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The Gaudium et Spes Podcast
The mission of Jesus Christ is alive and well in the Florida panhandle. Taking our cues from the great Vatican II document of the same name, the Gaudium et Spes podcast chronicles the Holy Spirit’s amazing work in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee through bi-weekly episodes alternating between teaching and storytelling.
Episodes
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Episode 138 - Gaudium et Spes: Honoring Our Roots, Embracing Our Future
Bishop Wack joins Chez Filippini and Derek Diamond to look back on the Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee’s 50th anniversary year, sharing highlights from its…
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Episode 137 - Gaudium et Spes: Formation and Hospitality in Parish Ministry
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Theresa Prejean of St. Dominic Parish in Panama City about her faith journey and how her ministry grew from…
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Episode 136 - Gaudium et Spes: A Reflection of Pilgrimage
Bishop Wack and Derek Diamond reflect on their pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, sharing highlights from the Papal Audience, meeting the mother of St. Carlo…
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Episode 135 - Gaudium et Spes: Evangelium Vitae (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 9)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo continue their Catholic Social Teaching series by diving into Pope John Paul II’s encyclical "Evangelium Vitae" (The…
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Episode 134 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the Life and Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi (Part 2)
Bishop Wack continues his discussion of St. Francis of Assisi by unpacking his enduring legacy and how Francis' simplicity, love of the poor and commitment to…
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Episode 133 - Gaudium et Spes: Living the Secular Franciscan Rule
Chez Filippini continues the series on Saint Francis by talking with J. Frank Pate, OFS from Tallahassee about his journey from Catholicism through evangelical…
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Episode 132 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the Life and Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi (Part 1)
St. Francis of Assisi—one of the most influential saints of the last millennium—is introduced in this first of a two-part series, as Bishop Wack explores the…
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Episode 131 - Gaudium et Spes: Centesimus Annus (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 8)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo resume their Catholic Social Teaching series by discussing Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical, "Centesimus Annus", in the…
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Episode 130 - Gaudium et Spes: Seminarians, Students and Sacraments
Fr. Tim Holeda, rector of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More and Vocations Director for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, shares his vocation story, key…
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Episode 129 - Gaudium et Spes: Extraordinary Ministers, Extraordinary Grace
Host Chez Filippini talks with Dr. Christopher Gawel, Director of Liturgy and Sacramental Practice, about his first year in the Diocese of…
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Episode 128 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" Encyclical
Bishop Wack reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas", which addresses the dignity of the human person and the Church’s social…
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Episode 127 - Gaudium et Spes: Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" Encyclical
Chez Filippini and guest host Dr. Tom Neal welcome Dr. David Whidden for a deep dive into Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas". They discuss how it…
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Episode 126 - Gaudium et Spes: Vision, Vocation and Parish Life
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Tom Collins, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Perdido Key, about how God led him from a promising career…
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Episode 125 - Gaudium et Spes: From “Just Doing Good” to Transforming Lives
Olivia Hepworth, youth minister at St. Ann Parish in Gulf Breeze and co-founder of Live Well Water, talks with Chez Filippini about how her family’s love of…
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Episode 124 - Gaudium et Spes: Laborem Exercens (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 7)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo sit down to discuss Pope St. John Paul II's first social encyclical from 1981, "Laborem Exercens." They talk about John…
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Episode 123 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack's Favorite Pastor Saints
Bishop Wack continues the podcast’s pastor series by sharing the stories and virtues of his favorite priest and bishop saints—from St. Peter and St. John…
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Episode 122 - Gaudium et Spes: What it Means to Be a Spiritual Father
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini travel to St. Rita Catholic Church to talk with Fr. James Valenzuela about his vocation story, twenty-one years of…
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Episode 121 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Role and Theology of the Pastor
Bishop Wack begins a new series on the role and theology of the pastor. Drawing from scripture, tradition, and canon law, he traces how God shepherds His…
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Episode 120 - Gaudium et Spes: Populorum Progressio (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 6)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo travel to Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL to discuss Pope Paul VI's 1967 encyclical "Populorum Progressio"…
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Episode 119 - Gaudium et Spes: Leaving a Faith-Filled Legacy
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Andrea Rosenbaum about her role as Director of Mission Advancement for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee…
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Episode 118 - Gaudium et Spes: Empowering the Hispanic Community Through Service and Ministry
Bishop Wack talks with Deacon Santiago Molina, the new Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee about his background and…
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Episode 117 - Gaudium et Spes: Mater et Magistra (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 5)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo continue their series on Catholic Social Teachings by discussing Mater et Magistra, the encyclical written by Pope John…
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Episode 116 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack's 2025 Year-End Review
Bishop Wack reflects on the year of 2025, highlighting a series of blessings in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, which include celebrating ten…
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Episode 115 - Gaudium et Spes: The Meaning of Spiritual Fatherhood
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. William Gibson and Fr. Peter Jutras about their ordination to the priesthood, the challenges of…
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Episode 114 - Gaudium et Spes: Fifty Years of Faith
In this special episode, Bishop Wack is joined by Teena Easter, a long-time diocesan employee, to discuss the history of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee…
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Episode 113 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the Congregation of Holy Cross Pt. 2
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his discussion on the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order that formed him as a priest. He…
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Episode 112 - Gaudium et Spes: Quadragesimo Anno (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 4)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo continue their Catholic Social Teaching series by discussing Pope Pius XI's 1931 encyclical "Quadragesimo Anno", a…
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Episode 111 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the Congregation of Holy Cross Pt. 1
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack shares an in-depth look at the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order that formed him as a priest. He…
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Episode 110 - Gaudium et Spes: Rerum Novarum (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 3)
Chez Filippini and Dr. Luke Arredondo continue their conversation on Catholic Social Teachings with a deep dive into Pope Leo XIII's encyclical "Rerum…
