The John 3:30 Podcast

Dr. David Delany cover Chapter 1 of Dr. Scott Hahn's Book: A Father Who Keeps His Promise along with a Q & A Session. Have a question regarding any of the content? Contact Dr. Delany at [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Episode # 41 is here!! In this episode, I speak with my Brother-in-Christ, Charlie Casiano. Charlie is 58 years old, grew up as an Army Brat and now works as The Finance Director for the City of Socorro, TX. What keeps Charlie's fire burning for our Catholic Faith? He talks about his love for Praising God through Music as a part of the Choir at his Parish and as a Member of Zion Music Ministry. Charlie opens up about the Word of God and how it keeps his fire burning. He shares a couple resources that he uses to do so. We discuss Re-Catechizing of Catholics, Charlies offers a great start on how to do this. Towards the end of the episode we talk about the current culture of hate and loving the unlovable. Items mentioned on the episode: USCCB Readings: http://www.usccb.org/ Bishop Robert Barron: https://www.wordonfire.org/ Bible Basics for Catholics by Dr. John Bergsma: https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/bible-basics-for-catholics The Lambs Supper by Dr. Scott Hahn: http://www.scotthahn.com/resources-1/2016/1/14/the-lambs-supper The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/miracles-apparitions/dolorous-passion-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-from-the-visions-of-anne-catherine-emmerich.html A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 40 is here!! In this episode, I speak with Gerard Mora. Gerard was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He is 24 years old, currently he works for State Farm and is also a Music Director for Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He is also the Lead Vocals for a Metalcore Christian Rock Band called Darkness Divided, who has toured throughout the world. What keeps Gerard's fire burning for our Catholic Faith? He talks about sharing God's Love at their concerts. He said they make it a positive environment. He shares that Darkness Divided is a Ministry and it is an invitation to talk. Later in the episode, he shares how he selects the songs played at Mass. We learn about the different Concert Circuits that Darkness Divided has played in the past. Gerard also shares his experiences with Retreats and talks about being an active Parishioner ar St. Jerome's Catholic Church. He gives a unique perspective since he has attended both a Teen and Men's ACTS Retreats. Items mentioned on the episode: Darkness Divided: https://www.youtube.com/user/DarknessDividedVEVO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkness_Divided The Catholic Playlist: http://www.catholicplaylistshow.com/ A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 39 is here!! In this episode, I speak with Mary Jane Torres. Mary Jane was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. She is a Parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes, TX. What keeps Mary Jane's fire burning for our Catholic Faith? She gives some insight into her prayer life and its different forms. Mary Jane shares the fruits she has discovered from receiving The Sacrament of Reconciliation on a frequent basis. Mary Jane offers some great tips on how to prepare for attending Mass. We learn about Mary Jane's favorite Saint. Mary Jane also keeps her fire burning for our Catholic Faith by helping with the Life Teen Ministry at her Parish. Items mentioned on the episode: Saint Teresa of Avila: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=208 Carmelite Religious Order: http://www.carmelites.net/ Daily Disconnect (Podcast): http://www.carmelites.net/daily-disconnect-podcast/ Life Teen: https://lifeteen.com/ Paul, Apostle of Christ: Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyOqQZUDdO4 A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 38 is here!! In this episode, I speak with Daniel Barron. Daniel was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He has been married for 22 years, has 6 children. Daniel is the Young Adult Ministry Director for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes, TX. What keeps Daniel's fire burning for our Catholic Faith? He shares how came back to the Faith due to the efforts of a Priest who simply sat down and answered his questions. Daniel shares how he went from "the greatest job he ever had" in the Business World, to now working with the Young Adults in The Catholic Church. He shares how teaching the truth about the Church helps sustain his fire. Daniel opens up and shares a very powerful and personal story that displays God's Will, which lead to him meet and working with Mother Angelica and EWTN. Items mentioned on the episode: Chosen (Young Adult Faith Formation Program): https://ascensionpress.com/shop/products/chosen-confirmation-dvd-set EWTN: http://www.ewtn.com/ Christ Stefanick: http://reallifecatholic.com/ Reboot: https://www.facebook.com/events/2009426242672638/ Book – Lift Your Heart by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen: https://g.co/kgs/UkA9MY A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 37 is here!! In this episode, I speak with my Brother-in-Christ, David Gomez. David is originally from California, he proudly served our country in the Army and The National Guard, including a tour in Iraq in 2005. David currently works with Special Education Students in El Paso, TX. What keeps David's fire burning for our Catholic Faith? He feels the ACTS Community at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church help sustain his fire. He shares that attending Men's Follow-up/Fellowship Meetings help him. David is blessed with the luxury of walking to work, while he does so, he prays The Rosary. David reveals how he likes to have "Spiritual" Conversation with his Wife, Terry and his Mother-in-Law. He speaks about the hunger he has for learning about our Catholic Faith. This hunger lead to him to attending his first ACTS Retreat, to recently serving on his first ACTS Team. David also feeds his hunger by serving The Church as a Catechist in Confirmation Classes. David and Jason also discuss Catholic Media and much more! Items mentioned on the episode: Father Larry Richards: http://thereasonforourhope.org/ Bishop Robert Barron https://www.youtube.com/user/wordonfirevideo Scott Hahn: http://www.scotthahn.com/ Case for Christ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhe8KhSxWGo A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 36 is here!! