BZDiocese Podcast

“If you offend my mother, I’m not staying silent... I’m going to defend my mother’s honor.”In this final episode of a two-part series entitled, Mary, The Way to Jesus, Podcast host Pete Castillo continues his conversation with Fr. Zachary Shallow of the Mother of God. In Part One, we explored the power of Mary’s “yes” — a yes that opened the door for God’s plan and revealed what trust, surrender, and discipleship look like in real life.In Part Two, we go deeper by turning to the titles the Church gives her and the essential truths behind them — truths that are not up for negotiation in our life of faith. Fr. Zach puts it plainly: “If you offend my mother, I’m not staying silent. I’m not being defensive, but I’m going to defend my mother’s honor.” That conviction is a doorway into understanding who Mary truly is and why the Church speaks of her with such love and clarity. Join us as we unpack these truths and discover how each one leads us more fully to Jesus.

Mary, The Way to JesusMary always leads us closer to Jesus. If you’re longing for a deeper, more personal walk with Christ, join me as we explore Mary’s courage, her “yes,” and her motherly guidance in our daily lives. Discover how Mary’s life opens a path straight to Jesus.Join me, Pete Castillo as I as I speak with Fr. Zachary Shallow of the Mother of God, a SOLT priest, who shares deep insights into our faith and the Mother who walks with us

What We Believe – The Creed as Our Compass is a journey into the heart of the Christian faith, guided by the words we profess every Sunday. In a world full of competing voices and shifting values, the Creed stands as a steady guide—rooting us in truth, shaping our identity, and drawing us into a deeper relationship with God.In this episode, Fr. Julius Mwai, Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Belize City helps to unpack the meaning behind the Creed—not as a list of abstract statements, but as a living profession of faith that speaks to our everyday lives. From the mystery of the Trinity to the person of Jesus Christ, and the life of the Church, we explore what it truly means to say, “I believe.” Whether you’ve prayed the Creed your whole life or are hearing it with fresh ears, this conversation invites you to rediscover it as a compass that points us toward truth, unity, and a personal encounter with God.

In this special episode of our podcast, Marie Munoz, CEO of Guadalupe Media join Pete Castillo and Ruben Wong of the Diocesan Communication Center in answering the question, What is Artificial Intelligence?This topic was chosen to highlight the theme for this year's 58th World Day of Social Communication, "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: towards a fully human communication".The celebration was established by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and is a day to reflect on the opportunities and challenges that modern means of communication afford the church to communicate the gospel message.This episode takes us away from a discussion to a presentation of information on what Artificial Intelligence is all about.  We hope to provide insightful information that will spart interests in our listeners and provoke questions to learn more.Another edition of this podcast containing images  is also being simulcasted. We thank you for tuning in.