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Episode 109 - Gaudium et Spes: Improving Community through Catholic Social Teachings
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Jacob Hyman about his inspiring journey from being raised Jewish to becoming a Catholic convert while…
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Episode 108 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack's Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Wack reflects on the papal transition from Pope Francis to Pope Leo XIV. He shares the experience of watching Pope Leo XIV's introduction with the…
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Episode 107 - Gaudium et Spes: The Calling of Catholic Ministry
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dr. Christopher Gawel and Michele Kenaga about their respective roles as Director of Liturgy and Sacramental…
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Episode 106 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Council of Nicaea (Part 2)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues his discussion on the Council of Nicaea. He breaks down each line of the Nicene Creed, emphasizing the…
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Episode 105 - Gaudium et Spes: The Early Christian Leaders (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 2)
Host Chez Filippini welcomes Dr. Luke Arredondo back to continue their conversation on Catholic Social Teachings. They discuss the concept of the "City of God"…
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Episode 104 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Council of Nicaea (Part 1)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the historical significance of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which established the Nicene…
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Episode 103 - Gaudium et Spes: A Passion for Family Planning Awareness
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Julie Baltz about her faith journey, her involvement in natural family planning (NFP) and her work with…
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Episode 102 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on "Reborn, Anointed, Nourished: Faith and Formation for Life"
Host Chez Filippini and special guest host Dr. Tom Neal chat with Bishop Wack about his second pastoral letter, Reborn, Anointed, Nourished: Faith and…
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Episode 101 - Gaudium et Spes: Our Call to Communion (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 1)
Host Chez Filippini welcomes Dr. Luke Arredondo as they begin a ten episode series on Catholic social teachings. They discuss their initial reactions to the…
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Episode 100 - Gaudium et Spes: A Centennial Celebration
It's our 100th episode! Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini welcome Bishop Wack and Sharmane Adams to reminisce about Sharmane's vision for the podcast…
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Episode 99 - Gaudium et Spes: Bearing Wrongs Patiently (Spiritual Works of Mercy Pt. 6)
Host Chez Filippini talks with Deacon Andy and Kate Grosmaire about how they met, Dcn. Andy's conversion to the Catholic faith, the heartbreaking story of…
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Episode 98 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on Praying for the Living and the Dead
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues the discussion of the Spiritual Works of Mercy by explaining why it's important to pray for the living…
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Episode 97 - Gaudium et Spes: Comforting the Sorrowful (Spiritual Works of Mercy Pt. 4)
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Anthony Pinto about his faith journey, how his wife's passing led to his involvement with the GriefShare…
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Episode 96: Counseling the Doubtful (Spiritual Works of Mercy Pt. 3)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack is joined by Fr. Kevin McQuone to discuss "counseling the doubtful." They dispel some of the myths of counseling…
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Episode 95 - Gaudium et Spes: Instructing the Ignorant (Spiritual Works of Mercy Pt. 2)
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dr. Alice Hughes about her upbringing in Pensacola, why she loves working in a parish, and multiple ways to…
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Episode 94 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on Admonishing the Sinner (Spiritual Works of Mercy Pt. 1)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack begins a multi-episode series on the Spiritual Works of Mercy by discussing their origins and the importance of…
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Episode 93 - Gaudium et Spes: Striving for the Best Marriage Ever
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Ken and Maria Schaefer about their respective faith journeys, what led them to get more involved in marriage…
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Episode 92 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the 2025 Jubilee Year
In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of the jubilee and how the 2025 Jubilee will be celebrated in both the universal and local church.
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Episode 91 - Gaudium et Spes: Life with God is Always an Adventure
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Sr. Susan Francis Graham, ASCJ about her faith journey, how studying abroad led her to her vocation, her…
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Episode 90 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Twelve Apostles (Part 3)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his three part series on the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. The Apostles featured in this episode are…
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Episode 89 - Gaudium et Spes: Answering the Call to Ministry
Host Chez Filippini talks with Fr. Doug and Amanda Martin about their respective faith journeys, converting to Catholicism and their early struggles following…
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Episode 88 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Twelve Apostles (Part 2)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues his three part series on the Twelve Apostles, the primary disciples of Jesus Christ. The four Apostles…
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Episode 87 - Gaudium et Spes: Growing Together Through Teaching, Community and Spirituality
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with David and Erin Kimbell about their respective faith journeys, their time together in the Alliance for…
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Episode 86 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Twelve Apostles (Part 1)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack begins a three part series on the Twelve Apostles, the primary disciples of Jesus Christ. The four Apostles…
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Episode 85 - Gaudium et Spes: Protecting the Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Host Chez Filippini talks with Dr. Terry Coonan about his how his Catholic education is an important part of his faith life, how his time in the seminary led…
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Episode 84 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack Reviews "The Living Bread" by Thomas Merton
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack reviews "The Living Bread", a book written by Thomas Merton about the theology and mysticism of the eucharist.
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Episode 83 - Gaudium et Spes: The Pilgrimage of Renewal in the Sacred Heart
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Jennifer Haines and Chad Cage about their faith journeys, their roles as teachers at Sacred Heart Cathedral…
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Episode 82 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on Holy Days of Obligation
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history and importance of the Holy Days of Obligation.
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Episode 81 - Gaudium et Spes: Experiencing the Eucharistic
In this special episode, Chez Filippini talks with several diocesan pilgrims at the National Eucharistic Congress about some of their favorite moments and how…
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Episode 80 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the National Eucharistic Revival
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the purpose of the National Eucharistic Revival and previews the National Eucharistic Congress.
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Episode 79 - Gaudium et Spes: Stories from a Military Chaplain
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Sean Knox about his time in the Air Force, becoming a priest, rejoining the Air Force as a military…