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This Connected Podcast
by Arnel Recio aka “Catholic.dad”
This Connected shares experiences and point of views, highs & lows about faith, life, church, and whatever else comes along the way. The mission of this podcast is “To connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way, to not necessarily agree but be listened to.” It's a podcast run and operated by me, a long time youth minister, father of two, whose passion for evangelization goes beyond face to face. It’s a podcast of encounter and accompaniment. If you like the content, please email us at [email protected] | follow us on Instagram @Catholic.dad | Send us a DM or comment and we will send you one of our Stickers. | Also don't forget to give us some love and support by sharing our content with your friends, family and groups, by becoming a SUBSCRIBER and yes LIKE this podcast so others can also get “This Connected”. For as little as $1.00 you can support this podcast and allow us to continue with share this type of content. Of cou
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EP 229: The Westminster Way - STAGE 2 “Missionary”
Send us Fan Mail This Episode is best watched on our YouTube channel (This Connected). The second stage of the Westminster Way in London England takes us from St Mary’s on Moorfield to the Monastery. Book your stay at the cabin, Running Springs, CA Instagram: @thecabin2021 Support the show Your...
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Episode 228: Stage 1-“Martyrs” The Westminster Way
Send us Fan Mail This episode best watched on our YouTube channel. This is the first stage of the Westminster Way in London, England where our focus while we walk on the journey of the Jubilee Year is on the martyrdom of the proto-reformation martyrs of England. For more information of the...
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EP 227: The Westminster Way - Stage 0 Commuting to the Start
Send us Fan Mail Episode 227: The Westminster Way-Stage 0 Commuting to Start (This episode is better watched on YouTube. Please view it on our channel.) On this Jubilee year we went to London, England to walk the Westminster Way. Why England as it is not what you would consider a Catholic...
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EP 226: Meli Ramos "Embracing the person that God wants you to be"
Send us Fan Mail Meli Ramos can be like any young adult you will meet but there is something different about her. A sense of peace and tranquility. This episode gives us an opportunity to have a conversation with a young person who felt called to serve in religious life and discerned out of that...
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EP 225: "Sacred Hearts" ft. Genevieve Knight & Brian Ruberg
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we journey to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert to have a conversation with two young Catholics on fire with the faith. Genevieve Knight is a 28 year old cradle Catholic born and raised in Rancho Mirage, CA. Though she came from a Catholic background, it...
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EP 224: Spiritus Sanctus Igneus Part II
Send us Fan Mail A continuation of Episode 223 where we include another member David from Atlanta. We have a conversation of our faith, a little bit of the TLM and what we are taking on for this upcoming Lenten season. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Contact us at...
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EP 223: Spiritus Sanctus Igneus ft. Thang Pham and Kat Ravena
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have guest from Spiritus Sanctus Igneus, Thang Pham and Kat Ravena. We talk about what their reversion, tradition and young adult ministry life. It is a conversation of where young people are today. Follow them on Instagram @spiritus.santus.igneus Mentioned on...
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EP 222: "I Confess - Dads" - Ft. Marcus Jones
Send us Fan Mail Marcus Jones is a DAD. He is certified in the Diocese of San Bernardino in Advanced Theological Studies, Advanced Specialization Certification in Adult Faith Formation and Evangelization and is Certified and Commissioned as a Lay Ecclesial Minister. Our conversation in this…
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EP 221: "Late Nite Rant or Reflection" - Catechetical Model?
Send us Fan Mail Short Rant or Reflection will be our Thursday release. On this episode is about how we do our catechesis. I posit the question, "how effective is it or has it been?" Thank you for listening to my rant or reflection. Remember to like, share and subscribe and don’t forget to…
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EP 220: "I Confess - Dads" - Ft. Diego Gamboa
Send us Fan Mail The "I Confess Series, Dads" shares conversations about the life, experiences and journeys of Fatherhood. In this episode we feature Diego Gamboa, a young father of two amazing boys and husband. He shares the wisdom of a young father, husband and son himself. He is also the…
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EP 219: We're Back!
Send us Fan Mail This episode coming back to doing podcast episodes again. It is a welcome back to the studio to connect generations and situations to not necessarily agree but be listened to. Recap of what I've been doing the last year and where we will be going in the next few episodes. Thank…
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EP 169: What I am Bringing on the Camino.
