The John 3:30 Podcast

Episode 12 is here!! In this episode, I sit down and have a conversation with fellow Catholic Podcaster, Liz Garant. We find out how this she keeps her fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss Prayer Methods such as Lectio Divina and Liturgy of the Hours. She also shares how being a part of a Community helps keep her centered in her Faith. We discuss the several groups that she participates in, such as Young Catholic Professionals (YCP – San Antonio), Worship on the River, YC3 (Young Adult Ministries at St. Matthews Parish, and Theology on Tap. ** Caution** You will hear spoilers of potential events at a Matt Maher Concert that may occur at the Fullness of Truth Conference in August 2017 here in San Antonio. We continue our conversation by speaking about Catholic Immersion, which is a great Catholic Podcast she hosts and her publication of her first book! It is titled: "Nice to meet you! Now what?" Look for it to be released on August 15, 2017. There is an entertaining side conversation about fine art of shooting rubber bands as well!! Links to Catholic Immersion and Young Adult Groups that were mentioned during our Conversation: Catholic Immersion on Apple Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-immersion/id1164286320?mt=2 Catholic Immersion on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CatholicImmersion/ YCP on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/YCPSanAntonio/ YC3 on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/StMatthewYC3/ Worship on the River on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/events/476296112704209/ Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 11 is here!! In this episode, I sit down and have a conversation with my good friend from High School, DeAnna Corona. We find out how this Stay-At-Home Mother of three girls keeps her fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss how Spiritual Reading by Fr. Michael Gaitley and taking notes/journaling while listening to Catholic Talks have help her learn more about out Catholic Faith all while keeping her household running smoothly. She gives kudos to her husband Sam as he finds different Spiritual Readings to help keep her fire burning. She also shares how asking Our Lady for her Intercession has helped her. We learn how going outside of her comfort zone by being involved with the Youth at her Parish helped her serve as well as attending Extraordinary Minister classes at the Tepeyac Institute. DeAnna shares a story of how she was Blessed to serve as a Spiritual Companion for a Women's ACTS Retreat as well as a Director. Jason plants a seed for DeAnna to considering pursuing classes in ACTS Spiritual Direction. Towards the end of our conversation, we discuss how doing the "Little Things" can be offered up to God. DeAnna explains how doing them with love helps her grow in her faith. Books mentioned during our Conversation: Consoling in the Heart of Jesus The One Thing is Three 33 Days to Morning Glory https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/speaker/fr-michael-gaitley The Imitation of Christ - by Thomas a Kempis The Story of a Soul - St Theresa Diary of St. Faustina Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 10 is here!! In this episode, I sit down and have a conversation with my two good friends, Marlene and Sheldon Jessup. They have an amazing story, we hear tidbits during this episode. We learn what keeps their fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss how the Rosary and learning prayers in other languages help them stay close to their Catholic Faith. Marlene shares how homeschooling her four children help keep their Catholic Faith at the forefront of family life. She shares how catechizing to her husband turned into becoming an RCIA Catechist and leading The Word on Fire Ministry St, Patrick's Cathedral in El Paso, TX. We also talk about how attending an ACTS Retreat has helped us grow in our Faith. Items mentioned during out discussion: Word on Fire: https://www.wordonfire.org/ Homeschooling e-Book: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Way-Homeschooling-Suzie-Andres/dp/0983180008 Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 9 is here!! In this episode, I interview Dianaiz Millet. We learn what keeps her fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss her being a member of the Young Adult Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in Helotes, TX. She shares her thoughts on a book they recently read as a group, called Emotional Virtue, by Sarah Swafford. We also discuss how fear can help you grow in your faith, we also touch on her attending ACTS and the Sacrament of Confession. Towards the end of the episode, my 10-year-old son chimes in with great insight in regards to our discussion! Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

***Update: My previous upload of Episode 8 cut off at the tailend. This is the complete version.*** Episode 8 is here!! In this episode, I interview my good friend Allen Dominguez. We learn what keeps his fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss his experience in going through the RCIA Process and become fully initiated in the Catholic Church. Him becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist just one week after becoming Catholic. He also shares how he attends Mass with his heart, mind, and soul. We also touch on how attending ACTS and Lovestrong Retreats have helped keep his fire burning for our Catholic Faith. Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 8 is here!! In this episode, I interview my good friend Allen Dominguez. We learn what keeps his fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss his experience in going through the RCIA Process and become fully initiated in the Catholic Church. Him becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist just one week after becoming Catholic. He also shares how he attends Mass with his heart, mind, and soul. We also touch on how attending ACTS and Lovestrong Retreats have helped keep his fire burning for our Catholic Faith. Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 7 is here!! In this episode, I interview Ashley Hinojosa. We learn what keeps her fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss her favorite Praise and Worship Band, Praying Aloud, Lectio Divina, her favorite parts of studying in Rome for a Semester as a Student with the University of Dallas and the importance of learning the Catholic Church's History. She also wanted to leave a couple of book titles for anyone that would like to learn more: Augustine's Confessions, Aquinas - The Summa/Treatise on Happiness Descartes - Meditations on First Philosophy Saint John Paul the Great - The Splendor of Truth/Veratatis Spelndor. Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 6 is here!! In this episode, I interview my good friend and Spiritual Director, Christina Guerra! We learn what keeps her fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss Tina's call to my Primary Ministry, which is her Family, the Blessings that come in simply being "present," especially to those with no voice (immigrant mothers and their children, homeless). She also shared her thoughts on being a Spiritual Director! I would like to give a special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music. His song "He must Increase" will be the outro of each episode going forward. Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 5 is here!! In this episode, I interview my good friend and Brother in Christ, Chris Lehmann! We learn what keeps his fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss Adoration, Service to others and we share a funny story of how we met. I would like to give a special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music. His song "He must Increase" will be the outro of each episode going forward. Text and Tune copyrighted.

Episode 4 is here!! In this episode, I interview longtime friend, David Valdez! We learn what keeps his fire burning for our Catholic Faith. We discuss seeing Blessings in Dark Times, being an RCIA Catechist, The Rosary, seeking Jesus and attending Praise and Worship Services. Items Mentioned during my conversation with David: - Book: Real Men Pray the Rosary, by David N. Calvillo http://realmenpraytherosary.org/ - Podcast: Pints with Aquinas http://pintswithaquinas.libsyn.com/ - Father John Riccardo Podcast: Dr. John Wood (Not Dr. Allen Hunt as mentioned by Jason) uses the Spiderman movies to explain "understanding the battle within." He points out that the Spiderman movie series is soaked with Catholicism. It comes up around the 1:08 mark of episode 1. This is a three-part series, titled: "Ordinary Live Extraordinary Mission." The whole series is great! Each episode is a little over an hour each. http://frjohnriccardo.libsyn.com/webpage?search=Ordinary+Lives&Submit=Search The OLGC Evangelization Committee, in conjunction with Divine Savior, St. Damian, St. Theodore and St. Thomas A'Becket, hosted Dr. John Wood at OLGC on July 19th to conduct his seminar Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission. You can learn about and support this mission by visiting the Dynamic Catholic website. Dr. Wood was joined by musician Cassandra Acree of Simply RC. This is part one of a three-part podcast If you would like to be a Guest on the John 3:30 Podcast, contact Jason Nunez at [email protected]