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The Christian Circle

by PamelaQFernandes

Author of "Ten Reminders" Series and other fiction. Host of the Christian Circle Podcast!

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  1. 128 Faithfulness in the Everyday: Encouragement, Scripture, and the Ministry of Presence

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Marion Field about the ministry of presence. She explains: -Her Journey of Calling: How did God first call you into this ministry of presence, and what has kept you faithful through the years? Living a Lifelong Love of Scripture -How has Scripture shaped your walk...

  2. 127 Made for Greatness: Finding God's Definition of Success

    In this episode, Pamela Talks to Daniel Mark about God's definition of success. He talks about: -What inspired you to write about greatness, and was there a particular moment in your own life that changed how you understood success? -Many people equate greatness with career achievements, wealth…

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  3. 126 Practical Everyday Pentecost Living

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Sheri Wohlfert on intentionally living with the Holy Spirit. She explains: Which Fruit of the Spirit do you think is hardest to live out in today’s world, and why? How can we recognize when the Holy Spirit is transforming our daily actions, relationships, and...

  4. 125: Single, Seen, and Still Called: Rethinking Love in the Church

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Lauren Windle. She explains about: 1. Singleness vs. “waiting room theology” 2. Redefining love beyond romance 3. Loneliness inside the Church 4. Dating culture vs. discipleship 5. Desire, disappointment, and faith 6. Identity beyond relationship status

  5. 124 Breaking the Silence on Suicide: A Father’s Witness to Love and Loss

    In this episode, I talk to Deacon Ed Shoener about suicide. He explains: -What makes grief after suicide different from other forms of loss, and what do you most want survivors to know early on? -Many families and friends wrestle with “what if” questions and self-blame. How can people gently…

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  6. 123 Running on Empty: Burnout in Ministry

    In this episode, I talk to Nickole Perry about burnout in ministry: She shares more about burnout in ministry life and what we can do to avoid it.

  7. 122 Catholic educational leadership

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Dan Guernsey about catholic educational leadership. He explains: How do current leaders in Catholic schools experience this tension between managerial demands (budgets, staffing, curriculum) and the spiritual vocation of leadership? What practices or supports are...

  8. 121 Catholics and the Environment: Beyond Laudato Si

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Dr Celia Deane-Drummond, director of Laudato Si about the environment. She explains: - How can we reclaim a spiritual and sacramental understanding of creation that is rooted in Catholic tradition rather than ideology? - What are small but meaningful ways everyday...

  9. 120: Faith Over Fear: A Catholic Response to Anxiety

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Catherine DiNuzzo about A Catholic Response to Anxiety. She explains: -What inspired you to write The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety? -How did her faith shape that journey? -Why anxiety is such a widespread issue among Catholics today? -The role of prayer and the...

  10. 119 The Ministry of Catechism

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Dr. Jared Staudt about catechesis and the ministry of catechism. - What is this ministry of catechists and why is it important? -What traits should a person have to be a catechist? -How do we know God is calling us to this ministry? -What is the preparation…

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  11. 118 Healing the Hurt: Moving On After Betrayal

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Melissa Presser about moving on after betrayal. She explains: i. What should our first response be when we have been betrayed? ii. How do we experience healing? iii. What steps should we take to healing? iv. How do you let go? v. How do you deal with the recurring...

  12. 117 Easter Should Be Our Way of Life

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Stephen Kass about the Easter season and how Easter should be our way of life. He explains: i. What is the significance of Easter? ii. Why should it be our way of life beyond fifty days? iii. How can we prolong the disciplines of lent going forward in our life?…

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  13. 116 Tithing & Almsgiving

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Matthew McKenna about tithing and almsgiving. He explains: i.What does tithing mean and how much are we expected to tithe ii. What is almsgiving and how much is expected? iii. What about those in difficult circumstances or struggling financially?

  14. 115 Becoming a Pro-Life Volunteer

    In this post Pamela talks to Monica Walton about becoming a pro-life volunteer. She explains: i. What does volunteering with pregnant women involve? ii. What organizations are open to help and what kind of help do they need? iii. Is there any training required? iv. How has this affected her...

  15. 114 Becoming a Missionary

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Nicholas A. Higgins about Becoming a missionary. He explains: What does missionary work involve? -How did you decide to do missionary work and how do people find a group that they can volunteer with? -What have you learned? How has it enriched you spiritually?…

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  16. 113 The Plans God has for your Life

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Amy Smith about Jeremiah 29:11 and the plans God has for our life. She explains: i.What are the plans God has for us? ii. How do we know what these plans are? iii. How do we get over the old and start anew trusting God despite the past failures?

  17. 112 The Jesse Tree Tradition

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Scott G. Hefelfinger about the Jesse Tree tradition. He explains: i. What is the Jesse tree tradition involve? ii. What does Jesus's family teach us? iii. How do we get over the differences in our own families at Christmas? iv. What can we do at Christmas time to...

