👑 Esther: Courage for Such a Time as This 👑

In Episode 2 of The Women of the Bible, we journey into the remarkable story of Esther—an orphan who became a queen and found herself at the center of one of the most critical moments in Jewish history.

Faced with a deadly threat against her people, Esther had a choice: remain silent and protect herself, or risk everything to do what was right. Through prayer, courage, and unwavering trust in God's providence, she stepped forward and changed the course of history.

Join Deacon Pat Kearns as we explore how Esther's story speaks directly to our lives today. In a world that often pressures us to remain silent, Esther reminds us that God places each of us exactly where we need to be for a purpose.

You may not wear a crown, but God has called you to influence the lives around you. The question is: will you answer His call?

🎙️ The Women of the Bible – Episode 2: Esther

A powerful story of courage, purpose, faith, and trusting God's plan when everything is at stake.

"Who knows but that you have come to your position for such a time as this?" — Esther 4:14

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🌾 Ruth: A Story of Loyalty, Courage, and Redemption 🌾

In the first episode of our new series, The Women of the Bible, we explore the inspiring story of Ruth—a woman whose faithfulness changed the course of history.

After experiencing heartbreaking loss, Ruth made a courageous choice to leave everything familiar behind and follow both Naomi and the God of Israel. Her journey is a powerful reminder that God often works through ordinary acts of love, loyalty, and trust to accomplish extraordinary things.

Join Deacon Pat Kearns as we discover how Ruth's unwavering faith led her from tragedy to redemption, and ultimately placed her in the family line of King David and Jesus Christ Himself.

If you've ever faced uncertainty, loss, or a difficult decision, Ruth's story will encourage you to trust God's plan even when you cannot see the path ahead.

🎙️ The Women of the Bible – Episode 1: Ruth

A story of loyalty, courage, redemption, and the quiet power of faith.

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🎙️ New Episode: Health, Happiness, and Holiness – Transforming Your Life

What if everything you've been chasing isn't what you're truly searching for?

In this deeply personal episode, Deacon Pat reflects on the journey that inspired his book Health, Happiness, and Holiness. From worldly success and achievement to discovering a deeper purpose in Christ, this episode explores the three pillars that lead to a meaningful life: caring for the body, finding authentic joy, and pursuing holiness.

You'll hear powerful insights about purpose, spiritual growth, and why true fulfillment can never be found in possessions, status, or accomplishments alone. Instead, it is found in becoming the person God created you to be.

If you've ever felt restless, wondered if there is more to life, or desired a deeper relationship with God, this episode is for you.

"The purpose of life is not acquisition. The purpose of life is transformation."

Listen now and continue your journey toward health, happiness, and holiness.

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What have 18 years as a Catholic deacon taught me?

Not lessons from books.

Not lessons from classrooms.

Lessons from hospital rooms, funeral homes, marriages, baptisms, broken hearts, answered prayers, and ordinary people carrying extraordinary crosses.

In this personal episode of The Catholic Journey, I share some of the most important truths I've learned after nearly two decades of ministry:

✝️ Everyone is carrying a cross.

✝️ People need hope more than answers.

✝️ The most important ministry happens at home.

✝️ Life is shorter than we think.

✝️ God is always working, even when we cannot see it.

These lessons didn't come from a pulpit. They came from walking alongside God's people through the joys and struggles of life.

I hope they'll encourage you, strengthen your faith, and remind you that God is far more faithful than we often realize.

🎙️ Listen now to What I Learned After 18 Years as a Deacon.

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My father died suddenly at the age of 65.

Earlier that day, he rode his bicycle, worked around the house, and read a book before bed—carefully placing a bookmark on the page where he stopped.

He never turned that page.

In this deeply personal episode of The Catholic Journey, I reflect on the life of a faithful Catholic father, his daily Rosary, the lessons he taught through quiet example, and the legacy of faith he left behind.

This is a story about family, gratitude, loss, and the hope we have in Christ.

If you've ever lost a parent or wished for one more conversation with someone you love, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Listen now.

