Fr. Patrick Collins has been a guest on CT multiple times.  We enjoy his point of view because he approaches the various issues confronting the Catholic Church with a progressive, yet not radical, mindset. In these episodes we discuss the current pope, the diminishing flocks across North America & other things.  Theme music "Nigal."

Fr. Patrick Collins has been a guest on CT multiple times. We enjoy his point of view because he approaches the various issues confronting the Catholic Church with a progressive, yet not radical, mindset. In these episodes we discuss the current pope, the diminishing flocks across North America & other things. Theme music "Nigal."

Fr. Patrick Collins has been a guest on CT multiple times.  We enjoy his point of view because he approaches the various issues confronting the Catholic Church with a progressive, yet not radical, mindset. In these episodes we discuss the current pope, the diminishing flocks across North America &amp; other things.  Theme music "Nigal."

The State of the Church: One Man's Take Parts 1 & 2

Rated as the #1 podcast on all matters interfaith by Feedspot (https://blog.feedspot.com/interfaith_podcasts/), this is a weekly program that airs on Michigan NPR affiliates WGVU and WGVK. These 2 stations cover the entire western portion of the state. The show is hosted by Fred Stella, President of Interfaith Dialogue Association, an affiliate of Kaufman Interfaith Institute, which operates out of Grand Valley State University, the license holder of  both stations.

Each week Fred invites clerics, authors, activists and the occasional mystic into conversation about the role of spirituality and religion in politics, world affairs, societies and individuals. The parameters are quite wide.

Besides his passion for all things transcendent, Fred Stella has an extensive resume in the world of media. Since his graduation from college Fred has worked in multiple radio formats, including news/talk, where he developed his skills in the art of the interview. He also has extensive experience in TV, stage, web entertainment, audiobook narration and more. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Rated as the #1 podcast on all matters interfaith by Feedspot (https://blog.feedspot.com/interfaith_podcasts/), this is a weekly program that airs on Michigan NPR affiliates WGVU and WGVK. These 2 stations cover the entire western portion of the state. The show is hosted by Fred Stella, President of Interfaith Dialogue Association, an affiliate of Kaufman Interfaith Institute, which operates out of Grand Valley State University, the license holder of both stations. Each week Fred invites clerics, authors, activists and the occasional mystic into conversation about the role of spirituality and religion in politics, world affairs, societies and individuals. The parameters are quite wide. Besides his passion for all things transcendent, Fred Stella has an extensive resume in the world of media. Since his graduation from college Fred has worked in multiple radio formats, including news/talk, where he developed his skills in the art of the interview. He also has extensive experience in TV, stage, web entertainment, audiobook narration and more. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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