The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

Bishop Wack talks with Fr. Joseph Callipare about the history of the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program and his role as Vicar for Deacons and Director of Deacon Formation.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Alex Molzer, Arnie Fonseca, and Lisa Kurnik about their faith journeys and their experiences in youth ministry.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Raymond Herard and Katie Johnson about their faith journeys and their work in Catholic Campus Ministries.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the Eucharist and the need for sacrifice and atonement.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his Vatican II series by discussing Apostolicam Actuositatem, also known as the "Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity."

Host Chez Filippini talks with Alex Clark about his unique faith journey and how it led to him creating his "Generation Vatican 2" podcast. Later in the show, Bishop Wack joins Chez and Alex to talk about Vatican II and the importance of the laity in the church.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his discussion of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, most commonly known as Lumen Gentium.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Roy Marien about his faith journey, some of the lessons he has learned during his numerous assignments, and what he loves about being a Catholic priest.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues his discussion of Vatican II by analyzing the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, most commonly known as Lumen Gentium. This is part one of a two-part discussion. Part two will be released on April 27, 2023.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Sister Margaret Kuntz and Sister Colleen Mattingly about their respective faith journeys and the history of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the origins and importance of the Gaudium et Spes document.

In honor of Black History Month, hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Juanita Sanks about her faith journey, living through the civil rights movement, and the importance of being involved in the church.

Bishop Wack kicks off his Vatican II series by reviewing the book "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II" by George Weigel. 

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Kathleen Trusz and Jean Nixon about their faith journeys and their work at the Women's Clinic in Tallahassee, FL.

In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Archbishop Thomas Rodi from the Archdiocese of Mobile about the history of their dioceses and their respective spiritual journeys.

As the year comes to a close, Bishop Wack talks about using St. Ignatius's Examen to leave the past behind and look forward to what lies ahead in the new calendar year.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Dennis O'Brien about his faith journey and his experience of walking the 500 mile ancient pilgrimage called “El Camino."

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the origins of the liturgical season of Advent.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Craig Smith and Fr. Jack Campbell about their time in the military and what led them to the priesthood.

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack breaks down the importance of the Eucharist and the upcoming Eucharistic Revival in 2024.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Richard Graham, Parochial Vicar at St. Dominic Catholic Church and parishoners Ryan and Carol Wagner about their faith background, and their firsthand experiences of the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael.

As the one year anniversary of his pastoral letter approaches, Bishop Wack revisits "Sharing the Gift" and shares some of his personal experiences of evangelization. 

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with David Ell about his time in the Army, what led him to work for the church, and his current role as the COO of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

Bishop Wack concludes his two-part series on "a day in the life of a bishop."

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Pre Shelton and Fr. Dustin Feddon about Pre's time in the Florida prison system, how he met Fr. Dustin, and the mission of Joseph House.