episode of a new talk. This talk was given by Hamilton priest Fr Michael Gielen at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School and looks at evangelisation. This is the first of six parts that will make up this two-hour talk. Part two will be available next Monday.
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2011-03-2817 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 1, Part 4This week, Fr Dominique Faure concludes his 2010 Hearts Aflame talk on Friendship and Ethics. This is the fourth part of the talk by the French priest who was a friend of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and works closely with her sisters.
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2011-03-2213 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 1, Part 3It’s week three for Ignition, so that means part three of Fr Dominique Faure’s talk on Friendship and Ethics from Hearts Aflame 2010. Check back next week for the fourth and final episode of this talk.
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2011-03-1413 minThe Ignition PodcastIgnition: Talk 1, Part 2In this second episode of Ignition, we continue Fr Dominique Faure’s talk on Friendship and Ethics given at the Hearts Aflame Summer School in 2010. Check back next week for the third part of the four-part lecture.
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2011-03-0715 minThe Ignition PodcastWe have IgnitionThe much anticipated newest show in the Station 15 podcast stable, Ignition, has now been launched. Ignition will showcase Catholic talks and seminars that have been given in recent years and be published in easy-to-digest 15- or 20-minutes episodes.
In this first episode, we begin a talk given by Fr Dominique Faure, a priest of the Community of St John, at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Summer School. The talk is on Friendship and Ethics. The second part of the four-part talk will be published next Monday, with new episodes made available each Monday.
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