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What is the role of women in the church? How can women be heard within the church? In this throwback episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast during our season break, we revisit one of the very early episodes of this podcast with original co-hosts, Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan. This episode features a discussion about why women can't be ordained as priests, to the role of women in the...

What does the Catholic Church and the Bible teach about tattoos? What should you consider if you're planning to get a tattoo? In this throwback episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast during our season break, we revisit one of the very early episodes of this podcast with original co-hosts, Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan. This episode features a discussion about tattoos and the church, a...

Where and what is the Kingdom of God? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in the season finale of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they discuss this and break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading. 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 Topic: The Kingdom Of God For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers F...

Is the Eucharist really the body and blood of Jesus? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and discuss this question in preparation for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.  Solemnity Of Corpus Christi Gospel: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Topic: This Is My Body For a shorter, more reflective explanation of...

Is it possible to understand the mystery of the Trinity? Join Fr Rob and Georga in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and discuss this question in preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.  Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Topic: Mystery? Of The Trinity For a shorter, more refl...

Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading in preparation for Pentecost and talk about the Catholic stance on praying in tongues.  Pentecost Gospel: John 20:19-23 Topic: Praying In Tongues? For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Inf...

Join Fr Rob in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as he breaks open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading in preparation for this Sunday's Solemnity of the Ascension.  Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord Gospel: Mark 16:15-20 Topic: The Ascension For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers F...

Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and talk about how to stand strong when you're surrounded by adversity.  6th Sunday Of Easter Gospel: John 17:11-19 Topic: No Compromise For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influenc...

Join Fr Rob and Georga in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading about the vine and the branches and discuss how to stay connected to Jesus in 2021.  5th Sunday Of Easter Gospel: John 15:1-8 Topic: Holding On To Jesus For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Cathol...

What does it mean to be a Godly parent in 2021? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading about the Good Shepherd and discuss this question with some input from parents striving to do this.  4th Sunday Of Easter Gospel: John 10:11-18 Topic: Being A Godly Parent For a shorter, more reflective explana...

In this bonus episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast, join Alyssa as she chats with special guest and author of Consecration To St Joseph, Fr Don Calloway. They discuss all things St Joseph, what the Year Of St Joseph and consecration is all about, and why St Joseph is so important for us as a church and society at this time. Enjoy! Fr Don's Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqg...

How do you pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Join Fr Rob and Georga in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and discuss what Divine Mercy is all about. Divine Mercy Sunday/2nd Sunday Of Easter Gospel: John 20:19-31 Topic: Divine Mercy For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our siste...

What difference does the Resurrection make in our lives? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Gospel reading and discuss this incredible event that is the basis of our faith. Easter Sunday Gospel: Mark 16:1-8 Topic: Resurrection For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sist...

What is so special about Holy Week? Join Fr Rob in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as he breaks open this week's upcoming Gospel reading and walks us through this important week in our church calendar. Palm Sunday Gospel: Mark 15:1-39 Topic: Holy Week  For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Ro...

What does it mean to die to yourself? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Gospel reading and discuss this. 5th Sunday of Lent Gospel: John 12:20-33 Topic: Death To Self For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies. Supp...

If Jesus was perfect and without sin, then why was Jesus baptized? In this bonus episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast, listen to Fr Rob, Alyssa and Georga as they break open this week's upcoming Gospel reading and discuss Jesus' Baptism.  4th Sunday of Lent Gospel: John 3:14-21 Topic: Why Was Jesus Baptized? For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to che...

Is anger ever a good thing? Should we be acting out of anger? Is there even such a thing as righteous anger? Listen to Fr Rob and Georga in this week's episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Gospel reading and discuss these questions. 3rd Sunday of Lent Gospel: John 2:13-25 Topic: Righteous Anger For a shorter, more reflective explanation of t...

Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Gospel reading on the Transfiguration and discuss how we can interpret mountaintop experiences as moments of consolation to help us through moments of desolation.  2nd Sunday of Lent Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 Topic: If Only We Could Stay Here For a shorter, more reflective explanation...

Join Fr Rob and Georga in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they discuss this week's upcoming Gospel reading and all things fasting. 1st Sunday of Lent Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 Topic: Fasting For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies. Support the show

Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this exciting first episode of Season 5 of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they discuss this week's upcoming Gospel reading and why some people receive healing from God and others don't. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 Topic: Why Didn't Jesus Heal Me? For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our si...

Welcome to Season 5 of the Catholic Influencers Podcast presented by FRG Ministry. This is a quick introduction with co-hosts Fr Rob Galea, Alyssa Agius & Georga Byrne who share what this podcast is all about. Listen to hear about what FRG Ministry is, who this podcast is for, what we're going to be talking about, how we all met, and how you can stay connected with us. New episodes releas...

Over the course of Season 4, we have received so many questions from our listeners. Join all three co-hosts once again in this special bonus episode where we answer these questions. In this jam packed episode, hear about our favourite things about Jesus, our prayer routines and devotions, punishment, chastisement, modern day prophets, our plans for Season 5 and more. We recorded this episode LIVE...

Why is this podcast about the Bible? Sure, the stories are interesting but why is it important to study them and what relevance do they hold in our lives today?   Join Fr Rob, Alyssa & Georga in this BONUS episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast where we answer these questions and go back to the basics in what we call Catholicism 101.  We discuss who Jesus was historically, who he claimed...

Join Fr Rob and Georga for this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast.  Solemnity of Christ The King Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Topic: Jesus And The Poor Support the show

Join Fr Rob and Alyssa for this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast.  33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time  Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Topic: Using Your Gifts Support the show