The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Shawn and Kathy Salamida about their faith journeys, what led them to adopt, some of the challenges they went through during the adoption process, and advice for parents that are looking to adopt.

In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Dr. Mary Soha about the meaning of martyrdom, the Cause of the Beatification of the Martyrs of La Florida and the research that has been done during the process.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dr. Tom Neal about his faith journey, his job as Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement, and his upcoming podcast called "Sharing the Faith."

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of the Catholic saints and lists a few of his personal favorites.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Peter Rodgers about his faith journey, getting into education after serving in the Air Force, and his role as principal of St. Mary Catholic School in Ft. Walton Beach.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of Catholic schools and his own personal experience as a former Catholic school student.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dcn. Lou and Rita Fete about their respective faith journeys and their lives as a deacon and deacon's wife.

Bishop Wack talks with Fr. Joseph Callipare about the history of the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program and his role as Vicar for Deacons and Director of Deacon Formation.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Alex Molzer, Arnie Fonseca, and Lisa Kurnik about their faith journeys and their experiences in youth ministry.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Raymond Herard and Katie Johnson about their faith journeys and their work in Catholic Campus Ministries.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the Eucharist and the need for sacrifice and atonement.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his Vatican II series by discussing Apostolicam Actuositatem, also known as the "Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity."

Host Chez Filippini talks with Alex Clark about his unique faith journey and how it led to him creating his "Generation Vatican 2" podcast. Later in the show, Bishop Wack joins Chez and Alex to talk about Vatican II and the importance of the laity in the church.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his discussion of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, most commonly known as Lumen Gentium.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Roy Marien about his faith journey, some of the lessons he has learned during his numerous assignments, and what he loves about being a Catholic priest.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues his discussion of Vatican II by analyzing the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, most commonly known as Lumen Gentium. This is part one of a two-part discussion. Part two will be released on April 27, 2023.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Sister Margaret Kuntz and Sister Colleen Mattingly about their respective faith journeys and the history of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the origins and importance of the Gaudium et Spes document.

In honor of Black History Month, hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Juanita Sanks about her faith journey, living through the civil rights movement, and the importance of being involved in the church.

Bishop Wack kicks off his Vatican II series by reviewing the book "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II" by George Weigel. 

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Kathleen Trusz and Jean Nixon about their faith journeys and their work at the Women's Clinic in Tallahassee, FL.

In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Archbishop Thomas Rodi from the Archdiocese of Mobile about the history of their dioceses and their respective spiritual journeys.

As the year comes to a close, Bishop Wack talks about using St. Ignatius's Examen to leave the past behind and look forward to what lies ahead in the new calendar year.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Dennis O'Brien about his faith journey and his experience of walking the 500 mile ancient pilgrimage called “El Camino."

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the origins of the liturgical season of Advent.