Practicing Catholic Show

Christians are little Christs, lighting the way for those who are in darkness to know Jesus. Jill Fink, OCIA coordinator at St. John the Baptist, New Brighton, shares how the OCIA process forms disciples and guides people into the Church. Then, Eric Skog, deputy director of the Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment at the Archdiocese, discusses Childhood Abuse Prevention Month and the call to protect and care for the most vulnerable.

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What happens when life hangs in the balance—and faith meets the miraculous? In this powerful two-part episode, Kati Phillippe shares her near-death experiences, from a life-threatening medical crisis to transformative encounters with the divine. Hear how these moments reshaped her perspective on life, deepened her faith and ultimately led her to embrace the Catholic Church.

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From weekly prayer to life-changing detours, this episode explores how every season of faith matters. Janette Howe and Erin Bechtel share stories of service, discernment and discovering God’s call in unexpected ways.

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Lent calls us to honesty, humility and hope. Archbishop Hebda shows how our struggles can become places for God’s grace, while Nova Vita Clinic shares practical ways women can nurture their fertility and honor their bodies.

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Change can be difficult—but it can also be a moment of grace. Bishop Izen discusses the faith and trust involved in priestly reassignments, and Dr. Mark Giszczak reflects on how Catholics can rediscover the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

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Easter is coming! Join us as Heidi Harvey and Janae Bower share their new series exploring post-Resurrection Gospel encounters, offering fresh ways to reflect on faith this Lent. Then, Youth Minister Brian Cox gives an inside look at the Church of Saint Paul’s Living Stations, where local youth bring the Passion of Christ to life.

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Long before podcasts and livestreams, Archbishop Fulton Sheen used the power of media to help people encounter God. In this episode, Archbishop Hebda reflects on Sheen’s beatification, his enduring witness, and how ordinary Catholics can be inspired by his life. Then, artist Madeline Larson introduces Visio Divina, a practice of prayerful reflection through sacred art, showing how images can open our hearts to God. 

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Lent begins with a stark reminder: “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” But far from despair, those words invite us into renewal.

Bishop Kevin Kenney helps us enter Lent with clarity, reflecting on mortality, repentance, and hope. Then Anne Ricci of Guiding Star Wakota shares how life-affirming, holistic care supports women and families right here in our community.

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Lent can feel overwhelming—but it can also be transformative. Pat and Kenna Millea share how Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender helps grow closer to God through prayer, Scripture, fasting and discipline, even in busy lives. Then, researcher Sarah Kostick explores how wonder, humility and trust in God shape both scientific discovery and everyday life.

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What does it look like to follow God in the middle of everyday life? Father Jim Livingston shares how Carmelite spirituality invites deep prayer without leaving the world behind, and Sister Amelia Hueller reflects on an unexpected journey from agnosticism to religious life — and the quiet ways God draws people toward purpose.

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