For the first time, Breaking Bread steps outside the studio and into the heart of the 14th Annual ManUp Conference — recorded live from St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, Florida, where hundreds of men gathered in faith, brotherhood, and purpose.

This extended edition of the episode includes additional conversations, interviews, reflections, and moments that go beyond the one-hour Radio Maria broadcast — offering a fuller experience of what Brian and Gil encountered inside ManUp.

In this special field episode, they speak with the men behind the mission, brothers attending the conference, and leaders serving men’s spiritual growth in the Church. Through real conversations captured on-site, this episode explores what happens when men choose not to walk alone in faith — and why spaces of Catholic brotherhood matter today more than ever.

Featuring voices from the ManUp team, retreatants, and seminary leadership, along with reflections on priestly formation, Catholic masculinity, marriage restoration, and the power of men gathering for God.

Recorded live during the 14th Annual ManUp Conference at St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami.

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What happens when life doesn’t unfold the way you pictured it — the career shifts, the timeline changes, and the road you planned suddenly looks nothing like the road you’re on?

In this episode, we break bread around a question all of us face at some point: How do you follow God’s plan when it doesn’t look like yours?

Joining us at the table is Omar Babun — husband, father, mental health counselor, and life coach — who shares his journey from childhood dreams of becoming a doctor to discovering a calling to help others find direction, healing, and purpose. We talk about faith, grief, God’s timing, “rerouting,” and what it looks like to trust Him one step at a time.

Plus: plenty of Miami banter, a moment from NBA All-Star Weekend, and a hilarious round of Bread Crumbs you don’t want to miss.

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Recorded Live at: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, FL

This episode continues our two-part conversation on St. Joseph — moving from belonging into leadership.

What does real leadership actually look like in daily life?

Joined by Lay Dominican and Consecrati leader Mr. JC Collar O.P, we explore how St. Joseph models quiet, faithful, entrusted leadership — not from spotlight or status, but from surrender, responsibility, and presence.

JC shares his personal journey of consecration to St. Joseph, the role of virtue in forming men, and why fatherhood — biological or spiritual — remains one of the most urgent callings of our time.

If you’ve ever felt unqualified to lead, unsure how to guide your family, or drawn to deeper spiritual formation as a man, this conversation is for you.

The next Consecration to St. Joseph begins February 15.
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Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida

What does it really mean to belong?

In this episode of Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion, we begin a two-part conversation centered on identity, sonship, and trust — starting not with leadership or action, but with belonging.

We’re joined by our brother Angel Figueroa, husband, father, lay Dominican, and longtime Emmaus brother, as we reflect on the quiet strength of St. Joseph and what he teaches men (and women) about being sons and daughters of God before trying to lead, fix, or perform.

Drawing from Scripture, real life, and Angel’s own journey — including his experience with consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph — this conversation speaks to anyone who has ever felt like a guest in their faith instead of a child at home.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next week, we’ll continue with Learning to Lead: What St. Joseph Teaches Us About Fatherhood.

🔗 Learn more about the St. Joseph consecration journey at www.consecrati.com
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Pull up a chair — you belong here.

In this episode of Breaking Bread we’re joined by Fabian Moncada (OMambient) — a musician, graphic designer, and Emmaus brother who creates electronic music as an offering to God.

Through conversation, Scripture, and original music, we explore a powerful question:

How does God use our gifts — especially art — to bring people back to Him?

Fabian shares the inspiration behind his music, including tracks shaped by quiet moments of prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, and devotion to the Virgin Mary. His story reminds us that creativity can become prayer when it’s placed in God’s hands — and that faith doesn’t live in just one box.

🎶 Hear Fabian’s music here:
https://soundcloud.com/omambient

📻 Recorded live on Radio Maria
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Pull up a chair — you’re always welcome at the table.

What do you do when life gets hard… not because everything fell apart, but because you’re simply tired?

This week on Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion, we’re breaking bread around a question many people carry quietly: How do you stay in the fight when quitting feels easier than continuing?

Recorded live from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida, we’re joined by Christian Machado from St. Timothy — Emmaus brother, boxer, coach, and founder of AMA Boxing Club — who shares how discipline, faith, and community help us keep showing up when life feels heavy. From the gym to prayer, from exhaustion to gratitude, this conversation reminds us that staying in the fight doesn’t always mean winning — sometimes it simply means not quitting today.

Along the way, we talk about consistency, burnout, gratitude as a “cheat code,” faith in everyday life, and how God meets us right where we are — even when we’re running on empty.

If you’ve ever felt worn down but still trying, this episode is for you.

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Pull up a chair — the table is always open.

What do you do when life (or your faith) feels like it’s been written off?

Tonight at the table, we’re joined by Luis Llerena — a brother from the Men’s Emmaus community at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami. Born in Arequipa, Peru, Luis shares how God met him in unexpected places—from a 2003 military deployment to a powerful Emmaus “Lazarus moment” that woke something up in him. We talk humility, the slow work of growth, finding peace through the Rosary, and why revival isn’t a one-time moment…it’s a process.

Because being called out of the tomb doesn’t mean everything is fixed—sometimes it just means you’re alive enough to start walking again.

🎙️ Recorded at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Miami, FL)
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What happens when a life lived at full speed finally slows down in the presence of God?

In this episode of Breaking Bread, we’re joined by our brother Carlos Ribero from St. Timothy, who shares a powerful story of forgiveness, mercy, and transformation — moving from burning through life to discovering a deeper, steadier fire for Christ.

From growing up a cradle Catholic, to encountering Christ in a personal way through Emmaus, to walking through serious trials with unshakable trust, Carlos reminds us that no one is ever disqualified from God’s grace — and that it’s never too late to come home.

Along the way, we reflect on the Gospel of Luke 4:14–22, talk about slowing down in a world that rushes everything, and share some laughs around the table — because faith is lived in real life.

Pull up a chair. This conversation might feel familiar.

Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida.

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In this New Year’s special episode of Breaking Bread, we take the show on the road and bring you the first-ever Emmaus Games, recorded live from Piruw Grill, a Peruvian restaurant in Southwest Miami known for its amazing food, great atmosphere, live music, and karaoke nights.

Emmaus brothers from Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Timothy, St. Brendan, and Good Shepherd Catholic Churches come together for a night of friendly competition, faith-based games, inside jokes, and unforgettable moments. From trivia to teamwork, laughter to reflection, this episode reminds us that Emmaus isn’t just a retreat — it’s a shared road we walk together.

It’s lighthearted, it’s joyful, and it’s everything a New Year episode should be — same faith, same road, very different answers.

📍 Recorded live at Piruw Grill
📻 Aired on Radio Maria
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🎧 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Wherever you’re listening from, pull up a chair — the table is set.

For this Christmas episode, Breaking Bread left the studio and gathered family around a real table for a night of food, laughter, faith, and honest conversation. We talk about Christmas then vs. now, family traditions, what shows up at the table every year, and the moments that remind us God meets us right in the middle of real life.

It’s not polished — it’s family. Just good food, good stories, and plenty of bread being broken.

📍 Recorded live from Strange Beasts Brewpub & Pizzeria, Miami, Florida
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From our family to yours — Merry Christmas 🎄