  18. 111 Praying For The Dead In Purgatory

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Karlo Broussard about Purgatory. He explains: i. What is purgatory and what is the Scriptural evidence? ii. How does it still support the salvific role of Jesus and the doctrine of justification by faith? iii. Is there any evidence? iv. Why do we pray for people…

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  19. 110 Becoming An Extraordinary Minister

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Corinna Laughlin about Becoming An Extraordinary Minister. She explains: i. What is an extraordinary minister? Why is it an important ministry? ii. What are the characteristics of a good minister? iii. How do a person become one? iv. What are the challenges?

  20. 109 The Power Of An Encounter

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Joseph Curto about the power of an encounter. He explains: i. What is a true Jesus encounter? Can you give us some examples? ii. How can life change with an encounter? Why do we change? iii. What do we do to make this encounter happen? iv. How can parishes start...

  21. 108 Lessons on Motherhood from Mary

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Kim Sullivan about lessons from Mary's motherhood. She explains: i. What are the challenges of Mary's motherhood? ii. What can Mothers learn from Mary about motherhood? iii.. What advice can you give mothers struggling right now as a mum? iv. What has gotten you...

  22. 107 Anima Christi & Suffering

    In this episode Pamela talks to Kimberly Andrich about the Anima Christi and suffering. She explains: i. What is the Anima Christi prayer and how does it relate to your ministry? ii. What do we do when we are called to enter into suffering? iii. You mentioned being emptied by suffering. Can you...

  23. 106 Discernment: Do What Brings You Peace

    In this episode Pamela talks to Christy Wilkens about discernment. She explains:- i. What is discernment and when do you use it? ii. What to do when we're grappling with indecision? iii. What do you mean by try for size? iv. Why peace?

  24. 105 Communication And Temperament

    In this episode Pamela talks to Kathleen Edelman about communication and temperament. She explains:- i. What is our natural wiring? ii. What are these colors that represent our personalities? iii. How knowing a color help us know how God wants us to be? iv. Can you give an example of improved...

  25. 104 Advent: Is Jesus Coming Again?

    In this episode, Ralph Martin talks to us about Advent and Is Jesus Coming Again? He explains: i. Is Jesus coming again? What is the evidence of this biblically? ii. Is he coming in our hearts or is He physically returning? iii. What are the signs of His coming & why should it matter to everyday...

  26. 103 Intelligent Design: The Evidence of God

    In this episode, Ann Gauger talks about: i. What is intelligent design? ii. What is the scientific evidence of the existence of God? iii. How is the human person distinct? iv. How do we understand the creation story? v. How did this shape your own conversion?

  27. 102 Becoming Nonviolent Peacemakers

    In this episode, Pamela talks to Eli McCarthy about being a non-violent peacemaker. He explains: i. What is a peacemaker and what is a non-violent peacemaker? ii. What steps do we take to become peacemakers given what's happening in the world, especially when everyone wants us to pick a side.…

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  28. 101 The Science of Sainthood & Mysticism

    In this episode, Matthew Leonard talks about sainthood & mysticism. He explains: -What is mysticism? -Examples of mystics and their charisms. -Can everyday Christians become mystics and saints? -What role does have grace have? -How does the process of conversion take and how long? -Advice for…

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  29. 100 The Example of St Joseph on being a Man

    In this post, Duane and Carrie Daunt talk about being a man like St. Joseph. They explain - What is a model masculine man supposed to look like? Why is it important? -What are men supposed to lead and what qualities do they need to have? - What happens when they don't lead? How does St Joseph…

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  30. 99 What Christian Caregivers Should Know

    In this episode, Debra Davis and Kelly Johnson talk about caregiving. They explain: -Caregiving can be very difficult in the long run, what should new caregivers keep in mind when they experience this role for the first time? -What are the 3 things they can spiritually do to strengthen their own...

  31. 98 Evangelizing Through Social Media

    In this episode, George Calleja talks about evangelizing through social media. He talks about: -Why should we evangelize on social media? -How do you do that? -What are the challenges of evangelizing via social media? -How do you deal with negative comments and insults? -How does one sustain the...

  32. 97 How to Activate the Charisms of the Holy Spirit & the Charismatic Renewal

    In this episode, Johnny Bertucci talks about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the charisms of the Holy Spirit. He explains about the: -What is the CCR? -What are the charisms of the spirit? -How do we activate these gifts? -How should one live their daily life with the Holy Spirit? -How do we...

  33. 96 Find Jesus in the Psalms for Lent

    In this episode, Barb Roose talks about meditating on the Psalms for Lent. She explains: -Why do you need to participate in Lent actively? -How does meditation of the psalms help during Lent, what's the connection between this book and the life and death of Jesus? - How does one journey through…

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  34. 95 Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World

    In this episode, Rev. Thomas Morrow talks about courtship in an oversexed world. He explains: -What is courtship? -What are the 4 Loves? -What are the steps of a chaste courtship? -What can singles do during their period of waiting?

