Podcasts about Vocation

do my damndest to placate my soul with the goal of minimizing any hate harbored in my heart. Mostly, I am successful. It is a challenge to maintain a modicum of temperance, considering the country in which I am a citizen in good standing is going down the shitter because a narcissist with craploads of money has wrapped tiny hands around power and is using the power to take from the poor so the insanely wealthy can boost their financial holdings. This is not speculation...

Preacher: Rev'd Mark Maloney Readings: Romans 12:3-8 and John 17:9-17 Theme: Vocation

In this episode you will hear immediately of Jesus' deep compassion for those who are troubled and abandoned. He also reveals the height of his hope that we may be like him in loving, healing, and caring for his people.  May we tremble in awe at the height and depth of his hope and loveReadings for the 11th Sunday Ahttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061426.cfm

Pastor Dan Bodin  ~  4th Sunday after Pentecost   Old Testament:  Jeremiah 20:7-13 Epistle:  Romans 6:12-23 Gospel:  Mark 4:35-41 The post June 21, 2026 ~ “The Vocation of Fatherhood” ~ Mark 4:35-41 appeared first on Beautiful Savior Fargo.

In this Father's Day episode, Dr. Bud Marr hosts solo while co-host Bo Bonner travels through Europe, welcoming back an Uncommon Good "all-star": Joe Stopulos, host of the Man Up show on Iowa Catholic Radio. Both shows launched in 2016, and this episode marks an Iowa Catholic Radio mashup centered on one question — what does it mean to live a life well lived in light of eternity? The conversation grows out of Joe's recent loss of his father, who died after a fourteen-week battle with aggressive cancer. Joe shares the beauty found within that suffering: a death surrounded by family, the reception of communion and the sacrament of anointing, and a final afternoon of praying the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at his father's bedside. The discussion turns to the Church's teaching that we should never hasten death, and how that teaching preserved precious conversations, graces, and "teachable moments" that would otherwise have been lost. Highlights and themes include: The witness of service over selfishness — drawing on Joe's father, bookstore owner Lois Brookhart, Father Aquinas, and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as everyday and saintly models Bishop Robert Barron's challenge that "your life is not about you" Memento mori and Ben Sasse's reflections on facing mortality Living the joy of the gospel without needing to be a scholar or apologist — the "little way" of St. Thérèse and the humble witness of Blessed Solanus Casey and St. John Henry Newman Balancing vocation, career, and intentional time with children Health span and stewardship of the body — referencing Peter Attia's Outlive — as a way to keep serving others well into old age Tim Carney's Family Unfriendly and resisting the "Instagram" sheen of family life The Uncommon Good is a production of Iowa Catholic Radio, exploring Catholic social teaching for everyday life. Thank you to Imogene Ingredients for helping to underwrite the show — learn more at imogeneingredients.com. Pray with us on air: the Rosary at 4:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 2:57 PM, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary at 8:30 PM. You can also pray the Rosary anytime on the Iowa Catholic Radio app, available 24/7/365, and find upcoming diocesan events on our events page. We covet your time, talent, and treasure — there are opportunities throughout the year to volunteer and support the mission. Learn more at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #Catholic #Catholicism #FathersDay #ALifeWellLived #MementoMori #DyingWell #Fatherhood #CatholicMen #ManUpShow #BishopBarron #JoyOfTheGospel #Frassati #SolanusCasey #JohnHenryNewman #CatholicSocialTeaching #FaithAndFamily #EndOfLifeCare #CatholicFaith #LiveInLightOfEternity #Healthspan #Outlive Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Father Sam Martin hosts “Connecting the Diocese” from the Diocese of La Crosse with newly ordained Deacon Emilio Alvarez, who shares his background growing up in Aurora, Illinois to Mexican immigrant parents, his Catholic education, meeting and marrying his wife Emily at Loras College, their four children, and his work in campus ministry at Viterbo […]

Have you ever felt like if you just followed the right advice, attended enough events, or prayed the right novena, you'd finally meet your future spouse?In this fiery conversation, Meghan and Maria tackle a message many single Catholic women have unknowingly absorbed: that marriage is the reward for doing everything "right." Together, they unpack why God is not a vending machine, why there is no formula for vocation, and how certain voices in the dating space may be fueling shame, fear, and self-criticism rather than hope.If you've ever felt broken, behind, or like you're somehow failing at singleness, this episode offers a refreshing invitation to release the pressure, trust God's unique plan for your story, and remember a powerful truth: you are not a problem to be fixed.Because your journey isn't a formula—it's a relationship with a Father who knows and loves you deeply. ❤️.

