Sunday To Sunday Attentive Heart

CALLED to Sing with Guest LMU's Choral Director John Flaherty

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:50:11 -0700

🎧 Episode Title: Called to Sing

Guest: Dr. John Flaherty – Director of Liturgy and Music, Loyola Marymount University
Episode: Special Feature for the LMU/CALLED Music Minister Retreat

In this heart-opening episode, Dr. John Flaherty reflects on a lifetime of sacred music, multicultural liturgical service, and the transformative power of voice. From acting as special assistant to the Vice President of LMU, directing choirs and events at Loyola Marymount University to guiding future ministers through the CALLED initiative, John shares his journey as a musical bridge between diverse communities, Catholic tradition, and deeply personal faith expression.

🎶 Themes & Highlights

Singing as Sacred Vocation
John’s early calling to music ministry began as a young boy in parochial school and continues as a deep form of embodied prayer.
Multicultural Liturgical Music
A leader in developing and directing culturally rich liturgies at LMU, John emphasizes music’s power to unite people of diverse backgrounds through rhythm, melody, and shared prayer.
Formation Through Beauty
Liturgical music isn’t performance—it’s formation. John challenges listeners to reflect on how song and ritual shape the inner life of faith.
The CALLED Initiative
John reflects on his role as a CALLED cohort guide, emphasizing that every person—regardless of title—is called to participate in the evangelizing mission of the Church. Singing is just one expression of that call.
Mary, Imagination, and the Heart
Echoing themes from Marian theology, John shares how music engages the full self—imagination, memory, intellect—and leads us deeper into the mystery of God.
The Role of Silence and Listening
Silence between notes. Stillness before song. These too are parts of liturgy, forming space for God to speak and hearts to awaken.

📚 Resources & Mentions

Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
Learn more about LMU's programs in liturgy, theology, and music: https://www.lmu.edu
CALLED Retreats and Formation Cohorts
Explore how to join a cohort, attend a retreat, or deepen your own faith through storytelling and formation:
👉 https://www.preachingjourney.com
Multicultural Liturgical Music
While not mentioned explicitly, John's work aligns with that of composers and scholars like:
- Jaime Cortez
- Tony Alonso
- Marty Haugen
- Mary Louise Bringle

Psalms and Sacred Song
John often returns to the Psalms in his ministry: “I will sing to the Lord all my life” (Psalm 104:33)

🕊️ Quote Highlights

“There is a singing in us that is deeper than performance—it's prayer with breath.” — John Flaherty

“Liturgical music is how we form hearts. And it starts with listening.”— John Flaherty

“The first evangelists weren’t professionals. They were people who had encountered Christ and couldn’t help but share it.”— John Flaherty

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More Than Words with Guest Mike Sauter

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:25:51 -0700

In this week’s podcast, Fr John sits down with Mike, a longtime campus minister, parish leader, and now diocesan director of the Diocese of Rochester NY, whose story winds through backroads and retreat houses, late-night factory shifts and unexpected holy moments. Together, John and Mike explore what it means to live the Gospel not just as a message, but as a way of being. It’s a conversation about presence, permission, and the quiet courage to follow the Spirit (sometimes a little off-script!)

Recorded the day after Pentecost, the episode explores the call to live authentically in a world that is increasingly mediated by institutions, systems, and narratives that often obscure our deepest spiritual needs.

🔊 Quote Highlights

“The more you can learn to speak from your heart, the more universal it becomes.” — Mike

“We are most ourselves when we are most with others.” — Mike

“Jesus didn’t say ‘learn this content.’ He said, ‘follow me.’” — Mike

"The medium is the message in the form of Jesus Christ"

🌟 Topics Covered

Mass Media as Formation: The influence of Marshall McLuhan (“the medium is the message”) and how mass media shapes not just what we learn, but how we live.
Ivan Illich's critique of institutional religion: education, healthcare, and even the Church as systems that can alienate rather than liberate.
Faith as Personal and Incarnational: Preaching and proclaiming the Gospel by telling our real stories—speaking from our own wounds and callings.
Youth and Authenticity: What today’s high school and college students teach us about resisting systems that don’t serve the soul.
The Divine Feminine and the Holy Spirit: Drawing from Pentecost and the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, the episode explores how nurturing others and being nurtured ourselves is central to Christian life.
Preaching from Personal Experience: Referencing the CALLED initiative and Sunday to Sunday’s mission, Mike affirms the power of ordinary people sharing their extraordinary moments of grace.
The Power of Community and Cohorts: Reflections on being part of the first CALLED cohort, and how lay people can become evangelists through community, vulnerability, and formation.

