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Faith in the Everyday
by John Ighalo
Welcome to the Faith in the Everyday Podcast. Join your host John Ighalo in discovering inspiring stories of ordinary people living out faith in their everyday lives. Join us on this podcast as we delve into heartfelt conversations that illuminate the remarkable journeys of individuals who exemplify faith in action.
Episodes
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#130 - From Protestantism to Catholicism with Shanaya
Meet Shanaya, a youth leader and member of the Jesus Youth Movement, whose journey to Catholicism is one of courage, faith, and transformation. Raised in a Protestant household, Shanaya vulnerably shares what led her to embrace the Catholic faith. She opens up about navigating deep mental…
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#129 - The Call to Ministry with Abbie
Meet Abbie, a youth leader from Melbourne and Coordinator of Upper Room Young Adults in Melbourne’s east. In this episode, she reflects on her journey of faith through seasons of questioning, doubt and rediscovery, and how that journey ultimately shaped her calling to leadership and ministry.
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#128 - From Rejection to Acceptance with Josh
Meet Josh, a youth leader from Melbourne, who recently completed two years of full-time ministry with the Youth Mission Team in Perth and Sydney. In this episode, Josh opens up about his profound journey; from experiencing rejection to discovering healing, confidence, and identity in God. He…
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#127 - From New Age to New Life With Anisa
Meet Anisa, one of the vibrant youth leaders from Canberra, whose journey to faith has taken her from agnosticism and New Age spirituality to a deep encounter with God. In this episode, Anisa vulnerably shares about the questions, struggles, and moments of profound sadness that shaped her search...
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#126 - The True, Good and Beautiful with Julia
Meet Julia, a vibrant youth leader within the Vietnamese Catholic Community, whose journey of faith has been shaped by questions, discernment, and a deepening love for Christ. In this episode, Julia vulnerably shares her journey of wrestling with which Christian denomination to follow, and how…
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#125 - Transformed by Grace | Dilsha’s Journey of Faith
Meet Dilsha, one of the teen leaders and coordinators at Veritas Youth Ministry in South East Melbourne, whose faith has been shaped through God's transformative grace. In this episode, Dilsha shares the powerful and profound journey that drew her into a deeper relationship with Christ…
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#124 - Outreach and Digital Ministry with Eaiden
Meet Eaiden, a young adult leader and vibrant member of the Jesus Youth Movement, and the creative mind behind Rosary Road Runner on Instagram Rosary Road Runner Instagram. In this episode, he shares his remarkable journey into faith, his deep desire to bring God’s love to a world that is…
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#123 - The Heart of Jesus with Br John Paul MGL
Meet Br John Paul, a New Zealander and a brother from the Missionaries of God’s Love, currently studying Theology. In this episode, he shares his journey from New Zealand to Australia and the path that has shaped his vocation to the priesthood. With deep sincerity, he reflects on how the Sacred...
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#122 - Prayer and Desire with Isabelle
Meet Isabelle, returning to the podcast for the first time in over two years since her episode became the most listened-to conversation of its year. As one of the vibrant leaders of the Jesus Youth Movement, Isabelle shares her journey into deeper maturity in ministry and the lessons that shaped...
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#121 - Healing and Transformation with Rachel
Meet Rachel, a vibrant member of Anointing Fire Ministry Australia whose renewed faith has been shaped through both challenge and transformation. In this episode, Rachel opens up with honesty and vulnerability about her journey back to God, sharing the hurdles she faced along the way. Through it...
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#120 - Finding Purpose with Xavier
Meet Xavier, a passionate youth leader from Melbourne whose heart for God and others has been shaped through both challenge and transformation. In this episode, Xavier opens up about his faith journey, sharing vulnerably about the hardships he faced through difficult friendships and the wounds…
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#119 - Identity and Ministry with Rosemine
Meet Rosemine, one of Victoria’s vibrant youth leaders and the National Media Coordinator for the Jesus Youth Movement in Australia. In this episode, Rosemine returns alongside the podcast host to share her journey of discovering identity within ministry—what it means to serve while staying...
