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Modern Day Disciples
by Kevin Bernaga and Ana Fuentes
We always hear the stories of the 12 disciples at Sunday mass, but when do we ever get to hear the stories of modern, or current day, disciples? In this podcast, we interview some holy people around the Diocese of San Jose to hear their encounter story, how they ended up in their current ministry, and why they still do what they do. We hope their stories inspire you to continue to seek God and encourage you in your own ministries.*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Diocese of San Jose*
Episodes
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Radical Forgiveness
Join us this week as Kev & Ana jump into various topics - cultural faith, true forgiveness, and Ignatian Presupposition. What does it mean to truly forgive another? How can true healing take place when we invite God into that reconciliation with another? Grace upon grace can reign down if we look...
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What If?
Join us this week for Season 4, Episode 4, the first episode this season with FOUR people!! We welcome the lovely Natalie and Harry, recently married couple serving in young adult ministry at Most Holy Trinity Parish on SALT (Servants as Leadership Team). They dive into their vocation journey of...
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Eternal Pursuit
New episode just dropped!! Join us this week as Kev and Ana recap the last couple weeks - they share about their experience being court side at the Warriors game, Kev fills us in on the Exchange conference he attended in Dallas, and of course, our hosts discuss Lent and what it means to be in the...
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On This Rock
Join us this week as Kev and Ana welcome their first official guest of Season 4 - she has been a Confirmation leader at Most Holy Trinity Parish for over 10 years and is the Marketing Manager at Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School - please welcome Nicole Fader aka @nicolefader!! Nicole dives...
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Open Our Hearts
A long time coming.. it’s Season 4, Episode 1. Join us as Kevin and Ana dive into their new positions and catch you up on the last 3 years. Ana talks about her experiences as a high school teacher and what it means to live out her purpose in a new role, while Kev dives into his visions, hopes…
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We Are So Back
Will 2024 be the start of something new..? Perhaps maybe even a Season 4? Kevin and Ana, like so many others, encountered many life experiences and transitions that led them to where they are today. Get a sneak peek into what’s in store for Season 4, what new things they bring to the table, and...
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Modern Day Missionary
We are back with another episode this week featuring none other than Francie Keller! Francie attends St. Nicholas / St. William Parish in Los Altos, CA. We dive into Francie’s tiktok rise to fame as well as her faith journey; she served as a missionary for a year with Net Ministries and put on…
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Seek Faith, Seek Justice
We are making history yet again this week by having a non-Catholic Christian on the podcast for the very first time! Mark and Genevieve Rogers attend The River Church Community in San Jose, CA. The true ecumenical conversation kicks off by delving into their faith journeys - Mark, growing up as...
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PRIESTS GIVE DATING ADVICE?! (NO CLICKBAIT)
History is made this week as we interview brother priests for the first time ever! Fr. Francis Kalaw from St. Catherine of Alexandria in Morgan Hill, CA and Fr. Johannes Busch from St. Mary Parish in Gilroy, CA are two of the youngest priests in the Diocese of San Jose. They dive into their faith...
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3.01 Known and Loved
Welcome back to Modern Day Disciples, the TRINITY SZN!! The first guest of the season is Ryan Gutierrez aka Big Bro aka BBG aka @big_brother_ryan! Big Bro talks about following God’s will and vocational discernment as he delves into his story of discerning priesthood and eventually, married life....
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Is This Our Last Episode?...
2020 was marked by the world being turned upside down. Everything we were familiar with, suddenly changed. Will 2021 mark the return of the Modern Day Disciples podcast? Kevin and Ana get real and vulnerable as they discuss their reason behind such a long hiatus and what the future holds for MDD.
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Easter Sunday: Liturgy of the Word Special
Happy Easter!! Although this Easter looks far different than any Easter before, the hope we have in the resurrected Christ is everlasting and never changing - believe that!! We are back with a special Liturgy of the Word episode this Easter Sunday! This episode features Fr. Matt Stanley giving a...
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Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Word Special
Happy Palm Sunday! Modern Day Disciples is back with another special Liturgy of the Word episode this Palm Sunday in Lent. This episode features Fr. Matt Stanley giving a homily and Leslie Legacion, Cedric Pacifico, and Richard Alvarez accompanying with music. Please know of our prayers for you...
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Fifth Sunday of Lent: Liturgy of the Word Special
Happy Sunday fam! Modern Day Disciples is back with another special Liturgy of the Word episode this Fifth Sunday of Lent. This episode features Fr. Matt Stanley giving a homily and Leslie Legacion accompanying with music. Please know of our continued prayers for you during this time - you all…
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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Liturgy of the Word Special
As the suspension of Mass continues within the Diocese of San Jose, MDD is back with another special Liturgy of the Word episode this Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday. This episode features Fr. Matt Stanley giving a homily and Jennyrose Jalique, Leslie Legacion, and Cedric Pacifico...
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We Belong To Each Other
New episode dropping!! This week’s episode features none other than Timmy Gale, prospective grad student, avid library enthusiast, and part-time dog walker!! Timmy also volunteers at Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose, CA with youth ministry and Confirmation. Join us this week as Timmy dives into his...
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Third Sunday of Lent: Liturgy of the Word Special
In the midst of such uncertain times, MDD wants to use their avenue of a podcast to reach the faithful and hopefully nourish hearts and souls. Tune into this special Liturgy of the Word episode featuring Fr. Matt Stanley giving a homily and @jrosejalique and @lesliemarielegacion accompanying with...