📚 Deeper Dive Resources & References

Ivan Illich
- Deschooling Society
- Rivers North of the Future (interviewed by David Cayley)
- David Cayley's work on Illich
Marshall McLuhan: “The medium is the message” and “The medium is the massage”
Wendell Berry: Used in Mike’s campus ministry writing courses
William Blake: Referenced for his visionary theology and poetic influence
Daniel Andreev: Russian mystic and author of The Rose of the World
Rudolf Steiner & Owen Barfield: Philosophers/theologians discussed in relation to imagination and mystery
Simone Weil, John Milbank, William Cavanaugh: Referenced for further theological engagement
Jordan Peterson: Noted for contemporary cultural critique and appeal to youth searching for answers and faith, de facto apologist
First Things: Mike’s article on the Immaculate Conception featured there.
Dioceses of Rochester, NY

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God's Healing Love with Guest Ryan Pemberton

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:48:40 -0700

In this episode of The Attentive Heart, Fr. John Gribowich and guest Ryan Pemberton explore how faith, suffering, and embodiment intersect in the journey toward wholeness. Drawing from personal experience and thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton, they reflect on how listening to our wounds, our bodies, and one another opens us to God’s healing love.

Exploring the Third Space with Guest Paul Fahey

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:10:05 -0700

✨ Episode Overview

In this deeply moving conversation, Fr. John Gribowich sits down with Paul Fahey, a counselor, catechist, and founder of Third Space, to discuss what it means to stay rooted in Catholicism while lovingly confronting its failures.

From the experience of spiritual abuse to the hope of reconstructing faith, Paul shares how healing, nuance, and honesty are not enemies of the Church—but vital signs of life.

This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled to reconcile their love for the Catholic tradition with the pain caused by instances of institutional brokenness.

👤 Guest Bio: Paul Fahey

Paul Fahey is a limited licensed professional counselor, retreat leader, and catechist who serves those who have been spiritually and sexually abused within the Catholic Church. Through his platform Third Space, Paul offers tools, reflection, and workshops for people who desire to remain Catholic while having the freedom to call out dysfunction. He is a voice of compassionate reform—a true preacher proclaiming the Gospel not just from the pulpit, but from the pew. (as one who yearns for the Church to become who She is—the healing Body of Christ).

🔗 Mentions & Resources

Paul’s site and podcast: catholicthirdspace.com
The Name of God Is Mercy – Pope Francis
Fratelli Tutti – Encyclical on human fraternity
On Job – Gustavo Gutiérrez

Learn more about Sunday to Sunday’s CALLED community and programs: preachingjourney.com

💡 Key Themes

How to walk with those who have been hurt by the Church
Why nuanced Catholicism may be the future of evangelization
The spiritual power of holding contradiction without coercion
Letting go of possessiveness and control in ministry

Seeing Christ in the wounded and marginalized

Preaching, Attention, and the Human Heart with guest Fr. Edward Foley, Capuchin Priest, Theologian, and Preaching Scholar

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 -0700

What does it really mean to preach with power and presence in today’s world?

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Attentive Heart, host Fr. John Gribowich welcomes Capuchin Father Edward Foley—a prolific scholar, preacher, and teacher whose work fuses theology, neuroscience, and the art of storytelling.

👤 About the Guest: Fr. Edward Foley, OFM Cap.

Fr. Foley is a Capuchin Franciscan, Catholic priest, theologian, and internationally renowned speaker on liturgy and preaching. A recipient of a Lilly Endowment grant for his work on compelling preaching, he teaches at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and has authored numerous books, including Preaching as Paying Attention. His current research explores the intersection of neuroscience and homiletics.

