Arnel Recio aka “Catholic.dad”

This Connected Podcast

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This Connected shares experiences and point of views, highs & lows about faith, life, church, and whatever else comes along the way. The mission of this podcast is “To connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way, to not necessarily agree but be listened to.” It's a podcast run and operated by me, a long time youth minister, father of two, whose passion for evangelization goes beyond face to face. It’s a podcast of encounter and accompaniment. If you like the content, please email us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com | follow us on Instagram @Catholic.dad | S...

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Arnel Recio aka “Catholic.dad”

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Special Podcast Episode: Controversial Chicken Sandwich debate 12.11.2019 17:07

Send us Fan Mail After spending 3 hours podcasting with Fr. Ed, the parish priest of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Chino, California. The podcast crew went to Chick-fil-a to settle the controversy of what’s better Chick-fil-a or Popeye’s chicken sandwich. We hope you enjoy the conversation of random food items and what We feel is better. Look for the future Fr Ed Podcast sometime in December. Don’t for...

Episode 10: Grupo Genesis - Ministerio En Español 06.11.2019 43:54

Send us Fan Mail This Episode we talk to the bilingual Spanish/English youth group at St Marys Parish. A vibrant ministry that has been active for 16 years, motivating generations of youth from this community. What’s the secret to this longevity, find out and listen and see if after you can say “This Connected.” | To get in touch with Genesis Adolescentes and go to the retreats they provide contac...

Episode 9: “Living on the EDGE” 30.10.2019 35:42

Send us Fan Mail Living on the EDGE is about the Middle School Youth Group at St Mary’s church. We spend some time with some great young people from this group which serves youth who are in grades 6, 7 & 8. We talk about why they go youth group, what’s it’s like to be a faithful Christian in school, their fears and joys. Catholic.dad with twin co-hosts Jared and Adam along with the groups coor...

Episode 8: Sowing Seeds - Reaping Leaders | Edge Peer Ministry Leadership Team (PMLT) 23.10.2019 47:40

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode we talk to the middle school youth group leaders at St Marys Parish in Fontana, Ca. They call themselves PMLT and have an interesting story to tell about how they came about and what, why & how they do ministry to youth in grades 6,7,8. Scripture for this day is Luke 8:4-15 parable of the sower. | to leave messages - questions about this episode or past episode...

Episode 7: TRANSITIONING “Potholes, sideroads & highways” [adolescence to emerging adults] 16.10.2019 52:09

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode we listen to a few young people as part of our conversation crew while they talk about the storms and stress of transitioning from high school to adulthood. We hear the struggles and common feelings of these emerging adults as they fit in their life, faith and an uncertain future. With co-host David, we listen to Daisy, Andrea and Nate on what it was like to move f...

Episode 6: OG Core Team - “ LOST & FOUND 09.10.2019 1:03:39

Send us Fan Mail Going back in time to the founding of St Marys Youth Group in 2013 with the original core team. Hear the struggles of a volunteer group of ministers and how they got through it all and where they are now. Listen to how they were able to plant seeds that continues to bear fruit. Catholic.dad along with co-host Youth Peer Leader David goes back in time to laugh and cry about those d...

Episode 5: “I love you, you love me” —Steps from Dating to Marriage 02.10.2019 1:10:35

Send us Fan Mail Catholic.dad explores dating, engagements, marriage and faith with two couples Andrea and Oscar, Elizabeth and Diego. Along with our youth co-host David this week’s podcast crew guests, who are all young adults and are engaged to be married will provide some honest talk on the rollercoaster ride leading up to marriage and the cute episodes that lead them to where they are. Pizza a...

Episode 4: SOCIAL JUSTICE & ADVOCACY “I’ll change my house.. then I’ll change the world” Stephanie J 25.09.2019 1:00:55

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode of This Connected with Catholic.dad we have discussions about what social justice & advocacy is about. The “This Connected Crew” this episode are AJ Joven-Director of Advocacy with the Diocese of San Bernardino, Victoria Ciudad Real a young adult who received her undergrad from UCR and then her Masters in Public policy from USC, Andrea G, & Melanie C who ar...

Episode 3: “SONrise or TwighLIGHT” - College Men 18.09.2019 43:07

Send us Fan Mail The college experience is an awesome one. It is a period of tremendous growth, it’s the first time we are away from the safety of home and for some it’s a period of time we find ourselves. DBut at what cost? along with high school co-host Roberto, we listen to Adrian, Miguel, Martin, & Ramiro on whether or not college is the SONrise or the twighlight of their faith. Send us vo...

Episode 2: | Blessed Among Women—aAAHHH!!!! 11.09.2019 44:39

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode Catholic.dad hangs out with the ladies from St Marys Lifeteen/Edge Youth Group - Core and Peer Ministry Leadership Team to hear the female perspective in what they did this summer and what they are doing now. #femininegenius ~~~ to leave messages - questions about this episode or past episodes or if you have a topic or question you would like for us to talk about e...

Episode 01 | Pilot ft. Esto Vir 05.09.2019 46:57

Send us Fan Mail The intro pilot episode of This-Connected with Catholic.dad hanging out with some of the young men of St Marys youth ministry who just happen to be part of a group called Esto Vir. Listen to some deep conversations and fun times talking about their faith, what they did over the summer and how they pray. It’s worth a listen - all the way to the end. | To join our Listener Support C...