Cajun Kingdom of Priests

Fr. John Joseph shares a beautifully written letter from a prisoner that he guides spiritually and goes through common q&a's of confession. Father shares funny stories and common mistakes people make in the confessional.

Our guest, Myles Creek, discusses youth ministry, scripture, philosophy, and spiritual desolation and consolation. His innate skepticism made him eager to learn more about the faith. Now he teaches at Teurlings Catholic High school and is a Youth Minister at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Tune into this week's new episode as Reed, Father John Joseph, Seth, and Denise get together to talk about Exodus 90 and certain sufferings this world brings. They discuss the different struggles men and women have and how to use them to bring you closer to Sainthood.

In her pursuit of truth and goodness, Lilly Hildago helps to enlighten us about the Charismatic renewal and what this brings to the betterment of the church. From her time at Steubenville and her experience at the SEEK Conference, she was able to see "God pouring out gifts in a new way." Tune in to listen to this awesome conversation with our hosts!

The team sits with Robin Hebert to discuss prayer, spiritual direction, and where the Lord has taken her in life to where she is now in ministry. Robin works at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church and Student Center as the marriage ministry coordinator and hosts many bible studies, girls groups, and spiritual direction to the women there. This beautiful woman has many beautiful things to say about prayer and the spiritual life and we are so thankful we got to have her on the show!

Our guest, Dustin Bertrand, founder of God Made Self Driven ministries, speaks with Fr. John Joseph, Jude, and Reed on living intentionally while in the season of singleness. He speaks about his family life and the events of his childhood that helped him to become the man he is today while also giving tips to those wanting to live a holy single life. Thank you for your witness and testimony, Dustin!

Father and the boys discuss how to live out the Evangelical Council of Poverty in your daily life!

In the wake of Pope Emeritus Benedict's death, Father and the boys discuss his legacy in the world and his influence after the Second Vatican Council.

Fr. John Joseph, Jude, and Abby LeCompte discuss old time family traditions and and ones they want to start. They also dive into what Christmas has become in the modern day, and propose a new time to celebrate Christmas! Merry Christmas to all!

Faithful college students Mary Guidroz and Miguel Pagan sit down with the CKP crew to talk about what it means to be a young person in the church today.

Listen to the insights of the CJC sisters as they break open a discussion of the fallen nature of femininity and how Jesus came to heal and restore it. In this episode, hear about the feminine genius, the gift of complementarity between man and woman, and how that flourishes within the vocations of marriage and celibacy.

The CKP boys discuss the recent conversion of Shia Lebouf to Catholicism after playing the role of Padre Pio in an upcoming biopic. Pio's life of holiness was explosive in his devotion, obedience, and his fervor in prayer. All these things were made manifest in the countless miracle attributed to him, now including the conversion of a superstar!

Katie Rees of the band "L'angelus" takes about her journey growing up in a big family playing music. She has channeled her joys and struggles of life into her music, and you might even hear something special in this episode so stay tuned!

Fr. John Joseph and the boys discuss the Pope's two latest documents: Traditionis custodes and Desiderio Desideravi and how to read them with a holy hermeneutic.

Jude and Reed have their fiancés on to talk about all the highs and lows of the road to engagement and how to live a virtuous dating life. Please share with all of your friends who are looking for some awesome engagement advice!

Kristi and Kayla are the hosts of the podcast "Can I Getta Amen." These two women are very zealous and are clearly striving towards heaven... And they have so much fun along the way! They were a blast to talk to! You can check them out on social media Instagram: canigettaamen and the_lightproject Facebook: The Light Project

Dr. Tom Neal has been a professor at Norte Dame Seminary in New Orleans for many years. He has been forming our priests in subjects like Theology of the Laity, Spiritual Theology and many more. He is very zealous for his career and living out his role as a husband and father. Reed and Jude were astounded and inspired by this man's brilliance. Share the episodes with friends and family! God Bless!

Luke Ungarino is a dear friend to all three hosts of CKOP. He is a teacher at John Paul the Great academy which is a hidden gem in Lafayette, LA. Catholic education has been a focus for the church due to a lack of formation within the household. If a parent is uneducated in the faith, it will likely pass down to the children. Fr. JJ, Jude, and Luke talk about the strategy of current Catholic education to enhance the formation of the future Church. Subscribe to our channel to get notified for every new episode! Share with Friends and Family!

Avera is a zealous young woman who has a unique perspective to bring to the Catholic world. She speaks on how to approach topics like homosexuality and racism in a loving and truthful manner. We thoroughly enjoyed this episode and we wish we had more time to talk to her. Share on Facebook and Instagram if you like it! Her Instagram profile is her primary platform for speaking. Her username is: averamariasanto

Some guest are so great that you have to have them on for a second round. Chad Judice joins us again to dive into his everyday life. He gives practical guidance on how to be the Priest, Prophet, and King of your home (your domestic church!). You are sure to want his books after you hear the power of his testimony. Follow the following link to his website for all of the information you need. God Bless! https://www.chadjudice.com/

Alison Benoit Howard joins us today to share her testimony of faith, marriage, and the power of accompaniment. In speaking of her marriage separation, she dives into something that many people know all too well. She dedicates some of her time now helping a group of women who are in a similar place she was once in. Please share this episode with someone who may find it beneficial!