Their conversation explores:

What makes preaching compelling across generations
Why "attention" is the foundation of all effective ministry
How neuroscience is helping shape better homilies
The evolution of Catholic liturgy and its impact on preaching
Why we must meet people in their humanity, not just with doctrine

Fr. Foley offers a wise and pastoral voice—showing us how liturgy, storytelling, and lived experience can become deeply transformational, especially in today’s distracted, digital world.

🔍 Themes

Preaching as Pastoral Presence: The homily isn’t about giving content—it’s about inviting transformation.
Attention as Ministry: To preach well is to listen deeply—to the community, to culture, to God.
Science & the Soul: Fr. Foley's current research explores how neuroscience can inform and strengthen homiletics.
Catholic Identity in a Postmodern World: A moving discussion on engaging “eavesdroppers” at weddings, funerals, and other moments of grace.
Hope in the Next Generation: Why Gen Z may be the spiritual catalyst we’ve been waiting for.

🔗 Resources & Mentions

Learn more about CALLED and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter at: preachingjourney.com
Follow Sunday to Sunday on Instagram & Facebook

Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy

Communities of women religious like the Sisters of Victory

🕊 Final Reflection

“I don’t want to start with scripture—I want to start with the human condition. That’s where Christ enters.” — Fr. Edward Foley

Teaching Teens to Preach with guest Susan McGurgan

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:09:56 -0700

Empowering the Next Generation of Preachers

This week on the Attentive Heart Podcast, host Fr. John Gribowich sits down with Susan McGurgan, a high school educator, theologian, and spiritual formation leader. They unpack what it means to train teenagers to tell their faith stories—and why that matters more than ever in a noisy, digital-first world.

Their conversation dives into:

How storytelling helps teens find their voice
The neuroscience of preaching and narrative memory
Why Eucharistic adoration is the antidote to digital distraction
The evolving meaning of “evangelization” in a postmodern age
Susan’s own powerful moment of personal transformation

Whether you're a teacher, parent, youth minister, or just someone curious about how to reach young people with authenticity and love—this episode offers deep inspiration and actionable insight.

About the Guest: Susan McGurgan

Susan is a spiritual educator and researcher who bridges neuroscience, youth formation, and Catholic preaching. A recipient of the Lilly Endowment Compelling Preaching Grant, she works closely with high school students to help them explore and share their faith through lived testimony. Susan's work blends tradition with innovation—offering new ways for young people to encounter Christ in the everyday.

🔗 Resources & Mentions

Learn more about CALLED and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: preachingjourney.com
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Pope Francis's autobiography Hope

Exploring CALLED and the Attentive Heart Retreat!

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:55:17 -0700

Imagine this...our wounds and our suffering are so important that God became one with them in the person of Jesus Christ.
If that is true, then our stories–from the brightest moments to the darkest–suddenly matter more than we ever imagined. They become parables that only we can tell.

In this special episode, host Father John, program director of CALLED, is joined by guests Kathy Lorentz (CALLED Curriculum Team), David Plisky, (DeSales Media/CALLED Alumni) and Jesse Manibusan, (professional musician and CALLED Special Facilitator) to discuss the upcoming Attentive Heart Retreat this October 10-13, 2024 at Thomas Berry Place, Queens NY. At this inaugural retreat, attendees will have a chance to to pause, journey inward, and bravely embrace the wounds, victories and joys that may very well fill the chapters of a story YOU are meant to share. A few spots are still available for resident and local commuters: REGISTER HERE. For details on the concert (open to the public by RSVP) contact us at marketing@sundaytosunday.com.

For this special podcast edition we feature the music of guest Jesse Manibusan whose incredible faith filled music can be found at https://jessemanibusan.com/music .

