Rephonic
Artwork for Manna - Food for Thought

Manna - Food for Thought

MANNA
Jesus Christ
2 Corinthians
Eucharist
Mark 5:21-43
Baptism
Catholic Faith
Sacrifice
Sin
Mark
Gospel Of Mark
Jairus' Daughter
Jewish Law
Woman With Hemorrhages
Pentecost
Faith
Mary
Evangelization
Catholic Church
Holy Spirit
Solemnity Of the Most Holy Trinity

MANNA is a podcast seeking to encourage and inspire others to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their Catholic faith.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Manna - Food for Thought

Latest Episodes

In this podcast episode, Matt talks about three practices that will make us more like Jesus.

A Bible study on Matthew 26:14—27:66, the Gospel reading for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - Cycle A.

In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the three stages of the spiritual life: the purgative, the illuminative, and the unitive.

A Bible study on John 11:1-45, the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday of Lent - Cycle A.

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Host

Matt Zemanek
Host of the podcast and facilitator of faith-based discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Amazing

    Thank you so much for making the podcast. I have learned so much! I look forward to each episode and bible study recording every week. I really like how the bible is explained in a way I can understand. It is funny and interesting. 😊 I also like how it provides examples on ways I can grow as a practicing Catholic. It is definitely a wake up call on my faith. I needed it. I have been sharing it with my friends and family and they enjoy it so much! Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teacher Rox
    United States3 years ago
  • Great

    Great podcast! But if you have episodes that are more than an hour please include a description of what you are talking about when you upload it. I don't want to spend an hour plus listening to it if it's not something I'm interested in. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1best fan
    United States7 years ago
  • Really thoughtfully made

    Quickly becaming one of my must listen podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackcalvinE
    United States8 years ago
  • AsparaJesus

    Perfect podcast for the modern day Catholic! Plus it’s punny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
    United States8 years ago
  • Wonderful people!

    Thanks for making such an inspiring podcast. I always see a hear a new take on things that I thought I completely knew. May God bless your ministry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Musiclvr1414
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is warmly engaging and prayerful, with practical Catholic faith takeaways.
Episodes are described as uplifting, thoughtful, and easy to follow, with recurring praise for the hosts' clarity and humor.
Listeners appreciate relatable hosts who connect scripture to daily life.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A
Q: How can we represent our faith in a sensitive way in today's opinionated culture?
We should lead with questions and seek to understand the other person's point of view, creating a space for respectful dialogue rather than jumping to arguments.
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A
Q: What would you say to someone who believes the Eucharist is symbolic?
I would have them look at the places in scripture where Jesus talks about the Eucharist, like John chapter six, and show how it doesn't read like a parable but rather a definitive teaching of his body and blood.
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A
Q: How do we respond to those who persecute us?
We should approach them with love, understanding where their actions come from, and seek to be merciful.
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A
Q: What does it mean to live out the Beatitudes in our daily lives?
It requires us to embrace humility and not be focused on worldly pursuits, choosing to reflect Christ's teachings in our actions.
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A
Q: What does it mean to follow Jesus according to the cultural context of the time?
To follow Jesus meant leaving behind one's former life and becoming a disciple who lived closely with the rabbi, learning from him and being invested in his mission.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Manna - Food for Thought

What is Manna - Food for Thought about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers Catholic faith formation through scripture, Lent-focused reflection, and practical faith application. Episodes regularly weave biblical commentary, church history, and personal testimony to explore salvation, grace, and living out Catholicism in daily life. Dialogue often covers Gospel passages, sacraments, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and discerning God's presence in everyday moments, with a warm, community feel and a emphasis on personal growth and holiness. A few episodes lean into Lent readings and devotional themes, while others tackle unity in the church and the witness of believers in the world. Noteworthy is the sustained emphasis on Scripture-guided living, pastoral clarity, and relatable storytelling that resonate... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Manna - Food for Thought?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Manna - Food for Thought. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Manna - Food for Thought and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Manna - Food for Thought get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Manna - Food for Thought, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Manna - Food for Thought?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Manna - Food for Thought, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Manna - Food for Thought have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Manna - Food for Thought has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Manna - Food for Thought?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Manna - Food for Thought:

1. All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
2. Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz
3. The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
4. The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

How many episodes of Manna - Food for Thought are there?

Manna - Food for Thought launched 8 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Manna - Food for Thought?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Manna - Food for Thought?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Manna - Food for Thought from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Manna - Food for Thought?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Manna - Food for Thought. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days