Grotto Podcasts

If Jesus and Lazarus were alive today, what would be their favorite way to hang out? In our last episode of Jesus Favorite Podcast, we ask this and many other questions to our guest Fr. James Martin. 

A prolific writer and speaker, America Media’s editor-at-large, and consultant for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, American Jesuit Fr. Martin is one of the most well-known Jesuits after Pope Francis.

Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Fr. Martin to learn about his new book "Come Forth," and his understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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If Jesus were alive today, what would his energy be like? In our latest episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we ask this question to Herman Petrick who is an energy healer.Herman has dedicated his life to helping individuals and businesses transform their lives by clearing negative energies and fostering a positive environment. He's been doing this for over a decade and has become a trusted source of guidance and support for those seeking to uplift their spirits, learn about energy dynamics, a...

If Jesus were alive today, what would his favorite gospel song be? In our latest episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time.CeCe is a singer, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman. With all her accolades (including 15 Grammy Awards), she has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history. Her latest chart-topping musical offer...

Starting a fitness journey can be very intimidating if you have no one to help you. If you're trying to get in shape, you might find this episode helpful! Jane and Javi chat with JoAnna Reihner and Kaitlyn Kyger, who are both trainers at the Smith Center at the University of Notre Dame. They offer some knowledge, advice, and resources to help you overcome your fears of starting your fitness journey.How do you overcome the fear? What kind of excercise should you start with? How do you bec...

Don't Say Ad*lting is BACK! In this latest episode, we are talking about debt. If you've been stressed or overwhelmed by debt, you'll want to tune in to this episode. Jane and Javi chat with Jim Cunningham, the Assistant Program Director of Notre Dame Programs for Education in Prison. He helps teach incarcerated individuals how to get out and stay out of debt.He offers some knowledge, advice, and resources to help you better understand debt — whether it's student loan, medical, or consumer de...

If Jesus were alive today, would he be good with money? In our eighth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we pose this question to Deborah Meyer, an award-winning author of Redefining Family Wealth: A Parent’s Guide to Purposeful Living. Deborah is the CEO of WorthyNest, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm that helps Christian parents and entrepreneurs across the U.S. integrate faith and family into financial decision-making. She also provides accounting, exit planning, and tax ...

If Jesus were alive today, would he be an activist? In our seventh episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we pose this question to Alexia Dukes, an activist who has experience with cultural diversity training and nonprofit activism work.Alexia currently serves as the President of the Youth and College Division of the St. Louis County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She was also Miss NAACP 2018-2019, and she graduated in 2022 from Harris-Stowe State University,...

Over 43 million people have student loan debt.In this episode of Good and Decent, we're bringing you into a genuine conversation between one of our freelance videographers, Tevon Knight, who graduated college back in 2021, and three of his friends who also recently graduated. They are four of the 43 million people who have student loan debt, and they share their experience with those loans. Their conversations shed light on the individual experience of people in debt, which might not be too d...

If Jesus were a contestant on Top Chef, what would he bring to the judges' table? In our sixth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we ask this question to world-renowned chef Kevin Gillespie, a contestant on season 6 of Top Chef. Kevin began his culinary education at the Art Institute of Atlanta and was determined to gain the experience he needed to become a successful chef. While carrying a full course load at the Art Institute, he worked part-time at various restaurants, perfecting his...

What would Jesus' favorite contemporary song be? In our fifth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we talk with Zachary Gillis, who is the Worship Associate / Care Coordinator for South Bend City Church.Zachary Gillis has been proud to call South Bend home since 2009. After graduating from Bethel University, Zach diligently served in Bethel’s Offices of Student Development and Diversity & Inclusion while getting his master’s degree from Goshen College. Zach joined the SBCC Team in Septembe...