Send us Fan Mail The most difficult thing to do on going on this pilgrimage is not packing my fears? Did I pack enough or did I pack too much. So on this episode I share with you what I packed for this Camino journey. I’m calling the next episodes; My Camino - “A la sainte terre“ Thank you for...
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EP 168: A Walk of Faith - Journey of Love
Send us Fan Mail Episode 168 features guest Elena Salgado Escoto who shares her Journey of Faith and love for her husband. Her story continues to inspire those of us who are parents and spouse and in our busy lives become care provider for our partners. We walked the Eastvale Trail in Eastvale...
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EP 167: The Fight Against Abortion in Fontana
Send us Fan Mail Planned Parenthood has been attempting to put in place another abortion center in the city of Fontana. Concerned citizens have been protesting since they have found out. The city of Fontana had placed a moratorium on building improvements in this section of the city thus halting...
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EP 166: Re-CONNECTED
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, after a long break and set back the podcast is back. Introducing a new co-host and answering some questions, New changes and not so new changes. Plans for the future as well. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. If you would like to help our...
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EP 165: Renovo with Jacob Escobedo, LCSW, Catholic Therapist
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Jacob Escobedo a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Catholic Therapist. Jacob shares great information on mental health. Check out his website at https://www.renovocounseling.org You can also find counseling services at the following links: -...
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EP 164: Discouragement in Ministry
Send us Fan Mail Producer Tony is back to be on the show. We ate and while doing this episode and also talked about DISCOURAGEMENT in ministry. Something many go through who serve in ministry in and out of the Church. Take a listen and take some notes. Share with us what stuck out to you. *yes...
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EP 163: Missionary Service - A Tour of St Edward’s Retreat Center
Send us Fan Mail Seek the Summit! What a beautiful location to encounter peace than at St. Edwards Retreat Center in Wrightwood, California. We had the opportunity to get a tour of the facility with missionaries, Gavin Schwartz and Genevieve Cosgrove. Learn how to serve as a missionary at this...
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EP 162: Here's Johnny
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we go back to the first days of when Catholic.dad did youth ministry. His guest is Johnny Huizar who was one of the first youth leaders he had in the beginning. Listen in on the conversation on how that ministry relationship happened, where Johnny went and where...
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EP 161: How I Found A Godly Partner
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 151 our Guests is Julio and Bella who both met while studying at the University. They have a cute a wonderful story of how they met and their pursuit of a Godly partner. Enjoy the conversation. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. This Connected...
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EP 160: “Kim Takes Over ONE LIFE LA”
Send us Fan Mail On the 10th Anniversary of One Life LA where marchers from all over the west coast converge on Los Angeles to witness to the Respect for Life Movement, the Prolife cause, Kim P of St Joseph Catholic Community of Upland California took over This Connected Podcast to be it's...
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EP 159: Free the Bishops - The Crisis in Nicaragua
Send us Fan Mail This podcast is part of our "Take Over This Connected Initiative" Giving others the opportunity to use our platform to share and connect others to what and how they are living out their faith. This is that takeover episode by "Carmelita" a member of the Discalced Carmelite…
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EP 158: Who am I? Sino Ako? A Filipino American History Perspective
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look at Filipino Identity in light of Filipino American History Month. Our guests Dr. Susan Protacio, MD along with Angela Albay-Yenney and myself join in conversation of our similar and at times different experiences of being a Filipino American in the United...
