Conversations with Jackie and Bobby

Bobby talks with ministry friend Johnna Sullivan , a trained mentor with the CatholicPsych Institute. They talk about Johnna's formation, testimony, and her pull towards ministering to "the misfits" within the Church, especially those coming from broken and blended families. Johnna Sullivan served as a missionary in Haiti, is the mother of her 11-year-old son Levi, and lives in Guilford, Connectic...

Bobby talks with Dr. John Bishop about his work on FORGE , a new platform designed to build a foundation of healthy fathers, strong families, and empowered evangelizers to revitalize the family, transform our culture, and rebuild the Church. John earned his Ph. D. from the Catholic University of America where he wrote his doctoral dissertation on masculine virtue. He worked at FOCUS in various pos...

Jackie & Bobby talk about their recent anniversaries, going through withdrawals after the Olympics, and their summer travels, particularly the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years. -- Jackie on Hallow's series on St. John Paul II: https://hallow.com/challenges/244/ Fr. Mike Schmitz on the Olympics' Opening Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ueAVZwFJbwThe National Euc...

Jackie talks with María Paula Aldana on her upbringing in Colombia, her testimony of faith, and her global ministry teaching the Theology of the Body. María Paula Aldana is a digital content creator, international speaker, writer and expert in Theology of the Body, and in teaching comprehensive sexuality education. She was a theology student at Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá Colombia an...

Bobby talks with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames about his life, his calling as a Franciscan Friar, and insights from his newest book "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God." Fr. Mark-Mary Ames is the Director of Communications and the Director of Priestly Studies of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) . The primary mission of the CFR community is a wholehearted embracin...

Jackie talks with Dr. Julia Sadusky about her books and clinical work, moving beyond "the talk" as a one-time event, and practical advice for parents to engage in conversations with their kids (or teens) about sex and the goodness of the body. Dr. Julia Sadusky is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of a private practice in Littleton, CO. She is also an author, consultant, spe...

Bobby talks with good friend and fellow minister Chika Anyanwu about her experience in ministry, moving beyond comfort, and going back to (grad) school. Chika Anyanwu is a Catholic evangelist, former Confirmation coordinator/youth & young adult minister, and the author of My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer. Her love of God and neighbor enthuses her to share the gospel through testimony, s...

Jackie talks with friend Mari Pablo about her journey in ministry, why Easter needs to be celebrated for more than one day, and having a relationship with Jesus. Mari Pablo is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she finally decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him. She holds bachelor's degrees in theology and psychology from Fra...

Bobby talks with Dr. Bryan Violette about his faith story, psychology and culture, and his new endeavor of hosting "the Catholic Sinner Show." While studying moral theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT, Dr. Violette volunteered in local impoverished areas and learned firsthand how devastating mental illness can be to family life. This impassioned him to attend to...

Jackie and Bobby talk with their friend Katie McGrady about parenting, trying to be normal, and psychology from this clip of their longer conversation on "The Katie McGrady Show." Katie Prejean McGrady is a wife, mom, award-winning author, international speaker, podcaster & daily radio show host. For full episodes, of her show, check out: https://www.katieprejeanmcgrady.com/thekatiem...

Bobby talks with Jonathan Conrad ( The Catholic Woodworker ) about how he began his ministry, the art of woodworking and witness of his parents' devotion, and how psychology helped him grow in his human formation. Jonathan Conrad began "The Catholic Woodworker" as a platform to evangelize the rosary which has grown into a business that has blessed many around the world with beautiful...

Jackie talks with Sr. Tracey Dugas in this "Part 2" of the conversation about the practicals of discernment and trying to do the will of God, whatever one is being called to in life. --- Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas is a Media Nun. She belongs to the Daughters of St. Paul, an international community of women religious who preach the Gospel through all forms of media. She is originally from L...

Bobby talks with longtime friend Sr. Tracey Dugas about how she felt God calling her to be a nun and the journey of her vocation. --- Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas is a Media Nun. She belongs to the Daughters of St. Paul, an international community of women religious who preach the Gospel through all forms of media. She is originally from Loreauville, Louisiana and earned a Master of Arts in Theologica...

