United in Mission: One Heart and Mind

In this episode, surfer, author and evangelist Bear Woznick shares insights from his podcast and book while preparing for the Jubilee Men's Conference. The conference focuses on themes of manliness, with discussions on work, responsibility, and spiritual warfare. The guest uses surfing as a metaphor for life, highlighting commitment and spiritual surrender. He encourages men to invite others...

This episode highlights the CRS Rice Bowl 2025 initiative and its 50-year history of supporting local communities and feeding the hungry. The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw focuses on forming disciples and reaching out to those in need. Donations significantly benefit local charities, and the initiative serves as a teaching tool for children about charitable giving. Community involvement and advocacy...

This episode highlights an upcoming Men's Conference on April 5th. Carl White discussing the men's conference's history since 2006 and shares details about the event, including speakers and themes, and stressing the importance of men's groups in building faith and community. Listeners are encouraged to attend and invite others.

Charles Warner, seminarian for the Diocese of Saginaw, shares his experiences at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, discussing its significance and beauty. He reflects on his personal faith journey and the call to priesthood. The health of Pope Francis is addressed, along with community prayers for his recovery. The Jubilee Year of Hope is highlighted, focusing on holy doors and pilgri...

In this episode we share Bishop Gruss' homily from the Mass marking the 25th anniversary of Little Books, reflecting on the covenant with Noah and the identity of Jesus. The discussion highlights the challenges of Christian life, including suffering and evangelization. Celebrating the impact of Little Books, gratitude is expressed for its ministry. Host John Gonzalez shares insights from a pi...

In this episode host John Gonzalez talks with Father Portelli about his background and his upcoming presentations on the Mass. They highlight the importance of understanding the Eucharist and men's involvement in faith practices. Father Portelli shares his vocation journey and the significance of discernment, encouraging listeners to invite others to Mass and participate in faith-sharing acti...

In this episode Rev. Andrew S. LaFramboise shares a powerful message for the Knights of Columbus, focusing on their upcoming winter diocese meetings and the theme of being a pilgrim of hope in this Jubilee Year. He encourages personal pilgrimages to deepen faith and reflects on the significance of the Jubilee year. The role of the Knights in the community is highlighted, emphasizing their mission...

Bishop Gruss' homily from his Catholic Schools Week Mass at All Saints Parish in Bay City as he shares insights on faith, community, and personal growth through parables, using the giant Sequoia tree as a metaphor. He highlights the significance of nurturing good soil in our hearts to strengthen spiritual roots and embrace community support. Bishop encourages deep reflection on faith, especia...

What's the latest with our Catholic Schools and Catholic Schools Week? Listen as John Gonzalez and Dr. Cormac Lynn along with guests, Fr. Andy Booms, Laura Wilkowski and Clark Switalski discuss the vital partnership between schools and families in education and faith formation on the One Heart and Mind Podcast.  Catholic school students in all 12 schools across the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw...

Stacey Trapani, executive director of Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw, shares about the New Little Book on the Eucharist, prayer and a bit about the origins of Little Books.

On this episode of United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast our guests discuss a upcoming mission trip to Africa. The host and guests share experiences of living conditions and cultural insights that reflect the universal nature of the Catholic faith.

John Gonzalez  and Erin Carlson discuss Derek Pfaff's face transplant journey with the Pfaff family. They share their experience following Derek's incident and the challenges that ensued, including the miracles experienced and the support from their community.

John Gonzalez and Fr. Andy discuss the goal to have 20 seminarians by 2030, up from the current four. They discuss the vocation campaign, which received 125 submissions from a diverse group of parishioners. The importance of fostering a culture of invitation is highlighted, along with the discernment process that involves prayer and guidance. An upcoming 'come and see' dinner event for y...

John Gonzalez discusses Derek Pfaff's face transplant journey with guest Erin Looby Carlson. Erin shares the emotional challenges during Derek's recovery, highlighting the family's faith and community support.

The second episode features Adam Janke, COO of St. Paul Street Evangelization, discussing how to equip Catholics for evangelization in daily life. Personal stories are highlighted as effective tools for sharing faith. Adam shares his journey back to Catholicism and the founding of St. Paul Street Evangelization, emphasizing non-confrontational outreach and proposing training workshops for communit...

In this episode, John Gonzalez is joined by guest host Kellie Deming and special guest Julianne Stanz to delve into an upcoming event, Go! Make Disciples , with keynote speaker Julianne Stanz centered around discipleship and evangelization.  The discussion revolves around the crucial task of making disciples and the various challenges encountered in evangelization efforts. Julianne Stanz also shed...