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EP 157: KUWENTUHAN - Dynamics of Ministry
Send us Fan Mail Featuring special guest Dr. Susan Protacio and Dr. Nini Dyogi came by to have a conversation about the dynamics of ministry. The word “Kuwentuhan” means chitchat or storytelling. Basically is chatting is what we did in this episode. A wonderful way to just talk about our…
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EP 156: Senior Life (in high school)
Send us Fan Mail For this episode, we take it back to our youth ministry roots. We welcome Catholic High School student, Juliette Gaytan! Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Contact us at [email protected]. If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on…
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EP 155: "Filled With The Spirit" - Encountering Mary
Send us Fan Mail Mary Lasham is an 85 years old youth minister. Growing up in a difficult childhood, teen years and early on in her marriage and family life she was convicted by the Holy Spirit at the age of 35. Finding her call to "Praise God" in all she does she began youth ministry bringing…
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EP 154: Out of the Dark - An Abortion Workers Story
Send us Fan Mail Out of the dark. Nallely Perez at 14 years old was pregnant. Begrudgingly she chose life for her daughter. But it was not a fairy tale ending when she chose life. At least not yet. Her journey is one of inspiration and her story is the truth of many other women who find…
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EP 153: Fr. Alex Osborne Part II
Send us Fan Mail Continuing our conversation. Fr Alex Osborne shares insight on you and young adults in Australia and his experiences of faith. Like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Contact us at [email protected]. If you would like to help our podcast, be a patron on our Patreon…
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EP 152: "Priest from Down Under" Fr. Alex Osborne
Send us Fan Mail Fr. Alex Osborne is a a diocesan priest of Canberra, Capital of Australia. In this episode Fr. Osborne shares his vocation story. His call to the sacrament of Holy Orders. To b e a priest of the Catholic Church. Fr. Osborne shares his story candidly from his childhood growing up…
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EP 151: Reaction to Calvin Robinson - Homosexual Marriage in the Church
Send us Fan Mail Here you go! Many of you have sent us the YouTube video of Calvin Robinsons speech at the Oxford Union on February 15, 2023. You asked for us for our reaction to this speech which was about homosexual marriages and extending the Christian sacrament to said marriages. So we asked...
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EP 150: “Really Present”
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Arnel and Tony give a Lenten Retreat Presentation at St Catherine of Alexandria in Riverside California. Using the podcast as a forum to share the faith, Arnel and Tony share in this episode the conversation they had with the teens of St. Catherine's and responded...
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EP 149: SYNOD (PART D) BISHOP ALBERTO ROJAS & SR. LETICIA SALAZAR
Send us Fan Mail Episode 149: SYNOD (Part D) Bishop Alberto Rojas & Sr. Leticia Salazar. In this final Part of the four part series Tony and Arnel are able to have a conversation with Bishop Alberto Rojas and Chancellor Sr. Leticia Salazar of the Diocese of San Bernardino. 00:04:00 - Sr. Leticia...
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EP 149: SYNOD (PART C) DR. AUSTEN IVEREIGH
Send us Fan Mail Episode 149: Part C of this 4 part series is with Dr. Austen Ivereigh. Dr. Austen Ivereigh describes himself as a journalist, a writer and an author. He is also an academic professor in Contemporary Church history at Campion Hall, Oxford University. He is most known for his work…
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EP 149: SYNOD? (PART B) SYNOD TEAM MEMBERS
Send us Fan Mail Episode 149: Part B of the Synod 4 Part Series continues with conversations with members of the Diocese of San Bernardino's Synodal Synthesis Core Team. If you had questions about this synod process; this episode provides clarity within the conversations with Dr. Amanda…
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EP 149: SYNOD (PART A) Synod Listening Session
Send us Fan Mail Episode 149 is a four part mini-series of an event we were invited to cover at the Diocese of San Bernardino called the Synod Formation Day. It was an opportunity to directly podcast at Diocesan Pastoral Center where Dr. Ivereigh, Pope Francis Biographer came to speak to and...
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EP 148: Called To Be A Deacon
Send us Fan Mail In the 148th episode of This Connected, Arnel aka Catholic.dad talks to newly ordained, Deacon Robert Gonzalez and his Wife Lorena. They talk about a mans journey to answer the call to holiness; to be a Deacon in the Catholic Church. Deacon Roberts journey with the support of his...
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EP 147: Youth Ministry Moment - "Balancing Ministry & Life"
Send us Fan Mail This episode is another addition to our series of Youth Ministry Moments speaking to long time ministers on successes and pitfalls of the many years in ministry with young people. In this episode Melissa from St. Peter and Paul the Apostle in Rancho Cucamonga California talk…
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EP 146: Youth Ministry Moment - "Short Season / Long Game"
Send us Fan Mail This year we will focus some episodes directed specifically towards Youth Ministry and the you 'Youth Ministers.' These episodes will be short (around 30 to 40 minutes) to hopefully showcase some of the challenges youth ministers come into and an opportunity to learn from the ups...
