Ephesians Three

Grace Burnworth shares her personal testimony of learning how to trust in the Lord by embracing the mess inside of her.

Daniel Klarsch speaks on the innocence of a genuine relationship with God.

Emma talks about what it means to decern God's voice. Thus, expanding on the moments where one can improve their 'yes' to Him in their daily lives.

August 21, 2024 Fr. Patrick Russell speaks about what it means to be betrayed and how we can relate that to our personal relationship with God.

April 10, 2024. Seniors Travis Bassford (Columbia College) and Adam Heskett (Mizzou) speak about the history of contraception and how we are to be open to both aspects of the marital embrace. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the love of Christ thr...

April 10, 2024. Mizzou Junior Anna West talks about how we are called to take Mary as our Mother and gives practical steps to help us do accomplish that. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the love of Christ through prayer, community & faith-bas...

April 10, 2024. Mizzou Senior Jacob Mertes speaks about being catholic and the troubles of living with a chronic illness Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the love of Christ through prayer, community & faith-based conversation.

March 6, 2024. FOCUS Missionary Luke Mach talks about the Transcendentals and how we come closer to the Lord through Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. Altius is Latin for "deeper." The Altius Track takes students further in their relationship with Jesus after an initial encounter with the Lord. Student speakers may discuss a variety of topics that range from theological topics, scripture-base...

March 6, 2024. Mizzou Senior Nico Orantes speaks about his journey that eventually led him to the Catholic Faith, with a strong pull to the Eucharist. Gloria is Latin for "glory." The Gloria Track is presented testimony style, with student speakers sharing their story, whether that be one of conversion, reversion, revelation, or encounter. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out o...

February 21, 2024. Caitlyn Sextro, Catholic Speaker, speaks about Radical Hospitality and how it is much more than manners and being nice. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the love of Christ through prayer, community & faith-based conversation...

March 6, 2024. Associate Pastor of St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish Fr. Andrew Auer talks about the importance of mission for the laity. Cor is Latin for "heart." The Cor Track is a talk discussing a more difficult topic or teaching of the Church. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission...

January 17, 2024. Sr. Karolyn Nunes, Vocations Director for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, speaks about the importance of forgiveness. She speaks about her own experience and then leads the audience into a forgiveness prayer exercise. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is t...

January 31, 2024. Mizzou Junior and Ephesians Three Co-Coordinator Roman Beccera explains the importance of encountering fear and how we can depend on the Lord when we do. Altius is Latin for "deeper." The Altius Track takes students further in their relationship with Jesus after an initial encounter with the Lord. Student speakers may discuss a variety of topics that range from theologi...

September 20, 2023. Tim Vargesko, former Grand Knight, speaks about how he came to know Christ through his testimony. He gives examples to the audience on how we can develop a deeper knowledge of who Christ is. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the...

November 29, 2023. Sr. Amanda Marie Detry of the Daughters of St. Paul talks about dying to self, or giving yourself to God & others, in order to follow Christ more perfectly. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the love of Christ through prayer,...

November 8, 2023. Sophmore Olivia Evers speaks about what maintaining relationships looks like. Not only do we have to work on our relationships with others, but the same aspects go into cultivating a relationship with God. Altius is Latin for "deeper." The Altius Track takes students further in their relationship with Jesus after an initial encounter with the Lord. Student speakers may...

November 8, 2023. Sophomore Austin Stewart shares his testimony. His pursuit of excellence leads the way to his reversion and he shares how we too need to constantly pursue Christ. Gloria is Latin for "glory." The Gloria Track is presented testimony style, with student speakers sharing their story, whether that be one of conversion, reversion, revelation, or encounter. Ephesians Three is...

October 25, 2023. Mary Madelyn Mertes from the Youth Office of the Diocese of Jefferson City speaks about loving Christ. She encourages us to take a deeper dive into the Mass and how we are to make the choice to love Jesus every day. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for st...

October 4, 2023. Alexa Schexnaildre, author of the blog "For the Greater Purpose," shares her story of suffering and learning how to glorify God through it. Alexa dissects the phrase "everything happens for a reason," free will, and redemptive suffering. A link to her blog is provided below: https://forthegreaterpurpose.blog/ Cor is Latin for "heart." The Cor Track is...

October 4, 2023. Mizzou Junior, Cade Scobey, shares his faith testimony through his life. Upon questioning his identity, Cade seeks answers that leads him to a reversion to the Catholic faith. Gloria is Latin for "glory." The Gloria Track is presented testimony style, with student speakers sharing their story, whether that be one of conversion, reversion, revelation, or encounter. Ephesi...

October 4, 2023. Abby Klare, a FOCUS Missionary at Mizzou's Newman Center, speaks about the importance of befriending the saints on our journey to heaven. Abby explains how learning about the lives of the saints can help us become the great saints of this generation. Altius is Latin for "deeper." The Altius Track takes students further in their relationship with Jesus after an initia...

August 23, 2023. Fr. Charlie Archer from the Arch Diocese of St. Louis, speaks on living a life in Christ. What needs to be surrendered to Him? What am I fixing my life on? Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encounter the love of Christ through prayer, commun...

September 6, 2023. Mizzou seniors Matthew Newkirk & Jill Zulovich discuss the Masculine & Feminine Genius and how they work together to be a reflection of God's image and love. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A DATING TALK! Altius is Latin for "deeper." The Altius Track takes students further in their relationship with Jesus after an initial encounter with the Lord. Student speakers...

September 6, 2023. Mizzou Junior, Matt Putnam, shares his faith testimony on the autism spectrum. A Q&A with the audience follows Matt's talk. Gloria is Latin for "glory." The Gloria Track is presented testimony style, with student speakers sharing their story, whether that be one of conversion, reversion, revelation, or encounter. Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out o...

April 26, 2023. Sr. Maria Josefa, Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, speaks on the topic of being made whole in Christ. How are our wounds schools of love? After being made whole, where do we go from here? Ephesians Three is a weekly ministry based out of Newman Parish, the Catholic parish and student center in Columbia, Missouri. Its mission is to create a space for students to encou...