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Practicing Catholic Show

Practicing Catholic Show
Archdiocese Of St. Paul & Minneapolis
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Practicing Catholic is a radio show collaboration between the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis and Relevant Radio 1330AM. www.practicingcatholicshow.com

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Luke Currier
Member of Church of St. Paul in Hamlake; youth/young adult witness
Church of St. Paul, Ham Lake
Episode: The moments and people that shape our faith (with Luke Currier and Father Nick Vance)
Father Nick Vance
Parochial vicar at Our Lady of Grace in Edina; speaker on virtuous friendships
Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Episode: The moments and people that shape our faith (with Luke Currier and Father Nick Vance)
Father Chris Vance
Priest; brother of Nick Vance; previously discussed in household context
Parish / Companions of Christ
Episode: The moments and people that shape our faith (with Luke Currier and Father Nick Vance)
Helen Healy
Co-founder of Trinity Woods, leader of Extreme Faith Camp
Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center
Episode: A place for encounter (with Tim & Helen Healy and Rob Masloski)
Rob Masloski
Formation director at St. Patrick in Oak Grove; Extreme Faith Camp leader
St. Patrick, Oak Grove; Extreme Faith Camp
Episode: A place for encounter (with Tim & Helen Healy and Rob Masloski)
Dr. Susan Mulheron
Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
Episode: Sports and schisms (with Bishop Izen and Susan Mulheron)
Amanda Post
Catholic convert featured on the show
The University of St. Thomas alumnus; Catholic convert
Episode: Where Surrender Leads (with Amanda Post and Lee Sondeno)
Krysten Fulcher
Spouse of Mike Fulcher, parishioner
St. Peter's Parish, North St. Paul
Episode: How Is God Inviting You Into Rest and Renewal?(with Bishop Kenney and Mike & Krysten Fulcher)
Mike Fulcher
Parishioner, Father of six, active in parish life
St. Peter's Parish, North St. Paul
Episode: How Is God Inviting You Into Rest and Renewal?(with Bishop Kenney and Mike & Krysten Fulcher)

Hosts

Lea Hazelton
Host of Practicing Catholic Show with deep involvement in archdiocesan initiatives and Relevant Radio collaboration.
Father Tom Margavichus
Co-host and priest, frequently appears across episodes with a focus on clergy life and parish leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Truly Engaging Catholic Content

    I love learning so much about our local Catholic Community. The format is great! God Bless šŸ™šŸ½

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ErinErikson
    United States2 years ago
  • This is what I wanted

    I love knowing what is going on with people and other things.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phmnhm
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging Catholic content and local community focus; format is relatable and informative for faith-based audiences.
Guests and hosts are described as credible, with practical guidance for parish life and vocational discernment.
The show is valued for its handling of sensitive topics like safeguarding, church leadership, and family faith practices with warmth and clarity.

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Where Surrender Leads (with Amanda Post and Lee Sondeno)
Q: What ultimately helped Amanda soften toward the Catholic faith during OCIA?
A combination of relationship with Jesus, ongoing prayer, Adoration, and a community that walked with her through difficult questions.
Where Surrender Leads (with Amanda Post and Lee Sondeno)
Q: So, did Amanda join the OCIA program while she was at St. Thomas, or was it later?
Amanda explains it happened years later, after college, when she was ready to seriously pursue the OCIA process as a parishioner with Our Lady of Grace.
Mercy and mission (with Fr. Jim Livingston and Patrick Conley)
Q: Were you ever ordained in any leadership role in a Protestant church before coming into the Catholic Church?
Patrick shares experiences of leadership in Protestant contexts, including Presbyterian and Anglican/Episcopal roles, and explains how the discernment process led him to the Catholic Church and ultimately to the diaconate path.
Mercy and mission (with Fr. Jim Livingston and Patrick Conley)
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about permanent diaconate formation?
Patrick Conley discusses the five-year formation, the ontological change of holy orders, and how the deacon's mission centers on service, the ministry of the word, liturgy, and charity, while balancing family life during formation.
Mercy and mission (with Fr. Jim Livingston and Patrick Conley)
Q: Now, for someone who has never attended a Healing Mass before, what is a Healing Mass and how does it differ from our normal Sunday Mass?
Father Jim explains that Healing Masses are a distinctive, voluntary encounter focused on lay participation, with hands-on prayers and a pastoral setting designed to facilitate openness to healing, without requiring discussion or personal disclosure from attendees.

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The show centers on Catholic faith, leadership, and everyday Catholic life in the Twin Cities region, often featuring clergy, lay leaders, and artists who discuss topics like vocations, liturgy, OCIA formation, safeguarding, and family faith practices. Episodes frequently blend personal faith stories with practical guidance for parish life, youth ministry, healthcare ethics, and devotional culture, with a strong emphasis on how faith intersects culture, art, media, and community initiatives. A notable strength is its hands-on engagement with local archdiocesan initiatives, making the conversations highly relevant to parish leaders, volunteers, and practicing Catholics seeking actionable insights and inspiration.

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Recent guests on Practicing Catholic Show include:

1. Luke Currier
2. Father Nick Vance
3. Father Chris Vance
4. Helen Healy
5. Rob Masloski
6. Dr. Susan Mulheron
7. Amanda Post
8. Krysten Fulcher

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