Candid Catholic Convos

Candid Catholic Convos

by Diocese of Harrisburg

Christianity Religion

Easter Special feat. Michael Parks (WHP580) and Bishop Gainer

Michael Parks from WHP 580 joins Bishop Gainer for their annual Easter Update.

A Prison of Our Own Design - ft. Father John McFadden (retired)

If the phrase "pick up your cross" has ever stirred frustration in you, especially at a time when it feels like too much to carry, today's episode is for you. We're chatting with retired priest Father John McFadden, who ministers to prisoners at the Camp Hill State Correctional Facility about what we can do when we feel trapped by the heaviness of our personal crosses.

All About The Journey - feat. Fr. Luis Rodriguez

Life is about the journey, not the destination, right? But as Catholics, our destination is ultimately Heaven. Our journey should be about finding the best path to holiness and eventually Heaven, so how can we do that? How can we explore our faith, physically journey through it and find ourselves on the path to our ultimate destination? Today I’m joined via zoom by Father Luis Rodriguez of Saint Juan Bautista in Lancaster to talk about pilgrimages and how as followers of Christ, we are all pilgrims journeying to God.

What is a Spanish Apostolate - feat. Fr. Michael Rothan

Year over year, the Hispanic population in Central Pennsylvania grows, creating vibrant communities in York and Adams counties. And if you watch the news, they’ll tell you this is a bad thing, that the things that make us different are things to be feared. The reality is we’re more alike than you think. Today we're chatting with Father Michael Rothan, the Spanish Apostolate of Hanover, to talk about what makes his ministry unique and share with us all the ways the Catholic faith can be made beautiful in different cultures.

"He's Still Working On Me" - feat. Fr. Schlaline

So often we as human beings operate under one of two assumptions - that we're perfect with no room for improvement, or we're so broken, so damaged, there's no hope for restoration. In reality, we are walking, talking construction sites. Today we're chatting with Father Dwight Schlaline from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Hanover, who's 250 year old church is currently undergoing an enormous restoration project, a true labor of love, that both speaks to why we honor our history and the power of change. Basilica Restoration Project: https://sacredheartbasilica.com/interiorrestorationproject

Lent: 40 Days to Challenge Yourself - feat. Father Clark

Spring is here, and that means so is Lent! Father Paul Clark joins us to chat about some best practices to make these next forty days more fruitful and draw us closer to Christ.

What is Annulment - feat. Barb Bettwy

Some people think divorce is the easy way out of a marriage and an annulment is just like a giant undo button. Some Catholics think if you get divorced, it means you’re excommunicated. With all the fog surrounding this topic in the church, it’s time we clear the air once and for all. This week Barb Bettwy, director of the Tribunal for the Diocese, joins us to talk about what an annulment is and isn’t and how the church feels about divorce.

Football and Faith - feat. Jordan Hill and Eric Kindler

Sports are, in so many ways, like a religion. Like religion, sports can convey important lessons about culture and values. But as much as you could compare sports to organized religion, practicing your actual faith on the field, at least on a national level, was strongly discouraged, until a few weeks ago. So it begs the question – are faith and athletics intrinsincly linked? To unpack this, Eric Kindler, the athletic director for Trinity High School, and Jordan Hill, Trinity’s head football coach and former NFL player in his own right, join me to talk about their journeys of faith and how in informs their leadership with the next generation of players.

Catholic Schools Week - feat. Daniel Breen, Superintendent

If you’re like me and your kids are in Catholic School, or maybe your kids are older but they attended Catholic school in the past, or you yourself went to Catholic School, then you know this week is a big one – it’s Catholic Schools Week. Today we're joined by Daniel Breen, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Harrisburg, to explain to us why Catholic education is fundamental in building a strong foundation for our children and the amazing things happening with the future of Catholic Schools in our Diocese.

The Authority of the Catholic Church - Part 2 feat. Father Sawicki

Today we’re continuing our conversation with Father Sawicki, picking up right where we left off last week. We’re finally going to answer the question why can’t women be priests, as well as dive into the infallibility of the Bible, apocryphal texts, and the difference between being good versus being saved.

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