Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-spirit-is-lit A Young Adult Podcast from St Patrick Catholic Community © 2025 St. Patrick Scottsdale 16b031a1-0790-5fe5-b865-08b2888f25ac no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:40 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:39:31 -0800 http://stpatcc.org https://img.transistor.fm/4lUt528qDZE3tlA54lCQIwK0sayd93j8Wy6rLcZHkIA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxMDc1LzE2MjA3/NjYyNzUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://stpatcc.org episodic St. Patrick Scottsdale A Young Adult Podcast from St Patrick Catholic Community A Young Adult Podcast from St Patrick Catholic Community. St. Patrick Scottsdale No No 20 20 The Spirit is Lit - Sandy Meyers full 52b41b74-c62c-442a-83d2-a36b6f9a011d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7022f80c Sandy Meyers works on staff at St. Patrick’s as the coordinator of parish nurse ministry. Her role entails more than being attuned to the physical needs of people but also the mental and emotional well being of individuals. Our conversation centered on mental health in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 14:08:08 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1869 Sandy Meyers works on staff at St. Patrick’s as the coordinator of parish nurse ministry. Her role entails more than being attuned to the physical needs of people but also the mental and emotional well being of individuals. Our conversation centered on mental health in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> No 19 19 The Spirit is Lit - Zac Karanovich full f5a9cdff-9268-4d37-8b9d-3d135ef3712a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9840188 Zac Karanovich is currently in a PhD program at Boston College on systematic theology with a specific interest in liberation theology. He is considered a double eagle (Boston College’s mascot is the eagle) because he also finished a master’s degree at Boston College in theology. This conversation focuses around liberation theology, Catholic Social Teaching, Fratelli Tutti, and much more.

]]> Zac Karanovich is currently in a PhD program at Boston College on systematic theology with a specific interest in liberation theology. He is considered a double eagle (Boston College’s mascot is the eagle) because he also finished a master’s degree at Boston College in theology. This conversation focuses around liberation theology, Catholic Social Teaching, Fratelli Tutti, and much more.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:11:37 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 2909 Zac Karanovich is currently in a PhD program at Boston College on systematic theology with a specific interest in liberation theology. He is considered a double eagle (Boston College’s mascot is the eagle) because he also finished a master’s degree at Boston College in theology. This conversation focuses around liberation theology, Catholic Social Teaching, Fratelli Tutti, and much more.

]]> No 18 18 The Spirit is Lit - Bari Bellard full 56fbaade-5960-4fa3-baa0-3b87ad25630e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5c517ab Bari Bellard is a college graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans and currently works within the theater world. Growing up Catholic and Gay he has had some interesting experiences. This conversation focuses on his experiences within the church and the ways in which he has found spiritual comfort.

]]> Bari Bellard is a college graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans and currently works within the theater world. Growing up Catholic and Gay he has had some interesting experiences. This conversation focuses on his experiences within the church and the ways in which he has found spiritual comfort.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:11:03 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 2444 Bari Bellard is a college graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans and currently works within the theater world. Growing up Catholic and Gay he has had some interesting experiences. This conversation focuses on his experiences within the church and the ways in which he has found spiritual comfort.

]]> No 17 17 The Spirit is Lit - Joe Twiner full 59e1a1f2-af22-4bde-80ba-4da8749010b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9f2fb8c Joe Twiner is a recent graduate from the school of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. He recently wrote a paper for a conference on the process of discernment in civic duties, specifically voting. He breaks down some of Aquinas’ philosophical thought to give a comprehensive guide to listening to our moral compass in the process of being active citizens.

]]> Joe Twiner is a recent graduate from the school of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. He recently wrote a paper for a conference on the process of discernment in civic duties, specifically voting. He breaks down some of Aquinas’ philosophical thought to give a comprehensive guide to listening to our moral compass in the process of being active citizens.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:10:18 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1511 Joe Twiner is a recent graduate from the school of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. He recently wrote a paper for a conference on the process of discernment in civic duties, specifically voting. He breaks down some of Aquinas’ philosophical thought to give a comprehensive guide to listening to our moral compass in the process of being active citizens.

]]> No 16 16 The Spirit is Lit - Patricio Chacon full 03981f97-f092-444b-a60f-ba3e7bcf4555 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a88a22e3 Patricio Chacon is in the Norbertine order and is also a fellow New Mexican, like Jacob. This conversation centers around Patricio’s discernment process into the Norbertines, some nerding out on theology, some New Mexico things, and more.

]]> Patricio Chacon is in the Norbertine order and is also a fellow New Mexican, like Jacob. This conversation centers around Patricio’s discernment process into the Norbertines, some nerding out on theology, some New Mexico things, and more.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:09:48 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 2001 Patricio Chacon is in the Norbertine order and is also a fellow New Mexican, like Jacob. This conversation centers around Patricio’s discernment process into the Norbertines, some nerding out on theology, some New Mexico things, and more.

]]> No 15 15 The Spirit is Lit - Mookie Manalili full e64a761a-5336-4833-a724-58b05091aa45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4dc4a11 Mookie Manalili is a recent graduate of Boston College’s School of theology and ministry. Mookie’s work currently focuses on social neuroscience and philosophical psychology. Our conversation on this episode centers on the neuroscience of prejudice, encounter, and much more.

]]> Mookie Manalili is a recent graduate of Boston College’s School of theology and ministry. Mookie’s work currently focuses on social neuroscience and philosophical psychology. Our conversation on this episode centers on the neuroscience of prejudice, encounter, and much more.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:09:11 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1973 Mookie Manalili is a recent graduate of Boston College’s School of theology and ministry. Mookie’s work currently focuses on social neuroscience and philosophical psychology. Our conversation on this episode centers on the neuroscience of prejudice, encounter, and much more.