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EP 145: “Putting our Foot Forward-post Advent”
Send us Fan Mail Bethany took over, Tony played with the camera switcher and Arnel was being well, Arnel. We just talked about our advent, what it was about and had some laughs, but we did get a little serious here in the middle. We chatted a bit about how difficult and lonely the Christmas…
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EP 144: Fr Nicholas Sheehy, LC
Send us Fan Mail This episode is with Fr. Nicholas Sheehy of the Legionaries of Christ. Fr. Sheehy grew up as the oldest of eight children in a loving Catholic family in San Diego. Convinced of a priestly vocation from a young age, he joined the Legionaries of Christ in 1999, after finishing High...
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EP 143: Seasons of Life ft. Steve Halligan
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Tony and Arnel chat with the Program Director of the Ministry Formation Institute (MFI) of the Diocese of San Bernardino, Steve Halligan. Steve shares with us the stories of the seasons of his life. A natural story teller, Steve shares openly about himself and…
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EP 142: ICE BREAKERS
Send us Fan Mail Episode 142: ICE BREAKERS In this episode Tony and Arnel just simply chat about favorite ice breakers and other cringe topics such as calling Father God, "Dad" or "Daddy." Remember to like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Contact us at [email protected]. If you would...
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EP 141: Society of the Heralds of Good News - Mission Appeal
Send us Fan Mail EP 141: Mission Appeal - Society of the Heralds of Good News This episode features Fr. Ashok, Provincial Superior of the Society of the Herald of Good News (HGN) along with Fr. Suresh and Fr. Jude who are priest of HGN serving here in the Diocese of San Bernardino. This episodes...
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EP 140: Marriage & Family Life Ministry Take Over
Send us Fan Mail EP 140: Marriage & Family Life Ministry Take Over In this episode newlyweds Josue Marin with Sarah Marin take over as host of the show with guests, Mario Martinez & Paola Martinez who are Co-Directors of the Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry in the Diocese of San...
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EP 139: Anna Hamilton - “Simply Living”
Send us Fan Mail EP 139: Anna Hamilton - “Simply Living” This episode is about a person who was and is an inspiration to me. This is Anna Hamilton who is currently the Managing Director for Wordnet Productions. She received her Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas....
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EP 138: Ismael & Juan [Heroic Friendship]
Send us Fan Mail EP 138: Ismael & Juan [Heroic Friendship] Happy Halloween!!! Yes This Connected does celebrate Halloween! Why? Because it is very Catholic. But on the 138th episode we invited 2 friends who I have been inspired about since I have seen the joy in their faces in the activities.…
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Ep 137: Gen "T" is for TRAUMA
Send us Fan Mail Episode 137: Gen "T" is for TRAUMA featuring long term friend of the podcast, Jacob Escobedo. Jacob Escobedo, MSW, ASW is a California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker and has experience providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents,...
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EP 136: "HOLIES" - Testimonial of Shia Lebeouf
Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 136: " HOLIES" - Testimonial of Shia LeBeouf "DIG IT UP!" On this episode we watch and talk about the recent interview that Shia LeBeouf (pronounced "shall I buff") had with Bishop Barron on the movie Padre Pio in which he starred in the role of St. Padre Pio. The four of...
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EP 135: "INSPIRED" Young Adults (ft. 4.12 Ministry)
Send us Fan Mail Episode 135: “INSPIRED" Young Adults (ft. 4.12 Young Adult Ministry) This Connected travels to visit with the crew of the Young Adult Ministry for the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Community in the city of San Bernardino California. These inspirational leaders, Monserratee Angeles,...
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Episode 134: "Adventures in Marriage" Ft. Joel and Laura
Send us Fan Mail Marriage Family Life and Ministry SERIES Episode 134: “Adventures in Marriage" The fourth installment of this series is with Joel and Laura from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They have three kids and have fallen in love with each other early, started a family early but came to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This Connected shares experiences and point of views, highs & lows about faith, life, church, and whatever else comes along the way. The mission of this podcast is “To connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way, to not necessarily agree but be listened to.” It's a podcast run and operated by me, a long time youth minister, father of two, whose passion for evangelization goes beyond face to face. It’s a podcast of encounter and accompaniment. If you like the content, please email us at [email protected] | follow us on Instagram @Catholic.dad | Send us a DM or comment and we will send you one of our Stickers. | Also don't forget to give us some love and support by sharing our content with your friends, family and groups, by becoming a SUBSCRIBER and yes LIKE this podcast so others can also get “This Connected”. For as little as $1.00 you can support this podcast and allow us to continue with share this type of content. Of cou
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