Gotta Be Saints

Send us Fan Mail On episode thirty-one of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I chat with Taylor Kemp,  a retired professional soccer player. Taylor and I met back in 2018 at the Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. At the time, he was playing for D.C. United. During part two of our chat, Taylor talks about his "4 o'clock moment," his thoughts on how to handle difficult church teac...

Send us Fan Mail On episode thirty of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I chat with Taylor Kemp,  a retired professional soccer player. Taylor and I met back in 2018 at the Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. At the time, he was playing for D.C. United. During our chat, Taylor shares with me how he came to fall in love with the Catholic faith. If you enjoy soccer, Dominican Friars, the US Nati...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-nine of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Molly McManus about suffering. This is part two of a two part series. Biography: Molly McManus is currently living in Steubenville Ohio and working as the Campus Minister and Theology of the Body teacher at Steubenville Catholic Central High School. Along with this, she is also pursuing a music career and will be r...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-eight of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Molly McManus about suffering. This is part one of a two part series. Biography: Molly McManus is currently living in Steubenville, Ohio and working as the Campus Minister and Theology of the Body teacher at Steubenville Catholic Central High School. Along with this, she is also pursuing a music career and will be...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-seven of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Melissa Rihl about working "In the Vineyard." This is part two of a two part series. Biography: Melissa Rihl is the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA where she has served since 2015. Before that, she served as the Assistant Director of Youth Ministry at St. Le...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-six of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Melissa Rihl about working "In the Vineyard." This is part one of a two part series. Biography: Melissa Rihl is the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA where she has served since 2015. Before that, she served as the Assistant Director of Youth Ministry at St. Leo...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-five of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Sarah Rogers about "Religious Relationships." This is the second part of our conversation. Biography : Sarah is the coordinator of Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Starting out in youth ministry she has since graduated into an age group that she can drink with. Born and raised in the...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-four of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Sarah Rogers about "Religious Relationships." This is part one of a two part series. Biography: Sarah is the coordinator of Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Starting out in youth ministry she has since graduated into an age group that she can drink with. Born and raised in the tri-st...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-three of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I answer various questions sent in by you at home on the topic of dating.  Episode breakdown: :20 How do you pace yourself in a relationship? 3:00 Praying to find a spouse  5:50 How do I end things? 10:30 Boundaries within a relationship 13:30 What do you do when you have feelings for your best friend? 17:30 Should a girl pur...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-two of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I answer various questions sent in by you at home on the topic of dating.  Episode breakdown: :15 What are you talking about? Dating? Aren’t you single? 1:35 My dating resume (Dating, Dating, Dating) 4:00 How does Social Media play a part in dating today?  7:15 Emotional intimacy  9:15 How far is too far in dating? 13:35 Practi...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty-one of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Benjamin Valle, Communications & Media Coordinator for the St. Josemaria Institute, about the many lessons we can learn from St. Josemaria Escriva.  Biography: Benjamin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Catechetics and Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is currently pursuing certification in Inte...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twenty of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I continued my talk with Fr. Timothy Danaher, OP, about death. This episode is titled "Memento Mori - Remember Your Death." Biography: Fr. Timothy Danaher was born and raised in Steubenville, OH. He attended Franciscan University of Steubenville and studied literature. He entered Dominicans in 2011 and ordained a priest i...

Send us Fan Mail On episode nineteen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Fr. Timothy Danaher, OP, about death. This episode is titled "Memento Mori - Remember Your Death." Biography: Fr. Timothy Danaher was born and raised in Steubenville, OH. He attended Franciscan University of Steubenville and studied literature. He entered Dominicans in 2011 and ordained a priest in 2018. Cur...

Send us Fan Mail On episode eighteen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I share the incredible story of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born martyr.  This episode is sponsored by sponsored by Holy Hunnies. Holy Hunnies (HH) is a Catholic T-shirt company started by four young women who found friendship through faith. Their mission is to glorify His name in all they do, using trendy catholic...

Send us Fan Mail On episode seventeen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Anna Marie Ortiz and Liz Pastina, on mental health. Biography: Anna Marie completed her undergraduate degree at Franciscan University and is currently finishing up her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky, where her research and clinical work specializes in eating disorders. Liz is a licensed soci...

Send us Fan Mail On episode sixteen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Bridget Wilson, Director of Multicultural Ministries for the Diocese of Arlington, on "Mediocrity - Doing the Least." Biography: Bridget Wilson, Virginian native, one of 12 kids, Franciscan grad. Works for the Diocese of Arlington  as the Director of Multicultural Ministries. She is obsessed with basic comfor...

Send us Fan Mail On episode fifteen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Bridget Wilson, Director of Multicultural Ministries for the Diocese of Arlington, on "Mediocrity - Doing the Least." Biography: Bridget Wilson, Virginian native, one of 12 kids, Franciscan grad. Works for the Diocese of Arlington  as the Director of Multicultural Ministries. She is obsessed with basic comfor...

Send us Fan Mail On episode fourteen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Kailey Prichard, Nurse at Women's Care Center, on "Attachment to God Alone."  Episode breakdown: :15 4th Grade Basketball 3:00 Introducing Kailey 5:00 Kailey’s love for running 10:00 Love or idolatry? 16:00 What is important and what is not 19:00 Giving glory to God with the things we love 23:15 A confe...

Send us Fan Mail On episode thirteen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I continue my talk with Christine Rice on the beauty of adoration and silence.  Episode Breakdown: :24 If you come to love Adoration, you will love the Mass 3:00 – Practical tips for personal prayer 9:00 – Are you willing to be uncomfortable? 12:20 – Favorite prayers  17:10 – It is not a comparison game 20:30 – Entering into sile...

Send us Fan Mail On episode twelve of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Christine Rice on the beauty of adoration and silence.  Episode Breakdown: :36 - Brendan's story on adoration 3:00 - Introducing Christine Rice  4:00 - Christine’s story 7:00 - How did you come to pray daily? 12:15 - What if you surrendered yourself completely? 13:07 -  You can find healing from your sins 15:45 - W...

Send us Fan Mail On episode eleven of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Anna Laudiero, Editorial Producer for NewsmaxTV, on "Seeking Sanctity in a Secular Society."  Episode Breakdown: :20 – Wild, Wild World 4:15 – Anna’s story 7:35 – Sitting with our Lord is essential 8:50 – How do you keep your peace of mind? 11:50 – Mother Angelica and Fulton Sheen 18:50 – A battle for souls 20...

Send us Fan Mail On episode ten of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Benj Klare, Associate Director in the Office for Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on "The Pros and Cons of Pornography." Hint - there are no pros!  Episode Breakdown: 0:35 – Confession, Guilt and Mercy 4:40 – Where are you looking?  6:40 – How do I support someone who struggles? 10:45 –...

Send us Fan Mail On episode nine of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Benj Klare, Associate Director in the Office for Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on "The Pros and Cons of Pornography." Hint - there are no pros!  Episode Breakdown: 0:20 – I was exposed to Pornography at 13 2:30 – Meet Benj Klare 4:30 – Benj’s story 9:15 – Key stats 11:00 – Why are p...

Send us Fan Mail On episode eight of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I reflect on St. Peter's conversation with Our Lord following the Resurrection, tying it into the great Feast of Pentecost.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On episode seven of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I'm joined by Alexander Wolfe, who works in the Office of Marriage, Family, and Respect Life at the Catholic Diocese of Arlington as a Program Specialist. From his position with the Diocese of Arlington, Alex serves as the leader and host for an annual three-day retreat, an Advent reception, and an online support group for adul...