Attentive Heart With Guest Fr. O'Shea

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:51:10 -0700

In this week's episode Father John meets with his good friend and colleague Father O'Shea, a priest of the three hundred year old order the Passionists. Together they discuss the state of how we "church" in the twentieth century and how they intend to launch a new program called CALLED to help lay people, seminarians, nuns, priests - you name it- find time in our busy lives to find time for God in our lives, to recognized our lives as the homily it is, and to invite listeners to join the CALLED community and register for the CALLED program for this Fall and next Spring!

TO REGISTER FOR CALLED: More about Called!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALLED PROGRAM

Attentive Heart With Fr. John Gribowich: Michael

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:30:33 -0800

Michael McCord is a Buddhist priest based at the San Francisco Zen Center. In this conversation, Michael and John discuss the vocational call to priesthood, the similarities found within the Christian and Buddhist mystical traditions, and how to best address the “shadow side” in one’s life.

Attentive Heart With Fr. John Gribowich: Julie

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:57:46 -0800

In this episode, John talks with Julie Larkin, the founder and executive director of Girl Talk, an organization committed to walking with high school and college-age female students who may be experiencing loneliness and the lack of self-worth. Based on personal experience and storytelling, Julie and the Girl Talk team offer hope to those struggling in an age of mental and emotional anxiety.

Attentive Heart With Fr. John Gribowich: Keith

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800

This week Fr. John chats with his dear friend Keith about their admiration and inspiration drawn from the iconic singer/songwriter, Bob Dylan. They share memories of how their lives were impacted by the stories and music of one of the most legendary poets of our time.

Attentive Heart With Fr. John Gribowich: Sebastian

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:13:54 -0800

In this episode, John speaks with Sebastian Gomes, the executive editor of audio and video at America Media. John and Sebastian talk about growing up in the post-Vatican II Church. (Vatican II was a major council held in Rome from 1962-65 that dealt with ways that the Catholic Church could both become more true to its essential mission as given to the first apostles and better engage with the concerns of the modern age.) They also talk about how to prayerfully read Scripture and how to navigate in a highly polarized Church. Sebastian’s last major podcast project Hark! can been accessed here.

Attention Heart With Fr. John Gribowich: Christmas 2023

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:15:54 -0800

Merry Christmas, Fr. John shares his Christmas homily captured live from St. Matthew's Parish in San Mateo, California.

Making A Difference

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:31:01 -0800

In this week's episode, we welcome back Fr. Matt Pennington. Fr. Matt talks about how we can all use our gifts and power for service. He touches on how Jesus is the ultimate example of dedicating ourselves to service and the impact it can have on the world around us.

For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/

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Failure Can Be A Lesson

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:16:56 -0800

In this week's episode, we return with another homily from Fr. Matt Pennington. Fr. Matt talks about learning from failure and how seeking humility urges us to learn from our mistakes.

For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/

Flip the Script with Fr. John Gribowich Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800

This week we continue our special Flip the Script episode with Fr. John. John tells more about his journey to the priesthood and following his calling as well as dives into some of his guiding ideas in the way he practices his faith.

Flip the Script with Fr. John Gribowich Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:08:40 -0800

This week we bring you a special Flip the Script episode interviewing Fr. John. John sits down with long-time friend Dave to talk about his ideas of faith as well as his journey to priesthood. In this episode, John shares about his early childhood and how his journey to priesthood began in first grade.

Reflections from My Trip to Israel

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800

This week on the Witness podcast, we welcome back guest podcaster Roseann Bonadia. In this episode, Roseann reflects on the current Israel-Hamas conflict. As she grapples with her own feelings about the violent situation she recalls her time spent in Israel in the mid-1990s and what it was like encountering the diversity of faiths while visiting.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Steve Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:29:39 -0700

In this episode of the Attentive Heart, John continues his conversation with Steve. The two discuss how different people in our lives shape our ideas of God and faith. Steve also talks about his product and company Monk Manual and the impact he hopes to create by offering a tool for deeper contemplation.

Check out Monk Manual:

"We’re on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing."

Monk Manual

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Steve Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

In this episode of the Attentive Heart, John sits down with friend and founder of Monk Manual, Steve. The two begin talking about Steve's faith journey and how we form our relationships with God throughout the different phases of adolescence.

