All Episodes

#107 - Sign-Off: A Pause & Reflection Of Upon This Rock Podcast

#106 - Prison Ministry: Hope For Individuals Suffering From Limiting Circumstances

#105 - Bishop Sullivan Center: Food, Relief & Opportunity For People In Need

#104 - Being Thompson, Part Two: How Parent Virtues & Lessons Continue To Teach Generations

#103 - Being Thompson, Part One: Joys & Sorrows Of This Life & Trust In The Life That Awaits Us

#102 – Retirement: Rejuvenation & The Joy That God Is One With Us

#100 - Where It Began: Childhood Christmases & Family Traditions

#101 - Upper Room: Helping Urban Children Excel Academically

#99 - A Gentleman: Bringing Peace & Helping The Less Fortunate

#98 - Sistine Perspective: Appreciating The Holy Eucharist & Other Devotional Practices

#97 – Guatemala: Supporting Our Struggling Brothers & Sisters

#96 - Nourish KC: Cultivating Community & Empowering People

#95 - A Journey Continues: Mysteries Of The Priesthood Part 2

#94 – The Common Man: Important Stages of Life, Faith & Friendships

#93 - Service To Others: Helping Volunteers Find A Life-Giving Place

#92 - Psychedelic Grace: Using Spirituality & Psychotherapy To Find A Healthier & Holier Life d Episode

#91 - Welcoming Communities: Putting Faith Into Action By Serving Those Less Fortunate

#90 - Opponents & Enemies:Looking To Jesus To Overcome The Enemy For Us & With Us

#89: Responding to Darkness: Embracing Communications, Problem Solving & Love To Overcome Hate

#88: Events That Inspire: Help & Hope From The Angel Fund

#87 - Trump & Dad: Becoming More Forgiving & Soul Searching

#86 - Public Witness: Proclaiming Gospel Values & Announcing The Good News

#85 - Synodal Leadership: The Kind Of Church Popes & Saints Have Yearned For

#84 - Growing Up Catholic: Daring Religions To Be More Like Jesus

#83 - Father Sam: Getting A Greater Understanding Through God & Religion

#82 - 20-Somethings:Passing Our Faith To Our 21st Century Followers

#81 - In the Name of the Father: Strengthening Faith Through Technology & Personal Encounters

#80 - McGonigle Part 3: Therapy & Counseling For All in Today’s World

#79 - McGonigle Part 2: Psychology & Spirituality Intertwined

#78 - Quinn & Cupertino: The Importance Of Faith In The Family

#77 - McGonigle Part 1: Psychology & Spirituality Intertwined

#76: Synodality: Moving Forward Together, Guided By The Holy Spirit

#75 - Catholic Social Teachings: Living By The Social Guidelines Of Our Religion

#74 - Holy Spirit: The Promise Of Christ & The Gift Of Love

#73 - Memorial Day: Honoring Loved Ones & Finding Comfort In Our Future Death

#72 – St. Therese Little Flower Parish: Kitchen Spirituality; Nourishing Both Body & Soul

#71 - Marriage, Family, Work: Care, Emotion & Passion at Crucial Junctures

#70: Interview Continued: (Part 2): The Life & Formation of Father Don

#69: Avila Students Revisited: An Update On Their College Experience

#68: Reverse Interview (Part 1): The Life & Formation of Fr. Don

#67 - Redemptorist To St. Thomas More: Friendships In The Circle Of Life & Faith

#66 - Urban & Suburban Church: A Story Of Dedication To Faith

#65 – Mercy: Forgiving Others & Accepting God’s Divine Mercy

#64 - Forgiveness: A Crucial Component Of Living Well

#63: Immigrants: Social Justice Ministries Within The Church

#62 - SFX Architecture: The History & Beauty of the Historic St. Francis Parish

#61 - Northland Catholics: Lifelong Friends Share Their Hopes For The Church’s Future Impact

#60 - Death Doula: Helping Families Set Goals & Clarify Life Plans

#59: Life Planning: Stabilizing & Better Orienting Your Life

#58: STLF Mardi Gras: St. Therese Little Flower’s Annual Celebration

#57: Centennial Celebration: Journey To 100 At St. Therese Little Flower

#56: Garozzo’s Feast - How The Meal, Table & Feast Unite Us

#55: Navy Priest: A Seedbed of Faith To Every Continent

#54 - Life of Service: A Priest’s Reflections & Hopes For The Church

#53 - Ignatian Spirituality Center: Helping Our Urban Core Church Live Out Faith In More Meaningful Ways