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#118 - Grace and Healing with Maddison
Meet Maddison, originally from Perth and now based in Melbourne, a vibrant youth minister and leader who has dedicated two years as a missionary with Youth Mission Team Australia. In this episode, Maddi vulnerably shares her powerful story of breakthrough and healing from addiction, and how God...
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#117 - Finding God online with Claire
Meet Claire, former co-host of the Outside the Chapel podcast, presented by ICON Ministry, and a recurring, inspiring voice in the Catholic digital space. In this episode, Claire explores the world of digital evangelisation, drawing from her experience as one of only two Australian content…
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#116 - Faith in the ordinary with Bryn
Bryn, youth ministry coordinator from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, returns for another conversation on the podcast. In this episode, Bryn goes deeper into what it truly means to live out faith in everyday life, sharing honest and practical examples from her experience in youth ministry. Through...
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#115 - The Call to Ministry with Bryn
Meet Bryn, a youth ministry coordinator from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this episode, Bryn shares her experience of Catholic youth ministry in South Dakota and how it has shaped and strengthened her faith journey. She also reflects on the importance of strong friendships and positive…
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#114 - Faith, Science and Discernment with David
Meet David, a Brisbane-based husband and father who is currently pursuing his PhD in Physics, while also serving as a vibrant youth minister and leader. In this episode, David shares his story of faith and reflects on the importance of solid faith formation. He also explores the beautiful…
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#113 - Saying Yes to Mission with Zahra
Meet Zahra, one of Victoria’s vibrant youth leaders who has just completed a year of missionary service with NET Ministries in New Zealand. She was also one of the three MCs at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, bringing energy and faith to thousands of young people. In this episode, Zahra...
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#112 - Surrendering and letting go with Isabelle
Meet Isabelle, one of the dedicated youth leaders from LIFT Youth Ministry in South East Melbourne. In this episode, Isabelle shares the courage it took to move to Canberra for her studies and how that season deeply impacted her faith. Through trials and challenges, she reflects on what she has...
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#111 - Discipleship and Purpose with Aaron Sajan
Meet Aaron, a passionate youth minister and leader within the Jesus Youth Movement in Victoria. At just 21, he is a dynamic speaker who travels to schools and youth groups, boldly sharing his story of faith and transformation after encountering God’s love. In this episode, Aaron reflects on his...
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#110 - Lets talk Music with Chelsea
Meet Chelsea, a Melbourne-based musical artist and passionate youth minister from St Christopher’s Syndal and the Elevate Youth Group. In this episode, she opens up about her journey into the world of music—sharing what inspires her, how faith shapes her creativity, and the role ministry plays in...
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#109 - Do We Need The Church to Get to Heaven? A conversation with Rosemine
Meet Rosemine, one of Victoria’s vibrant youth leaders and the National Media Coordinator for the Jesus Youth Movement in Australia. In this episode, Rosemine returns to the podcast to tackle some of the burning questions many Catholics wrestle with—most notably, do we need to go to church to get...
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#108 - Heart, Faith & Stride: A conversation with Qwayne
Meet Qwayne Guevara, the Manager of Catholic Youth Parramatta—the dynamic ministry arm of the vibrant Diocese of Parramatta. In this episode, Qwayne shares her inspiring faith journey and the path that led her into her current role. She also speaks about her recent endeavour of running long...
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#107 - The Gospel and Social Media with Ryan
Meet Ryan Cheng, a marketing expert working with multimedia companies across the globe. He’s also a podcaster and YouTuber, hosting the Sunday School with Ryan Podcast. In this episode, Ryan reflects on the ethical use of social media—especially as a creative—while drawing inspiration from…
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#106 - A conversation with Dr Edward Sri
Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author, and internationally renowned Catholic speaker who shares the Gospel with tens of thousands of people each year—from clergy and parish leaders to catechists and everyday lay faithful. A prolific writer, he has authored several best-selling books and serves…
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#105 - Marriage and Vocation with Ashne and Mark
Meet Ashne and Mark, a married couple of over 18 months, bringing together unique vocations—Mark as a recording artist and Ashen in her work with the Victorian Court Services. In this Vocations Month Special, they share the joys and challenges of the journey to marriage, how they’ve woven their...