Check out Monk Manual:

Monk Manual

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Greg

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of The Attentive Heart, John sits down with a friend and youth minister Greg. The two discuss abuse scandals of the Catholic church, personal experiences with anxiety, and ways to cope with anxiety.

Content warning, this episode contains discussions of abuse and mental health.

Phoebe

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

This week on the Witness podcast, we welcome a special guest podcaster Roseann Bonadia. Roseann holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit Theology School in Massachusetts that is now part of Boston College as well as a Master of Philosophy in Theology from Boston College. She has been involved in parish ministry in New York City for many years.

In this episode, Roseann talks about Saint Phoebe and the current discussion around the involvement of women in the church.

New Dawn Africa

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:24:56 -0700

On this week's episode of the Witness Podcast, Ann Mary tells us about New Dawn Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a maternal-child health Center in Dandora, Kenya. In this episode, Ann Mary highlights our On the Journey alum Jill Tabit of St. Monica's Parish and her efforts to develop and fundraise the organization.

Check out the homepage for New Dawn Africa and Jill's On the Journey Episode!

https://www.newdawnafrica.org/

https://sundaytosunday.net/episodes/

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Peter Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:50:58 -0700

On this week's episode of the Attentive Heart, Fr. John continues his conversation with friend and marriage consultant Peter. Peter tells us the third step for couples to practice for a successful marriage as well as other helpful advice he has derived from the Bible.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Peter Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

On this week's episode of the Attentive Heart podcast, John sits down with friend and marriage consultant Peter. The two talk about how Pope John Paul II's book "Love and Responsibility" led Peter down the path to helping people navigate healthy relationships. In this episode, Peter takes us through the first two out of three steps he recommends for a happy marriage. Tune in next week to hear the third and the rest of John and Peter's conversation.

Barbie

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week on another episode of the Witness Podcast, Ann Mary catches us up on top pop-culture moments of the summer, including the release of the Barbie movie. Ann Mary dives into discussions of cultures of inclusion, female empowerment, and representation.

St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf with Margaret Burk

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week on the Witness Podcast we introduce a new guest contributor Margaret Burk.

Margaret brings decades of performance, teaching, and producing experience to her storytelling. Margaret is the former Director of Development for the Chicago Sinfonietta and was named “100 Women Making a Difference” in Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine. After a career in arts administration, Margaret returned to her love - the spoken word. She performs throughout the Chicago area, drawing from her background in theology and spirituality. Using stories, scripture, ritual, and group sharing Margaret leads retreats guiding participants through a process of reflection and discovery.

In this episode of Witness Margaret takes us through the story of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Wolf of Gubbio.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Ali

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

On this week's episode of the Attentive Heart, Fr. John sits down with friend and former student Ali. Ali is a former educator herself and is now pursuing a career as a yoga instructor. John and Ali discuss her path from teaching in the classroom to teaching on the mat and how yoga has offered her a journey to healing her mind, body, and spirit.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Martha Hennessy

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

On this week's episode of The Attentive Heart Fr. John sits down with Catholic Activist Martha Hennessy. Martha is the granddaughter of Dorothy Day founder of the Catholic Worker Movement who is in the process of canonization. John and Martha discuss the revitalization of the Eucharist, her work with the Catholic Worker, the true message of Christ, and more.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Antonia Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

On this week's episode of The Attentive Heart Fr. John begins with a tribute to Sunday to Sunday Productions founder Fr. Mike Russo. This past week on August 10th, was the one-year anniversary of his passing. Fr. John briefly shares about his relationship with Fr. Mike and the impact he made on those around him.

Moreover, Fr. John continues his conversation with Secular Franciscan Antonia. The two discuss what joining the Fraternity looks like and how Antonia brings those practices into her daily life.

Remembering Fr. Mike Russo

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:05:42 -0700

This week's episode is a special anniversary remembrance of our founder Fr. Mike Russo. Ann Mary gives us insight into the relationship she had with Fr. Mike and shares some fond memories.

