Podcasts about Jim Beckman

Real Presence LIVE with Jim Beckman 12/18/24 by Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, SD

DescriptionJim Beckman has seen it all. From being a part of the onset of Steubenville Conferences spreading nationally to ministering to Columbine High School students in the wake that tragedy to launching Y Disciple and so much more…he truly has had a generational impact on the Catholic Church in America. But that “impact” has a cost too…and we dig in to the mark that lifelong ministry can have - and the need for new ways of supporting people giving their lives to serve the Church. Jim Beckman serves as the Executive Director of ImpactCenter, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to ministering to ministry leaders in the Church. He is the former Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Jim has been involved with Diocesan and parish ministry, evangelization and leadership development for many years. A graduate of Franciscan University and the Augustine Institute, Jim has served in various roles of leadership for national, regional and local ministry. He is a dynamic and passionate speaker and has a great love for the Catholic Church. He has built solid and thriving ministry programs in numerous parishes and Dioceses over the years. He and his wife, Meg, live in Littleton, CO with their five children.Connect with Jim: At the Impact Center website: https://impactcenter.com/LinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel.Better Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites. Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or FacebookJoin the Better Preach email list.

Ever wondered why prayer sometimes feels like you are talking to yourself? Do you ever look around at other leaders in your parish, thinking they've got it all figured out in the prayer department while you're struggling to keep up? Or maybe you just crave a deeper connection with God. Today's guest, Jim Beckman, breaks open the art of prayer. According to Jim, prayer is meant to be a real heart-to-heart with God, an open and honest exchange. As he puts it, “You can't deceive Him. You can't trick Him. You can't hide anything from Him. So why not just give up on that right away and just be who you are.” Here's a sneak peek of what's waiting for you in this episode: * Embrace Spiritual Growth through Prayer: Prioritize honesty and consistency in your prayer life. These are the secret sauce for personal and spiritual development. * Navigate Modern Culture for Authentic Prayer: Dial down the noise and distractions in your daily life. Create intentional spaces for prayer that are genuine and truly meaningful. * Establish Your Daily Prayer Routine: Begin by dedicating a solid 15-20 minutes each day in prayer. Build a consistent habit that deepens your connection with the divine. * Use Prayer for Healing and Challenges: Understand the transformative power of prayer. Address personal challenges and facilitate healing, especially for those in ministry leadership roles. If you'd like to take your prayer life up a notch, check out these addition resources: * Time for God (https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QIVBPKH7HDC1&keywords=time+for+God&qid=1695420469&s=books&sprefix=time+for+god%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1) by Jacques Philippe * God, Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer (https://www.amazon.com/God-Help-Me-Grow-Prayer/dp/0867168900) by Jim Beckman * Impact Center (https://impactcenter.com/) For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Fearless Lesson 7 with Jim Beckman!   Romans 8:35 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword? As it is written, ‘For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.' No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other thing in creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

A while back, I had Jim Beckman on the show, and we talked about healing from abuse. And… wow. We got so much heartfelt feedback. (Seriously, you guys are the best.) But a lot of you asked about hearing this from a woman’s perspective. So, I talked to my wife, Natalie, and she agreed to come on the show and tell her story. What you’re going to hear is a story that touched our marriage specifically. But I hope our own journey of hope and healing will give you strength in your own journey too. If you want to know what raw faith and redemption look like in a Catholic life, this episode is for you.

The national response to tragic gun violence in recent weeks, including mass shootings at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have fallen along predictable party lines. The US bishops and many Catholic voices have responded in ways that addresses both policy issues related to gun access as well as other underlying cultural factors. Register senior editor Jonathan Leidl will report on what he calls the “both/and” Catholic response to this national crisis. But first we turn to a Church leader who more than 20 years ago was part of the first Catholics who responded to the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado. Jim Beckman who was a part of the youth ministry team at St. Francis Cabrini Church shares how a mass shooting in his town changed the way he did ministry forever

