The Christian Circle

In this episode, Pamela talks to Lauren Windle. She explains about: 1. Singleness vs. “waiting room theology” 2. Redefining love beyond romance 3. Loneliness inside the Church 4. Dating culture vs. discipleship 5. Desire, disappointment, and faith 6. Identity beyond relationship status

In this episode, I talk to Deacon Ed Shoener about suicide. He explains: -What makes grief after suicide different from other forms of loss, and what do you most want survivors to know early on? -Many families and friends wrestle with “what if” questions and self-blame. How can people gently loosen the grip of guilt while still honoring their love for the person who die -Silence and stigma often s...

In this episode, I talk to Nickole Perry about burnout in ministry: She shares more about burnout in ministry life and what we can do to avoid it.

In this episode, Pamela talks to Dan Guernsey about catholic educational leadership. He explains: How do current leaders in Catholic schools experience this tension between managerial demands (budgets, staffing, curriculum) and the spiritual vocation of leadership? What practices or supports are needed to help leaders live into their vocation more fully? The importance of spiritual formation—in pr...

In this episode, Pamela talks to Dr Celia Deane-Drummond, director of Laudato Si about the environment. She explains: - How can we reclaim a spiritual and sacramental understanding of creation that is rooted in Catholic tradition rather than ideology? - What are small but meaningful ways everyday Catholics can live out this theology at home, in the city, or even in an apartment. - How does underst...

In this episode, Pamela talks to Catherine DiNuzzo about A Catholic Response to Anxiety. She explains: -What inspired you to write The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety? -How did her faith shape that journey? -Why anxiety is such a widespread issue among Catholics today? -The role of prayer and the sacraments in healing from anxiety? -What’s the difference between redemptive suffering and unhealthy e...

In this episode, Pamela talks to Dr. Jared Staudt about catechesis and the ministry of catechism. - What is this ministry of catechists and why is it important? -What traits should a person have to be a catechist? -How do we know God is calling us to this ministry? -What is the preparation process? -Can you tell us about time constraints and spiritual preparation required?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Melissa Presser about moving on after betrayal. She explains: i. What should our first response be when we have been betrayed? ii. How do we experience healing? iii. What steps should we take to healing? iv. How do you let go? v. How do you deal with the recurring anger and negative emotion?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Stephen Kass about the Easter season and how Easter should be our way of life. He explains: i. What is the significance of Easter? ii. Why should it be our way of life beyond fifty days? iii. How can we prolong the disciplines of lent going forward in our life? iv. What are some ways Easter has slowly changed your own spirituality?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Matthew McKenna about tithing and almsgiving. He explains: i. What does tithing mean and how much are we expected to tithe ii. What is almsgiving and how much is expected? iii. What about those in difficult circumstances or struggling financially?

In this post Pamela talks to Monica Walton about becoming a pro-life volunteer. She explains: i. What does volunteering with pregnant women involve? ii. What organizations are open to help and what kind of help do they need? iii. Is there any training required? iv. How has this affected her spiritually?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Nicholas A. Higgins about Becoming a missionary. He explains: What does missionary work involve? -How did you decide to do missionary work and how do people find a group that they can volunteer with? -What have you learned? How has it enriched you spiritually? -From your personal experience, what are the challenges of being a missionary? -What about financial provi...

In this episode, Pamela talks to Amy Smith about Jeremiah 29:11 and the plans God has for our life. She explains: i. What are the plans God has for us? ii. How do we know what these plans are? iii. How do we get over the old and start anew trusting God despite the past failures?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Scott G. Hefelfinger about the Jesse Tree tradition. He explains: i. What is the Jesse tree tradition involve? ii. What does Jesus's family teach us? iii. How do we get over the differences in our own families at Christmas? iv. What can we do at Christmas time to bridge and heal broken relationships?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Karlo Broussard about Purgatory. He explains: i. What is purgatory and what is the Scriptural evidence? ii. How does it still support the salvific role of Jesus and the doctrine of justification by faith? iii. Is there any evidence? iv. Why do we pray for people and purgatory and how to go about doing it.

In this episode, Pamela talks to Corinna Laughlin about Becoming An Extraordinary Minister. She explains: i. What is an extraordinary minister? Why is it an important ministry? ii. What are the characteristics of a good minister? iii. How do a person become one? iv. What are the challenges?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Joseph Curto about the power of an encounter. He explains: i. What is a true Jesus encounter? Can you give us some examples? ii. How can life change with an encounter? Why do we change? iii. What do we do to make this encounter happen? iv. How can parishes start their own ministry and find people to lead this ministry?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Kim Sullivan about lessons from Mary's motherhood. She explains: i. What are the challenges of Mary's motherhood? ii. What can Mothers learn from Mary about motherhood? iii.. What advice can you give mothers struggling right now as a mum? iv. What has gotten you through the difficult times of motherhood? Anything you would have done differently if you were telling...

In this episode Pamela talks to Kimberly Andrich about the Anima Christi and suffering. She explains: i. What is the Anima Christi prayer and how does it relate to your ministry? ii. What do we do when we are called to enter into suffering? iii. You mentioned being emptied by suffering. Can you explain this further? iv. Through your personal experience, how does suffering transform us?

In this episode Pamela talks to Christy Wilkens about discernment. She explains:- i. What is discernment and when do you use it? ii. What to do when we're grappling with indecision? iii. What do you mean by try for size? iv. Why peace?

In this episode Pamela talks to Kathleen Edelman about communication and temperament. She explains:- i. What is our natural wiring? ii. What are these colors that represent our personalities? iii. How knowing a color help us know how God wants us to be? iv. Can you give an example of improved communication with this concept?

In this episode, Ralph Martin talks to us about Advent and Is Jesus Coming Again? He explains: i. Is Jesus coming again? What is the evidence of this biblically? ii. Is he coming in our hearts or is He physically returning? iii. What are the signs of His coming & why should it matter to everyday Christians? iv. How do we prepare for His coming?

In this episode, Ann Gauger talks about: i. What is intelligent design? ii. What is the scientific evidence of the existence of God? iii. How is the human person distinct? iv. How do we understand the creation story? v. How did this shape your own conversion?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Eli McCarthy about being a non-violent peacemaker. He explains: i. What is a peacemaker and what is a non-violent peacemaker? ii. What steps do we take to become peacemakers given what's happening in the world, especially when everyone wants us to pick a side. iii. What is the single most powerful weapon we can wield as a peacemaker?

In this episode, Matthew Leonard talks about sainthood & mysticism. He explains: -What is mysticism? -Examples of mystics and their charisms. -Can everyday Christians become mystics and saints? -What role does have grace have? -How does the process of conversion take and how long? -Advice for those struggling on their path to "attain sainthood."