Bob and JP kick off season 3 by looking back over the summer and some randomly scattered in 10 minute topics. Along the way they announce a big change to the future of the podcast.

Exodus 90

Podcast on C.S. Lewis - Pints with Jack

Jason Gawaldo, Director of Faith Formation at Sts. John and Paul, joins Bob to discuss StrengthsFinder and how focusing on your God-given strengths can help you grow both on a spiritual and human level.

 

Strengths Assessment

Sts. John and Paul Speaker Series

In this week's episode, Bob and JP discuss the Mass with Fr. Adam Verona at the Oakland Young Adult Ministry's July Theology on Tap.

Readings for Mass

Oakland Young Adult Ministry

Rege Flaherty joins the guys in the first summer episode of 2019 to discuss marriage from discernment to living it out in the day to day. Along the way he shares funny stories of his successes and failures from his 44 years of experience.

For prayer requests or more information about the Cathedral grouping men's group please email Rege at [email protected]

Thank you so much for listening.  We hope that this humble podcast is fruitful in your walk toward Christ and your love of Pittsburgh.  Please share Steel City Catholic with a friend!

In part 2 of the Pittsburgh challenge, Bob and JP debate the East End vs. the West End.

Who won?  Vote here

This officially closes season 2 of the podcast. The show will switch to monthly for the summer and we'll return to our weekly format for season 3 in the Fall of 2019.

Kennywood, Pirates, praying for friends and family ... this episode has it all.

Spiritual Works of Mercy

Symbol or Substance by Peter Kreeft

See Trent Horn in Pittsburgh

Join Shannon Monaghan (@Shonomatopoeia) and JP as they discuss one of Shannon's great passions - how we can love our priests well!

 

And check out how timely we are: May 12, 2019: World Day of Prayer for Vocations

 

The Pittsburgh Oddcast (iTunes) (website)

 

Pray for Priests: Heart of St. Jean Vianney

 

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This week John Hall from Word FM's afternoon show, The Ride Home with John and Kathy, joins Bob and JP to discuss his journey of faith.

The Ride Home with John and Kathy

John Hall's Twitter

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First of all, shoutout to H.J. Heinz Co. on account of our 57th episode.  Bob (North Hills) and JP (South Hills) go head-to-head over which area of Pittsburgh reigns supreme.  You be the judge [vote here].  Don't miss the inevitable follow-up episode when we fight under the banners of East and West.

Prerequisite for today's class:

 

Catholic Stuff You Should Know episode from October 10, 2015: "The Byzantine and Other Catholic Churches" 

(website)

(iTunes)

 

Optional resources:

 

Clumsy Theosis on iTunes

Richaél's first visit with us

The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Catholic Rites & Churches (slightly dated, but thorough)

2019 Liturgical Calendar

Catholic Answers resource

The Byzantine Rite in Pittsburgh

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, Munhall