Extra Ordinary Ministers Podcast

Jeff and Ben discuss the season of Advent and what the four different Sundays mean. We can't believe it's Advent already either, but here we are. We hope you enjoy taking a deeper dive into the significance of the time of renewal.

Next week is Thanksgiving, and our hosts are definitely ready to eat! However, they are not ready for peas and cheese salad (you'll have to listen to find out about that). Jeff and Ben also discuss the "Attitude of Gratitude" and the memories Thanksgiving brings. 

Ben and Jeff discuss today's feast of All Souls. They discuss a brief history of the day and the people who have gone before us who have left an indelible mark on us as witnesses to the faith. 

Jeff flies solo this week, without Ben, interviewing Fr. Mark Martin II, the parochial vicar at St. Gerard. Fr. Mark was raised a Mormon, and now he is a catholic priest. Tune in to hear his vocation story ( also favorite food) and all the the fun he has had along the way. 

It is hard to turn around these days without something or someone affecting what you do or how you act. Between Social Media, our friends, coworkers, etc., we all have circles that influence us. Ben and Jeff discuss who has influenced their lives and how we can in turn influence others. Making sure that the message we share is one that builds up, rather than tear down. 

Do you have a favorite restaurant? Favorite book, or movie? How is it we can so easily recommend these things to others, but when it comes to talking about our faith, we are at a loss for words? Ben and Jeff discuss a few of their favorites and how to translate that into inviting others to experience the joy of our faith.  

Jeff and Ben are joined by special guests Kayla Gracik and Danielle Lenz as they discuss what it means for families as we begin our back to school journey. 

Do you have Pet Peeves? Something that really bothers you? Good, so do the rest of us. Jeff and Ben discuss how to rise above or "turn the other cheek" to those things that frustrate us or get under our skin. 

Jeff and Ben discuss service and our call to live out our Christian faith through acts of goodwill. We find that when we serve, we not only find the joy of helping others, but also the joy we experience within ourselves.