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How do we hold on to hope in the midst of suffering? Bishop Kenney reflects on his journey through illness, the power of prayer, and the support of the faithful. Then, Angela Wistricill shares her seven-year journey through infertility and how God has deepened her faith and transformed her understanding of hope, healing and fruitfulness. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ—not just in what we believe, but in how we live? Archbishop Hebda joins to discuss the influence of St. John Henry Newman and the Church’s ongoing call to renewal. Then, Brian Gibson of Pro-Life Action Ministries shares how Catholics can put their belief in the dignity of every human life into action.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

Where do we find God—in the stories of everyday people, through life’s greatest challenges, or in the beauty of the outdoors? Boyd Huppert shares how faith shapes his storytelling and sustains him through hardship, while Dave Hrbacek reveals how hunting and fishing have helped him encounter God in creation. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

How can we inspire the next generation of saints? First, Nicole Bettini joins us to share how the Religious Communities Open House is helping families explore religious life and plant seeds of vocations. Then, Andrew Lang, Headmaster of Holy Spirit Academy, shares the unforgettable experience of witnessing Fulton Sheen’s beatification alongside his students after a decade of prayer. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

What does it mean to truly accompany someone in faith? Father Jake Anderson and Brother Brennan Robinson join us to talk about walking with students through questions of faith and life. Then, University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer discusses Catholic higher education and the mission of forming students for life.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

As we mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s Transitus, we explore his enduring legacy of peace, simplicity and service. Hear from the Franciscan Brothers of Peace and members of the Secular Franciscan Order about what St. Francis can teach us today.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

What happens when God works through our weaknesses? Archbishop Hebda joins us to reflect on Venerable Fulton Sheen’s life, his struggles, and his powerful legacy of evangelization. Then, Allyson Schue shares how God met her in the midst of mental health struggles, grief, and suffering—and transformed her life through it all. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

What can happen when we say yes to where God is leading? Scott Blackwood shares his journey into Catholic education and his new role at The Way of the Shepherd Montessori School. Then, Jenni and Jeff Fuchs share how their podcast, Kept in Her Heart, began and where God has led it since.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

One Church, many cultures, and countless ways to encounter the faith. Bishop Izen shares what he learned from the Church in Peru, while co-hosts Leah and Fr. Tom Margevičius discuss Pope Leo XIV’s catechesis on Sacrosanctum Concilium and dive deeper into the meaning behind the Mass and its familiar practices. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

In this episode, Bishop Kevin Kenney shares his experience receiving a lung cancer diagnosis and finding God through the prayers and support of his community. Then, Meg Forgette joins us to discuss how Catholic schools can better support students with special needs and help every student flourish.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

As Catholics, we believe that life is meant to be lived abundantly. Father Joseph Bambenek and Kim Williams share their stories in ensuring their mothers' final days were dignified. Then, Sarah Kostick shares her experience allowing God to work through her to live abundantly.   Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

This week on Practicing Catholic, we learn about some of the movements in the Church that are bringing the faithful closer to Christ. First, Carlos Pedevila and Claudia Swett share their experience with the Schoenstatt family movement and the upcoming jubilee celebration. Then, James Shackelford, director for the Encounter School of Ministry Twin Cities campus, shares the fruits of Encounter's first two years in the Twin Cities and the impact on the local Church. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

Archbishop Hebda reflects on the life and witness of Blessed Stanley Rother. Then, hear clips from a special 2017 interview with the late Archbishop Flynn, in which he shares personal insights into Blessed Stanley’s holiness, courage, and deep love for the people he served. As a new film about Blessed Stanley’s life approaches, discover what his example can teach us about living a life of faith and service. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

What does it mean to care for the whole person — mind, body, and soul? In this episode, we explore the connection between mental health and spiritual growth with Lacy Apfelbeck of Edge of the Red Sea Ministries. We’ll talk about emotional wounds, healing, anxiety, habits, and how understanding ourselves more deeply can help us grow in virtue and closer to God. Then, we’ll turn to the next generation with Jena Kolles, who shares how Vacation Bible School helps children encounter Christ, build lasting faith memories, and grow within the life of the Church.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠

Beyond titles, success and accomplishments, where do we find our true identity? Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, discuss faith, purpose, leadership, and living out our calling. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  Facebook⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠YouTube⁠