The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Sean Knox about his time in the Air Force, becoming a priest, rejoining the Air Force as a military chaplain, and the similarities between chaplain life and parish life.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes the series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by talking about visiting the sick and burying the dead.

Hosts Kanobia Russell-Blackmon and Chez Filippini talk with Vivian Krumel about her faith journey, how she got involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the history of the organization and how they help to "clothe the naked."

Bishop Wack talks with Aida Bone about how they got involved in prison ministry, why it's important, and the steps to get involved in the ministry.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Deacon Ray Aguado about how a cross-country trip led he and his wife to live on the Gulf Coast, his passion for helping the homeless and what led to the creation of Trinity House, which offers transitional housing and services for homeless senior men.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack begins a multi-episode series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by talking about feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty. 

Hosts Kanobia Russell-Blackmon and Susanne McNinch talk with Fr. Patrick LaPointe about his faith journey, the discernment process of becoming a deacon, feeling a call to the priesthood after the death of his wife, and his first year as Administrator of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the specifics of the Easter Triduum - the Three Days from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Tyler Acosta about his faith journey, what led him into young adult ministry, and some of the challenges (and rewards) of the numerous young adult ministry groups.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the evolution of penance in the church, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and how to go to confession.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Mary Holley and Louis Glass about their faith journeys, the history of the Knights of Peter Claver and their mission.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the liturgical season of Lent and what it means to the Catholic faith.

Host Chez Filippini talks with Sheila Hopkins about her faith journey, the history of the National Council of Catholic Women, and her time as its president. Learn more about the DCCW: https://ptdccw.org/ Learn more about the NCCW: https://www.nccw.org/

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about a few of the titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, their origins and also recites the Litany of Loreto.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Doug Halsema about his faith journey, his role as vicar general of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and his style of leadership. At the end of the episode, Fr. Doug offers some words of wisdom to begin the new liturgical year.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her Magnificat prayer, and her feast days that occur during the season of Advent. NOTE: Part two of this series will air on January 4, 2024.

Host Chez Filippini talks with Stephen Whitney, Tim Shank and Chris Stavres about their respective faith journeys, how the "That Man is You" program became a reality, how the program has affected them, and what it means to be a Christian man. To learn more about "That Man is You" visit: https://goodshepherdparish.org/tmiy

In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Bishop Gregory Parkes about getting the call to become bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, his time as bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, and the common bond that the two have. 

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Shawn and Kathy Salamida about their faith journeys, what led them to adopt, some of the challenges they went through during the adoption process, and advice for parents that are looking to adopt.

In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Dr. Mary Soha about the meaning of martyrdom, the Cause of the Beatification of the Martyrs of La Florida and the research that has been done during the process.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dr. Tom Neal about his faith journey, his job as Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement, and his upcoming podcast called "Sharing the Faith."

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of the Catholic saints and lists a few of his personal favorites.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Peter Rodgers about his faith journey, getting into education after serving in the Air Force, and his role as principal of St. Mary Catholic School in Ft. Walton Beach.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of Catholic schools and his own personal experience as a former Catholic school student.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dcn. Lou and Rita Fete about their respective faith journeys and their lives as a deacon and deacon's wife.