For decades, Unconventional Business Network has battled the flawed view that only pastors and missionaries have a calling. Martin Luther first attacked this flawed theology with his doctrine on vocation. Martin Luther wrote, “Every occupation has its own honor before God. Ordinary work is a divine vocation or calling. In our daily work no matter ... The post Martin Luther's Doctrine of Vocation appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Like the episode? Let us know!How do we uphold life through our vocations? Join Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life and YA For Life, as she explores how vocation and life are connected. This week, Michelle talks with April Ann Wofford and Emily Nehrt about the vocation of mother and how it upholds life both in and out of the home.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can contact April Ann Wofford by email at wofford.aprilann@gmail.comYou can contact Emily Nehrt by email at enehrt@gmail.com.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lutherans For Life and Y4Life are funded by donors like YOU. To support the mission and ministry of LFL and Y4Life, you can donate at LutheransForLife.org and Y4Life.org.Support the showDiscover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org.

What a weird and hard and scary time it is to be a queer person, and what a confusing time for both queer people and allies to understand alike to think through the relationship between the Christian faith and queerness, when so much is being said by Christians against queer and trans people.  And yet, queer and trans and non-binary and gay and lesbian and bi Christians exist and more than arguments for our rights to exist,  more than scriptural and theological underpinning for our legitimacy and our being made in the image of God, and certainly more than our flush assimilation into the structure and life of the church as it is and has been, gay and queer and trans people have unique and important faith and unique and important vocations within the church.  We are joined by the Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge in this week's discussion of queer ministry and vocation. Cover

Check out this great show from June 8, 2026 Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How is the will important when entering your vocation. (37:34) Break 2 (39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

Father Hudgins' homily: The Vocation We All Have

Vocation: Building for the Kingdom Randy Bare

Summer is a season filled with sunshine, vacations, and time to slow down. But what if it was also a time to rediscover your calling? Explore how God works through our everyday roles, relationships, work, and gifts to make a difference in the lives of others. Wherever you find yourself this summer, God has a purpose for you—and an opportunity to live it out.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

What's the difference between a career and a vocation? Career is defined as an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life with opportunities for progress. A VOCATION, on the other hand, is defined as a person's main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring great dedication. WOW. That's a big difference. We heard recently that as a Christ-follower, we should seek to have a VOCATION vs. a career. Because having a vocation keeps us focused on building the Kingdom and living and working FOR the Kingdom of God. Which one do YOU have? What could you do this month, to shift YOUR CAREER into a VOCATION? 

From childhood bullying to becoming a judo champion and paratrooper, Florian Kemmerich's consistent response has been direct confrontation rather than avoidance. This philosophy extended into impact investing, where he risked himself alongside communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Yet at age thirty-three, despite corporate success, he confronted a devastating realization—his entire education had equipped him to make a living but never to understand who he actually was. This awakening catalyzed a systematic exploration of identity and ultimately led to his deliberate exit from corporate security, recognizing that the golden handcuffs, though comfortable, were still restraints on authentic living. From this personal transformation emerged the concept of vocating and the realization that society educates individuals to prioritize external success—fame, fortune, and power—while treating identity as irrelevant to career development. Florian recognized himself as the "absent subject" of his own education, trained to succeed but never to align who he was with what he did. This separation of livelihood from identity creates internal fracture, leaving accomplished professionals experiencing midlife crises, burnout, and despair despite external achievements. The fundamental insight is that identity is not a luxury but a necessity: in an age where artificial intelligence provides instant knowledge and algorithmic guidance, the ability to know oneself deeply becomes the irreplaceable differentiator that machines cannot replicate. Through speaking engagements and workshops at On Vocation, Florian Kemmerich helps individuals and organizations navigate the critical questions: Who are you? What gives your life meaning? What impact can you create? How can you sustain yourself? Whether you're experiencing a career transition, leading an organization through change, or helping students discover their path, his proven methodologies and lived experience provide the roadmap for aligning identity with vocation. Explore the speaking and workshop opportunities at https://on-vocation.com/speaking-workshops/ to bring this transformative approach to your community or organization. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Part 2, we bring Max Weber's speech about Science as a Vocation to the present day and show that many of the same themes and concerns Weber express are still relevant. Modern technologies such as artificial intelligence may have changed academia in compelling ways, but the worthiness of scientific pursuit remains a valid concern.