If you have any questions, comments, or memories of Fr. Mike you would like to share please contact Ann Mary at annmary@sundaytosunday.com.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Antonia Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:18:43 -0700

This week on the Attentive Heart podcast, Fr. John sits down with secular Franciscan Antonia. The two begin talking about what it means to live as a secular Franciscan and how Antonia found herself joining the order.

Personal Librarian

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of The Witness podcast, Ann Mary discusses the book Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher May. In her review, Ann Mary brings up topics such as living a life of authenticity and personal judgment.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Kaya Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week on the Attentive Heart podcast Fr. John continues his conversation with author Kaya Oakes. The two discuss the importance of forgiveness, growing a community, and the role of music in spirituality.

Linked here are some of Kaya's most recent works including her book, The Defiant Middle, and her writings for America: The Jesuit Review and The Revealer.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Kaya Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week on another episode Fr. John sits down with friend and colleague Kaya Oakes. Kaya has authored several books and teaches writing at the University of California at Berkeley. The two talk about Kaya's path back to Christianity and how her faith informs her writing.

Linked here are some of Kaya's most recent works including her book, The Defiant Middle, and her writings for America: The Jesuit Review and The Revealer.

The Rejuvenation of Summer

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of the Witness podcast, Ann Mary talks about the importance of summer and the rejuvenation this time of year brings to us all.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Randy Part 3

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week on the Attentive Heart podcast, Fr. John finished his conversation with Randy. The two discuss how Randy's passion for creative work led him to develop IMBeggar.

IMBeggar

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Randy Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of the Attentive Heart podcast, Fr. John continues his conversation with Randy. The two discuss Randy's path to the seminary and how his time there helped him discern his greater purpose.

IMBeggar

Fathers Day

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's Father's Day episode, Ann Mary talks about the different father archetypes throughout history. While reminiscing about her own father growing up, she shares how fathers have grown more patient and gentle over the past decades.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Randy Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week we return with another episode of The Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich. Randy is the creator of IMBeggar, a platform dedicated to opening up conversations about God with all people on the faith spectrum. In this episode, the two discuss Randy's upbringing and how his mother played a pivotal role in his journey back faith.

IMBeggar

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: David Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week's episode continues Fr. John Gribowich's conversation with David as the two discuss how faith replaces fear and how David began believing in God.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: David Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of the Attentive Heart podcast, Fr. John Gribowich sits down with friend and author David Clayton to discuss how following his passion for becoming an artist led him to a relationship with God.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: James & Renee 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode, Fr. John Gribowich continues his conversation with James and Renee on another episode of the Attentive Heart podcast. This week they continue exploring voluntary poverty and discuss the details of what that life choice entails.

Music: "Soft Upon Your Face" by Ave Air, rights owned by Epidemic Sound.

Mothers Day for Peace - Not Yet

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's Mother's Day episode, Ann Mary calls our attention to the growing loss of life due to gun violence. Ann Mary urges Moms and parents to demand safer and stricter common-sense gun laws to protect our children and communities.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: James & Renee Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode, we have another installment of the Attentive Heart podcast with Fr. John Gribowich. This week Fr. Gribowich sits down with friends James and Renee to discuss what inspired them to live in voluntary poverty and how acts of radical hospitality has reshaped their ideas about community.

Music: "Soft Upon Your Face" by Ave Air, rights owned by Epidemic Sound.

Making Progress

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode, Ann Mary continues her conversation of fruitfulness versus productivity. She discusses finding a balance between the two and how we can find personal fulfillment in striving for progress.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Samantha Part 2

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode, fr. John Gribowich continues his conversation with Samantha on another episode of the Attentive Heart podcast. This week they explore ideas of the psychology of faith and how daily rituals can impact our lives.

Music: "Soft Upon Your Face" by Ave Air, rights owned by Epidemic Sound.

Attentive Heart with Fr. John Gribowich: Samantha Part 1

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode, we introduce a new series called the "Attentive Heart" with fr. John Gribowich. Fr. John sits down with long-time friends Samantha to talk about her journey of faith and service and finding beauty in unexpected places.

