Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion

In this New Year’s special episode of Breaking Bread , we take the show on the road and bring you the first-ever Emmaus Games , recorded live from Piruw Grill , a Peruvian restaurant in Southwest Miami known for its amazing food, great atmosphere, live music, and karaoke nights. Emmaus brothers from Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Timothy, St. Brendan, and Good Shepherd Catholic Churches come together fo...

For this Christmas episode, Breaking Bread left the studio and gathered family around a real table for a night of food, laughter, faith, and honest conversation. We talk about Christmas then vs. now, family traditions, what shows up at the table every year, and the moments that remind us God meets us right in the middle of real life. It’s not polished — it’s family. Just good food, good stories, a...

In this episode of Breaking Bread , we sit at the table with Raul G , a devoted servant of the Church whose journey of faith has been shaped by service, song, and learning how to come back when the road felt long. Born in Boston and raised in Miami, Raul shares how anxiety, silence, and time before the Blessed Sacrament became part of God’s quiet work in his life. Through Emmaus, ministry, and a d...

We took Breaking Bread out of the studio and onto the fairway for a special episode recorded live at the 8th Annual ManUp Golf Tournament. Join Brian and Gil as they ride through the course interviewing players from the golf cart, sit down with organizers and priests at the table, and capture the laughs, brotherhood, and faith that make this event so powerful. Every shot, every story, and every mo...

What happens when the grind no longer satisfies the soul? In this powerful Advent episode of Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion , we sit down with Ernie Velasquez to hear how God transformed his life from hustle to holy . As we enter the first week of Advent — the week of Hope , Ernie shares how losing control, surrendering to God, and rediscovering prayer, the Rosary, Adoration, an...

It’s Thanksgiving night at the table! In this special episode of Breaking Bread, we kick things off with the first-ever Breaking Bread Thanksgiving Draft — where Brian, Gil, Yinett, and Alexis battle it out to build the ultimate Thanksgiving plate. From fried turkey and pernil to mac & cheese, croquetas, and pumpkin pie, the competition is real, the trash talk is friendly, and poor Petunia the...

In this powerful episode, Brian and Gil sit down with Angel Figueroa and JC Collar from Consecrati to unpack what consecration truly means — not as a mystical concept reserved for priests or saints, but as a daily, practical, life-changing surrender for every believer . From stories of faith, heartbreak, and redemption, to the humor of decorative plates and Miami life, this conversation blends lau...

In this special live music episode, we welcome the Bolivar Family — Luis, Ada, Kevin, and Alan — from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, FL. They’re not just a family who sings together… they’re a family who worships together. From serving the poor alongside the Missionaries of Charity to leading music and prayer at retreats and Mass, their story is a beautiful reminder that worship beg...

What does “yes” look like when God keeps calling—at home, at the altar, and in the everyday? For our 10th episode, Deacon Erik Cinco (Our Lady of Lourdes, Miami) joins us to share his journey from Managua’s youth groups to the diaconate: a vocation within a vocation. We talk Adoration (“Adoro Te Devote”), the grace of sacramental marriage, and why deacons are called to sacramentalize service —maki...

Live from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Miami, FL), we sit down with Bertha Uribasterra for a conversation about Adoration, devotion, and the power of giving God just one hour. We start with some brunch talk (because apparently “just one hour” never means one hour), then open the Word at the Table (Luke 13:31-35) — where Jesus reminds us what it means to stay focused on our mission and gath...

Live from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Miami, FL) , we sit down with Alex Alvarez for a real conversation about faith that isn’t always a straight line. We start with some Publix conversation, find out who Petunia is and then open the Word at the Table (Luke 12:49–53)—why Jesus’ “fire” can feel disruptive but actually forges us. Alex shares how he first met the Lord as a kid, drifted, and...

👉 Ready to take the next step? Learn more or register at www. Ready2ManUP.com This week on Breaking Bread, we’re diving into the heart of the ManUp Conference (Feb 20-21, 2026), a movement that’s been calling men to rise for over 14 years. We’re joined by Ed Kolo, coordinator of ManUp, and Father Jorge Reyes, spiritual advisor for the conference. Together, they share what makes this event so powe...

This isn’t just another episode of Breaking Bread — it’s a night where faith, brotherhood, and late-night conversations come alive. Recorded live from the Emmaus Retreat House at Our Lady of Lourdes, this special broadcast takes place after the lights go out and most of the retreat house is silent… but the Holy Spirit is still moving. Brian and Gil invite listeners to pull up a chair and experienc...

In this week’s episode of Breaking Bread, we’re joined by our brother in Christ, Benny Lopez, from St. Agatha Catholic Church. Benny’s story is one of transformation — from chasing worldly desires and living on his own terms to discovering the freedom, peace, and purpose that comes when you surrender to God’s will and let the Holy Spirit lead. Together at the table, we reflect on the Gospel, hear...

What is Kerygma — and why is it so important? In this episode, we sit down with Erz Munsie and Giancarla Heredia from the Communities of the New Evangelization to talk about the simple but life-changing proclamation at the core of our faith: that God loves us, Jesus died and rose to save us, and He calls us into new life. For 25 years, the retreat "Jesús Te Llama" (Jesus Is Calling) has...

In this episode of Breaking Bread , we sit down with our brother Richard Novoa to hear the powerful story of how his Emmaus retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes became the road that changed everything . Richard shares how one encounter with Christ transformed his life, set his heart on fire, and led him into a deeper walk of faith and service in the Church. Together with Brian, Gil, and Yinett, we refle...

What does it really mean to walk the call of Christ in our daily lives? In this episode, Brian and Gil welcome two brothers from St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Miami — Armando Alvarez and Luis González — to share how God has called them to live their faith through service, family, and community. Armando is the Men’s Ministry coordinator at St. Brendan’s Elementary, while Luis is coordinating the...

Jose “Gallego” Rodriguez, from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Miami, joins the premiere of Breaking Bread to share how faith is more than words—it’s a daily surrender. He reflects on the challenge of trusting God not only in good times but also through pain and uncertainty. From his earliest days, God’s hand has guided him through close calls and life-changing moments, leading him into a deeper wal...