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Living Memorials of Love
Check this week’s episode featuring the most wonderful, dear friend of ours, Annie Bui aka @_banannie! Annie serves as the Coordinator of Community Engagement at Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose, CA. She also previously served at the diocesan level as admin in the office of Liturgy and Youth &…
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Lenten Special: Into the Desert
Join us THIS WEEK for a very special Lenten episode of MDD - Into the Desert!! Kevin and Ana discuss all things Lent, and although we don’t have an official guest this week, we call some of our former guests to hear what Lent means to them and what they’re giving up or taking on this Lenten…
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The Freedom to Love
Scope the latest podcast featuring one of our beloved veterans of youth ministry, Chris Mardesich aka @smartone848, the Director of Youth Ministry at Holy Family Parish in San Jose, CA!! Chris boasts 10+ years of working in youth ministry along with 15 years total involvement in youth ministry....
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Capture My Heart
Y’all already know what’s uppppp!!! First Sunday of the month is Praise and Worship Sundayyyy! Tune in this week as Jonathan Chichioco aka @jncheech from Queen of Apostles Parish in San Jose, CA takes us back in time to that mid-2000s worship vibes - it’s emotional, from the heart, and speaking...
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A Cycle of Love
This week’s episode features the man, the myth, none other than DSJ’s very own legend - Row David aka @rowdavid from Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose, CA!! Row comes through this week flexing his Marvel and Star Trek knowledge - but not only that, Row dives into his own hero’s journey, complete…
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Fall in Love, Stay in Love
Tune into this week’s episode to hear one of DSJ’s newest youth ministers and religion teachers, Katie Sullivan aka @katie_a_sullivan - from St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Los Gatos in Los Gatos, CA - take the mic!! Katie talks true transformation of the heart as her inaugural year of...
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Season 2 Kickoff!
SEASON 2 AND WE BACK!! First Sunday of our new season and that means it’s a PRAISE AND WORSHIP SUNDAYYY! Tune in as we kickoff with the very talented @thereeses_pieces_00 coming to you all the way from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.! Therese talks how her very musical (and...
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Season 1 Wrap Up
Started from the bottom, now we here!! It is with bittersweet feelings, that we encourage you to go listen to our LAST EPISODE of Season 1 of MDD!! We get back to the basics, just Kevin and Ana, and get real real. We talk some updates on our own personal faith journeys, where we’re at today…
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As The Spirit Leads
Check out this week’s episode featuring the one and only, Deepu Kochuparambil aka @homedeepu!! You know his name, but do you know his story? Deepu has been involved in youth ministry for nearly 17 years - we call him a Catholic influencer, he calls himself a Catholic whisperer. Join us as Deepu...
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Empowered By Grace
First Sunday of the month means PRAISE & WORSHIP SUNDAY!! Tune in for this special Advent edition of P&W Sundays featuring music minister, youth minister, and secretly Moana.. Anna Brown aka @abanana94 from St. Maria Goretti Parish in San Jose, CA! Anna talks growing up in Samoa, diving into…
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Captivated By His Presence
Scope this week’s podcast for a very special episode featuring Jennyrose Jalique! Jenny is the Young Adult Ministry Coordinator at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose, CA. Tune in as she delves into how her faith life and family have always been intrinsically rooted together, young adult...
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Thy Will Be Done
This week’s episode features longboarding, boba loving Shae Sager, sector head of CFC-Youth Northern California!! Shae talks her devotion to Our Lady, honors us with vulnerability in her faith journey, and speaks straight truth about doing small things with great love. Shae has personally…
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Qualifies the Called
On this week’s episode featuring the dynamic duo, Elgin Presa and Katrina Antonio, Confirmation Coordinators at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Santa Clara, CA! Tune in as they talk working full-time while also volunteering full-time in youth ministry. Their journeys in ministry have not always...
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Less of Me
Praise and Worship Sunday is back! This week, we talk to THE John Kellett, Music Director at Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose, CA and beloved praise and worship leader in the Diocese of San Jose. Tune in to hear John talk about his journey with humility, how scripture inspires his writing process,...
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Made For Greatness
We're Back!!! On this episode of MDD, we recap our experience at our collaborative youth retreat, and get to speak to a few high school "Saints in the City" Awardees from our Diocese! *Theme Song: Daybrake by SHIBUI *Used with Permission*
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Recruiter of Souls
This week on MDD, we get to know Diego Estrada, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Morgan Hill, CA. We get to hear his transformative story, how he got into youth ministry, and how he is doing in his newly appointed role! *Theme Song: Daybrake by...
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Spirit of Surrender
On our very first Praise and Worship Sunday, we are excited to have Jon Manongdo, youth minister, musician, and song writer from St. Joseph Parish in the Diocese of Oakland. In this episode we talk about the stories and inspirations behind some of his popular songs, how he met his wife, and what...
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The Source of Love
This week on MDD, we chat with Klarissa Chichioco, Youth Minister of Queen of Apostles Parish in San Jose, CA, and Co-Founder of the Echos of Worth Theology of the Body Retreat. We will hear her story, encounter with Christ, and witness pertaining to her current ministry and passion for Theology…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We always hear the stories of the 12 disciples at Sunday mass, but when do we ever get to hear the stories of modern, or current day, disciples? In this podcast, we interview some holy people around the Diocese of San Jose to hear their encounter story, how they ended up in their current ministry, and why they still do what they do. We hope their stories inspire you to continue to seek God and encourage you in your own ministries.*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Diocese of San Jose*
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Kevin Bernaga and Ana Fuentes
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We always hear the stories of the 12 disciples at Sunday mass, but when do we ever get to hear the stories of modern, or current day, disciples? In this podcast, we interview some holy people around the Diocese of San Jose to hear their encounter story, how they ended up in their current ministry,...
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