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#104 - Should I See a Therapist or Pray About It? A Conversation on Faith and Neurodivergence with Psychologist Marini
Meet Marini, a psychologist who specialises in neurodivergence across children, adolescents, young adults, and parenting. In this episode, she joins the podcast host to unpack a polarising yet important conversation: should we see a psychologist or simply pray to God about our pain and trauma?...
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#103 - Urban Praise with Jerome and Markia
Welcome to this special episode of the Faith in the Everyday Podcast. This week, we’re joined by Jerome, co-founder of Urban Praise. Urban Praise was born in October 2005 out of a Relief Concert organized to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina. What makes Urban Praise truly unique is its...
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#102 - Faith, Love & Providence with Leonie and Justin
Meet Leonie and Justin, a young married couple from West Melbourne, nearing their first anniversary. Both serve as youth leaders in their local community and bring a deep love for faith into their relationship. In this episode, they share how prayer became the foundation of their journey...
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#101 - From Agnosticism to Catholicism with Marco
Meet Marco, a young adult from St Benedict’s Parish in Melbourne and the creator of the AcrossthePews Instagram page. In this episode, Marco shares his inspiring journey from agnosticism to becoming a passionate defender of the Catholic faith. He opens up about the profound supernatural encounter...
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100th Episode Special with Chris, Calvin and Emil
Welcome to a special edition of the Faith in the Everyday Podcast! Today, we're celebrating a major milestone-our 100th episode! To mark the occasion, we're joined by three vibrant youth and music ministers from the Jesus Youth Movement in Melbourne. Together with our host, they explore the…
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#99 - Faith, Family and Ministry with Stef
Meet Stef, the Mission Coordinator at St Benedict’s Parish in Burwood. In this episode, Stef shares her powerful journey from a life of lukewarm faith to being on fire for God and actively serving her parish community. She also opens up about the joys and challenges of balancing her role in...
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#98 - Transitioning into Uni life with Aileen
Meet Aileen, a returning guest who previously shared her journey with mental health and navigating high school. Now a university student, Aileen returns to reflect on her transition into young adulthood. In this episode, she speaks about the importance of sisterhood, discipleship, and maintaining...
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#97 - Our identity in Christ with Jess
Meet Jess, a passionate youth minister and young adult from St Declan’s Parish in the Archdiocese of Sydney. In 2022, she embarked on a transformative year with the Youth Mission Team in Melbourne. Returning to the podcast, Jess shares her reflections on the dangers of burnout in ministry and the...
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#96 - Remembering Pope Francis with Patrick
Welcome to this special episode of The Faith in the Everyday Podcast. Today, we mark a profound moment in history-the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.In this short episode, we're joined by Patrick Padua, reporting from Rome. Patrick stood among the faithful and saw the Pope less than...
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#95 - Preparing for Easter with Fr. Justin MGL
Meet Fr Justin, a priest of the Missionaries of God’s Love and an associate priest at St Benedict’s Parish, Burwood. In this short episode, Fr Justin offers a gentle and hope-filled reflection on how we can still enter into a beautiful Easter celebration—even if Lent didn’t go as planned. His…
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#94 - The Courage to Witness with Jas
Meet Jas, a passionate youth minister and young adult from the Archdiocese of Perth. She is the founder and director of Daughters of Christ, a lay movement and sisterhood for young adult women focused on Bible study and street outreach. In this episode, Jas shares her journey into faith, the…
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#93 - Lent in our Modern World with Claire
Meet Claire, co-host of the Outside the Chapel podcast, presented by ICON Ministry. As a recurring and inspiring voice on the podcast, Claire joins this episode to explore what it means to experience Lent in today’s world. Alongside the host, she offers valuable insights on how young people can...