From childhood bullying to becoming a judo champion and paratrooper, Florian Kemmerich's consistent response has been direct confrontation rather than avoidance. This philosophy extended into impact investing, where he risked himself alongside communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Yet at age thirty-three, despite corporate success, he confronted a devastating realization—his entire education had equipped him to make a living but never to understand who he actually was. This awakening catalyzed a systematic exploration of identity and ultimately led to his deliberate exit from corporate security, recognizing that the golden handcuffs, though comfortable, were still restraints on authentic living. From this personal transformation emerged the concept of vocating and the realization that society educates individuals to prioritize external success—fame, fortune, and power—while treating identity as irrelevant to career development. Florian recognized himself as the "absent subject" of his own education, trained to succeed but never to align who he was with what he did. This separation of livelihood from identity creates internal fracture, leaving accomplished professionals experiencing midlife crises, burnout, and despair despite external achievements. The fundamental insight is that identity is not a luxury but a necessity: in an age where artificial intelligence provides instant knowledge and algorithmic guidance, the ability to know oneself deeply becomes the irreplaceable differentiator that machines cannot replicate. Through speaking engagements and workshops at On Vocation, Florian Kemmerich helps individuals and organizations navigate the critical questions: Who are you? What gives your life meaning? What impact can you create? How can you sustain yourself? Whether you're experiencing a career transition, leading an organization through change, or helping students discover their path, his proven methodologies and lived experience provide the roadmap for aligning identity with vocation. Explore the speaking and workshop opportunities at https://on-vocation.com/speaking-workshops/ to bring this transformative approach to your community or organization. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How is the will important when entering your vocation. (37:34) Break 2 (39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with executive director Scott Keith about the growing decline of family life in both culture and the church, and why recovering a strong vision of marriage and parenting matters for the future of Christianity. Keith argues that one of the most effective ways to share and sustain the faith is through raising children in the home, where everyday life becomes an opportunity for discipleship. The conversation explores the Reformation idea of vocation, showing how parents are actually the primary means by which God builds children's faith. Keith also challenges parents to be intentional about teaching their children to value marriage and family, and encourages young adults not to delay these callings in pursuit of perfect readiness. Ultimately, this episode calls listeners to resist cultural pressures and embrace family life as a central, God-given pathway for faith, purpose, and lasting impact.  How the doctrine of vocation applies to the family.  Parenting with courage according to the Gospel.  “The Christian family is not a fortress or a fairy tale. It's a delivery system for the Gospel.”  Featured work: Being Family: Passing Down the Faith through the Generations  Connect with Scott Keith at 1517.org.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Summer is a season filled with sunshine, vacations, and time to slow down. But what if it was also a time to rediscover your calling? Explore how God works through our everyday roles, relationships, work, and gifts to make a difference in the lives of others. Wherever you find yourself this summer, God has a purpose for you—and an opportunity to live it out.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Summer is a season filled with sunshine, vacations, and time to slow down. But what if it was also a time to rediscover your calling? Explore how God works through our everyday roles, relationships, work, and gifts to make a difference in the lives of others. Wherever you find yourself this summer, God has a purpose for you—and an opportunity to live it out.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Like the episode? Let us know!How do we uphold life through our vocations? Join Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life and YA For Life, as she explores how vocation and life are connected. This week, Michelle talks with Mr. Dan Mau about the work that cantors (kantors) do to uphold life in churches, schools, and communities.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Dan Mau is currently serving as Kantor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus, IN. You can reach him by email at kantor@stpaulcolumbus.org.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lutherans For Life and Y4Life are funded by donors like YOU. To support the mission and ministry of LFL and Y4Life, you can donate at LutheransForLife.org and Y4Life.org.Support the showDiscover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org.

