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Truth be Told

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Real conversations about faith in the world we live in with Fr. John Fleckenstein. Truth be Told offers an opportunity for conversation and dialogue with guests about their personal faith experiences and, through these conversations, reveal the truth of the Catholic Church.

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Episodes

  1. Listening to Your Soul and Letting the Holy Spirit Guide You

    This week, Fr. John is joined by Fr. David Pinto, who was recently ordained on December 19th, 2020. Fr. Pinto graciously shares his 45 year long Vocational journey, which culminated in rejoining the Formation as a Candidate for the Priesthood at age 67. Continue listening to hear what advice Fr....

  2. From Seminarian to Evangelizer: How the Lord Called Tim McNamara

    Fr. John welcomes Tim McNamara, Associate Director for Evangelization for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, to the show for a conversation on the experiences that have shaped his spiritual, personal, and professional journeys. Listen on to hear how Tim responded to the Lord’s Call, and his advice for…

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  3. Personal Interaction and Communication in Today's World: How Important is It?

    Vicki Cessna, Executive Director of the Secretariat for Communication and Public Affairs for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, joins Fr. John once again; this time to discuss the importance of incorporating faith into our daily communications, whether by digital or in-person methods.

  4. The Catholic Way of Living: (New) Evangelization and Multicultural Ministry

    In this segment, part 2 of 2, Fr. John and Jamin Herold turn their discussion towards the importance of outreach within the Catholic community by way of Evangelization and appreciation of Catholicism in every culture.

  5. Discernment and Ministry in the Time of COVID-19: How Do We Achieve It?

    Jamin Herold is a man who wears many hats when it comes to ministry and his work as Executive Director for the Secretariat for Parish Life and Lay Leadership (Diocese of Kalamazoo). In this podcast, part 1 of 2, Fr. John and Jamin discuss how he was called to serve and how his office adapted to...

  6. The Past, Present, and Future of Catholic Schools

    Fr. John and Vicky Groat, principal and athletic director of St. Philip Catholic High School, discuss the changes they have noticed about Catholic schools and Catholic education, most notably during the current global health crisis.

  7. The Importance of Being Christlike in Your Local Community

    Mark Behnke, the Mayor of Battle Creek, joins Fr. John to discuss the Catholic community in his city, and how he navigates his faith while holding a public office.

  8. Why is Confirmation so important anyway?

    Fr. John invites Bishop Paul J. Bradley on to discuss the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation and why we need the graces of the sacrament to continue our walk with Christ.

  9. From Darkness to Light

    Fr. John Fleckenstein and Bishop Bradley discuss these trying times and how to remain in hope during these difficult times.

  10. Letting Faith Form our Conscience - What does that mean?

    Bishop Paul J. Bradley, Bishop of Kalamazoo, joins Fr. John for the very first episode of Truth be Told focusing on Bishop Bradley's latest letter, "Letting Faith Form our Conscience."

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Real conversations about faith in the world we live in with Fr. John Fleckenstein. Truth be Told offers an opportunity for conversation and dialogue with guests about their personal faith experiences and, through these conversations, reveal the truth of the Catholic Church.

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Real conversations about faith in the world we live in with Fr. John Fleckenstein. Truth be Told offers an opportunity for conversation and dialogue with guests about their personal faith experiences and, through these conversations, reveal the truth of the Catholic Church.

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