The John 3:30 Podcast

Episode 92: Dr. Alex Gotay Jr – Sainthood is a Mandate

In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Alex Gotay Jr. Dr. Gotay ("Dr. G") is a Husband of 20 years, father of three boys, convert, Retreat Leader, Evangelist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black-belt, has many years in professional Youth Ministry (both Catholic and Protestant), presently works full-time in Campus Ministry, and teaches Theology. How does Dr. Gotay keep his fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let's find out, together.

For all things, Dr. Alex Gotay Jr, go to http://alexgotayjr.weebly.com/

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, 2019 Men's ACTS Team and Joe Nunez.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, I speak with Joe Melendrez. He is one of America's most exciting Catholic performers. He is a natural MC, a dynamic musical performer, an inspiring speaker, and an expert retreat leader. Joe shares how he was inspired to pursue the path he is on now, the origins of his Rosary Rap came to be, his experience at Kayne West's Sunday Service and much more!

For all things, Joe Melendrez, go to https://www.joemelendrez.com/

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, 2019 Men's ACTS Team and Joe Nunez.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, I speak with Brother Joshua Warshak. He is a Member of The Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives (also known as the Trinitarian Order or the Trinitarians). He is originally from the Rio Grande Valley which is the southern part of Texas. Currently, he resides in Hyattsville, Maryland and is the full-time Campus Minister for DeMatha Catholic High School. Brother Joshua shares how he stays close to his Faith and his journey to joining the Trinitarian Order. How does Brother Joshua keep his Fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let's find out, together.

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, 2019 Men's ACTS Team and Joe Nunez.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, I speak with Alanna Burg. She is the Chief Event Manager at Catholic-Link English and the Host of Liturgy Live. Alanna is also pursuing her Master's Degree in Theology. Our Host Jason and Alanna speak on several different topics, from going outside your comfort zone, redemptive suffering, 33 days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, just to name a few. They also get into a conversation about Memes and Current Culture. How does Alanna keep her Fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let's find out, together.

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Catholic-Link English: https://catholic-link.org/

Liturgy Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iY_NxpBvMPC1p08IgI0cA

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, 2019 Men's ACTS Team and Joe Nunez.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, I speak Brandon Morel, AKA The Symbol about Kanye West's new album, JESUS IS KING. Brandon is an international performing/recording artist, entrepreneur and public figure working to engage the culture redirecting it towards love. Currently, Brandon Morel (The Symbol) is now the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Michael/St. Malachy & St. Rita's Catholic Churches in the East New York section of Brooklyn, NY.

Find out more about Brandon, go to http://www.bethesymbol.com/

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, and the 2019 Men's ACTS Team.

Special thanks to The Symbol for allowing us to use his Freestyle over "Follow God" as the Outro song for this episode.

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In this week's episode, I speak with my Sister-in-Christ, Sandy Wanger. She is a San Antonio Native and was raised Christian-Lutheran. She converted to Catholicism some years ago. Sandy shares why she converted and what is it about the Catholic faith that keeps her coming back, day after day. Sandy and Jason also speak about a special person that made an impact on both of our lives. How does Sandy keep her Fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let's find out, together.

In this week's episode, I speak with Joe McClane. He is the Director of Mission Development for the Guadalupe Radio Network. He has been married for 19 years and has 6 children. He and his family live in Houston, TX and attend Annunciation Catholic Church. How does Joe keep his Fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let's find out, together.

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, and the 2019 Men's ACTS Team.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, our Host Jason provides a spotlight on Padre Pio. He talks about Padre Pio's life and shares some quotes from Padre Pio!

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, and the Men's ACTS Team.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, I speak with Padre Martin Scott. He attended Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmittsburg, Maryland. In May 1988 he was ordained a diocesan priest for the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. For the next 15 years, he was assigned to several parishes in the diocese. In 2003 he was granted permission from the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. to move to Peru with all of his priestly faculties. He is the founder of the religious community called "Siervos de la Divina Misericordia" in Chosica, Peru. Padre Martin shares many pearls of wisdom that can help us when we find ourselves in times of difficulty. Thanks to Jim Peterson for helping arrange this episode to occur.

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, and the Men's ACTS Team.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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In this week's episode, I speak with Anastacio Hinojosa! He is a Father of 4 Children and Married to his wife, Megan Hinojosa. He refers to her as a Saint for dealing with him, every day. Anastacio has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from UTSA, a Master's Degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute and is currently pursuing his License in Canon Law from The Pontifical University of Mexico City. He also works at the Tribunal for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. How does Anastacio keep his Fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click play and let's find out, together.

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producers: Dr. Jeff Vista, Chris Lehmann, and the Men's ACTS Team.

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

We are also brought to you by Breadbox Media. Check out our ever-growing line up of excellent Catholic Podcasts.

Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon