This Connected Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Every year the parish of St Mary's has had a tradition of performing a live Passion of Christ play. Due to the Pandemic lockdown, St Mary's was not able to do the live Via Crucis last year.  Therefore the individual who played Jesus in the play, Diego Gamboa along with a few other people of his family and friends created this audio version of the play.  Complete with bac...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 82: We meet the Amata Filia Dei, a  group of young women who came together to be able to just be who they are "beloved DAUGHTERS OF GOD."  That is what the groups name "Amata Filia Dei" means and how appropriate that they have created this space for young women mentored by some beautiful women who provide guidance and support. Hear Karla, Tori, Serena,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 81: We speak with Elena and Raul Escoto. Listen to their stories into their spiritual lives revolving prophetic word, speaking in tongues, and even how God lead them to meet one another! Remember to like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Also you can contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast you can join and be a patron on our Patreo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 80: The Whine with YAM pals are back to discuss their highs and lows of job experiences, the Lenten Season, vocations, and more! (Shocking reveal of Catholic.dad starting his own "Only FAMS") Remember to like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Also you can contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast you can join and be a patro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 79: This week we talk with Nicole Dumaguindin and Francis Abalos. This is our first episode of a 3-part series on Racism Against API. This week Arnel and our guests share their experiences, and the experiences of others within the community, on this matter. Remember to like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Also you can contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you wo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 78: This week we hear from the one and only Father Tim Grumbach ! Listen to Fr. Tim's transformation stories from the shoes he wore to old Twitter handles. He is so genuine; he even shares his vocation story to us. Fr. Tim also share's his love for the Latin Mass and as to why he loves it. Remember to rate, subscribe and recommend. Also you can contact us at Cath...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 77: We are joined by Elena Escoto, a mother of 2 adult children, Elizabeth Marin-Gamboa who is a new mother, and finally we have Tori, who is in 8th grade and is involved in @ymstmary. Listen to our conversation as they all share their experience of maintaining their spiritual lives during this pandemic, given the different stages of life that they are in. Remember to rate...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 76: This week we chat with Marley Murrieta. Listen to our discussion on her tattoos; why she got them and the judgment that comes with having them. Marley also shares a bit of her story of being a survivor of being in an abusive relationship. Bonus chat about Joaquin Murrietta aka Zorro. Remember to rate, subscribe and recommend. Also you can contact us at Catholic.dad50@g...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 75: Join the "Whine with YAM" pals as we discuss our thoughts on wine, being pro-life, & why young people don't want to conceive children. Remember to rate, subscribe and recommend. Also you can contact us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast you can join and be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 74: This week we chat with Registered Associate Social Worker, Jacob Escobedo! He is a Catholic Therapist. Listen to our discussion on Mental Health, Faith, and more that comes along the way! Remember to rate, subscribe and recommend. Also you can contact us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast you can join and be a patron on our Patreon page,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 73 : Listen to Johnny Mendes and Jesus Jacobo, as they share with us their love for the Latin Mass and what they love about this form.  We also discuss about Vatican II and its impact. Remember to rate, subscribe and recommend.  Also you can contact us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast you can join and be a patron on our Patreon page, or yo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 72: Featuring "Just Jo" of the Just Jo Podcast and member of The Roots Cast Podcast. This week we discuss the moral controversy that surrounds whether or not to take the Covid-19 Vaccine. Should I (Not)? Remember to rate, subscribe and recommend.  Also you can contact us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com.  If you would like to help our podcast you can join and be a pat...

Send us Fan Mail This Connected PREMIERS a new series of monthly episodes with three Young Adult Ministers called "Whine With YAM."  The series is to simply connect generations and situations to not necessarily agree but simply whine about them over a bottle or two of wine. Along with Bethany "the School Psychologist", Catherine  "the fearless teacher", Tony "The...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 70 is with Christine Merriman , host, creator and star of Christine in Action.  A YouTube channel created "for the greater glory of God." Listen to this story of Christine who during the covid lockdown felt called to create something that would engage the children in learning and being formed in their faith.  Casting aside traditional ways, she ventured into the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 69 is the letter J in our series of Youth Ministry from A2Z. It's all joyful discussion with Youth Minister Cathy and fellow leader Monique who speaks of the youth ministry at St Mel in Norco, California. Live a life of holiness, we will be praying for you, please pray for us. B Blessed & B3rd. For comments or questions, email us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com or sen...

Send us Fan Mail A special Episode for Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Episode 68:  Las Apariciones de La Virgen de Guadalupe is the audio play created by artist Diego Gamboa whose passion and devotion to Our Lady gifts him the ability to create such a work of love.  Along with his beautiful wife Elizabeth and a few friends and family, Diego creates this audio play that brings you to the reality of what o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 67 is about Diego Gamboa, a talented young man, whose God given talent he uses to create dramatic plays of the Passion of Christ and the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  In this episode Diego shares why he does what he does and his story is inspirational and I hope you will share my admiration for this young man. Check out the upcoming extra episode of the play of Our Lady...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 66 features Delaine Judith Baronia, Young Adult Minister at St. Margaret Mary Church in Chino.   She is joined by Core Team Member, Jarell Culla. This is a fun episode with 3 Filipinos, talking about the call to ministry.  Good info about Roots Young Adult Ministry at St. Margaret Mary in Chino California.   Good info about the leaders, Delaine and Jarell as well as good b...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is on the Letter H of our series on Ministry from A2Z! Blessed to have in Episode 65, Matt Zemanek of Thrive YAM from the Diocese of Orange County California.  We had a great morning conversation about a bund of topics.  Listen to this cast and take away some awesome info.  Word to describe this episode "UPLIFTING." * Who is Matt? * Manna Food for Thought Po...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 64 Features OLA Boundless.  This young adult ministry from Our Lady of Assumption Church located in North San Bernardino, California is amazing in their love of Christ in the Eucharist.  Totally enjoyed this podcast just talking away with four of their Facilitators; Bethany, Catherine, Marley and Andrew.  These young people have created a wonderful space for each other and...

Send us Fan Mail WE  hope you like the previous episode and that is why your listening to this one too. This second part of "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly continues the discussion from last week.  The conversation moves to other issues in the Church and to the Pacha Mama and Fr. Alex first experience with the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. Your questions were asked and answered about extr...

Send us Fan Mail The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Episodes are simply open conversations with two holy priests, Fr. Alex Rodarte and Fr. Tyler Tripp about situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way. In this episode we chat about the changes in liturgical practices, such as placement of the tabernacle, liturgical dancing, etc.  We got so deep into our conversation that we lost tr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 61:  Letter F of Youth Ministry from A2Z.  The friendships one find from youth groups are amazing and long lasting.  It's one of the things that will last a lifetime brings us so much closer to Christ. Relationships are developed and they become a second family  In this episode, we go to Riverside, California and podcast with four of the youth leaders from Genesus You...

Send us Fan Mail Featuring Nicole Hailey, Young Adult Minister at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Chino Hills, California.  We call this episode Spam, Rice and YAM and it was just a fun episode chatting with Hailey about being a young adult minister and cringy, funny chat about our mutual filipino heritage.   We recorded this podcast in the morning while Hailey was at home and family were making garl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 59 is the next installment to I love Youth Ministry A2Z.  This time around our guest is Edric Alcantara who is the Confirmation Coordinator for St. Paul Catholic Church in Chino Hills, California. We talk about all things Letter "D". Listen to how Edric has transformed religious education to something engaging and transforming creating the CSB St Paul, which stan...