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We are wrapping up an incredible season of The Truth Unplugged with a powerful and deeply inspiring finale! For our final episode, we are joined by special guest Dave Kevern, who shares his touching testimony of how his faith has grown immensely within the Catholic Church. Throughout the conversation, Dave opens up about stepping into unexpected leadership roles that ultimately sparked life-changing community groups for both men and women. Together, we talk through local movements like the upcoming Fishers of Men group, the "Restored:" Parish Mission coming to St. Clare this August, and the Saints, including a look into Dave’s confirmation saint. 

Packed full of heartfelt stories, true testimonies to finding Christ, and recommended resources for anyone wanting to learn more about Catholicism, this episode offers a grounded look at living out faith in everyday life. Thank you to everyone for a fantastic season, and stay tuned for what’s to come next with The Truth Unplugged!

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St. Brandon the Navigator

St. Irenaeus

Madonna del Ghisallo

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In this episode of The Truth Unplugged, Kayli and Fr. Tim sit down with the one and only Bob Heilmann. Bob is a guest we have been incredibly eager to bring onto the show, and he certainly did not disappoint. We were so blessed to spend some time listening to the priceless stories and wise words of this truly wonderful man.

Tune in as Bob takes us on a journey through his incredibly diverse life, from his days in the classroom as a school principal, his time in seminary as a Salesian, to being on the pitch refereeing soccer. Along the way, the crew dives into the life of St. John Bosco and the other incredible figures who deeply shaped Bob’s path, leaving a legacy that has rubbed off on our lives as well.

Whether you’ve been hoping for this interview for months or are just ready for an episode of deep wisdom and great laughs, you won't want to miss this. Grab your headphones and join us for a beautiful conversation about faith, mentorship, and a life well-lived!

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St. John Bosco

St. Joseph

St. Edward the Confessor

St. Andre Besette

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Did you know our parish history actually starts before we even had a church building? In this episode, Kayli and Fr. Tim sit down with Beth Mulqueen, our Coordinator of Parish & Community Relations, who has been a part of St. Clare since day one. 

Tune in as Beth shares hilarious and heartwarming behind-the-scenes stories of planting our parish from scratch, back when St. Clare of Assisi was still just a mission. Along the way, the crew dives into when Fr. Tim arrived at St. Clare, while also taking a look into the broader history of the Catholic Church in America. Whether you are a long-time parishioner or just love a good origin story, you won't want to miss this incredible conversation. Grab your headphones and join us as we learn what it truly means to build a church from the ground up!

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St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Blessed Chiara Badano 

St. Dymphna

Blessed Miguel Pro

Saint David the King

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In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are excited to welcome two special guests from the St. Clare parish community, pilots Brad Heydt and Bryan Lea!

This week, the four take a unique look at faith from 30,000 feet, well...not really in the air, but you get the point! They discuss Confirmation preparation from several aspects, and explore how the journey of preparing for the sacraments intersects beautifully with navigating life in the skies through a strong foundation of faith. This episode is filled with wonderful stories, high-flying insights, and great inspiration that you don’t want to miss. We hope you enjoy!

Check out these Saints!

St. Augustine

Saint Peter

St. Christopher

St. Joseph of Cupertino

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In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are excited to welcome two special guests, Jessica Mirth and Cheryl Base from the St. Clare Admin team!

This week, Fr. Tim, Kayli, Jessica and Cheryl take you behind the scenes of what it’s like to work at a church, as well as some of the inner workings of St. Clare of Assisi in Acworth, GA. You’ll also have a chance to learn about Jessica and Cheryl’s Confirmation saints, some of the other saints we all call on, and hear us take a deeper turn as we answer several amazing questions from our listeners. This episode is filled with wonderful stories and great insight that you don’t want to miss. We hope you enjoy!

Check out these Saints!

Saint Joan of Arc

Catherine of Alexandria

St. Genesius of Arles

Saint Catherine of Sweden

Saint Homobonus

Pope Saint Leo the Great

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

* I (Kayli) did a bit more research and found out that Frederic Ozanam is a Blessed, not a Saint! He was also the founder of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society [with his mentor Emmanuel Bailly].

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In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are excited to welcome a special guest, Megan Buckley, the Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at St. Clare!

This week, Fr. Tim, Kayli, and Megan dive into their personal coming-of-age moments and the unique virtues learned during uncertain seasons of life, while Megan shares the story behind her confirmation saint. While this episode takes a slightly more serious turn than the last, it remains beautifully balanced with plenty of friendly banter and joyful, lighthearted moments. Tune in for an inspiring episode filled with deep wisdom, laughter, and shared experiences you won't want to miss!

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St. Gianna Molla

St. Augustine

Saint Monica

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In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are happy to welcome their very first guest of the season: Susan Baker, the Director of Faith Formation at St. Clare!

Together, the trio dives into some big news about upcoming changes to the Confirmation age and grade, which can be essential info for families navigating this upcoming milestone. But it’s not all logistics; they also share plenty of laughs trading funny dialogue and stories about fascinating, lesser-known saints you’ve may not know. Turn up the volume and listen along with the whole family for an episode packed with great laughs, deep reflections, and a lot of heart!

Check out these Saints!

St. Cecilia

St. Gertrude

St. Bartholomew

St. Medard

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In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli sit down to share the stories behind their own Confirmation saints, break down the actual process of how someone becomes a canonized saint in the Church, and chat about a few other fascinating holy figures who inspire them. Along the way, they dive into some great reflections on faith, the Church, and everyday life.

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St. Rita of Cascia 

St. Stanislaus

St. Ambrose

St. Faustina Kowalska

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In this special episode of TTU, we say a dear farewell to Nicole as she steps away from the mic, and welcome Kayli, as she fills Nicole's shoes as our new co-host with Fr. Tim. You'll also get a sneak peak with what's to come next season!

• Fr. Tim's One Thing: Echelon Bike
• Nicole's One Thing: Undone: Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame by Carrie Daunt 
• Kayli's One Thing: Howbout App

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In this episode of TTU, we welcome a special guest, John O'Sullivan, who's a pretty funny guy. We talk about the dangers of sentimentality, whether or not IVF is ever ethical, the holidays, and lots more. This is a fun episode, make sure to tune in! 

• Fr. Tim's One Thing - Card Shuffler
• John's One Thing - Setting alarms on your phone to remember to pray throughout the day
• Nicole's One Thing - Hallow's Pray25 Advent Challenge

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