The CTK Communal Climb: A Christ the King Parish Podcast

Have you ever wondered: What goes into choosing the music for a liturgy? How do I pray with music? What if I don’t like the music at Mass? On this week’s episode, CTK Director of Music Lindsey Barrett, Notre Dame Folk Choir alumna Sammie van Norstrand, and your host Sofia Benigno dive into all the big questions about music, prayer, and how they go hand in hand.

Talking politics is hard, but so is walking the way of the Christian life. On this week’s inspiring episode of The CTK Communal Climb, we’re joined by Mike and Lori Hamann, both Catholic school teachers and local government alum. Listen for a recap of Catholic social teaching, a reminder to listen to the Church as our guiding light, and ultimately, encouragement not to put politics first, but to put God first: for the sake of the country and the people that we love.

Is Pope Leo really saying we should ban AI? Or is his latest encyclical really telling us to “touch grass?” If you missed a few meetings of Christ the King’s Magnifica Humanitas reading group, don’t worry! On this week’s special episode, Fr. David and Sofia chat with computer science professors Walter Scheirer and Megan Levis-Scheirer to talk all things AI, Catholic social teaching, and remembering our humanity in the face of technology.

Welcome to Season 3 of the CTK Communal Climb, with a brand new host and a brand new associate pastor! Join Sofia Benigno and Fr. Ricky Bevington, CSC to chat about ongoing formation through every season of life: because we are always becoming the people God created us to be, on every step of the climb to heaven.

On this finale episode of season 2 of The CTK Communal Climb, newlyweds Rianna and Logan Edwards discuss how they saw God in the details of their wedding planning process, wedding day, and the graces they have encountered in their first months of marriage.

Stay tuned for information regarding season 3 with new addition to the Climb, Sofia Beningno, coming this fall!

On this special episode, we welcome Season 3 of The CTK Communal Climb's new host: Sofia Benigno! Join us as we talk about her faith journey and what excites her about joining the Christ the King community.

We know that divorce is never a good thing, but the way we deal with it matters -- especially as Catholics. This conversation with Pam Maxwell dives into the difficulties that come with divorce, information on annulment, and encouragement for next steps. Take a listen!

In the diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend, we are currently in the midst of a diocesan synod. This process of listening and sharing has already impacted our parish, and our pastor, Fr. David Smith CSC, is here to chat about it!

Greg & Theresa Harrison dive into to the reality of refugee resettlement and our call to serve those in need. This episode of The CTK Communal Climb will call you to action and renew your sense of our shared humanity under God -- and you won't want to miss it!

Do you struggle to live your faith authentically in the workplace, wondering where God fits into your time at the office? Mitch Speer shares his experience -- and takes a deep dive into artificial intelligence (AI) and the dignity of the human person. You won't want to miss this thought-provoking episode as we journey to Heaven -- together!