Quo Vadis?

Taking their cue from Wisconsin's favorite place, Kwik Trip, Taylor and Father Mark are saying a fond, "see ya next time" as they take a hiatus from the podcast.  There will be more stories to be shared and topics to be covered but, for now they say, "adieu." 

It's our 100th episode!  To celebrate, Taylor and Father Mark change things up by inviting two of the Kairos men to ask THEM questions.  Join us for this fun and (surprisingly) insightful episode and thank you all for your support of the show!

The symbol of death, but also the sign of life. The symbol of defeat, but also the sign of victory.  The thing that we avoid, but the reality that we must embrace.  The Cross is a Paradox...but what a beautiful paradox it is.

"Let me see where I can take you."  These were the words that the Lord spoke to the heart of our guest, Ziggy Gross, as He lead him to the seminary, and then away from the seminary, but always closer to His own heart.  Join Taylor and Father Mark as they hear Ziggy's inspiring and important story of discernment and vocation. 

Living an unassuming, simple, and beautifully ordinary life, James Miller is on the road to canonization. This Lasallian Brother from Wisconsin reminds us that God calls us to be holy in the everyday circumstances of life.  Listen to his inspiring story and remember to respond to God's invitation to holiness exactly where you are. 

Dad jokes, grace in the desert, and a bible study.  This week, our newly ordained priest, Father Nico Stellpflug joins Taylor and Father Mark to share how the Lord moved him closer to His heart and helped him to say, "yes" to the vocation of the priesthood. 

Father Willie Van De Loo, a priest of the diocese of Green Bay for 70 years joins Taylor and Father Mark to share his beautiful, hilarious, humble, and insightful vocation story. 

Diplomas, grad parties, summer jobs, new jobs, oh my!  Graduation season is upon us and there are always many things that come along for the ride. One thing that needs to be examined, however, is your faith.  Taylor and Father Mark share some insights on how to stay engaged with your faith post-graduation and some tips on how to stay close to the Lord.  Send this to someone who you know has just g...

We have a Pope! Taylor and Father Mark are joined by Father Scott Valentyn where they celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, share their hopes for this papacy, and Father Mark and Father Scott reminisce about past papal elections...even one that Father Scott was in Rome to witness!  Remember, pray for the Pope!

Haven't been to Rome? Neither has Taylor! But luckily, Father Mark has and on this episode, he breaks down the beauty of Rome and its significance to our Catholic faith. 

Who doesn't love talking to a religious sister??  We know you will love our guest this week because we sure did.  Taylor and Father Mark are joined by Sister Maria José, a religious sister belonging to the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary.  Sister Maria shares her beautiful story along with some incredible insights that she learned along the way. 

Moving forward!  We said this so many times, we figured it should be the name of the episode, and rightly so!  Our guest for this episode is Candace Gehl, and she reminds us why it is important to be moving forward, but always in hope. 

In 1881 a group of mothers in the small Italian village of Lu prayed each Sunday for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life from their own families. By the grace of God, 323 vocations came from this small town because of their prayers!  Taylor and Father Mark are joined this week by Andrea Phillips, a wife, mother, and founder of a group of mothers who take their inspiration from the...

Pilgrims of hope, offering it up, and Jimmy Carter?? This episode has it all.  Taylor and Father Mark are joined by Father Andrew Kurz, our newly appointed Diocesan Confessor for the Jubilee Year of Hope where we discuss why we take pilgrimages and how to do it during this year. 

What is a jubilee year and what does it mean that we are called to be pilgrims of hope?  Bishop Ricken joins Taylor and Father Mark to explain and to show us how we can celebrate in our diocese this year. 

The Incarnation of our Blessed Lord is why we celebrate this time of year. But how long do we celebrate and what are some of the reasons that we celebrate for so long? Join Taylor and Father Mark as they dive into Christmas! 

Father Mark and St. Hubert...basically the same guys. This week, Taylor and Father Mark discuss hunting and the surprising spirituality that can be engaged during it.  Listen as they open up the story of St. Hubert and Father Mark explains how hunting and his spiritual life are connected. 

"Let us give thanks to the Lord our God" "It is right and just!"  Giving thanks is one of the most important aspects of the spiritual life, and not just on Thanksgiving either.  Taylor and Father Mark share some thoughts and ideas on the importance of gratitude and its relation to how we love God. 

St. Paul is one of the most significant figures in the life of the Church and serves as a model for all of us in many ways. Taylor and Father Mark discuss this towering figure and some of the ways in which Paul is a model for all of us and his deep impact on the entire Church. 

Priests are a gift, and we need to let them know. This week, Taylor and Father Mark talk about the priests who have impacted them the most in their lives.  Make sure you thank the priest(s) in your life who have helped you on the path to holiness, especially since this Sunday is priesthood Sunday!

Bishop Ricken is back! Taylor and Father Mark discuss with Bishop a completely silent football stadium, a trip to the Philippines, a middle school Santa, and, of course, the Holy Eucharist.  

New books, new markers, new teachers...it must be a new school year!  Taylor & Father Mark offer some suggestions for how to make this school year one centered on your family's faith. 

It's not rocket science...even if our guest WAS at NASA, it's about time spent with Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist.  Taylor & Father Mark are joined by Father Joseph Aytona, C.P.M., the rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. Father Joseph shares his story, as well as words of encouragement for those discerning and all of us looking to grow in holiness. 

Our final installment of the GB Diocese pivotal players series is here...Adele Brise! Taylor and Father discuss her inspiring story, as well as make a sweeping declaration on how to pronounce her last name. 

Love for the most Holy Eucharist led Father Michael Thiel to a deep faith, to the priesthood, and eventually to helping lead the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Green Bay both on land...and boat!