The national response to tragic gun violence in recent weeks, including mass shootings at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have fallen along predictable party lines. The US bishops and many Catholic voices have responded in ways that addresses both policy issues related to gun access as well as other underlying cultural factors. Register senior editor Jonathan Leidl will report on what he calls the “both/and” Catholic response to this national crisis. But first we turn to a Church leader who more than 20 years ago was part of the first Catholics who responded to the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado. Jim Beckman who was a part of the youth ministry team at St. Francis Cabrini Church shares how a mass shooting in his town changed the way he did ministry forever

Chris talks to Jim Beckman about his experience as a survivor of sexual abuse. Jim takes on the challenging questions of how to take care of and help people recover from this trauma. Using their knowledge gained from being on the frontlines of youth ministry, Chris and Jim discuss ways Catholics can have open conversations about this topic.

Aloha! Today is Screwtape letter 22! I hope you enjoy this, and please like, comment and subscribe. The Screwtape Letters are 31 letters written by CS Lewis who wrote through the mind of a fictitious senior demon named uncle Screwtape who provides advice to his young nephew Wormwood about how best to lead his human ''patient'' to hell. They manipulate the people, events, circumstances, emotions, and even spirituality in the human's life in order to cause the man to turn away from God little by little. It deals with the lies and subtle temptations that the devil can use to lead us to hell without us even knowing it. Screwtape values subtle and devious methods, writing in one letter, “Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one---the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. Join me as we continue an amazing Lenten journey through the Screwtape letters! Let's strive together to be good Men for God, for our families, for our Churches, and for ourselves! God has called us all to greatness, no more sitting on the sidelines! We know what God does with those who are lukewarm…He spits them out. Today, and every day of the week, Monday to Friday, through all of lent, I'll be reading a Screwtape letter every day, followed by some amazing and life-changing insight from Marlon De La Torre's study guide to The Screwtape Letters. After this, you can expect a brilliant commentary on the letter for that day from either myself or a special guest. On the last day, on April 14th, I'll have a very special live YouTube show to celebrate the end. Enjoy and I'll see you tomorrow! If you would like to contact me, my email is jaygoodman.deepadventure@gmail.com. If you feel in your heart to support this ministry, I would love that! There is so much other equipment I would love to be able to purchase to make this a whole lot better as well as make other videos in the near future! Please Venmo me @jaygoodman75 I have partnered with my friend Bear Woznick and bearschoolofmanliness.com, and I would love to plug you in with like-minded, amazing Catholic Men who want to truly be manly Men while serving the Lord. Bear's website has amazing content designed to help you, your Wife, and even your older kids (age 13-18) be part of a group of Men who are truly amazing. May God richly bless you. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aloha! I am still sick but almost recovered, so my apologies for not getting this one out until late tonight! This is letter 17 with an awesome special guest, Jim Beckman as we are on the third Friday of Lent! The Screwtape Letters are 31 letters written by CS Lewis who wrote through the mind of a fictitious senior demon named uncle Screwtape who provides advice to his young nephew Wormwood about how best to lead his human ''patient'' to hell. They manipulate the people, events, circumstances, emotions, and even spirituality in the human's life in order to cause the man to turn away from God little by little. It deals with the lies and subtle temptations that the devil can use to lead us to hell without us even knowing it. Screwtape values subtle and devious methods, writing in one letter, “Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one---the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. Join me as we continue an amazing Lenten journey through the Screwtape letters! Let's strive together to be good Men for God, for our families, for our Churches, and for ourselves! God has called us all to greatness, no more sitting on the sidelines! We know what God does with those who are lukewarm…He spits them out. Today, and every day of the week, Monday to Friday, through all of lent, I'll be reading a Screwtape letter every day, followed by some amazing and life-changing insight from Marlon De La Torre's study guide to The Screwtape Letters. After this, you can expect a brilliant commentary on the letter for that day from either myself or a special guest. On the last day, on April 14th, I'll have a very special live YouTube show to celebrate the end. Enjoy and I'll see you tomorrow! If you would like to contact me, my email is jaygoodman.deepadventure@gmail.com. If you feel in your heart to support this ministry, I would love that! There is so much other equipment I would love to be able to purchase to make this a whole lot better as well as make other videos in the near future! Please Venmo me @jaygoodman75 I have partnered with my friend Bear Woznick and bearschoolofmanliness.com, and I would love to plug you in with like-minded, amazing Catholic Men who want to truly be manly Men while serving the Lord. Bear's website has amazing content designed to help you, your Wife, and even your older kids (age 13-18) be part of a group of Men who are truly amazing. May God richly bless you. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aloha! We are on letter 12 and I am so excited to give you this one, as we welcome Jim Beckman back to guide us through the Screwtape Letters! Join me as we continue an amazing Lenten journey through the Screwtape letters! Let's strive together to be good Men for God, for our families, for our Churches, and for ourselves! God has called us all to greatness, no more sitting on the sidelines! We know what God does with those who are lukewarm…He spits them out. Today, and every day of the week, Monday to Friday, through all of lent, I'll be reading a Screwtape letter every day, followed by some amazing and life-changing insight from Marlon De La Torre's study guide to The Screwtape Letters. After this, you can expect a brilliant commentary on the letter for that day from either myself or a special guest. On the last day, on April 14th, I'll have a very special live YouTube show to celebrate the end. Enjoy and I'll see you tomorrow! If you would like to contact me, my email is jaygoodman.deepadventure@gmail.com. If you feel in your heart to support this ministry, I would love that! There is so much other equipment I would love to be able to purchase to make this a whole lot better as well as make other videos in the near future! Please Venmo me @jaygoodman75 I have partnered with my friend Bear Woznick and bearschoolofmanliness.com, and I would love to plug you in with like-minded, amazing Catholic Men who want to truly be manly Men while serving the Lord. Bear's website has amazing content designed to help you, your Wife, and even your older kids (age 13-18) be part of a group of Men who are truly amazing. May God richly bless you. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Episode 7 of The Youth Ministry Mindset Podcast, a limited series with voices from Alpha and YDisciple, Joshua, Annie, and Jordan bring Jim Beckman, the founding architect of YDisciple, into the discussion on the relationship between content and the culture of youth ministry. Join us as we continue the conversation about how youth ministry could look in a post-COVID world. SHOWNOTES Introduction: Content is not king The role of content and what it does and doesn't accomplish Content is the vehicle, but it is not primary Culture we need to cultivate that creates a space -Jesus is king; the content leads to that truth Jim Beckman, currently works for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, has been in youth ministry for many years and is the founding architect of YDisciple It's all about introducing them to Jesus, who is with them their whole life -If this doesn't go into the rest of the kid's life, then what's the point? The culture is a tsunami of opposition Need to think of the context of where the youth are coming from Content is critical -Need marriage between sharing content of faith and the lived relationship GenZ is ready to stand up for the Kingdom, but they don't know the King Need to pay attention to spiritual and physical reality Peel back layers and show Truth that is hidden -Reveal identity to young people Fundamental groups of discipleship are found in small groups -Need to provide content, but cultivate with appropriate intimacy -Be willing to enter into real relationship If you want to be good at this, get close to Jesus Key Takeaways -It's all about creating a space for relationships -Be in love with Jesus, and ministry will come from the overflow -Disciple-making is about the people, not the program -Given the freedom to start again fresh -Content is a means to the relationship with Jesus REFERENCES Franciscan University of Stubeunville Young Servant with Elisha - 2 Kings 6:17-20 The Lost Art of Disciple Making by LeRoy Elms PULL QUOTES 3:40 “If the point of all of this is for young people to know and love Jesus, well you can't love what you don't know.” 13:35 “The landscape has changed so dramatically just in the last two years –this may be controversial– but I would actually venture that youth ministry as we know it is over.” 23:40 “Fundamentally, we have a sacramental reality that is lost on the vast majority of people.” 31:57 “Once they realize that you really love them, you just can't get rid of them” Hosts: Joshua Danis Annie Grandell Jordan Biere -------------------- https://www.youthministrymindset.com https://www.facebook.com/alphausa https://alphausa.org/youth https://www.facebook.com/YDiscipleLeader https://ydisciple.com/ https://netusa.org

Today on the podcast we have Catholic youth ministry guru Jim Beckman. Kendra's husband Chris calls him his youth ministry dad. He is currently the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Today Jim shares with us how his heart for fasting has changed over the years and how God is using fasting to access his heart even deeper. He also tells us an amazing story of a miraculous healing that he witnessed at a youth event. It is a call to action to live boldly, pray the big prayers, and rest in the heart of Jesus. Jim mentions the book From Christendom to Apostolic Mission --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hisbelovedoftexas/support

We snagged our Parish Mission Speaker, Jim Beckman, to give us his "most recent conversion moment!" Just speaking about it fills him with emotions.   He also continues to give us great wisdom during this interview!

