All Kinds of Catholic

Send us a text Episode 36: Sister Gabrielle tells how her extraordinary family history 'has really been the strong push for me in my own faith journey.' She explains the big, perhaps counter-intuitive, decisions she has made, led entirely by what she has felt the Lord is calling her to do. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk F...

Send us a text Episode 35: Nigel explains something of his father's now-completed faith journey. From his own experience, he shares rich insights on justice, truth, Catholic social teaching, and 'reinserting Christianity into the public debate'. Find out more Catholic Union of Great Britain A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.c...

Send us a text Episode 34: Podcast host Theresa draws together some of the threads weaving through the conversations so far. What are the experiences and values that bind us together as Catholics? With excerpts from those conversations - and one or two new voices. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and X/Tw...

Send us a text Episode 33: Jose shares how his faith was transformed from thriving in catechism class and church groups, into something 'so real'. His story carries us from India to the Middle East and then the UK. Be encouraged by Jose's fruitful experience of evangelising across borders. Find out more Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries Awakening Convention  25th January, West Brom...

Send us a text Episode 32: Maggie, Eleni and Lorraine return to the podcast  - this time together. In conversation, they share their thoughts about moving in to a new year - and where Jesus is being revealed to them, and us, in our world today. Is the Year of Jubilee helpful? And does the theme Pilgrims of Hope speak to them?  Find out more Jubilee Year Vatican Jubilee Year England & Wales A n...

Send us a text Episode 31: In this New Year episode, Sean explains how he feels there is a better world out there when he sees so many people striving for it. Much of his working life has been focussed on helping to make a more peaceful world because, 'If you're not standing up for justice and peace and righteousness then what's the point of being a Christian?' We wish listener...

Send us a text Episode 30: In this special Christmas episode, Jonathan shares how his faith journey has led him to church music. He explains how sacred music offers praise upwards and outwards and, he hopes, helps us all to pray. This episode includes some of the beautiful Christmas music which Jonathan has produced. O Come all Ye Faithful: The Choir of St George’s Cathedral, Norman Harper, Freder...

Send us a text Episode 29: Fr Gerry shares how his views of the priesthood have changed over the years. He describes something of how being close to terrible violence has affected him. In exploring Fr Gerry's work supporting people in prison, their struggles are held up to the light too. Find out more Irish Chaplaincy Voices Unheard Pact Prison Advice and Care Trust Catholic Worker Movement A...

Send us a text Episode 28: Pat talks about growing up in Ireland, getting married on the shores of the Atlantic, and coming to England for work. Since the earliest days, when he wasn't allowed to be an altar server, he shares where his faith has fitted into his 93 years and how he feels age has strengthened it.  A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@Kinds...

Send us a text Episode 27: Gerry shares that, for him, prayer is action. 'If I can help someone I will.' He explains how his significant stammer led him to becoming an engineer who was privileged to help people all over the world, as well as closer to home. While working in the film industry, he describes how his faith 'helped me to stay focussed.' Find out more HCPT Lourdes Pi...

Send us a text Episode 26: Sue shares how her search for something deeper has driven her work for justice and peace where the Lord has opened up many opportunities. It has also enabled her to find a spirituality that nourishes - and she explains how she became an Associate of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace. Find out more: Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace CSJP Land Ethic Richard...

Send us a text Episode 25: Amy explains how she tries to live her faith today as something real. Her mother used to 'put me to bed at night and kiss me good night and say, Remember that you were baptised priest, prophet, and king.' Amy reflects on how our compassion for others is really about letting Christ be in charge. Find out more National Board of Catholic Women Adventurous Accompan...

Send us a text Episode 24: Michael shares how he is still putting together what it means to be a Catholic after the death of a wonderful Franciscan priest inspired him to 'dig deeper' into his faith. Hear how Michael is tackling reading the scriptures and trying to have a consistent prayer life and see what resonates with your faith journey. A new episode, a different conversation, every...

Send us a text Episode 23: Shantel shares her love of going on retreat. Recognising that taking social action is 'in the bible,' she explains how she and two friends, with their school chaplain, made life better for 20,000 young people in the North East. She thoughtfully explains her Syro-Malabar heritage - and how she brings God into her life at university. Find out more: Shantel speaks...

Send us a text Episode 22: In this personal conversation, Andy explains how his unwilling attendance at a Catholic conference when he was 11 changed his life  - and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement continues to nurture his faith. He is movingly honest about how and why he retrained as a journalist, in his 30s. Find out more Catholic Charismatic Renewal New Dawn Conference A new episode, a...

Send us a text Episode 21: Elizabeth shares about her decades-long music ministry and the precious memories it has given her, her contributions to the Catholic Women's League, and the support of that community during a horribly difficult time. Find out more Catholic Women's League McCrimmons Publishing World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations A new episode, a different conversa...

Send us a text Episode 20: Phil talks about his own faith journey and how this has led to his current pilgrimage project - while we walk part of a new Pilgrim Way he is uncovering in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Find out more The Hearts in Search of God project A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and X/Twitter...

Send us a text Episode 19: Such fantastic energy and joy from Yemisi in this episode - while she generously shares her experience and insight on engaging young people,  marriage and family life, and making time for encounter. Find out more Kenelm Youth Trust Maryvale Institute Bishop Barron's Homilies A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic....

Send us a text Episode 18: Mark shares how awareness of his own weaknesses fuels his deep commitment to God. He talks about being a Lay Dominican, leading worship, and taking action on climate change - in Vancouver. Find out more Mark's book Laudato Si' Movement Lay Dominicans  Mark's worship workshop A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@Kindso...

Send us a text Episode 17: A bumper episode in which Giuliana shares her experience of Italian 'cultural Catholicism', deciding to commit more deeply to her faith, the challenges of being both a Catholic and a critical Marxist, and her experience and insights about the terrible situation in Israel and Gaza. Find out more: Giuliana's book Media and Peace in the Middle East Christian...

Send us a text Episode 16: George shares with listeners about his faith journey, his gender transition, and his teaching vocation. He explains how the very Catholic understanding of the primacy of conscience helped him. Find out more: Quest One Body One faith New Ways Ministry George's website A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Fa...

Send us a text Episode 15: Caroline and Bernard - two guests! - share how their faith is the foundation of their marriage: 'God is the glue that keeps us together.' They share how they came to walk down the aisle on their first date and how the routine practice of prayer and living their faith together helps them to grow. Find out more: Chemin Neuf Connect and Alpha Bible Alive A new epi...

Send us a text Episode 14: Sam explains how his life is shaped both by wanting to share his faith and to help others.  The value of community shines though as he talks about being involved in local politics, working especially on climate change and health inequalities,  engaging with faith leaders, and being part of a parish.  A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: the...

Send us a text Episode 13: Neil talks about his sense of being a missionary in his diocesan work.  He shares honestly the things that are high points, like being with young people, and some of the low points, on his own faith journey.   We talk about Catholic voices on social media too. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook, Inst...

Send us a text Episode 12: Elena shares her journey to finding a new Catholic community after leaving home for university.   We talk about the Latin Mass and why she and other young Catholics can be drawn to it. Elena describes honestly the things she struggles with - experiences familiar to many. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Fac...