Religion To Reality

Podcasting with Paul Fahey, Christina Semmens, and Jose Manuel de Urquidi Quick Summary  Are podcasts reshaping how Catholics engage with their faith? In this episode of Religion to Reality , we explore the explosive growth of Catholic podcasting and what it means for modern faith formation. From survivors finding their voice to Latino communities building networks, discover why this medium is uni...

Quick Summary  Are you attending Mass regularly but struggling to live out your faith in everyday life? You're not alone. In this episode of Religion to Reality , Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich explore why so many Catholics feel confident in their sacramental life but struggle with the expressive fruits of discipleship, particularly the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Drawing from their...

Episode 6: Breaking Down Barriers to Evangelization – Moving from Techniques to Authentic Encounter Quick Summary Why do so many Catholics struggle to share their faith, even when they want to? In this episode, Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich explore the personal and professional barriers that prevent Catholics from evangelizing effectively. Through conversations with Monica Martinez, parish le...

Episode 5: The Sacred Art of Listening - Understanding Spiritual Direction Quick Summary What does it mean to truly hear someone versus simply listening ? In this episode, hosts Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich explore the transformative practice of spiritual direction—examining how this ancient tradition helps us tune into God's presence in our daily lives. Through intimate conversations with t...

Religion to Reality Episode 4: Generational Differences in Discipleship Quick Summary In this thought-provoking episode of Religion to Reality , hosts Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich explore the significant generational gap in Catholic discipleship and church attendance. Drawing from their recent discipleship study of mass-attending Catholics, they examine why younger generations are largely ab...

Formation - From Lived Experience to Practical Application Episode Overview In this episode of Religion to Reality , hosts Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich explore the critical topic of faith formation, examining the barriers that prevent Catholics from receiving ongoing spiritual development and highlighting practices that have proven successful. Through conversations with three experienced...

Prayer as Attention: Discovering the Mystical in Daily Life  Quick Summary  What if prayer isn't just something you do at scheduled times, but the very attention you give to everything around you? In this transformative episode, we explore how "attention taken to its highest degree is the same thing as prayer" and discover why everyone—from busy parents to spiritual seekers—is called to be a mysti...

How to Stop Compartmentalizing Your Faith Life and Start Living an Integrated Life Quick Summary What if your "spiritual life" is actually holding you back from true faith? In this inaugural episode, we challenge the idea that faith should be separated from daily life. Through powerful conversations with pastoral associate Cindy Black and journalist Andrea Sarubbi, discover how encounters at bars...

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