Fr. John Gribowich is a religious studies teacher at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep in San Francisco, CA. Previously to becoming a diocesan priest in 2015 in Brooklyn, NY, he taught at Allentown Central Catholic High School in Allentown, PA from 2001 to 2012 and played a role in founding the “Central City Project,” which enabled students to engage in social justice initiatives in the city of Allentown.

Fr. John has been active in the Catholic Worker Movement for over ten years and is the co-owner of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm in Harveys Lake, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree in history and theology at DeSales University and studied theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA, and St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie) in Yonkers, NY. Additionally, Fr. John has graduate degrees in art history and library science from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

Music: "Soft Upon Your Face" by Ave Air, rights owned by Epidemic Sound.

Resurrection for Our Common Home

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of the Witness podcast, Ann Mary discusses the impacts of climate change on our common home, earth. Ann Mary asks us to recognize where and why we see changes in our everyday environment and calls us to action.

Action Platform:
https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/

"The Letter" documentary:
https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/

Should You Trust

Father Matt Pennington — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Episode 4 of 4 in this mini-series featuring homilies of Father Matt Pennington. In this episode, Father Matt Pennington invites us to reflect on they ways suspicion and doubt creep into our daily lives and our relationships with God.

For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/

Rich With Virtues

Father Matt Pennington — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0800

Episode 3 of 4 in this mini-series featuring homilies of Father Matt Pennington. In this episode, Father Matt Pennington shares a story about a friend whose parents kept a secret from her that paid off in the long run.

For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/

The Power of Speech

Father Matt Pennington — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:07:33 -0800

Episode 2 of 4 in this mini-series featuring homilies of Father Matt Pennington. In this episode, Father Matt Pennington teaches us the valuable lesson of choosing our words wisely and the impact it can have on our relationships.

For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/

We Have All We Need

Father Matt Pennington — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0800

In this first of four installations from Father Matt Pennington's homilies, we come to the realization, through reflections of scripture and the making of an omelet, that we have all we need.

From now until the end of March the Witness podcast will feature, Father Matt Pennington, priest of the Nativity of our Lady Catholic Community in San Luis Obispo. For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/

Fruitful vs. Productive

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:16:15 -0800

In this episode, Ann Mary Mullane contemplates the question: "Fruitful vs. Productive; which one is a better life path?"

It's All About The Baby

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Ann Mary Mullane remembers and celebrates the joys of Christmas' past, present, and future - because we don't just celebrate Christmas, we celebrate all the Christmas' we've known simultaneously. Merry Christmas from the Sunday To Sunday Team!

Las Posadas

Sunday To Sunday Productions — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:24:44 -0800

In this episode, Ann Mary tells a story of a young man dressed in the robes of the time, with sandals on his feet, walking stick in one hand and the donkey's reins in the other as he felt the pressure of the "outsiders" crowd behind him.

Thanksgiving

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Ann Mary Mullane remembers an unusual Thanksgiving that changed her view on gratitude.

Halloween

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Song: Zion by SalmonLiketheFish

Hurt Feelings

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary walks us through how to process hurt feelings. Using her own past experiences and the advice of her mother, we get a chance to reflect on unresolved feelings of resentment from three angles.

Summer Reading

Ann Mary Mullane — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:46:10 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary shares how a summer reading assignment turned great school project taught her family more lessons than just one.

BIPOC: Catholic Saints

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary draws attention to the euro-centric imagery often found in Catholic churches and shares how her parish, The Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York, NY has modernized to better represent the people in their community. To visit The Church of St. Francis Xavier website, visit https://sfxavier.org/

Search: A Book Review

Ann Mary Mullane — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:16:28 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary provides her review of, Search, a novel by Michelle Huneven on one church community's efforts to find a new leader.

Little League, Big Lessons

Ann Mary Mullane — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:59:33 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary draws the connection between a young athlete's actions during a game of little league baseball and Isaiah 43.

Whispering Words of Wisdom

Father Mike Russo — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:32:45 -0700

In this episode, Father Mike tells us a story about how a seminary choir's song choice, the famous Beatles song, "Let it Be", and a very disapproving choir director has led him down a life long rabbit hole. The discovery? How easy it is to overlook another's deepest hurts..

