In this "Part 2" of the conversation, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Bobby talk about Spanglish, youth ministry, and bridging the Spanish/English divide at parishes.   

Fr. Jerónimo is a Colombian priest from the city of Bogota. He is in love with Jesus Christ and His Church, and has decided to dedicate his life to serve its people. Before entering the seminary, he studied animal sciences. But after being ordained and getting a master’s degree in youth ministry at the University of Dallas, he’s been called to work and accompany young people in Colombia for their healing and wholeness.  

Check out his Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/father.jero/?hl=en 

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Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa shares his testimony and journey to the priesthood in this "Part 1" of his conversation with Jackie!  

Fr. Jerónimo is a Colombian priest from the city of Bogota. He is in love with Jesus Christ and His Church, and has decided to dedicate his life to serve its people. Before entering the seminary, he studied animal sciences. But after being ordained and getting a master’s degree in youth ministry at the University of Dallas, he’s been called to work and accompany young people in Colombia for their healing and wholeness.  

Check out his Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/father.jero/?hl=en  

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Jackie and Bobby share a December update and reflect on their ten-year anniversary of renewing the Consecration to Mary.  What is this Consecration and why does it matter?  Check out this episode to find out! 

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Link to the Ascension Presents video Jackie & Bobby did on the Marian Consecration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kgKbNfCPx0   

The thirty-three day consecration to Mary was first promulgated by St. Louis de Montfort. A simpler, more modern version is available, called 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC.   

Link to a great catch-all resource for anyone interested in pursuing the Consecration to Mary: https://blessedisshe.net/blog/marian-consecration/ 

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Sr. Josephine Garrett shares insight into mental health, teaching proper child sexuality and development topics, and using social media well in this "Part 2" of her conversation with Jackie & Bobby!

Sr. Josephine is a licensed counselor, serving as the school counselor for the cathedral grade school in Tyler, TX, and also in private practice. Sister has also served in vocations ministry and as a national speaker for youth and young adults, speaking to groups of up to 25,000.  Check out the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth here: https://nazarethcsfn.org/

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Sr. Josephine Garrett shares her testimony of converting to become a Catholic (and eventually a nun!) after being raised a Baptist and serving as the Vice President in the Home Loans division of Bank of America. Sr. Josephine also shares some insight into her work as a counselor in this "Part 1" of her conversation with Jackie & Bobby!

Sr. Josephine is a licensed counselor, serving as the school counselor for the cathedral grade school in Tyler, TX, and also in private practice. Sister has also served in vocations ministry and as a national speaker for youth and young adults, speaking to groups of up to 25,000.

Check out the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth here: https://nazarethcsfn.org/

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Jackie & Bobby talk with their good friends Sarah & Dr. Andrew Swafford about the importance of finding and fostering friendships, navigating the temptation to drunkenness (especially for college students), and Brazilian Ju Jitsu.

Sarah & Dr. Andrew Swafford are sought-after speakers and authors, and are a dynamic Catholic duo.  Dr. Andrew Swafford is an associate professor of theology at Benedictine College. He is a host and author of several Ascension Press' Bible study series and also an editor and contributor to Ascension’s "Great Adventure Catholic Bible."   Sarah Swafford is a national speaker and author of "Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships." They live in Atchison, KS with their five children.

Check out more from Sarah & Dr. Andrew Swafford at: https://theswaffords.com/

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In Part 1 of this conversation, Jackie & Bobby talk with their good friends Sarah & Dr. Andrew Swafford about how they came deeper into their faith, their work at Benedictine College, and how the school became so passionately Catholic. 

Sarah & Dr. Andrew Swafford are sought-after speakers and authors, and are a dynamic Catholic duo.  Dr. Andrew Swafford is an associate professor of theology at Benedictine College. He is a host and author of several Ascension Press' Bible study series and also an editor and contributor to Ascension’s "Great Adventure Catholic Bible."   Sarah Swafford is a national speaker and author of "Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships." They live in Atchison, KS with their five children.

Check out more from Sarah & Dr. Andrew Swafford at: https://theswaffords.com/

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Jackie and Bobby talk about what they almost called this podcast as well as the influence of Pope St. John Paul II on their lives. 

Dr. Greg Bottaro, a Catholic psychologist, is the director of the CatholicPsych Institute and the CatholicPsych Academy. He spent four years living as a Franciscan friar, serving the poor in the tradition of St. Francis before discerning a call to pursue marriage and family life.  

Jackie & Bobby talk with Dr. Bottaro about integrated psychology, understanding proper human anthropology, and stories of healing. 

Check out https://www.catholicpsych.com/ to learn more about the CatholicPsych Institute, the "Being Human" podcast, and more!

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Dr. Paul Gestwicki is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Ball State University. His teaching and research focus on game design and development. He’s also a devout Catholic and talks with Bobby about how virtue and faith can be harmonized in video game design.

Dr. Gestwicki lives in Muncie, Indiana, with his wife and four sons. Check out his personal blog here:  http://paulgestwicki.blogspot.com/

Dr. Paul’s YouTube page:

https://youtube.com/paulgestwicki

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