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ascension Mena. A self-proclaimed "workaholic," Dr. Mena shares his amazing story how his life changed after attending an ACTS Retreat. He is the Visionary behind The Holy Trinity Retreat Center, located in El Paso, TX. We learn about trials and tribulations he and his family endured during the process of building the Retreat Center. He also shares special moments that he felt and experienced God's presence while constructing Holy Trinity Retreat Center. Dr. Mena also shares his experiences while completing the Camino de Santiago. Items mentioned on the episode: Holy Trinity Retreat Center: http://www.htrcep.com/ https://www.facebook.com/htrcep/ Camino de Santiago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camino_de_Santiago Movie – "The Way:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5VZKWcgw6c A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 35 is here!! In this episode, I speak with my Brother-in-Christ and Uncle, Joe Padilla!! He is someone that I truly look up to and is a great example of a Man of Faith. What Keeps his fire burning for our Catholic Faith? He shares how reading Scripture sustains him and makes him strong in his Faith. Joe provides a great way on how to start reading the Bible and how to grow Spiritually through The Word of God. He shared that spending time in Adoration is another way he keeps his fire burning. Joe shares a touching memory he has of his Father (my Grandfather, Benjamin Padilla), while he attended Adoration with him as a child. Joe also shares that speaking with people about Jesus helps him evangelize. A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 34 is here!! In this episode, I speak with a Dynamic Young Catholic, Dominque Dominguez. Dominque is a 20-year-old Junior at St. Mary's University, she is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and a Minor Communications. She is currently Discerning Religious Life. Dominque shares how her experience at World Youth Day in Poland back in 2016 impacted her Faith and the journey she been on since. She reveals that Proverbs 3:13-20 (The Beauty of Finding Wisdom) has helped her realize her true value. Jason learns a new word in this episode! Concupiscence. Dominique explains the meaning in a Theological sense. Dominque shares what she has learned about Marian Consecration, through reading 33 Days to Morning Glory, by Fr. Michael Gaitley. We close out the episode by speaking about a Project Dominque is working on – Exciting Theology! She will join myself and Liz Garant as Catholic Podcasters in San Antonio! Look for the first episode of Exciting Theology coming very soon. Items mentioned on the episode: World Youth Day 2019: http://worldyouthday.com/panama-2019 World Youth Day Brazil 2016 Matt Maher Adoration Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZa6spYqHsA Altaration: https://ascensionpress.com/t/category/study-programs/chosen/teen-mass Book - Jesus Christ: Fundamentals of Christology: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Christ-Fundamentals-Roch-Kereszty/dp/081890917X Book: 33 Days to Morning Glory: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Morning-Glory-Do-Yourself/dp/1596142448 SLS: https://sls18.com/ Blessed Conchita of Mexico: https://catholicsaintsguy.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/the-mexican-missus-who-was-a-mystic-la-conchita/ A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast

Episode # 33 is here!! In this episode, I speak with my Brother-in-Christ, Jesus Marrufo from El Paso, TX. Jesus is 61 years old and works as a Journeyman Lineman. He has been married for 36 years and has 3 Adult Children. So, what keeps Jesus' fire burning for our Catholic Faith? He shares being around a Community of Amazing Men help keeps his fire burning. He shares that being around the Community helps his Spirituality grow. Jesus also attributes his Spiritual growth to his tremendous wife. He shares how he Blesses his wife everyday before he leaves for work. We also learn about his Morning Routine and how he devotes his first part of the Morning to God. Items mentioned on the episode: Book: "Be a Man" by Father Larry Richards http://thereasonforourhope.org/shop/beamanbecomingthemangodcreatedyoutobe2/ Book: "The Golden Book of Prayers" http://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-books/gold-book-of-prayers/sku/2655/s/97?dfw_tracker=20512-2655&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgs7RBRDoARIsANOo-HhDpa4uZGPEAlHw3FkYVDQkuDWmCNqDpAOoNRc0lYPoWyAf61bP60YaAlSbEALw_wcB Prayer: "Prayer of Spouses for Each Other" Lord Jesus, grant that I and my spouse may have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another's weaknesses and grow from each other's strengths. Help us to forgive one another's failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheerfulness and the spirit of placing the well-being of one another ahead of self. May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each passing year. Bring us both ever closer to You through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection. Amen. A BIG Thank you to Dr. Jeff Vista, Executive Producer!! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted. Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thejohn330podcast