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Practicing Catholic is a radio show collaboration between the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis and Relevant Radio 1330AM. www.practicingcatholicshow.com

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  • Monday · 53 min

    Family movements made to encounter Christ (with James Shackelford, Carlos Pedevila and Claudia Swett)

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

  • August 17 · 57 min

    Living Holiness: The Witness of Blessed Stanley Rother (with Archbishop Hebda and Archbishop Flynn)

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

  • August 10 · 56 min

    Why healing your heart can change your faith (with Lacy Apfelbeck and Jena Kolles)

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

  • August 3 · 58 min

    Who are you beyond your accomplishments? (with Archbishop Hebda and Jason Adkins)

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

  • July 27 · 56 min

    The moments and people that shape our faith (with Luke Currier and Father Nick Vance)

    Faith is shaped by the moments we encounter and the people who walk with us. In this episode of Practicing Catholic, Luke Currier shares his faith journey and the experiences that helped deepen his relationship with Christ. Then, Father Nick Vance joins us to discuss the importance of virtuous friendships and how the people we surround ourselves with can help us grow in faith and holiness. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • July 20 · 57 min

    A place for encounter (with Tim & Helen Healy and Rob Masloski)

    One week can make a lasting impact. Discover how Extreme Faith Camp gives young people the opportunity to step away, encounter Christ, and return home changed. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • July 13 · 58 min

    Sports and schisms (with Bishop Izen and Susan Mulheron)

    How can sports help us grow in holiness? And why does the Society of St. Pius X continue to raise questions within the Church? Bishop Izen explores the role of athletics in the Christian life, while Susan Mulheron unpacks the history and canonical status of SSPX. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • July 6 · 58 min

    Where Surrender Leads (with Amanda Post and Lee Sondeno)

    What does it really mean to surrender to God’s will—especially when it leads somewhere unexpected? In this episode, Amanda Post shares her journey into the Catholic Church and how surrender and obedience shaped her conversion story. Then, Lee Sondeno reflects on why young adults are leaving the Church and how families and parishes can better support lasting faith and connection. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • June 29 · 53 min

    How Is God Inviting You Into Rest and Renewal?(with Bishop Kenney and Mike & Krysten Fulcher)

    What if summer is more than just a break in routine—what if it’s an invitation from God to slow down, reconnect, and renew your faith? Bishop Kenney joins us to reflect on the spiritual gifts of rest and creation during this season. Then, Mike and Krysten Fulcher share how one invitation changed their family’s faith journey and sparked a deeper sense of community and belonging. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • June 22 · 58 min

    Drawn toward the heart of Jesus (with Archbishop Hebda and Jeremy Rohr)

    Archbishop Hebda reflects on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and what it means that the United States has been consecrated to the Sacred Heart, especially in a time marked by division and a need for healing. Then, Jeremy Rohr, founder of Freedom to Love, joins the conversation to discuss the struggles many young men face with pornography and the importance of community and accountability in the journey toward freedom. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • June 15 · 57 min

    Our collaborative church (with Susan Mulheron and Julie Hurley)

    What does collaboration look like in the Church? Susan Mulheron and Julie Hurley discuss how clergy and lay leaders work together to support the mission of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, from day-to-day decisions to long term pastoral care. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • June 8 · 58 min

    Mercy and mission (with Fr. Jim Livingston and Patrick Conley)

    Father Jim Livingston discusses Healing Masses and how the Church understands physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through prayer and the sacraments. Then, former Practicing Catholic host Patrick Conley returns to share about his journey toward ordination to the permanent diaconate and the path that has led him to this important milestone. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • June 1 · 58 min

    Human dignity in a digital age

    What does it mean to be human in a digital age? Bishop Michael Izen shares his vocation story, followed by a conversation on AI, Big Tech and human dignity with Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

  • May 25 · 58 min

    No two callings alike (with Dominic Miller, Peter Romens, Alex Hall and Sebastian Spencer)

    As four men prepare for ordination to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, they share the very different paths that led them to say yes to God’s call. From an early sense of vocation to seasons of doubt, dating relationships, career setbacks and even atheism, Deacons Domonic Miller, Peter Romens, Sebastian Spencer and Alex Hall reflect on discernment, seminary formation and the final weeks before becoming priests. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • May 18 · 57 min

    Leading by listening: Archbishop Hebda after 10 years

    In this two-part episode, we talk with Archbishop Bernard Hebda as he marks 10 years leading the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He reflects on a decade of ministry through challenge and renewal, including the abuse crisis, the pandemic, synodal listening sessions, and a renewed focus on family life. We also discuss moments of difficulty, prayer, and hope, and what he envisions for the future of the Church and its mission. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • May 4 · 56 min

    An invitation to grace and rest (with Bishop Kenney and Alison and Jim Dahlman)

    Bishop Kevin Kenney reflects on the grace of the Madre Peregrina’s visit and its impact on our local church. Then, Jim and Alison Dahlman share how families can reclaim Sunday as a day of prayer, rest and renewal. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!  ⁠Facebook ⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠  ⁠ YouTube⁠ 

  • April 27 · 57 min

    Called to something more (with Jessica Bacon-Macqueen and Lee Sondeno)

    What does it look like to find faith in unexpected ways? Jessica Macqueen shares her journey into the Catholic Church this past Easter, while Lee Sondeno reflects on how his own path into Catholicism now informs his ministry with young adults. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • April 17 · 57 min

    Living in the present, rooted in hope (with Archbishop Hebda and Alec Collins)

    After Easter Sunday, how do we carry Resurrection hope into everyday life? In this episode, Archbishop Hebda reflects on what it means to live the Resurrection beyond the liturgy—through prayer, service, and simple daily practices that keep faith alive year-round. Later, musician Alec Collins shares about living in the present moment, letting go of comparison, and finding God’s grace in the “now,” along with the inspiration behind his new album Hands of Time. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

  • April 13 · 55 min

    Lighting the way: Discipleship and care (with Jill Fink and Eric Skog)

    Christians are little Christs, lighting the way for those who are in darkness to know Jesus. Jill Fink, OCIA coordinator at St. John the Baptist, New Brighton, shares how the OCIA process forms disciples and guides people into the Church. Then, Eric Skog, deputy director of the Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment at the Archdiocese, discusses Childhood Abuse Prevention Month and the call to protect and care for the most vulnerable. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

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