Jackie talks with friend Manny Gonzalez (  @callmemannyyy  ) about his testimony, his experience of same-sex attraction and journey to Christ, and his apostolate for Catholic students who experience same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Check out Manny's articles and ministry links: https://whatabeautifulcross.wixsite.com/ https://linktr.ee/c...

We talk about our ministry and travel highlights from 2023, the arrival of Baby Benny, and pulling off a surprise birthday party for Jackie. We'll be taking off for the Christmas season but are looking forward to bringing you NEW episodes and conversations in 2024! God bless you and Merry Christmas! -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our web...

Jackie talks with Taylor O'Brien, CEO and co-founder of Candid, a new way for single Catholics to date ( https://www.candiddating.net/ ) From her bio: "What started out as a journey to make friends with young Catholic women, quickly became a fun challenge of matching these incredible ladies with Catholic men in pursuit of the same goal: intentional relationship. My heart has always been w...

A medley episode of fun conversations around the book launch of "Gaming and the Heroic Life!" Bobby's new book "Gaming and the Heroic Life" NOW on Amazon! or from the Ave Maria Press store (Promo code: ANGEL20 for 20% off!) ALSO, if you join our Patreon at any paid tier between now and the end of November (2023), we'll mail you a personalized copy of the book once they...

Jackie talks with friend Claire Couche on submitted questions regarding dating, infertility, marriage and parenthood, and more! Claire Couche, the Catholic content creator behind Finding Philothea, offers etiquette, literature, and lifestyle insights to inspire a life of beauty and grace. Find her on Instagram or at https://findingphilothea.com/ --- You can preorder Bobby's new book "Gami...

Jackie talks with author Lillian Fallon about her journey of faith, her love of fashion, and her new book Theology of Style with Ascension Press. Lillian Fallon is a Catholic writer with a passion for helping women express their unrepeatability through personal style. She recently released Theology of Style: Expressing The Unique and Unrepeatable You through Ascension. Growing up, she dreamed of w...

We talk about Bobby's newest book: "Gaming and the Heroic Life"! Coming out this November with Ave Maria Press, the book explores our draw to video games, what they have to do with God and beauty and purpose, and how to live virtuously online and in the real world. This is a great read for anyone who enjoys video games, as well as for parents and educators interested in understanding...

Bobby talks with friend and worship leader Andrew Laubacher about health and wellness ("grace building on nature"), embracing your death, and his new work helping young people use technology well. After a radical conversation back to his Catholic faith, Andrew Laubacher went to Franciscan University and got his degree in Theology. He has worked in campus ministry, led worship around the...

On this ONE YEAR anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Jackie talks with friend and fellow worship leader Andrew Laubacher about his testimony, understanding the gifts of healing, and living an abundant life in the Holy Spirit.  After a radical conversation back to his Catholic faith, Andrew Laubacher went to Franciscan University and got his degree in Theology. He has worked in campus ministr...

We chat together about our the arrival of Baby Benedict and Jackie's Steubenville youth conference this summer (and Bobby's 20th anniversary of his first conference). We also share about the witness of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer who the Nazi's executed for refusing to swear to take the oath to Hitler, whose life was made into the stirring 2019 movie "A Hidden Life&...

Bobby talks with friend Matt Warner about why effective communication matters, his work at Flocknote that helps with Church communication, and his new book " Why They Follow: Lessons in Church Communication from That One Lost Sheep ." Matt Warner is the founder of Flocknote , an all-in-one software solution helping over ten thousand churches and dioceses better connect with their flocks....

In this second part of their conversation, Jackie talks with friends Kim Zember and MJ Nixon about grace and chastity, the work of re-humanizing others (especially those who disagree with others), and the work of the Freedom March movement. Kim's ministry page: https://overcomemin.com/ Info on the Rainbow Revival & Freedom March: https://rainbowrevival.org/ -- This episode is sponsored by...