#52: Kansas City: Making Our City More Reflective Of The City Of God

#51: Choir of Celebration: How Music Plays A Central Role In Faith & Relationships

#50: An Artist’s Heart: John Bukaty - It’s Never Too Late To Reach Your Higher Calling

#49 - More Family Tales: Recollections & Hopes From The Farnan Siblings

#48 - Faith In Politics: Incorporating Religion With Our Human Obligation

#47 - When The Doorbell Rang: How Tragedy Can Bring Triumph To Our World

#46 - Hunters: Respecting The Land & God’s Imprint Upon Nature

#45 - Father Gerald Waris: Priesthood Through the Decades

#44 - Fr. Greg Haskamp: A Priest’s Faith Journey

#43: Holy Matrimony: How The Church Defines Marriage

#42: Buddies: Uniting With Others To Extend Faith & Assist Struggling Families

#41: Virtual Church: Connecting With An Online Society

#40 - Fundraiser Revisited: Rejoicing The Opportunity To Help The Church’s Social Mission

#39 - Welsh Revisited: A Portrait of Family Dynamics & Beliefs

#38: Peter Clune: His Blessings & More About The Angel Fund Fundraiser

#37 - Football & Scripture: Student Mentoring & Bible Study To Help Younger Co-Eds

#36 - The Angel Fund: Helping Families In Need

#35: Sisters of Saint Joseph: Passing Along The Gift of Faith

#34 – Church Couple: A Life Filled With Adventure and International Intrigue

#33 - Literature: Discovering Messaging and Spiritual Levels of God’s Presence

#32 - Miracle of Innocence: Helping To Free The Innocent

#31 - Mystical Experiences: Embracing This Intangible Grace

#30 - Kansas City Irish Fest: Celebrating A Strong Relationship With The Emerald Isle

#29 – St. Francis Xavier Parish: Transitioning From Jesuit To Diocesan Presbyteral Leadership

#28 - Mixing Fun With Faith: Teaching Athletes About Life Through Sports

Episode #27 - Shannon Connell Fisher: Yoked In Faith

Episode #26 - Mary Mooney Burns & Pasquale Trozollo: Communication & Communion

Episode #25 - Connie Fahey: From Life To Life Beyond

Episode #24 - The Grimaldi’s: Using Life Foundations To Help Their Children Make A Positive Impact

Episode #23 - Neighborhood Justice Center: Legal Assistance For Inner-City Families

Episode #22 - Being Catholic: Reflections, Hopes & Fears From A Mother And Son

Episode #21 - Catholic Church Rebound: Recovery From Legal and Moral Crises

Episode #20 - Psychology & Faith: Touching The Soul & Impacting Our Psyche

#19 - Motherhood: It’s Blessings, Joys & Sorrows

#18 – First Year of College: Independence, Opportunities & Challenges

Episode #17 - Mary Mooney Burns: A Conversation About Conversations

#16: The Reardon Family: Passing Along Faith Through Generations

#15 - Mark & Peter McGilley: Helping Families Celebrate The Lives Of Loved Ones Who Die

Episode #14 - The Whitaker Sisters: Blessings Of A Solid Faith & Family Foundation

Episode #13 – Big People Band: Reflections on Music’s Impact On Our Connection To God And Others

Episode #12 - The Fendlers: A Commitment to Faith-In-Action Through Outreach To Those In Need

Episode #11: The Tiehen Sisters: The Importance of Family & Passing Along Religious Values

Episode #10-Mike Matteuzzi: Discovering God Along Unconventional Paths

Episode #9- Friendship: A Blessing For Two Men’s Roles As Husbands, Fathers, Businessmen, and Christians

Episode #8 - The Rosary, A Significant Part Of The Faith Tradition

Episode 7 - Generations Sharing the Same Family Foundation of Faith

Episode 6 - Faith Matters

Father Justin Mathews & Reconciliation Services

How Religious Educational Institutions Shape Communities

The David Brooks Interview

An Interview with Kansas City’s Alvin L. Brooks: A Lifetime Community and Public Servant

Journey To New Life