Practice What You Preach

Father Mike Russo — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700

A mysterious note leads Father Mike to question his public speaking abilities. Who was the note from? And what does he discover about himself? Listen to find out

New Recruits

Father Mike Russo — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700

When the second half of an intense college basketball game never aired, the school's administration realized it was finally time to make a change. In this episode, find out how this true story can inspire you to accept the big changes life can bring.

1000 Little Hurts

Father Mike Russo — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:03:33 -0700

In this episode, Father Mike Russo returns with an anecdote about empathy, its influence on us, and how to lean in to use it as a tool to improve the our experiences and those of the people around us.

Feeling Stuck

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:52:44 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary Mullane describes those feelings and frustrations with being stuck. Stuck in our mundane routines, in stale relationships, and even stuck with how to move forward in solving and preventing gun violence in our nation.

Why an Attitude of Gratitude Makes You Happy

Ginny Prior ft. Brother Bernie LoCoco — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:17:39 -0700

In this episode, Ginny and Brother Bernie LoCoco from the Lasallian Christian Brother order of the Catholic Church, return with the ultimate life hack for achieving daily happiness: Hint! It's an attitude of gratitude.

Replacing Despair with Hope

Ginny Prior ft. Brother Bernie LoCoco — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:23:52 -0700

In this episode, Ginny sits down with beloved Christian Brother, Bernard (Bernie) LoCoco for spiritual advice in times of despair. Brother Bernie carries out his ministry at Saint Mary's College of California. He spends his days in semi-retirement leading retreats, workshops, and giving spiritual direction and prayer.

Hit Send

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700

We hit send on thousands of text messages daily without a second thought, so what's holding us back from hitting send on our dreams or pursuing our passions? In this episode, Ann Mary returns with testimonies - both public and personal - to encourage us to "hit send".

Is Patience Truly Virtuous?

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Ann Mary poses the controversial question: is patience truly a virtue? She turns to the bible and Oscar Wilde to better understand the relationship between patience, stress, and anxiety, and offers fresh perspective of the role they play in everyday life.

Turn Your Worry Into Good

Ginny Prior — Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Ginny's conversation with college student, Valentina Cornak, is continued (see episode 6: Faith, Hope and Charity) and we learn from her example how we can turn our worry into good.

Of Mountains and Mole Hills

Ann Mary Mullane — Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Witness, Ann Mary Mullane, a master of metaphors, uses her interpretations of the gospel to help us differentiate between our "mountains" and "mole hills".

Faith, Hope, and Charity

Ginny Prior — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700

https://www.change.org/p/ukraine-war-is-madness
https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31067&mfc_pref=T&31067.donation=form1&s_src=172220UCF000
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2022/ukraine-red-cross-delivers-aid-to-families.html
https://voices.org.ua/en/

Easter People

Father Mike Russo — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:37:28 -0700

Happy Easter! In this episode, Father Mike reflects on Childhood memories from his hometown in Newark, New Jersey and provides insight into what it means to be an "Easter People" living in a Good Friday world.

Climb Every Mountain?

Father Mike Russo — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:24:54 -0700

In this episode, the final installment of our 4 episode Lenten series, Father Mike Russo questions the lyrics of the famous tune, "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" (1959) and offers a more humble approach to achieving your dreams.

Heavy Lifting

Father Mike Russo — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:02:11 -0700

In this episode, the third installment of our 4 episode Lenten series, Father Mike Russo relates the story of moving a grand piano to the need for a community of faithful people in our spiritual journey.

Lent Takes Practice

Father Mike Russo — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:47:52 -0700

In this episode, the second installment of our 4 episode Lenten series, Father Mike Russo reminds us that Lent is like winning a gold medal, they both require practice and strength training.

Tuning Up Our Lives

Father Mike Russo — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:12:00 -0700

In this episode, the first installment of our 4 episode Lenten Series, Father Mike Russo takes us to the town of Cremona in Northern Italy to reflect on how we, like the famed Stradivari violins and cellos, are instruments capable of listening to the voice that speaks to us.