Saint John Alive

Saint John Alive

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Saint John Alive episodes

  • Leading with Peace: Catholic Educators on Faith & Inner Stillness

    As we continue our Lenten series on Finding Inner Peace, we explore how Catholic leaders and educators cultivate and share this peace in their roles. Our guests—experienced in Catholic education and leadership—reflect on how grounding themselves in faith helps them navigate challenges, form young disciples, and make decisions rooted in trust in God. They share practical wisdom on staying spiritually anchored, fostering peace in schools and communities, and leading with faith in both professional and personal life. Whether you’re an educator, leader, or simply seeking to live with greater inner stillness, this episode offers encouragement for the journey.

    23 min
  • Finding Peace Through Trust: Letting Go and Letting God

    In this episode of Saint John Alive, we continue our Lenten series on Finding Inner Peace with a deep and heartfelt discussion on trust, surrender, and peace in the midst of life's challenges. Our guests, Bible study leaders Debbie Ryan and Nicolette Ellinghausen, share their personal journeys of faith, including how they’ve found peace through loss, suffering, and transitions. We explore the wisdom of Scripture, practical habits for cultivating inner peace, and the power of surrendering control to God. Join us for an inspiring conversation on learning to let go, embracing trust, and finding true serenity in faith.

    45 min
  • Finding Inner Peace: Trusting God in Life’s Uncertainties

    In this episode of Saint John Alive, we launch our Lenten series on Finding Inner Peace, inspired by Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Inner Peace. Joined by leaders from our parish Bible study, we dive into the universal struggle of seeking peace in the midst of life’s uncertainties. The team shares personal stories of trusting God when things feel out of control, navigating family challenges, and embracing patience in the journey of faith. Through scripture reflections, wisdom from spiritual leaders, and honest conversations, we uncover how surrendering to God’s will leads to true inner peace.

    40 min
  • What Do You Get Out of Mass?
    In this episode, our Director of Music and Liturgy, Freeman Tucker, highlights the difference between what you get out of Mass and making an offering of yourself at Mass.
    25 min
  • Lent 2023 - How to Holy Week
    In this episode, we break down what is going on in holy week and how to memorialize the events of Holy Week at home for a deeper dive into who Christ is and what he did.
    36 min
  • Lent 2023 - E6 - The Holy Spirit at Work in Lent
    In this episode, we are joined by Sr. Mary Anne McCarron and Sandy Shaker who helped develop our Lenten theme of “Earthen Vessels.” They share their wisdom and insight into the season of Lent and how to lean into the grace of the Holy Spirit.
    23 min
  • Lent 2023 - E4 - Special Guest, Jack Jobst

    In this special episode of our Lenten series, we are joined by, special guest, Jack Jobst who is a seminarian for the Diocese of Lansing studying at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Jack shares his about his journey as a disciple and seminarian, and his insights on discernment.

    43 min

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We are excited to be hosting this podcast where we discuss what it looks like to be a Catholic disciple in the modern age. We will be exploring parish life here in Fenton, Christian Spirituality,…