Hart Littell is the Division Director of Disaster Response for Catholic Charities of Acadiana. He also leads men's ministry which makes him the perfect person to discuss this topic with. We bounce ideas off of each other of why some men aren't fulfilling their role of Priest, Prophet, and King of their household. We also discuss the adventure of masculinity and of being a disciple of Jesus. It's an amazing episode that not only discusses issues, but also brings insight and hope. Please consider looking into donating to Catholic Charities of Acadiana. They are a mission arm of the Catholic Church and they fix up homes in the diocese, as well as feed, clothe and care for anyone in need within the Diocese of Lafayette.

We planned on recording a normal episode but the Holy Spirit had a different plan. We talk about church politics and Pope Francis. As Christians, it is vital that we approach politics with compassion and open-mindedness. Father John Joseph clarifies the difference between church politics and national politics, and then explains how we should receive and express church politics.

In today's episode, Jude and I discuss the deaconate, marriage and family. In order to have a successful marriage and family, there must be a foundation of love. The word love has been watered down quite a bit, but it is actually a very complex topic. Deacon Conque and his wonderful wife, Marianne are prime examples of sacrificial love which makes them perfect guests for todays podcast.

What's the point of all Saints day and how is it relevant to our lives? Father JJ answers this in the episode and we also go over the reasoning behind the book of Revelation and why it is so important. He breaks down how to read and how important it is to understand our role in life.

This episode is the conclusion of Season 1. Reed and Jude dive into Father John Joseph's knowledge about the Old Testament. The Old testament has so much to offer and Fr. John Joseph makes it entertaining and digestible. We have been enjoying making this podcast so much! We are glad that so many people are enjoying it. Let us know what topics or guests you would love to see on the show! Please Subscribe, Like, and Share it! aquinaslafayette.org

In this episode Reed, Jude and Fr. John Joseph talk to Fr. Donald Calloway about his experience with a New Orleans Piggly Wiggly, winning an Emmy, and beginning the Year of Saint Joseph (yes, he's the reason there was a Year of St. Joseph). He's well-known for his radical conversion story that you can find online. He has written Consecration to Saint Joseph, 10 Wonders of the Rosary, and more. You can get these books along with many prayer cards, jewelry and other gifts and apparel on his website https://www.fathercalloway.com/ Subscribe and Share!

In this episode Reed and Jude sit down with Fr. Michael Champagne. He dives into the unique and unknown links between the Cajun culture has with Catholicism. We not only talked about the interesting history of the Acadians, but we also talked about spiritual theology and what that means. In this entertaining conversation, Fr. Champagne ties in many different topics that seem unrelated. Subscribe and Share!

Christa Builleaud is a business owner, nurse, mother, wife, volunteer, and theological teacher. She is a woman of many talents and she brings them all to God! We discuss the importance of theology for prayer. We also have a fun-loving conversation about a mother's role in the family. If you're interested in learning more theology, go to the aquinaslafayette.org If you're looking for a new car, check out Acadiana Mazda, Dodge, or Jeep!

Dr. Mario Sacasa is an excellent man who juggles a family, marriage, marriage and family counseling, podcasting, public speaking, and studying. We talk about everything from relationships and family to grief and healing. It was an awesome conversation. If you like what you here: Subscribe on Spotify and Share! Dr. Sacasa has a podcast called Always Hope that you can find on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and faithandmarriage.org Website: drmariosacasa.com AND faithandmarriage.org Facebook: Dr. Mario Sacasa

Laura Huval is a grammy-nominated recording artist. She leads people to God with her musical talent and authentic joy. Tune into this episode to hear about how she lives out her priesthood! Interested in her music, retreats or other ministry? Website: https://laurahuval.com/home Spotify: Sweet Cecilia and Laura Huval Facebook: Laura Huval Music Cajun phrase from previous episode: Si le bon Dieu dit le mame Theological term from previous episode: Triple Munera

In this episode, Reed and Jude sit down with the husband, father, author, public speaker, teacher, and Director of Catechesis, Chad Judice. His testimony is quite inspiring and he has a depth of knowledge. He will surely increase your hope in masculinity and the future of catechesis programs. Chad Judice has three books: Waiting for Eli, Eli's Reach, and Growing with Eli, as well as a podcast called The Art of Suffering. Website: https://www.chadjudice.com Cajun word from previous episodes: Lache pas la patate Theological term from previous episode: Theandric

We welcome any and all people to join Jude and I on this journey of discovering the way lay people live out their priesthood. In this episode, Jude and I sit down with Father John Joseph and discuss what "Kingdom of Priests" really means. We also talk about the beauty of cajun culture and how special Acadiana is. Like and Subscribe! God bless!