Candid Catholic Convos

In this episode, Bishop Timothy Senior discusses the significance of religious freedom, patriotism, and the role of faith in shaping our nation. He emphasizes the importance of practicing the faith during summer and highlights his pastoral letter, Stir Into Flame, with his vision for the future of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Chase Lear shares his inspiring journey from skepticism to faith, highlighting the importance of the sacraments, the ongoing process of conversion, and the beauty of the Catholic Church. Discover how personal experiences and authentic searching can lead to a profound spiritual transformation. SCRIPTURE: John 4:13-14 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Deacon John Rogers, vice president at Prenger Solutions group and ordained permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, joins us to discuss how Catholics can integrate their faith with their professional lives and leverage social media for evangelization. SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3:5-6 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Resources Catholic Social Media - https://catholicso...

Part Two of our discussion with Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, as we continue to discuss the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith. SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:13-15 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Thomas More RESOURCES: New Adam: God's Plan for Men - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234 Website -...

Dr. John Bishop, founder and executive director of FORGE, discusses the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith. Resources New Adam: God's Plan for Men by Dr. John Bishop - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234 Website - https://forge.org/johnbishop

We live in a time of constant noise. Constant consumption. Constant comparison. Most people are overwhelmed by information, pressured to perform, and stretched thin by busyness. Even spiritually, it can be easy to approach faith as just another thing to manage or optimize. And yet Saint Francis offers us something strikingly different. Today we’re chatting with Father Michael Heine, the minister p...

Fr. Chiedozie Ononuju (Fr. Dozy), parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Carlisle, joins us today to chat about the quiet ways God directs our lives and how we can work on our relationship with Him. SCRIPTURE: John 15:4 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Francis de Sales

Easter Sunday may be over but the Easter Season is only just now coming to an end. While the Church calls this Ordinary time, there's nothing 'ordinary' about living as Resurrection people in a world driven by science, technology, questions and uncertainty. Today we're diving into this beautiful tension - and harmony - with Monsignor Frank Karwacki, pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and fo...

Today we're exploring the idea of Mary not just as our mother, but as our friend who's walked this path with us, sharing her wisdom, her faith, and pointing us to our ultimate goal, her Son. Amanda Snyder - convert, mom and co-facilitator of the An Investment in Motherhood group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - joins us today to explore how our blessed mother might advise us as we navigate our...

Today we're exploring what many nowadays would consider a radical act: the sacrament of Confession. Donna Giberti joins us to unpack how reconciliation can be a radical act for us Catholics, and indeed, very punk rock. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:23-24 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Josephine Bahkita

To anyone who’s unfamiliar, the Catholic observance of relics might seem a bit creepy. And if Jesus conquered death at Easter, why do we do it at all? Today we’re joined by Father Matt Cannon, pastor at St Paul the Apostle church in Annville, to share with us how the saints provide an example for us of a faith that shows up in real life, and why venerating their relics can be an integral part of o...

How do we reconcile our Catholic Faith and Current events? Today we're joined by Father John Bateman, Pastor at St. Joe's Parish in Mechanicsburg and chaplain in the PA Air National Guard with a degree in Canon Law who's uniquely qualified to help us comprehend current events from all sides: as a civilian, as a soldier, and as a Catholic. SCRIPTURE: John 15:13 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Venerable Emil Kapau...

The disciples couldn't recognize Jesus walking with them on the road to Emmaus - what hope is there for us to recognize Him when we are so distracted by modern day living? Donna Giberti, spiritual director for the Diocese of Harrisburg, joins us to share some ways we can practice recognizing Christ in our every day. SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:28:35 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Ignatius of Loyola

Part 2 of our conversation with Bishop Senior and WHP 580’s Michael Parks where they will discuss upcoming events in the Diocese of Harrisburg. SCRIPTURE: John 20:1-9 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Mary Magdalene

WHP 580's Michael Parks joins Bishop Senior for our annual Easter Episode.

Music is the universal language - it can reflect all the aspects of how we’re feeling throughout life, in particular when it comes to our faith and the powerful moments of Holy Week. Today we're excited to welcome Father Maximilian Mary Dean, a hermit priest of our Diocese and award-winning Catholic musician who uses his gift to give Glory to God in unique and powerful ways. SCRIPTURE: Luke 19:38...

Sometimes the most meaningful parts of the Christian life don’t happen in grand gestures or dramatic moments. They show up in the quiet decisions we make each day — how we respond to challenges, how we treat the people around us, and how we choose to walk with Christ in the middle of ordinary life. What does that look like for those of us in the 21st century. What does it mean to be a modern-day d...

Prayer. Fasting. Almsgiving. These three practices define Lent—but what happens when they become a way of life? Renee and James from the St. Martin de Porres house in Harrisburg join us today from our local Catholic Worker movement, to discuss how it’s message and each Lenten Season continue to challenge us in the Church today. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Servant of God Doroth...

What if we're in a period of our lives where just surviving feels hard enough? How can we do Lent properly if we're struggling with our own woundedness? Father Dan Powell, Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish in Lancaster, joins us for a Lenten Reframe for those of us who are grieving, hurting or emotionally exhuasted during this season. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 34:18 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Saint John of the Cro...

The beginning of Lent is the perfect time to create the space God needs to speak to us. Today we're joined by Tanya Janoski, mother, relationship educator at A Woman's Concern, volunteer at St. Jame Parish and spiritual director for the Diocese of Harrisburg to talk about how Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season are a great opportunity to lean into surrender and begin again. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51:17...

Its inevitable that we will experience seasons of disappointment or disillusionmnet throughout our faith journey, but how we handle it determines everything. Father Ted Keating, pastor at Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Mount Joy joins us to unpack what to do when we find ourselves in a fog. SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:32 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Augustine of Hippo

To create more space to sit at Jesus' feet and do ordinary things with extraordinary love, what do we need to do at the most basic level? Today we welcome back Deacon Scott Root, Senior Theology teacher at Trinity High School, who serves at St. Katherine Drexel Parish in Mechanicsburg where he's also the director of religious education, to chat with us about our prayer life, and what that can look...

Deacon Scott Root, senior theology teacher at Trinity High school who serves at St. Katherine Drexel Parish in Mechanicsburg where he’s also the director of religious education, is back to help us build better Bible reading habits to meet all our mental and spiritual goals this year and beyond. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119:105 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Anthony of the Desert

Have you ever felt the weight of your life and thought 'I want a break - I need a break.' Did you know rest and renewal are both necessary for our faith to evolve? Kevin Cicak, CYO Director for the Diocese of Harrisburg and frequent retreat facilitator, joins us today to talk about how retreats are the perfect opportunity to engage in both. SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:35 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Mary Magdalene

It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the suffering in the world. War, illness, loneliness, and injustice —it can start to feel like too much. And sometimes the temptation isn’t to stop caring, but to stop hoping. But just because we experience or witness suffering doesn’t mean it’s random or without purpose, as it so often feels, so to help us out, we’ve invited Renee and James from the St Martin...