1 Christian 1 Topic Podcast
Jesus Christ is fully alive today in people. The 1 Christian 1 Topic podcast highlights the many Christian voices and their work in these one-on-one interviews. We cover one topic with one guest spanning various people and topics like music, art, writing and more. Tune in and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Spiritual Direction
Leading to Jesus: Interview with Fr. Mark Thibodeaux
Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ has been a spiritual director for many years and he shares his work on bringing others closer to Jesus Christ. What is spiritual direction? Where can you find a spiritual director? Listen as Fr. Thibodeaux explains what it entails, what it's not and how you can also get spiritual direction.
Tags: Direction, Guidance, Accompany, and Lead
Tracing Our Catholic Roots
Celebrating Black Catholic History Month: Interview with Deacon Royce Winters
Knowing our roots, our church history is very important. Deacon Royce Winters shares his experience creating the 'Celebrating Black Catholic History Month: Tracing Your Catholic Roots' project from the Office of African-American Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Deacon Winters talks about how he tried to capture the history and voices of Black Catholics, particularly from priests and parishioners in the Archdiocese.
Tags: History, Catholic, and African American
Faith Amidst Tragedy
The Power of Faith: Interview with Liz
Faith is stronger than life's struggles if we attend to it. Liz shares how her faith in Jesus Christ has evolved and how that has helped her in her life's journey. Although there have been many challenges what has strengthened her is her growing relationship with Christ. Hear how a Christian can shine God's light in the darkness.
Tags: Faith, Suffering, and Prayer
Unraveling Prayer
Many Ways to Pray: Interview with Desiré Findlay
What is prayer? How can we pray to God? Desiré Findlay shares her voice on what prayer looks like to her through writing, dance, Lectio Divina and more. Listen in on the conversation as Desiré explains how prayer connects her to Jesus, others and the world. Find inspiration in how you can grow in prayer too.
Tags: Prayer
Communications within the Church
Interview with Erika Jacinto
Meet Erika Jacinto who works as the Director of Communications and Media Relations, as well as the press secretary for the Archbishop, of the Catholic Church of Montreal. Erika shares how in her role she communicates with various individuals from laity, non-religious, and religious leaders like Archbishop Christian Lépine and Pope Francis.
Tags: Church and Communications
Motherhood as a Working Professional
Christian Mother: Interview with Maria E. Luevano‑Salazar
Maria E. Luevano‑Salazar shares her view on motherhood as a working professional. She draws inspiration from her childhood experience of seeing her own mother and other family members raising their children. Maria explains how being a mother has enhanced her appreciation of scripture and how she continues to express her faith in her family and her work place.
Tags: Parent, Mother, and Work
Life of a Religious Brother
Christian Living: Interview with Brother Kyle Mena, F.S.C.
Bro. Kyle Mena, F.S.C speaks about joining the De La Salle Brothers, his work as a high school teacher, and the journey of living out his vocation.
Tags: Religious Life and Vocation
Australian Women Preach Podcast
Producing a Podcast: Interview with Angela Marquis
Angela Marquis speaks on behalf of the Australian Women Preach podcast team to explain her role, what it takes to assemble preachers weekly, and the importance of this work.
Tags: Preaching
Art of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Becoming an Artist: Interview with Lalo Garcia
Lalo Garcia talks about his artwork 'Apparitions of Guadalupe' and explains his inspiration, knowledge of the Virgen of Guadalupe, and the many details and techniques he used in this six piece art. The art talked about in this episode can be found at https://www.lalogarcia.com/sacred-art.
Tags: Art and Mary
Missionary Work to Encounter God
Seeing Our Neighbor: Interview with Diego Ramirez
As a Maryknoll seminarian, Diego Ramirez talks about his experience serving and accompanying communities abroad. In this conversation Diego defines or redefines what ‘missionary work’ means and how Christians can connect with our fellow neighbors.
Tags: Mission, Evangelize, and Encounter
Writing Bible Reflections
From Prayer to Pen: Interview with Mary Ortwein
Mary Ortwein writes Bible reflections for A Catholic Moment and in this episode we discuss her approach, challenges and history in trying to write about God's message in scripture.
Tags: Bible, Reflection, and Writing
How to deliver God's Word
Homily, Preaching, and Community: Interview with Fr. Stephen Thorne
Fr. Stephen Thorne humbly speaks about the process of preparing a homily, his preaching approach, why community is important, and church.
Tags: Homily, Mass, and Preaching
Using God's musical gifts in the Church
Music in the Church: Interview with Phillip Armstrong
Phillip Armstrong, a parishioner and member of the music ministry at St. Benedict the African in Englewood, Chicago, IL, talks about gospel music, leading a choir, and singing during Sunday Mass.
Tags: Music and Mass
How to respond to God's call to religious life?
The role of a Vocations Director: Interview with Sister Katia Chavez, SJS
We talk with Sister Katia Chavez, SJS (Sister Servants of the Blessed Sacrament) about vocations. As the Director of Vocations, Sr. Katia speaks about how her work changed with the pandemic, what impact a nurturing environment to religious life and community can have and much more.
Tags: Religious Life and Vocation
How did a Catholic priest make a music video go viral in 2021?
Making Baila Baila: Interview with Father Emmanuel Ochigbo
How does a Catholic priest make a multilingual song and music video go viral? Father Emmanuel Ochigbo explains what inspired him to write Baila Baila, how he collaborated with others, and how it took off from there.
Tags: Music
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