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🎙️ Forgotten and Lost – When God Finds the Broken

The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

What happens when a man who has lost his purpose encounters the relentless mercy of God?

In this powerful episode inspired by my novel Forgotten and Lost, we follow the spiritual journey of Jonas—a wounded soul searching for meaning in a world filled with division, loneliness, and despair. Through unexpected encounters, profound moments of grace, and a life-changing encounter with God, Jonas discovers that no one is truly forgotten and no soul is ever beyond redemption.

This episode explores themes of faith, conversion, mercy, vocation, friendship, and the extraordinary ways God works through ordinary people. Whether you feel lost, discouraged, or simply hungry for a deeper relationship with Christ, this message is a reminder that God never stops pursuing His children.

✨ No matter how far you've wandered, God knows your name.

✨ No matter how broken you feel, His mercy is greater.

✨ No matter how lost you are, He is still searching for you.

🎧 Listen now and discover how grace can transform even the most forgotten life.

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Step into a powerful spiritual journey in this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, inspired by the novel Breaking Away.

Through the lives of Jesse, Ava, Sam, and Father Pablo, this episode explores the hidden struggles many people carry — the emptiness that can come after years of work and family life, the pain of broken relationships, emotional exhaustion, the search for purpose, and the longing to hear God’s voice in the middle of life’s transitions.

As Jesse begins sensing that God may be calling him toward something deeper, the story unfolds into a moving reflection on suffering, discernment, healing, and eternity itself. Father Pablo’s final journey becomes a profound meditation on death, holiness, mercy, and what it truly means to prepare the soul for God.

This episode is emotional, challenging, inspiring, and deeply Catholic — reminding us that sometimes God allows our comfortable lives to be shaken so we can finally discover who we were created to become.

If you’ve ever felt restless, lost, spiritually stuck, or hungry for deeper meaning, this episode may speak directly to your heart.

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What happens when life becomes so heavy that even getting out of bed feels impossible? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the journey of climbing out of the darkness—through depression, hopelessness, fear, shame, and the silent battles so many people carry alone.

Drawing from faith, real-life struggles, and the healing power of God’s grace, Deacon Pat speaks directly to those who feel lost, broken, exhausted, or forgotten. This episode is not just about surviving darkness—it is about discovering that even in our lowest moments, Christ walks beside us.

Through compassion, honesty, and spiritual insight, you will hear a message of hope:

You are not abandoned.

Your story is not over.

Healing is possible.

Light still shines in the darkness.

Whether you are personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or searching for deeper meaning in suffering, this episode offers encouragement, strength, and a reminder that God can bring beauty even from the deepest wounds.

Join us for this emotional and inspiring conversation on faith, healing, resilience, and the courage to take the next step forward.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet 🎙️

What happens when you love people deeply… but they refuse to listen?

The prophet Jeremiah lived in a time of spiritual confusion, moral decline, and growing darkness — yet he never stopped speaking the truth of God with courage and compassion.

In this emotional and powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:

🔥 The fire of God’s word burning within Jeremiah’s heart

💔 Why he became known as “The Weeping Prophet”

🙏 Faithfulness in rejection and loneliness

📜 God’s promise of a New Covenant fulfilled in Christ

Jeremiah reminds us that truth spoken with love can still change hearts — even in a broken world.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged watching the world drift from God… this episode will strengthen and encourage your faith.

🎧 Listen now and discover why Jeremiah’s message may be more relevant today than ever before.

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NEW EPISODE — Daniel: Faithful in the Fire 🔥

What do you do when the world around you no longer follows God?

The prophet Daniel faced pressure, fear, persecution, and a culture determined to change him — yet he remained faithful. From the lions’ den to the courts of Babylon, Daniel’s story is not just ancient history… it is a message for our world today.

In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:

🦁 Courage in the lions’ den

🔥 Faith in the fire

🙏 The power of prayer and obedience

👑 Trusting God when culture turns against truth

Daniel reminds us that you do not have to become Babylon simply because you live there.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged by the direction of the world… this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to stand firm in your faith — no matter how loud the world becomes.

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