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Humbly Speaking

Cameron and John sit down with members of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish and walk through their faith journeys, allowing everyone to be the one to tell their story.

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    #33 - Paramount Minus

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Fr. Nicholas Stellpflug. The boys discuss his faith journey, reflect on some of the nature of God, let him cook a few times and discuss one of the streaming services of all time, Paramount+. Fr. Nicholas is an Associate Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi in Manitiwoc, WI.As always, you can contact us at [email protected] pray for us, we're praying for you!

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    #32 - "Father, I Like This Stuff"

    This week, Cameron and John are joined in their new "studio" by Cathy Buchner in what might be the most laugh-filled episode in a long time! Cathy is an Adminsitrative Assistant for St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a formal legal professional.As always, you can contact us at [email protected] pray for us, we're praying for you!

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    #31 - The Hallmark Christmas Movie Formula

    Are we back? Is this Season 3? Maybe? This week, Cameron and John are joined by Deb Schmidt to chat about her faith journey. Deb is a health care professional and long time volunteer for the church as a sacristan, confirmation core team member, and CEW assistant.As always, you can contact us at [email protected] pray for us, we're praying for you!

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    #30 - Hello Boys, We're Baaaaaaaaaack!

    Cameron and John are back from a long hiatus with their growing families! Thank you for all of the prayers and support, we appreciate it! This week, the boys sit down with Lorenzo Sanchez to talk about his return to the Catholic Church, how he ended up in Wisconsin, and how great it is that guys can just be dudes.As always, you can contact us at [email protected]

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    #29 - Isn't That Wild?

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Elizabeth Gruenke to chat about her faith journey. Elizabeth is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc.Since the recording of this episode, Cameron and Elizabeth's son Blaise was born and is happy and healthy. Please pray for him!Humbly speaking will be taking a summer hiatus as Cameron and John attend to their growing families. Season 3 with begin this fall!If you would like to be a part of the show, you can reach us at [email protected], by contacting the parish office, or by speaking with Cameron or John directly.

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    #28 - O Come Let Us Adore

    This week, Cameron sits down with Father Jason Blahnik to chat about his faith journey and the upcoming parish events surrounding the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Father Jason is an Associate Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc and has been a priest for 15 years.The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage procession and Holy Hour at the St Francis of Assisi Wado Site is on Friday, June 14th at 10 AM.You can find out more about the Marian Route of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage here:https://events.blackthorn.io/en/DnDCa1K7/g/marian/marian-route-diocese-of-green-bay-4a2PDnqpM4/overviewPlease pray for us, we're praying for you!You can reach Cameron and John at [email protected]

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    #27 Discernment, Vocations, and 8 Mile

    This week Cameron, and special guest host Julia sit down with Sister Catherine-Peter Logan. Sister Catherine-Peter is a novitiate of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc, WI.

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    #26 - Scatterbrained Life Story

    This week, John talks with Cameron Gruenke about his faith journey and conversion to Catholicism. Cameron is a data analyst and former teacher. As always , if you want to be a part of the show, you can contact us at [email protected]

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    #25 - Queen Mother in the House!

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Gayle Fritsch. Gayle is a retired teacher and spent 40 years in Catholic Education. As always, you can contact us at [email protected] if you would like to be a part of the show!

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    #24 - What Now?

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Laura Doerner. Laura is an accomplished legal professional and former flight attendant from the Chicago area. As always, you can contact us at [email protected]

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    #23 - Get In the Boat!

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by their first couple, John and Margaret Iannitello. John and Margaret are accomplished engineers, retired NFP instructors, and parents to 7 wonderful children.

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    #22 - Fancy Cheeseburgers for Instagram

    This week, Cameron and John sit down with their very good friend, Brandon Senfleben to talk about his faith journey, being a big brother, the purposes of higher education, and the identity crisis of the once great American cheeseburger. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #21 - Mr. Cameron and Mr. John, MD PHD ED RA MH LMT, Esquire

    This week, Cameron and John brush up on email signatures and talk with Emily Langer to talk about her return to teaching, her faith life, and living an authentic liturgical life with family. As always, if you want to talk with us on the show, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #20 - ROAD TRIP!!!!!

    This week, John ruins the beginning of the podcast and hasn't been to the Cathedral. The boys talk to Molly Wall about her faith journey, being a Mom, running a business, and family road trips. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #19 - When You Know, You Know

    This week, Cameron is joined by Humbly Speaking host, John Christianson to talk about great high school movies, a deeper dive into his faith journey, and why Wisconsin is the only place to call home. As always, you can reach us at [email protected].

