Episode #27 – NCYC 2009

Have you heard of CFCA? It stands for the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. In this episode, Pat interviews a representative of the CFCA at the National Catholic Youth conference in Kansas City. This past week, along with Paul Camarata of the Saintcast, we represented SQPN at NCYC 2009.

To start off the show, we run through our three J’s and have two Thanksgiving-themed lines to fit into the show. We’ve got a few creative ideas on how to fit in the phrases. In our news section, we talk a little bit about NCYC and have some great feedback from Fr. James Tucker of the Catholic Creativity podcast and from Greg and Jennifer Willits, of Rosary Army.

Finally, to round out the episode, we have a special Catholic challenge for you this week and then a piece of feedback on Thanksgiving traditions from one of our listeners.

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Episode #26 – The Mike Mangione Band

In this episode, we interview Mike Mangione and his brother about their music and upcoming concert at NCYC. Mike is a fantastic musician who is currently working with Christopher West on helping others understand the theology of the body.

We have a new “What’s my Line” from our friend, Tina and we talk about where we are this week. (Hint, it’s something called the “National Catholic Youth Conference”). Finally, Pat has some interesting new about the World Beard Championships.

Finally, for our “Catholic of Caliber” this month, we have Mike Mangione. We recently sat down with him before one of his shows in Kansas City. Listen for a great interview with a wonderful Catholic musician.

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Episode #25 – Rosary Army and More!

We’ve made it to episode number twenty five! Join us for a packed show as we talk discuss some new stuff going on over at the Rosary Army apostolate, a Help I’m Fallen segment about getting distracted during church and we announce the winners of out t-shirt contest!

To start of the show we have a few “What’s my lines”. Then we share some news about SQPN being featured in the Envoy Magazine. Next, Maria Johnson joins us to tells us all about Rosary Army; an amazing Catholic organization that evangelizes the faith through promotion of the Rosary prayer. Their motto; Make them. Pray them. Give them away.

During the help I’m fallen segment Stephanie calls in with a faith question about getting distracted during church. We recommend some resources to her like Mass Appeal by Jimmy Akin and Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. The uStream audience also chimes in with a few tips.

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Episode #24 – Spiritual Hunger

Ever heard of the Catholic Foodie? So have we! Jeff Young is our featured guest on the show and he’s here to talk about spiritual hunger. Have you ever felt that tug that there’s more to life than just getting up every morning, going to work and coming home? We feel like there is. Take a listen to our interview with Jeff to find out more.

To begin the show, we catch up on some of the latest news going on in our lives. The National Catholic Youth Conference is coming up in two weeks! Additionally, there have been some interesting things that the US Conference of Bishops have written about healthcare reform lately and Pat found a basketball game where a player whacks a bat with his bare hand.

Finally, we finish out the show with a great book review from our friend, Barb in Nebraska, who reviews a book called “An Altar in the World.”

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Episode #23 – Googling God

Have you ever heard the phrase “Googling God?” If that sounds familiar you might know our guest: Mike Hayes. His book, Googling God talks about how people in their 20s and 30s identify with religion. During our interview with him, we find out more about how young adults today relate to their faith.

In the news section, we talk about Pat’s appetite, Microsoft’s new stores and our best halloween costumes. Looking for an idea for this Halloween? Listen in for some good suggestions.

To end our month, we highlight Mike Hayes’ work in our Catholic of Caliber segment. Mike has been instrumental in young adult ministry through the Busted Halo organization. Now, Mike is working in campus ministry and doing spiritual direction for college students. In our interview, he shares his thoughts on young adults and how the relate to faith in modern times.

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Episode #22 – Finding Your Rhythm

In this show, we have an interview with Annalise Hess of the Matthew Kelly foundation. How often have you felt like things are not balanced in your own life. In Matthew Kelly’s book, the Rhythm of Life, he talks about becoming the best version of ourselves and how to find balance in our life.

To start off the show, we have two new lines from John and Lori. They are particularly hard – see how we fit them into the show. If you have a line to suggest, leave us a voicemail at 206-337-7945.

In the news segment, we talk about a new podcast called Secrets of Flashforward. We started this show in response to ABC’s new hit primetime drama. We talk about our t-shirt contest and about some new members of the Catholic Church. Finally, we talk about Popple’s new CD, Hip Hip Hooray! Check out popple.us to listen to the music and buy their new CD.
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