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2020 was tough. But will 2021 be better? Somehow worse? Jim Beckman rejoins the show to share his thoughts on the matter. How did we grow in 2020? What did we learn from our successes, failures and difficulties? Have we applied those to our plans for this year.   Tune in for a thought provoking conversation with one of the top ministry leaders in the US. Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nxtlvlmin) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablaze.us)   Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)   Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll(ForteCatholic.com)   Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablaze.us (mailto:mlapodcast@ablaze.us)

This week Alex and Trevor discuss the book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" mentioned by Jim Beckman in his talk at Holy Grounds.

Part 1 of a 4 part series discussing the book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission." In this episode, the guys sit down with Jim Beckman, Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, to discuss the beginning of the book and some of the overall themes. ************Links and other stuff from the show:Red Dirt Catholics Email Address: reddirtcatholics@gmail.comThe Book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" (Digital and Print): AmazonThe Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Formation Pyramid (PDF): https://bit.ly/2D8SQGUArchbishop Coakley's Pastoral Letter: https://archokc.org/vision2030Daily Examen Prayer: https://bit.ly/309As8zLectio Divina How-To: https://bit.ly/3fp8UTa

On this episode of Young Catholics Respond, Bill Snyder talks with Jim Beckman, Executive Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma about effective tools for young people to help evangelize their peers. 

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} One of the most renowned ministry leaders in the nation joins the show to respond to some of the recent crises among ministry leaders. The conversation revolves around some of the most basic truths that we all teach every week but often forget in our own personal lives. Jim gives an impassioned plea to remember that God truly loves each of us and to reach out for help in the areas we need it most.   Pray the Novena of Surrender to the Will of God here: https://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novenas/p03530.htm Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt RiceProducer: Allison HoldridgeEditor: Taylor Schroll

In this powerful conclusion of our interview with Jim Beckman, author of "God, Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer" Jim challenges us to think differently about prayer - how important is it to us?  Are we willing to commit to ten minutes a day for thirty days?  Jim also gives a powerful testimony on the role prayer played in his life and his family's life in navigating a major family move and transition.  

In this episode, Jim Beckman, author of God Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer provides an illuminating perspective on what inspired him to write this book, how he has transformed his own prayer life as a result of what he has learned, how God desires a much deeper level of intimacy with us, and how we need to respond to this to fulfill our call to be missionary disciples, regardless of our profession or vocation.  Part 1 of 2.

In the second hour, host Fr. Richard Kunst was joined by Bishop Paul Sirba to talk about the unique Catholic event coming up in the Duluth area called Built Upon A Rock Fest. Our host then joined Jim Beckman, one of the speakers for the upcoming Summit in the Diocese of Rapid City, to talk about how this Summit seeks to lead us to a more personal relationship with Jesus. Finally, Fr. Kunst had a chance to visit with Karen Kling about the upcoming fall festival at the Church of St. Joseph in Montevideo, MN.

Jim Beckman and Tom McCabe worked at the Catholic parish closest to Columbine High School at the time of the shooting, and they were some of the first people on the scene after gunshots were reported to them by a parishioner who lived nearby. In this episode, they share their experience of that infamous day, and they reflect on how the Columbine event fundamentally changed their approach to ministry.

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On April 16 and 17, 2015, The Liturgical Institute hosted nearly 200 attendees for a ground-breaking conference joining the study of catechesis and the sacred liturgy, bringing together an unprecedented group of scholars and practitioners to address the question: What can be done to communicate the possibility that liturgy can be a transformative encounter with God which leads to the deepest levels of joy and missionary awareness?  This is a lecture from that conference. 