We return once more to Max Weber and look at one of his most important and noteworthy speeches, “Science as a Vocation.” The speech includes a number of major themes such as what is the worth of science, what are the roles of junior academics as they establish themselves as scientists, and what constitutes proper teaching. Controversial in its day, but required reading for many graduate programs today.

What does it cost to give your life away quietly?In this month's Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast, Sarah sits down with author Jordan Monson to explore the remarkable story of Katharine “Katy” Barnwell—a woman whose influence on Bible translation shaped millions of lives, even though most people have never heard her name.Born in London during the Blitz, Katie's story begins in the shadow of war and unfolds into a lifetime of faithful, behind-the-scenes service. From learning unwritten languages in Nigeria to helping transform Bible translation into a model that empowered local believers, Katy carried a vision that changed the global church.But her story is also one of cost.The cost of singleness.The cost of obscurity.The cost of staying through hardship, civil war, exhaustion, and years far from home.The cost of offering your gifts fully to God without needing recognition in return.This conversation is a reminder that God has always used ordinary, imperfect people to do extraordinary things.Jordan Monson is an author and the Professor of Missions and Old Testament at Huntington University. He also directs Huntington's Center for Faith Integration and Vocation. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Featured music is "Doxology of Mercy" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Learn more about our Online Retreat for this year, ⁠Listen: Hear My Voice⁠Check out Jordan's book, Katharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern MissionsThe new Velvet Ashes book, Yet We Still Laugh, is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnes & Noble

There's a view the Government's restoring the balance between university and vocational pathways. The Budget doubles Trades Academy places from 10,000 to 20,000 over four years, giving more secondary students access to training while at school. Employers and Manufacturers' Association Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking it's a full-circle moment – recognising how vital trades are in a tech-driven economy. He says AI can't build houses, and so many young people are coming into the workforce not ready. McDonald says the new Industry Skills Boards will help direct training to where demand is, as part of their role is to work with businesses and polytechs to ensure current and future gaps are filled. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing skeptical of faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Colbert, the criticism public Christians receive, and how to discern which examples of public faith to emulate. It's graduation season, and Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss her new book, "You Have a Calling." She says our culture has narrowed our understanding of calling to paid work, but finding our calling is not a matter of following a formula. Also this week, new data on what the cutting of USAID is doing to the most vulnerable parts of the world, more reflections on Rededicate 250, and remora fish take brown-nosing to new depths. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159315601/   0:00 - Show Starts 1:25 - Theme Song 1:45 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   3:06 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   4:12 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 6:44 - Sucker Fish and Manta Butts!   10:45 - Is the Nation Rededicated to God?   15:56 - Is Association Endorsement?   19:24 - USAID Cuts Consequences   34:26 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Use code HOLYPOST for 30% off sitewide for a great night's sleep! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/HOLYPOST   35:30 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org   36:17 - Colbert's Public Christianity   53:07 - Interview   55:33 - What's a "Calling?"   1:06:50 - "Author" as Unpredictable Calling   1:12:44 - Children and Vocation   1:25:14 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: The National Catholic Reporter on Rededicate 250: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/religion-display-trumps-dc-rally-was-not-gospel-jesus-christ Sucker Fish Hiding in Manta Ray Butts! https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sucker-fish-are-hiding-in-manta-rays-buttholes-new-study-reveals/  Effects of Defunding USAID: https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext New York Times on the USAID cuts: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/opinion/foreign-aid-cuts.html   Other Resources: You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful (The Perfect High School or College Graduation Gift for 2026) by Karen Swallow Prior: https://a.co/d/07W6Tn7P   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Dans cet épisode, animé par Raphaëlle de Barmon, le père Grégoire Froissart nous parle de la grâce à travers l'analyse du Catéchisme de l'Eglise catholique.

Vocation at its deepest level is "something I can't not do, for reasons I'm unable to explain to anyone else and don't fully understand myself, but are nonetheless compelling." This description from Parker Palmer frames the journey of chaplain Jenny Richards. She says, "If there is an openness to life, then I think vocation is where we meet our desires and our love of God. They meet, and if I think it's something I can't not do, that's very compelling. And it's terrifying." In Episode 265, Jenny joins Cynthia and Susan for a conversation about the remarkable path she's walking, and how she came to be on it.