  35. 94 The Qualities of a Servant Leader

    In this episode, Donald Wallenfang talks about servant leadership. He explains: -What does it mean to be a servant? Why should we be servant-like? -What are the qualities of a servant? -How do we deal with our own ego? -What are some practical ways to be a servant?

  36. 93 The 9th and 10th Commandment: You Shall Not Covet

    In this episode, George Calleja talks about the 9th and 10th commandments. He explains: -What is the 9th and 10th commandment? -What is Concupiscence? What is its effect? -What are the steps we can take to purify the heart? -How do we deal with envy and how do we identify this area of…

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  37. 92 A Call For Christian Unity

    In this episode, Hanael Bianchi talks about Christian unity and why we're so divided. He explains: -Why are we not united despite the fact that more and more people are coming to Jesus? -We are more divided than we have ever been politically, economically, racially, philosophically, why are we so...

  38. 91 The 8th Commandment: You Shall Not Bear False Witness

    In this episode, Fr. Mark Nolette talks about the 8th commandment, thou shall not bear false witness. He explains: -What is the 8th Commandment? -What does it entail? -What steps can we take to encourage the virtue of honesty? -How do we deal with people lying to us?

  39. 90 The 7th Commandment: You Shall Not Steal

    In this episode, Charles Johnston talks about the 7th commandment, thou shall not steal. He explains: - What is the seventh commandment? - Why is stealing a sin? - What are the ways we steal? - How do we deal with it?

  40. 89 The 6th Commandment: You shall not Commit Adultery

    In this episode, Mike Landry talks about the 6th commandment, thou shall not commit adultery. He explains: - What is the sixth commandment? What are its two parts? Why is adultery expressly mentioned - What are the Other Sins Against Chastity Are Forbidden - How to obey the sixth commandment?…

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  41. 88 The 5th Commandment: You Shall Not Kill

    In this episode, Dr. Ansel Augustine talks about the 5th commandment, thou shall not kill. He explains: -What is the fifth commandment? -Homicide, abortion, euthanasia. The big 3 violations of the 5th commandment. -What does respecting human dignity mean ?

  42. 87 The 4th Commandment: Honor Your Father & Mother

    In this episode, Mark Shea talks about the 4th commandment and what it means to honor your father and mother. He explains: -What is the 4th Commandment? -How do we honor our parents and how do we sin against this 4th commandment? -Why does it say we should honor and not love our parents? -What...

  43. 86 The 3rd Commandment The Sabbath: A Call To Rest

    In this episode, Leon Suprenant talks about the third commandment and keeping the Sabbath holy. He explains: -What is the 3rd Commandment? -What does this commandment mean in a practical sense? -What are the two ways to remember the Lord's day and how do we sin against it? -Can you address the…

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  44. 85 The Spirituality Of Fasting

    In this episode, Msgr. Charles Murphy talks about the spirituality of fasting. He explains: - Why do we fast during Lent? - What are the rules for fasting in Lent? There's a more relaxed view especially in the west that this isn't a norm...is that true? Is it necessary to just fast from food or...

  45. 84 The 2nd Commandment- God's Name is Holy

    In this episode, Dennis Sousa talks about the 2nd Commandment. He explains: - What is the 2nd Commandment? -How do we practice this commandment and keep God's name holy? -How do we sin against this commandment? -Can you address the frequent complaints that Catholics somehow have a different…

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  46. 83 Praying For Your Future Spouse

    In this episode, Tricia Goyer talks about praying for your future spouse. She explains: -Why is it so important to pray for our future spouses? -How to pray for our future spouses? -What would you say to people who have been waiting a long time? -What can we do to prepare?

  47. 82 The 1st Commandment: God First & God Only

    In this episode, Mr. Dennis Sousa talks about the first commandment. He explains: -What is the first Commandment? Does God lay these down Himself or is it an invention by people as some claim? -How do we practice the first commandment and put God first? -How do we sin against this commandment?...

  48. 81 Dr. John Bruchalski, MD Talks About The Pro Life Movement

    In this episode, Dr. John Bruchalski, MD, FACOG talks about abortion and contraception. He explains: -What is the Pro-Life Movement? -What really happens in an abortion? In contraception? How does this all contribute to the death of a human being? -What to say to the Catholics who claim to be a)...

  49. 80 Navigating Loneliness Through Christ's Example

    In this episode, Dr. Kevin Vost talks about loneliness. He explains: -How being alone is different from loneliness -Why it is not good to be lonely? -How Christ teaches us to navigate loneliness

  50. 79 Greed And Generosity

    In this episode, Anne DeSantis talks about greed and generosity. She explains: -Why is greed a sin and what does God say about it? -How do we develop generosity since this is a gift of the Holy Spirit? -What steps can we take in being generous towards the poor and marginalized? -How can we give...

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