Real Faith Conversations

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sits down with Sister Mary Hostia, a member of the Sisters of Life. Prior to joining the Sisters of Life, she graduated from the University of North Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She then taught high school biology, zoology, and advanced placement research for three years at Atlantic Coast High School. In her free time, she loved working at a pregnancy resource center, which is one of the reasons she joined the Sisters of Life. Listen as she talks about the great work she does through the Sisters of Life in Philadelphia.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sat down with Greg Newell, a parishioner at Saint Peter who has been through a lot of challenges in life but has always kept his faith in God. He talks about how he shares his faith with others even when the craziness of life hits.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations. On this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode Ryan Morris sat down with Samantha Kelley, who is the Founder and current President of FIERCE Athlete Inc. (https://fierceathlete.org/)  Samantha played Division 1 Soccer at UConn and is currently involved in competitive rowing. She has spent the last 12 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology, holds a certification in Strength & Conditioning and has extensively studied the Theology of the Body. It was actually through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she has discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic. These teachings have the power to heal and through FIERCE Athlete she desires to share those truths with female athletes and women across the world. In this podcast, she talks about some of these things and also dive into the transgender forum held at Saint Peter.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sat down with Colleen Tyler, a music teacher at PJPII and parishioner at Saint Peter, who also serves in music ministry at the 11am Sunday Mass. She talks about her faith journey and how music played a role in her faith formation.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations and in this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sat down with Father Chris Rogers. Father Rogers is Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Kennett Square. Ordained in the year 2000 for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, he has served in a variety of priestly ministries including Parish & Campus Ministry as well as Vocation Director for the Diocesan Priesthood. Since 2017, Father has served as Chaplain to the Courage & Encourage Apostolates in the Archdiocese. These apostolates minister to persons with same-sex attraction or gender identity issues and those who love them. That work has put him in touch with faithful parents, families and individuals who seek to navigate the turbulent waters of our modern times. Walking with such persons, offering clarity, charity and Christ-Jesus has been a great joy of his priesthood.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sat down with Marrissa Pawlowski, a parishioner at Saint Peter for 6 years, who serves as a Eucharistic Minister weekly at the 5pm Saturday Mass or the 11am Sunday Mass. Listen as she talks about finding companionship in the church.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Chris Anderson, who serves with Life Teen Missions at a camp and retreat center in North Georgia. Chris talks about his journey in faith and how he became a missionary.  If you want to support Chris, here is his page: 

https://donate.lifeteen.com/fundraiser/3907316

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show we talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan sat down with Jacob Lehenky, a Saint Peter Parishioner and a High School Senior at Bishop Shanahan High School who just got accepted into Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary! He will officially start his discernment to the priesthood in fall of 2022 and he is super excited to share his story with all of you.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary website: https://www.scs.edu/

This is Real Faith Conversations, and in this show, we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sat down with Chris Massaro, the Director of Mission Advancement at Biking for Babies. Chris dives into who he is and what he does with Biking for Babies. 

Website: https://bikingforbabies.com/

Donate to Biking for Babies: https://bikingforbabies.com/give/ 

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations, and in this show, we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode, Ryan Morris sat down with Edith Yoder, the Chief Executive Officer of Bridge of Hope, an organization that is trying to prevent and end family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.

Bridge of hope has 25 locations in 13 states across the United States and has been operating for over 30 years. After 30 years with Bridge of Hope, Edith is more passionate than ever about building neighborhoods of support for families facing homelessness.

About Edith: Edith Yoder, EdM, is the Chief Executive Officer of Bridge of Hope National. She authored the original church volunteer training manual for Bridge of Hope and developed many Bridge of Hope manuals on nonprofit management, fundraising, and board issues. Edith holds a master’s degree in Adult and Organizational Development from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Eastern Mennonite University. After 30 years with Bridge of Hope, Edith is more passionate than ever about building neighborhoods of support for families facing homelessness.

Contacts: 

Edith Yoder, Chief Executive Officer at Bridge of Hope: [email protected]

Scott C. Dorsey, Chester County Church Engagement Director: [email protected]

Link to National Staff: https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/about/national-staff/

Want to volunteer and help?: https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/get-involved/volunteer/