What does it really mean to obey Christ's command to love—family, church, nation, and the nations—in the right order? In this episode of the American Reformer Podcast, Timon Cline sits down with Alex Kocman, author of Ordered to Love, to unpack the Ordo Amoris, Protestant political theology, missions, and patriotism.   Alex Kocman is a Christian writer, podcaster, and church leader. He serves as Director of Communications and Engagement for ABWE and co-hosts The Missions Show and The World View podcasts. He is the author of the brand new book, Ordered to Love. https://press.founders.org/shop/ordered-to-love/   Learn more about Alex Kocman's work: https://alexkocman.com/about/   Why Ordered to Love had to be written: https://alexkocman.com/2026/01/16/why-ordered-to-love-needed-to-be-written/   Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome to American Reformer Podcast 0:37 – Who Is Alex Kocman? Missions, Media, and Theology 4:02 – Why Ordered to Love? The Flashpoints Behind the Book 10:25 – Universalism vs. Parochialism in the Church 16:53 – Do Christians Have a Duty to Love Their Own Nation? 24:25 – Nations in Scripture: From Abraham to Revelation 34:17 – How Grace Restores Nature 40:32 – What Is a Nation? Beyond ‘Propositional' America 48:39 – Evangelical Guilt, Vocation, and ‘Real' Ministry 58:04 – Final Exhortation: Missionaries, Activists, and the Order of Love   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

Deacon Rob shares his vocation story, of how the Holy Spirit gently spoke to his heart, inviting him to be a deacon.  Discernment with the Holy Spirit changes everything.  How do we call on the Holy Spirit, that we might follow God's plan for our lives?    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Abundance isn't a business cliché—it's a spiritual reality most of us underuse. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack an “abundance mindset” through the lens of faith: the human gifts we notice (marriage, family, friendships) and the supernatural riches we often forget (baptismal identity, forgiveness, Mass, the Church as family, communion with the saints). The question isn't whether God gives abundantly. The question is whether we practice receiving those gifts—and build habits that make them real in daily life.Father offers a simple framework for making the abundance of Christ usable: events → habits → knowledge. Events (retreats, pilgrimages, special liturgies, novenas, missions) “strike the match.” Habits keep the flame burning (Mass, adoration, prayer rhythms). Knowledge anchors and integrates what we experience (learning the doctrine behind what we felt). Joe brings it home: don't build a wall between “faith life” and “real life.” When you integrate the gifts of God into relationships, work, and ordinary conversations, you become more fruitful—and that fruit becomes a sign you're moving in the right direction.Key IdeasAbundance starts with gratitude: name what you've already been given instead of living like it's scarce.The faith offers “untapped riches”: baptismal identity, mercy, Eucharist, supernatural family, communion with saints.The integration path: events create ignition, habits sustain, knowledge stabilizes.Many gifts become meaningful only after repetition—sometimes you “do it” before you fully “get it.”Don't separate church-world and life-world; abundance grows when it flows into relationships and service.Links & References (official/source only)None explicitly referenced with clear official/source URLs in this transcript.CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, abundance mindset, abundance, gratitude, gifts of God, baptism, divine life, forgiveness, hope, Mass, Eucharist, Body and Blood, Church as family, communion of saints, angels and saints, vocation, priesthood, monastic life, conversion, ongoing conversion, spiritual habits, spiritual disciplines, retreat, pilgrimage, parish mission, novena, Eucharistic adoration, holy hour, daily Mass, real presence, Scripture study, Bible study, evangelization, serving the poor, soup kitchen, homeless shelter, Marian consecration, relationships, integrate faith, supernatural family

How does a retreat discussing Lutheran political theology, the doctrine of two kingdoms, vocation, and the limits of politics shape future church workers? Dr. Rachel Ferguson (Professor of Business Ethics & Assistant Dean of the College of Business/Director of the Free Enterprise Center, Concordia University Chicago), Jonah Witte (rising sophomore at Concordia University Chicago pursuing dual certification in secondary education–biology and Director of Christian Education), and Grace Levitt (rising junior at Concordia University Chicago in Lutheran Teacher Education, studying secondary education social sciences) join Andy and Sarah to talk about how Dr. Ferguson created the idea for this invitation-only retreat at the Kirk Center, what she hoped students would gain from the discussion-based format, how something like this is important for Lutheran church work students, what Jonah and Grace experienced along with six other CUC students, how their experiences will shape how they approach their future vocations, and how they were challenged to think more deeply about these topics. Learn more about the Free Enterprise Center at Concordia University Chicago at cuchicago.edu/academics/centers-of-excellence/free-enterprise-center. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