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#92 - Let's Talk Dating with Steph
Meet Steph, a mother, project officer and wife of the podcast host; as she joins this episode for a heartfelt conversation on relationships. Together, she and John discuss the transition from singleness to committed partnership, sharing their personal journey and experiences. They offer valuable...
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#91 - The Church and Mental Health with Rosario
Meet Rosario, the Sydney-based author behind the Talitha Journal/Ministries. In this episode, she explores the crucial role of the Church in addressing mental health, emphasizing the power of faith communities in providing support and healing. Rosario shares her personal struggles with mental...
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#90 - Setting Realistic Life Goals with Blaine
Meet Blaine, a passionate and charismatic youth minister from the Archdiocese of Melbourne. After dedicating two years to full-time ministry with the Youth Mission Team, he joins this episode to share his experiences and key lessons from his journey. Blaine also explores the vital skill of…
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#89 - Navigating Young Adulthood with Michelle
Meet Michelle, a social worker serving in medical centers across Melbourne. In this episode, Michelle joins podcast host John to explore the complexities of young adulthood, touching on topics like self-worth tied to academic success, body image, bullying, and more. Drawing from insights in…
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#88 - Faith, Music and Ministry with Rosemine
Meet Rosemine, a vibrant youth minister from Melbourne and an active member of the Jesus Youth Movement. In this episode, Rosemine opens up about her journey into a deeper faith, sharing her experiences with honesty and heart. Together with podcast host John, she delves into the role of music...
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#87 - From Atheism to Catholicism with Patrick
Meet Patrick, a passionate parishioner and volunteer at St Benedict’s Parish, Burwood. In this episode, Patrick shares his profound journey from Atheism to Catholicism, exploring the pivotal moments and challenges along the way. Listen as he speaks vulnerably about the intricacies that shaped his...
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#86 - New Year's Reflection with Fr Justin MGL
Welcome to the Faith in the Everyday Podcast Reflection Series. Today, we are delighted to be joined by Fr. Justin from the Missionaries of God’s Love, who will help us reflect on how to spiritually enter into the New Year. Take a moment with us to prepare your heart and mind for the blessings…
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#85 - Advent Reflection with Fr Justin MGL
Welcome to the Faith in the Everyday Podcast Reflection Series. Today, we are honored to be joined by Fr. Justin from the Missionaries of God’s Love, who will guide us in reflecting on the joyous anticipation of our Lord's coming this Christmas Day. Take a moment with us to contemplate this…
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#84 - Rest, Prayer and Spiritual Health with Fr Luke CP
Meet Fr. Luke CP, a Passionist Priest and the Coordinator of the Passionist Youth Retreat Team in Melbourne. In this episode, Fr. Luke shares insights on connecting with the Church's structured prayers, the role of body posture in prayer, maintaining a healthy spiritual life after the holiday...
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#83 - Navigating Mental Health and Faith in High School with Aileen
Meet Aileen, a vibrant youth minister in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and an active member of the Elevate and iStand Youth Groups. Having just graduated from high school, Aileen vulnerably shares her journey through mental health challenges and how faith-filled friendships and a deep relationship...
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#82 - Prayer and Vocation with Fr Josh MGL
Meet Fr. Josh, a Missionary of God’s Love priest who recently celebrated 18 months of priesthood. In this episode, Fr. Josh shares his remarkable discernment journey into the priesthood, reflects on the true meaning of prayer, and offers insights on how to speak about God to those who aren’t...
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#81 - Faith, Mission and Prayer with Gabe
Meet Gabe, a dedicated member of the Youth Mission Team who recently completed his year of mission in Melbourne. In this episode, Gabe shares his journey into a deeper faith in God and the call that led him to dedicate a year of his life to mission. He also reflects on the beauty and power of…
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Welcome to the Faith in the Everyday Podcast. Join your host John Ighalo in discovering inspiring stories of ordinary people living out faith in their everyday lives. Join us on this podcast as we delve into heartfelt conversations that illuminate the remarkable journeys of individuals who exemplify faith in action.
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