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    #18 - Extreme Glow Up: Cauliflower Edition

    This week, John gives the greatest introduction to the podcast so far: Cauliflower is the new kale! Becky Wilhelm joins the show this week to talk about her conversion to the faith, raising kids in the era of social media, and her work at Big Brothers Big Sisters. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #17 - Birds are Just a Government Conspiracy, Man

    This week, Cameron and John speak with Liturgy & Baptism Coordinator Stephan DCamp to talk about his faith journey, hospitality, spicy music opinions, and some far out conspiracy theories.. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #16 - Merit Badge Bros

    This week, Cameron and John talk with Jeremy Wheeler. Jeremy is a CNC machinist who spent most of his life working for various traveling carnivals across the US. His journey to God was a dark and winding road. Strap in and keep your hands and feet in the ride at all times! As always, you contact us at [email protected]

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    #15 Fried Chicken and Cosmopolitan

    Welcome to Season 2! This week, John and Cameron sit down with Sam Johnson to talk about his journey as a model and actor in Ney York, Miami, and LA, a fried chicken mishap, and the relentless mercy of Jesus.

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    #14 - The Cartel Abuelas Love Me!

    We're back from a holiday hiatus! This week, Cameron and John are joined by Andy Schmidt, Director of Hospitality and Discipleship for St Francis. They talk about Andy's time as a family missionary in Mexico and New Zeeland, and the importance of community in evangelization. As always, if you want to be on the show, you can contact us at [email protected] or you can contact the parish office.

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    #13 - Waiting is Golden

    This week, Cameron and John talk about the importance of the wait time between liturgical seasons and the concept of constantly giving help. The boys are then joined by Humbly Speaking superfan Julia Platteter to talk about her faith journey, navigating loneliness in college, and dating with intention. As always, if you want be on the show, email us at [email protected].

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    #12 Worship isn't Theatre

    This week, Cameron and John show how much they love The Chosen are joined by Dana Shackelford to talk about life as a mother and teacher, growing up in a Catholic household, and how she and her husband are creating a liturgical life in their household.

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    #11 Fear is the Heart of Love

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Sandy Wilhelm to talk about how the Lord was present in her battle with alcohol, wise nuns, candy, and DJ Paris Hilton. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #10 Children aren't the future of the Church, they ARE the Church

    This week, Cameron and John rejoice in new homes and vacations and are joined by Vicki Lenaerts to talk about her faith journey, being married for 50 years, and being a mother of six.

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    #9 Radio Still Matters

    This week, Cameron and John ramble for a while before being joined by Deacon Mike Dolezal to talk about his faith journey, being re-catechized by Christian radio, and raising a Catholic household in the midst of the secular world. He also shares his love of music and even plays a few songs!As always, if you would like to join us on the show, contact us at [email protected]

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    #8 - What is a Legacy?

    In this week's action packed episode, Cameron and John are joined by Dianne Vadney for hopefully the first time of many to talk about her faith journey, legacies, family, and John's onomatopoeia song. The boys are just aiming for episodes under two hours at this point. As always, if you want to be a part of the show, email us at [email protected]

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    #7 All is Vanity

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by their first email guest, Roger Bonde to talk about his journey to God even in the midst of losing it all. The boys also talk about what "Up North" really is, vanity, and vacuum salesmen. If you want to be like Roger and join us on the show, email us at [email protected]

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    #6 All In

    This week, Cameron and John rejoice at the recent wins in the pro life movement and are joined by Jacqueline Welsh to talk about her radical conversion to Catholicism. Listen for the Hamilton reference! As always, if you want to be on the show or have any prayer requests, you can contact us at [email protected]

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    #5 Seeing Beyond the Veil

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Zach Luloff to talk about his faith journey and his illustrious career as an actor! As always, you can contact us at [email protected]

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    #4 Trust The Holy Spirit to Bail You Out

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by the wonderful Michelle Bishop to talk about her journey of serving The Lord and His Church through music and teaching. Want to be on the show? Do you have prayer requests? Do you want to tell us what you think? Contact us at [email protected]

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    #3 Let Someone Else Say No

    This week, Cameron and John are joined by Deacon Mark LeGreve to talk about his faith journey, his trip to US-Mexico border, and his book "Steps to Awakening". The boys also discuss counting, social media's influence on our perception of community, and Pokemon Go. As always, send prayer requests, guest ideas, and comments to [email protected]

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    #2 Breaking Rule Number 1

    Cameron and John break rule number 1 for the podcast (by going over the thirty minute target) and are joined by Father Ben Johnson to discuss his journey to the priesthood, how to address young people questioning their faith, book reports, and sneaking a few hours of playing Pokemon as a kid. As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

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    #1 So a Cradle Catholic and a Convert Walk into a Bar...(Pilot)

    Welcome to Humbly Speaking! Cameron and John talk about sleeping habits, Hamilton, their faith journeys, and the podcast as a whole. Contact us with prayer requests, questions, comments or guest ideas at [email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Cameron and John sit down with members of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish and walk through their faith journeys, allowing everyone to be the one to tell their story.

HOSTED BY

Cameron Gruenke and John Christianson

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Cameron and John sit down with members of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish and walk through their faith journeys, allowing everyone to be the one to tell their story.

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