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Catholic Youth Podcast

by Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults

Connecting you and the work you do to experts in Youth Ministry to walk through a step-by-step how to guide on all things Youth Ministry. The Catholic Youth Podcast is packed with conversations that will inspire you in engaging with Catholic Youth Ministry.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 20 – Journeying with young people with Peter Bierer

    In episode 20, Journeying with young people, we hear from Peter Bierer. Peter is the Assistant Director of Pastoral Life and Mission at the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide. He is the previous Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults and has over 20 years of experience in…

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  2. Episode 19 - Burnout and Resilience (Part 2) with Jean-Marie Nguyen and Julian Nguyen

    And we’re back with the rest of our conversation with Jean-Marie Nguyen about Burnout and Resilience. In episode 19, Burnout and Resilience (part 2), we hear from 2 special guests, Jean-Marie Nguyen former parish and school youth minister and current faith formator in Catholic schools and Julian...

  3. Episode 18 - Burnout and Resilience (Part 1) with Jean-Marie Nguyen and Julian Nguyen

    It’s that time of the year, when we all start to feel a bit tired and worn out. Burnout is something that affects many of us who care for young people in a school, parish, community or youth ministry. In episode 18 part 1, Burnout and Resilience, we hear from 2 special guests, Jean-Marie Nguyen...

  4. Episode 17 - Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

    In episode 17, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care, We hear from Pauline Connell. Pauline is the Coordinator, Hospital and Prison Chaplains in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. In this conversation Pauline will talk us through what is chaplaincy and where you would find a chaplain, stories from her own...

  5. Episode 16 - A yarn with Sabrina Stevens

    What is it like for a young Aboriginal woman to live her culture, grow in her faith and support other young people along the way? Sabrina Stevens is living all of this out and more. She is the National Youth Coordinator of Caritas Australia and Youth Councillor with National Aboriginal and Torres...

  6. Episode 15 - Running Retreats (Part 2) with Sebastian Duhau

    In episode number 15, part 2 of a 2 part special, we chat with Sebastian Duhau, associate director of Young Lasallians for the De La Salle Brothers Congregation about running retreats. In this 2 part episode we talk about: why we have retreats, how to plan for a retreat and organise the…

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  7. Episode 14 - Running Retreats (Part 1) with Sebastian Duhau

    In episode number 14, part 1 of a 2 part special, we chat with Sebastian Duhau, associate director of Young Lasallians for the De La Salle Brothers Congregation about running retreats. In this 2 part episode we talk about: why we have retreats, how to plan for a retreat and organise the…

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  8. Episode 13 - Catholic + Youth + Festival with Maddy Forde

    Episode number 13, Catholic + Youth + Festival is a fun one! We're sitting down with Maddy Forde, an experienced youth minister and current Senior Advisor for Ministry at Catholic Education SA. We chat all about Catholic Youth Festivals, what they are, why we have them and we share our own…

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  9. Episode 12 - A guide to the voice to parliament with Fr Frank Brennan

    In episode number 12, a guide to the Voice to Parliament, we’ve teamed up with James Meston from the Arch D Show to sit down with a very special guest, Fr Frank Brennan. Fr Frank is a Jesuit priest, lawyer and academic who has been a long-time advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

  10. Episode 11 - How to handle tricky faith conversations with Julian Nguyen

    In episode number 11, we sit down with a returning favourite podcast guest, Julian Nguyen, Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults to talk through some points on how to respond to those sticky faith questions that you may get. This topic has been our hands down most…

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  11. Episode 10 – Family Grown Faith with Daniella Hocking

    In episode number 10, Family Grown Faith, Juliana sits down with her very own big sister Daniella to explore their experiences of how the family unit can impact a young person’s faith journey. Growing up in the same family as siblings, Daniella and Juliana had a lot of similar faith-based...

  12. Episode 9 – checking out child safety with Sally Wellington

    In episode number 9 we sit down with Sally Wellington, Child Protection Unit Manager for the Archdiocese of Adelaide to talk about the Child Protection Unit which has been active since 2004, and to run through what checks and training's are currently required for working with children in youth...

  13. Episode 8 – Getting Married in the Catholic Church (Part 2) with Fr Josh Nash

    In episode number 8 part 2 of this 2-part special, we sit down with Fr Josh Nash, Catholic Priest and Oblate Missionary, to chat about everything you need to know about getting married in the Catholic Church. In part 2 you’ll learn all about: - The cost of getting married in the Catholic church.…

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  14. Episode 7 – Getting Married in the Catholic Church (Part 1) with Fr Josh Nash

    In episode number 7, part 1 of this 2 part special, we chat with Fr Josh Nash, Catholic Priest and Oblate Missionary, to chat about everything you need to know about getting married in the Catholic Church. In part 1 you’ll learn all about: - What is the meaning behind getting married in the...

  15. Episode 6 – How to plan an event like a pro with Belinda Fusco

    In episode number 6 we chat with Belinda Fusco, Events Manager for the Archdiocese of Adelaide and former COYYA Youth Ministry Support Officer to talk about how to plan and run events. In this episode you’ll learn all about: - Where to begin with event planning, - How to set an event timeline, -...

  16. Episode 5 - Top tips for school youth ministry with Cara McGlaughlin

    In episode number 5 we hear from Cara McGlaughlin, former school youth minister and team member of Marist Youth Ministry Australia to learn from her extensive experience working in school youth ministry. Whether you’re just starting out in youth ministry or you’re a veteran youth minister, this...

  17. Episode 4 – How men connect with each other and their spirituality with Micah Thorbjornsen

    In episode number 4 we sit down with Micah Thorbjornsen to talk about his experience about how men form friendships and connect with each other and their spirituality.

  18. Episode 3 - All you need to know about spiritual practices in schools – with Amanda Razon

    In episode number 3 we hear from Amanda Razon, former Family Faith Formation Advisor for Catholic Education and current Assistant Principal in Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM) at St John the Baptist Catholic School to talk about spiritual practices in schools. In this episode you’ll learn...

  19. Episode 2 – How to create a sacred space with Alison Gore

    In episode number 2, how to create a sacred space, we hear from Alison Gore, Senior Education Advisor, at Catholic Education SA to talk about sacred spaces. In this episode you’ll learn about: What is a sacred space, Why we often have sacred spaces when we gather, How incorporating a sacred space...

  20. Episode 1 - Youth Ministry – what is it and why do we do it with Julian Nguyen

    In episode number 1, Youth Ministry – what is it and why do we do it, we hear from Julian Nguyen, Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults in the Archdiocese of Adelaide to find out all about youth ministry. You’ll learn about: What is youth ministry, Why does the Church have...

About this show

Connecting you and the work you do to experts in Youth Ministry to walk through a step-by-step how to guide on all things Youth Ministry. The Catholic Youth Podcast is packed with conversations that will inspire you in engaging with Catholic Youth Ministry.

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Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Catholic Youth Podcast have?

Catholic Youth Podcast has 20 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 15, 2023.

What is Catholic Youth Podcast about?

Connecting you and the work you do to experts in Youth Ministry to walk through a step-by-step how to guide on all things Youth Ministry. The Catholic Youth Podcast is packed with conversations that will inspire you in engaging with Catholic Youth Ministry.

How often does Catholic Youth Podcast release new episodes?

Catholic Youth Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 20 episodes since February 2023.

Who hosts Catholic Youth Podcast?

Catholic Youth Podcast is created and hosted by Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults.
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