SHOW NOTES Oh Man! This episode is intense! We had a whole group of topics that we wanted to talk about but haven't gotten around to them and so we came up with a new game plan. We spend 10 minutes on a topic and switch between pop culture and churchy stuff, taking turns on who picks what topic to discuss.  We cover things like:why EWTN only makes shows for old people that eat Werther's Originals, institutional racism and the shooting of Sam DuBose, YDisciple founder Jim Beckman, superhero of Catholic youth ministryweddings, wedding fights, and marriage,Luke's slight stutter and my "slight" weight gain,a spoiler review of the movie Ant-Man and its almost anti-Paul-Ruddism,Which immediately became about the Marvel Comic Universe, specially Avengers 2and the upcoming DC movies- Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, Parish life and reaching the people on the margins of faithThen back to talk about The Joker and Suicide Squad.Music by BenSounds.com

On this week's show, we welcome two very special guests.  Avery is the thirteen year old host of a great podcast entitled .  Her enthusiasm for sharing our faith is absolutely infectious.  Next, friend of the show Jerry Weber rejoins us to discuss how we might make the Christmas season more special for those who struggle with depression or anxiety disorders. reminisces over a visit with old friends in Colorado and about Colorado author and youth ministry expert Jim Beckman. The theme of this Deacon Moment is submission to the Christ Child. asks us to look at our Advent wreath and think of Mary, inspired by a recent . Please consider joining us in support of the .  Your donations will help us to continue in this important evangelization work. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by , the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: , , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

God Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer... Jim Beckman's awesome book on prayer. Want to grow in prayer? Read this book! I talk a bit about Chapter 3 of this book. How about that red beans and rice recipe? I finally give it to you! Of course, I took some liberties with the recipe (which I got from Cooking Up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found in Hurricane Katrina). I also share with you 3 popular foodie websites: Foodbuzz, Recipezaar, and Foodista. Do you have a favorite recipe or foodie site? Let me know! Don't forget the contest! You could win some Greek seasoning from the Greek Fest in New Orleans! How do you enter? Simple. Leave feedback! Let me know what you think about the podcast and / or the blog. Tell me what's going on in your kitchen. Share with me one of your favorite restaurants. Is there are particular topic you would like me to talk about on the podcast? Let me know! Leave feedback... especially via phone. Call 985-635-4974. Please check out the Catholic New Media Awards (http://catholicnewmediaawards.com) & vote for the Catholic Foodie. I was nominated in three categories (best new blog, best podcast by a man, and best new podcast). Please vote! You can download episode 23 here or listen to it below: You can get new episodes of the Catholic Foodie by subscribing for free via iTunes or in another podcatcher.

Egypt? That's right, Egypt, ancient Egypt. So, what does ancient Egypt have to do with us today? We'll consult Jim Beckman's "God Help Me" to find an answer. We talk more on prayer, and I announce a new contest. And don't forget to vote for the Catholic Foodie at www.catholicnewmediaawards.com As usual, I promise in the intro to talk about something, only to run out of time before closing the show. Sorry! No red beans & rice for you today! But check back soon! Also, the "website launch" announcement will have to wait until next week too. So, who wants to go back to Egypt? Do you? Bon appetit! catholicfoodie@gmail.com or 985-635-4974 (voice feedback) Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/paullew/

On the menu at the Catholic Foodie... Prayer, and the book by Jim Beckman, "God, Help Me." Warning: this book causes me to get a bit personal. I hope you don't mind. Also, we look at "Cooking Up a Storm," & the kids share a bit about their summer. Please check out the Catholic New Media Awards (http://catholicnewmediaawards.com) & vote for the Catholic Foodie. I was nominated in three categories (best new blog, best podcast by a man, and best new podcast). Please vote! What else is on the menu? CNMC and a bit of feedback. What would YOU like to see (hear) on the Catholic Foodie? I can't wait to hear! And... What do you think about the new sound? I have a new audio setup and I am looking for some feedback. Do you like it? Or no? Let me know! Until next time... Bon appetit!

Hello everyone. God is trying to call us… are we listening? We have Jim Beckman with us this week for our podcast. I am praying for you!