]]> No 14 14 The Spirit is Lit - Valentine's Day Special full 05ee2f6e-c0ec-4b61-b72c-a193a2e0f90b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fd6e0ca Valentines day is right around the corner! On the Spirit is Lit  this week Emy, Thomas, and Jacob talk all about relationships. Themes ranged from boundaries, courting, attraction, communication, and as always the good old fire round questions.

]]> Valentines day is right around the corner! On the Spirit is Lit  this week Emy, Thomas, and Jacob talk all about relationships. Themes ranged from boundaries, courting, attraction, communication, and as always the good old fire round questions.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:08:27 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 4223 Valentines day is right around the corner! On the Spirit is Lit  this week Emy, Thomas, and Jacob talk all about relationships. Themes ranged from boundaries, courting, attraction, communication, and as always the good old fire round questions.

]]> No 13 13 The Spirit is Lit - Andrew Craig full a8381218-76f8-46c3-a11c-ff93e41a64aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/f69a9379 Andrew Craig received his masters degree from Boston College and recently published a children’s book entitled “The Girl Who Saved The Stars.” In this book Andrew tells the story of a young girl who lives in a big city where the stars begin to disappear. The young girl is concerned for the stars so she does something about it. Our discussion in this episode centers around caring for God’s creation, Andrew’s inspiration on writing this book, and much more.

]]> Andrew Craig received his masters degree from Boston College and recently published a children’s book entitled “The Girl Who Saved The Stars.” In this book Andrew tells the story of a young girl who lives in a big city where the stars begin to disappear. The young girl is concerned for the stars so she does something about it. Our discussion in this episode centers around caring for God’s creation, Andrew’s inspiration on writing this book, and much more.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:05:51 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1716 Andrew Craig received his masters degree from Boston College and recently published a children’s book entitled “The Girl Who Saved The Stars.” In this book Andrew tells the story of a young girl who lives in a big city where the stars begin to disappear. The young girl is concerned for the stars so she does something about it. Our discussion in this episode centers around caring for God’s creation, Andrew’s inspiration on writing this book, and much more.

]]> No 12 12 The Spirit is Lit - Kayla August full 9a1bf9e6-c690-4cc5-bd9b-caad11eb517a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e576d25 Kayla August has many years of experience in the realm of campus ministry and is currently in the process of pursuing a PhD in preaching with a specific interest in women’s voice in the Church. She recently had an article published in The Grotto, which focused on racial justice and how one can be an ally in the fight. Our conversation focused around racial justice (specifically in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death) and women’s voice in the Church.

]]> Kayla August has many years of experience in the realm of campus ministry and is currently in the process of pursuing a PhD in preaching with a specific interest in women’s voice in the Church. She recently had an article published in The Grotto, which focused on racial justice and how one can be an ally in the fight. Our conversation focused around racial justice (specifically in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death) and women’s voice in the Church.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:05:05 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1829 Kayla August has many years of experience in the realm of campus ministry and is currently in the process of pursuing a PhD in preaching with a specific interest in women’s voice in the Church. She recently had an article published in The Grotto, which focused on racial justice and how one can be an ally in the fight. Our conversation focused around racial justice (specifically in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death) and women’s voice in the Church.

]]> No 11 11 The Spirit is Lit - Frances Casey full 02283451-9f9a-471b-920a-278bd2845a6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/44cef884 Frances Casey currently works at Catholic Relief Services and Emy & Jacob had the opportunity to sit down and talk with her about how she got into this field of work, what her work entails, and how we can be of assistance.

]]> Frances Casey currently works at Catholic Relief Services and Emy & Jacob had the opportunity to sit down and talk with her about how she got into this field of work, what her work entails, and how we can be of assistance.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 13:02:39 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 2521 Frances Casey currently works at Catholic Relief Services and Emy & Jacob had the opportunity to sit down and talk with her about how she got into this field of work, what her work entails, and how we can be of assistance.

]]> No 10 10 The Spirit is Lit - Sr. Terri Bednarz full 6dca7332-bd58-4e97-ab52-2e88a679e6a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84bed0ae The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 9 9 The Spirit is Lit - Richard DiCarlo full e2891f85-1873-4355-8424-a1e5c89e6c8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4691154c The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 8 8 The Spirit is Lit - Megan Popa full 47d15cbb-46a4-4f7e-aee9-1b65b75ce74c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7936e2f0 The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 7 7 The Spirit is Lit - Christmas Special full df6213f7-c493-404f-b441-52ec521467ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/393ea768 The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 6 6 The Spirit is Lit - Ken Webber full 0ed6968f-aeaf-4353-ae21-538d04029566 https://share.transistor.fm/s/491c62b6 The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 5 5 The Spirit is Lit - Youth and Young Adult Ministry full aea9c06e-a28a-45df-b6e1-22aed4b3e737 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3da9dea6 The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 4 4 The Spirit is Lit - Ignatian Spirituality full 3baac185-a492-4ef0-bc27-c7087768a4ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/fba9a44a The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 3 3 The Spirit is Lit - Jacob DeRusha full 4f94c732-b6ee-4485-8d9a-367ca55b6b86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c009516b The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 2 2 The Spirit is Lit - Thomas Bestul full 87394b63-c6db-447e-a8b2-d70fe51a987b https://share.transistor.fm/s/402bf721 The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between.

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]]> No 1 1 The Spirit is Lit - Emy Steven full c9a3a662-cf15-49a9-8d89-a4ddc3430edd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2ccebce "The Spirit is Lit is a podcast made by members of the young adult community at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale Arizona. Join us each week for a conversation on faith, current events, and everything in between."

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