On this episode, Oscar sits down with Helena Heffernan of Life Teen International to explore the often challenging journey of discernment. Helena shares how prayer, silence, and honest self-awareness helped her recognize where her gifts could truly flourish. Their conversation is a powerful reminder that vocation is not about forcing a path forward, but faithfully responding to where God is genuinely calling you. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

2026-05-26 Interview de Xavier Thierry: la vocation au diaconat permanent by Radio Maria France

Robert Ludlum didn't make the name up. In 1887, a Rhode Island preacher named Ansel Bourne disappeared and woke up two months later in a Pennsylvania candy store, with no idea how he got there.EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-bourneidentity/LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: May 24, 2026

Happiness Is a Skill: Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Triumph Steps FrameworkGuest: Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver, Licensed Psychotherapist and Creator of Triumph Steps Host: Julie RigaOverviewWhat if happiness was not just a feeling but a skill you could learn, practice, and master?In this episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga sits down with Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver, a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience and the creator of Triumph Steps, a neuroscience-based framework transforming the way clinicians, coaches, and institutions approach emotional literacy. Beatriz breaks down the science behind why thoughts shape reality, how fear disguises itself in daily life, and why resilience is a muscle that anyone can build. Whether you are navigating a difficult season, chasing purpose, or simply ready to fall in love with your life again, this episode delivers practical tools and real inspiration to help you stay on course.Happiness Is a Skill: Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Triumph Steps FrameworkAbout the GuestBeatriz Martinez-Peñalver is a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, a community mental health center founder, and the creator of Triumph Steps. Her work bridges clinical therapy and purpose-driven coaching, making emotional fitness and resilience accessible to everyone who needs it. Over the past decade she has focused on prevention and coaching, believing every single person deserves to know how to be happier. Originally from Colombia, she serves clients globally with a team of certified coaches and clinicians.Key Topics CoveredThe Neuroscience of Happiness There is a direct connection between what we think and how we feel. Positive thoughts produce dopamine and serotonin. Anxious thoughts trigger a completely different neurochemical response. The core equation: Thought leads to Feeling, Feeling leads to Action, Action leads to Results across four life domains: Relationships, Health and Well-Being, Vocation, and Time and Financial Freedom.The Eight Steps to Emotional Fitness Happiness is a learnable skill and an emotional muscle. The Triumph Steps framework guides clients through eight steps beginning with identifying a clear vision, building a bridge from where they are today to where they want to be three years from now, and taking one small controllable step at a time.Befriending Fear Fear disguises itself as procrastination, avoidance, and victim thinking. Clients learn to name it, understand it, and act despite it. Something better always waits on the other side of fear.Purpose and Service as Ingredients for Happiness People who turn their gifts outward toward the good of others discover a deeper and lasting happiness. Purpose is not simply found. It is built through intentional service and the courage to ask how your talents can make a difference.Diaphragmatic Breathing Inhale deeply to a count of four, pause, then exhale slowly to a count of six. Repeat three to five times. This practice immediately resets the nervous system and reconnects you to your inner clarity and wisdom.Memorable Quotes"Not everybody needs mental health services, but every single person needs to know how to be happier.""Your past does not define your future. Your future is designed with the thoughts of today.""We act despite the fear. That is what gets us to triumph.""How would you love your life to look three years from now?"Connect with Beatriz Martinez-PeñalverEmail: beatriz@triumphsteps.com Website: www.triumphsteps.comConnect with Julie RigaExplore all of Julie Riga resources, books, and coaching programs at: https://stacklist.app/julierigaSubscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with anyone ready to build a life they love.#StayOnCourse #HappinessIsASkill #TriumphSteps #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TransformationJourney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on May 21, 2026. The readings are from Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 and John 17:20-26 (Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Tom Collins, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Perdido Key, about how God led him from a promising career in the Air Force as a chemical engineer to the priesthood through a powerful moment of prayer, and reflects on nearly 33 years of ministry—from campus ministry at Florida State to opening preschools and shepherding a diverse coastal parish.

