From Darkness to Light

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. Pinto has for those trying to discern the Call of the Lord.

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 those considering a religious vocation.

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.

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.

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 current global events in order to fulfill their many responsibilities.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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."