Friends of the Bridegroom

Season 2, episode 2 doesn't disappoint as Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, Father Ben Little, and his co-host, Director of Communications and Marketing Sara Schneider, sit down with a special guest to discuss the upcoming 2023 Capital Campaign. Jane Flanders from The Steier Group , joins us as the Project Manager of the SJB Capital Campaign. Together we dis...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Friends of the Bridegroom Podcast! This labor of love hosted by Pastor Ben Little and his co-host Director of Communications and Marketing, Sara Schneider is back for its second season. As leaders at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, MN they wish to share their vision and message of "Friendship with Christ in our time" with parishi...

Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, Father Ben Little, alongside Director of Marketing and Communications, Sara Schneider, dissect or "deep dive" on a recent homily! Together they unpack the homily from June 11 on The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi. This is a chance for listeners to A) hear the homily again and B) for Father to sha...

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, MN Pastor Ben Little and Director of Comm & Marketing, Sara Schneider, discuss vocations! Having previously discussing Holy Orders and the vocation of priesthood, today focused more on the vocation of Marriage. Wondering more about what exactly IS vocation? How to discern your vocation? Have questions or wondering about how marriage pr...

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor Father Ben Little visits with co-host and Marketing Director Sara Schneider and Director of Music, Brenda Sevcik recalling memories of his Ordination Day. This jovial banter is mixed with thought-provoking questions and interesting insights, per usual! We hope you enjoy this episode where we can both learn more about priestly ordination and ab...

On today's podcast episode, St. John the Baptist Catholic CHurch & School Paster Father Ben Little and Director of Marketing and Communication Sara Schneider discuss a bit about the book, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission, Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age . This conversation was sparked because of a staff meeting where they collectively viewed a 7 minute video that spoke to so...

Welcome back! After a 6-week break, Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage MN, and Sara Schneider, Director of Marketing and Communications, bring forward another interesting conversation. Father Ben has recently received a few inquires about going through the annulment process in the Catholic church and felt compelled to share more about the process...

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben Little again joins co-host and Director of Marketing and Communications, Sara Schneider for a discussion about suffering. In this episode, Father shares his personal journey with illness and suffering in a vulnerable conversation He shares how he finds respite and solace through our Mother Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. If you...

Join Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School and Sara Schneider, Marketing and Communications Director at St. John's, as they interview parishioners and school family, Charlie and Kris Singleton. Charlie and Kris get vulnerable as they share their hearts for Jesus, how they met, how they honor Christ in their home, and practical tips for sharing the love o...

Father Ben, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage MN takes some time to reflect on Pope Emeritus Benedict. Father Ben will introduce the homily from January 1 where he shared a reflection, then take some time to go further. Pope Emeritus Benedict was what Father Ben called the "Pope of his Seminary year" and was a true Father to him in so many ways. His pass...

Pastor Father Ben Little and Communication and Marketing Director Sara Schneider, invite Director of Music, Brenda Sevcik into the studio for a conversation. No one knew quite where this conversation was headed but it went to the depths of our souls! Topics touched upon are learning a bit more about who Brenda is as a person, sacrifice, offering your life, the intentions you bring to Mass, and tru...

Host Father Ben Little, Pastor, and Co-Host Sara Schneider, Marketing and Communications Director, once again meet to chat about relevant topics with the view of Catholicism and our world today. Father Ben has recently given up his social media accounts. Today we dive into the "why" behind this and share some thoughts for navigating todays crazy world and how social media plays a role in...

In this episode, Pastor Father Ben Little and Communications and Marketing Director Sara Schneider take a "deep dive" to lean in more to the homily Father Ben preached on Christ the King Sunday. You'll be able to listen to the homily and then hear some discussion that will encourage you to think deeper than the message and how you to can have your heart conquered when you surrender...

*First, accept our apologies on the recording sound on this podcast. All of the dials and indicators told us is was recording normally, but as it turned out, the episode recorded through the computer mic as opposed to our microphone set up. Your understanding is appreciated! Enjoy this conversation between Pastor Father Ben Little and Marketing Director Sara Schneider in regards to the recently re...

Director of Communications and Marketing Sara Schneider, turns the mic on Pastor, Father Ben Little with some "burning questions!" Father Ben answers candidly a few questions for your listening enjoyment. If you have a "burning question" for Father Ben for a future segment, we want to hear! Please email your burning questions to communications@stjohns-savage.org for our next Q...

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor Father Ben Little has a conversation with Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, Liza Lockhart. Together, they discuss the importance the role of the family unit plays in the overall development of the Catholic faith in our children. SHOW NOTES: Here's the link YouTube for Dr. Christian Smith: https://youtu.be/v0FzwlM5iLM .  Chri...

On this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School Pastor, Father Ben and Director of Communications and Marketing Sara Schneider end October discussing the value and dignity of all human life. Sara shares some particular life events that have shaped her view over time and how those life altering God given opportunities drew her closer to Him. The profoun...

In this weeks episode, Father Ben talks with Kris Marko. Kris is the Parish Life and Volunteer Development Coordinator at St. John the Baptist. Director of Marketing and Communication, Sara Schneider is again included in the conversation. Father Ben and Kris Marko attended the Divine Renovation Conference this past summer. Together, they discuss the graces fro that conference and what the fruits o...

In this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, Father Ben Little has a conversation with Sister Fabiola from our dear friends at a local convent, Pro Ecclesia Sancta. St. John's has had a working relationship with the sisters of PES for the last 4 years when they were asked to join us in mission on a part-time basis by then Father (now Bishop!) DeGrood. The relationship with the sisters has fl...

In the second installment of the new podcast from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church hosted by Father Ben Little, we break down a recent homily. You'll hear the homily preached on August 21, then Father Ben and Marketing Director Sara Schneider will dig into it a little deeper to bring actionable tips to you on your journey to salvation in Jesus Christ. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bride...

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage Minnesota is entering the podcast format! Pastor Father Ben sits with Marketing Director Sara Schneider to discuss exactly why St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School is starting a podcast and what they hope to accomplish! Father Ben references the following in this podcast: Companions of Christ Catholic Stuff You Should Know The Pillar Sara r...