Catéchèse du P. Mathieu - 2026-05-21 L'amour est notre vocation by Radio Maria France

Administration is more than paperwork—it's a spiritual calling. Jana Holiday, author of Taking Good Care: Administration for Christian Formation, explores how stewardship, imagination, and hospitable leadership can transform administration into a ministry of care and Christian formation.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Jana Holiday explains that she loves administration because it involves solving problems and collaborating to move people, resources, and projects toward fulfilling a mission.Administration centers on stewardship—taking good care of people, resources, and projects.Jana Holiday connects the idea of stewardship to Genesis 1, positioning it as an expression of imago Dei and a pursuit of good work and good results.Effective administration requires reflection, intentionality, and love.Jana Holiday cautions against letting the pursuit of productivity override empathy and care in leadership.Administration works best when it is open-handed and welcoming, rather than controlling and restrictive.Administrators must choose between stewardship—an open invitation—and dominion, which relies on control.Jana Holiday warns that exercising dominion in administration risks missing out on the collective wisdom and creativity of a group.Administrative work is not unspiritual; all good work—including administration—can be ministry and part of Christian formation.Jana Holiday introduces three categories related to work: jobs, callings, and invitations, suggesting that many administrative roles may function as invitations from God more than callings.Approaching administrative work as an invitation can lead to a more purposeful and responsive engagement with people and resources.Markus Watson and Jana Holiday discuss the importance of boundaries for administrators and the need for leaders to help protect staff from being overloaded by excessive demands.Over-functioning and under-functioning both erode trust in organizational settings.Jana Holiday suggests administrators regularly audit their responsibilities and seek feedback from colleagues to maintain a healthy balance in their roles.Hospitable administration involves creating belonging and valuing people as part of stewardship, not just completing tasks.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryIDEO (Design & Innovation Firm)Books mentioned:Taking Good Care, by Jana HollidayDesigning Your Life, by Bill Burnett and Dave EvansDesigning Your Work Life, by Bill Burnett and Dave EvansThe Art of Innovation, by Tom KelleyRELATED EPISODE'S:Healing Workplace Wounds, with Meryl HerrTrust, Teams, and Transformational Leadership, with Mike BonemPursuing Your Purpose, with Nicholas PearceSend me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

What do you do when life tries to shrink you, but God keeps calling you to stand tall? This week, I sat down with my brother‑friend Tim Ross in The Basement for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the parts of my story most people only see in fragments. Tim gave me the space to go there - all the way there - and I didn't hold back. I opened up about the parts of my story that shaped me, stretched me, and ultimately rebuilt me - not through perfection, but through obedience. In this episode, we touch on: Losing a marriage, a home, and financial security - and choosing faithfulness anyway How art curation unexpectedly prepared me to bring theology to life Healing after rejection and remembering Jesus as my Kinsman Redeemer Why my restoration was never tied to a man, a marriage, or money If you've ever felt pressure to shrink, disappear, or carry shame that God never assigned to you, this conversation will breathe courage into your spirit. Listen now and show Tim some love by tagging us on your socials @upsetthegram and @biancajuarezofficial. Tell us how this episode impacted you -  and don't forget to share, subscribe, and like the episode. Love you! See you next week. B Resources & Links Bianca's Book: Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC Bible Study: Grit Don't Quit Bible Study https://www.biancajuaerzofficial.com/gdq All Resources: Learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/resources Support  Subscribe + Leave a Review: Don't miss an episode! Find We're Going There on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Stay Connected: Join the community today. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/  WGT Email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiancaJuarezOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancajuarezofficial/  Thank You to Our Sponsors - We're Going There is Sponsored by: HomeChef: Go to HomeChef.com/GOINGTHERE for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/GOINGTHERE today to get 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The term "laity" refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ's priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

To live a Christian life is much more transformative than just trying to live better. If you're a Christian, you are a living stone in the temple of the Holy Spirit, and you are a holy priesthood called to do sacrifices to the Lord, because you're related to the cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Now that's quite an image. What does it all mean? Let's unpack that under three headings: 1) what we are called to be, 2) what we're called to do, and 3) how we can be enabled and empowered to do it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on June 29, 2014. Series: Following Jesus. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.