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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 78 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on Visiting the Sick & Burying the Dead
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes the series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by talking about visiting the sick and burying the dead.
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Episode 77 - Gaudium et Spes: Clothe the Naked
Hosts Kanobia Russell-Blackmon and Chez Filippini talk with Vivian Krumel about her faith journey, how she got involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society…
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Episode 76 - Gaudium et Spes: Visit the Imprisoned
Bishop Wack talks with Aida Bone about how they got involved in prison ministry, why it's important, and the steps to get involved in the ministry.
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Episode 75 - Gaudium et Spes: Shelter the Homeless
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Deacon Ray Aguado about how a cross-country trip led he and his wife to live on the Gulf Coast, his passion…
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Episode 74 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Corporal Works of Mercy
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack begins a multi-episode series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by talking about feeding the hungry and giving drink…
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Episode 73 - Gaudium et Spes: Formation Leading to Transformation
Hosts Kanobia Russell-Blackmon and Susanne McNinch talk with Fr. Patrick LaPointe about his faith journey, the discernment process of becoming a deacon…
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Episode 72 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Easter Triduum
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the specifics of the Easter Triduum - the Three Days from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of…
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Episode 71: Gaudium et Spes: Young Adult Ministry
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Tyler Acosta about his faith journey, what led him into young adult ministry, and some of the challenges…
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Episode 70 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the evolution of penance in the church, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and how to go to confession.
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Episode 69 - Gaudium et Spes: About the Knights of Peter Claver
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Mary Holley and Louis Glass about their faith journeys, the history of the Knights of Peter Claver and their…
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Episode 68 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on Lent
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the liturgical season of Lent and what it means to the Catholic faith.
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Episode 67 - Gaudium et Spes: Women in Christ
Host Chez Filippini talks with Sheila Hopkins about her faith journey, the history of the National Council of Catholic Women, and her time as its president…
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Episode 66 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Blessed Virgin Mary (Part 2)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about a few of the titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, their origins and also recites the Litany of…
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Episode 65 - Gaudium et Spes: Leadership is Influence
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Doug Halsema about his faith journey, his role as vicar general of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee…
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Episode 64 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Blessed Virgin Mary (Part 1)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her Magnificat prayer, and her feast days that occur during the…
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Episode 63 - Gaudium et Spes: Men After God's Own Heart
Host Chez Filippini talks with Stephen Whitney, Tim Shank and Chris Stavres about their respective faith journeys, how the "That Man is You" program became a…
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Episode 62 - Gaudium et Spes: The Calling of a Bishop
In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Bishop Gregory Parkes about getting the call to become bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, his time as…
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Episode 61 - Gaudium et Spes: Sharing Christ’s Love with Children in Need
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Shawn and Kathy Salamida about their faith journeys, what led them to adopt, some of the challenges they…
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Episode 60 - Gaudium et Spes: About the Martyrs of La Florida
In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Dr. Mary Soha about the meaning of martyrdom, the Cause of the Beatification of the Martyrs of La Florida and…
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Episode 59 - Gaudium et Spes: The Importance of Sharing the Faith
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dr. Tom Neal about his faith journey, his job as Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement, and his…
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Episode 58 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Catholic Saints
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of the Catholic saints and lists a few of his personal favorites.
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Episode 57 - Gaudium et Spes: God, Family and Catholic Education
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Peter Rodgers about his faith journey, getting into education after serving in the Air Force, and his role…
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Episode 56 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Catholic School Ministry
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history of Catholic schools and his own personal experience as a former Catholic school student.
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Episode 55 - Gaudium et Spes: The Life of a Deacon and His Wife
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Dcn. Lou and Rita Fete about their respective faith journeys and their lives as a deacon and deacon's wife.
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Episode 54 - Gaudium et Spes: History of the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program
Bishop Wack talks with Fr. Joseph Callipare about the history of the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program and his role as Vicar for Deacons and Director of…
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Episode 53 - Gaudium et Spes: Evangelizing Through Youth Ministry
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Alex Molzer, Arnie Fonseca, and Lisa Kurnik about their faith journeys and their experiences in youth…
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Episode 52 - Gaudium et Spes: Selfless Service Through Catholic Campus Ministries
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Raymond Herard and Katie Johnson about their faith journeys and their work in Catholic Campus Ministries.
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Episode 51 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Sacraments and Sacrifice
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the Eucharist and the need for sacrifice and atonement.
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Episode 50 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Apostolicam Actuositatem
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his Vatican II series by discussing Apostolicam Actuositatem, also known as the "Decree on the Apostolate…
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Episode 49 - Gaudium et Spes: Evangelizing Through Podcasting
Host Chez Filippini talks with Alex Clark about his unique faith journey and how it led to him creating his "Generation Vatican 2" podcast. Later in the show…
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Episode 48 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes his discussion of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, most commonly known as Lumen Gentium.
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Episode 47 - Gaudium et Spes: Love of the Priesthood
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Roy Marien about his faith journey, some of the lessons he has learned during his numerous assignments…
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Episode 46 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Lumen Gentium (Part 1)
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack continues his discussion of Vatican II by analyzing the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, most commonly known as…
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Episode 45 - Gaudium et Spes: Serving Through Sisterhood
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Sister Margaret Kuntz and Sister Colleen Mattingly about their respective faith journeys and the history of…
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Episode 44 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Gaudium et Spes
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the origins and importance of the Gaudium et Spes document.
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Episode 43 - Gaudium et Spes: The Life and Faith of Black Catholics
In honor of Black History Month, hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Juanita Sanks about her faith journey, living through the civil rights…
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Episode 42 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack reviews "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II" by George Weigel
Bishop Wack kicks off his Vatican II series by reviewing the book "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II" by George Weigel.
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Episode 41 - Gaudium et Spes: Helping Expectant Mothers
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Kathleen Trusz and Jean Nixon about their faith journeys and their work at the Women's Clinic in…
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Episode 40 - Gaudium et Spes: History of the Diocese
In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Archbishop Thomas Rodi from the Archdiocese of Mobile about the history of their dioceses and their respective…
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Episode 39 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Leaving the Past Behind and Looking Forward to What Lies Ahead
As the year comes to a close, Bishop Wack talks about using St. Ignatius's Examen to leave the past behind and look forward to what lies ahead in the new…
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Episode 38 - Gaudium et Spes: Evangelizing Through Pilgrimage
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Dennis O'Brien about his faith journey and his experience of walking the 500 mile ancient pilgrimage…
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Episode 37 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on Advent
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the origins of the liturgical season of Advent.
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Episode 36 - Gaudium et Spes: From Service to Priesthood
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Craig Smith and Fr. Jack Campbell about their time in the military and what led them to the priesthood.
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Episode 35 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on the Eucharist
In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack breaks down the importance of the Eucharist and the upcoming Eucharistic Revival in 2024.
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Episode 34 - Gaudium et Spes: Having Faith Through Hurricane Michael
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Richard Graham, Parochial Vicar at St. Dominic Catholic Church and parishoners Ryan and Carol Wagner…
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Episode 33 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack revisits "Sharing the Gift"
As the one year anniversary of his pastoral letter approaches, Bishop Wack revisits "Sharing the Gift" and shares some of his personal experiences of…
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Episode 32 - Gaudium et Spes: Christ-Centered Service
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with David Ell about his time in the Army, what led him to work for the church, and his current role as the COO…
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Episode 31 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on a Day in the Life of a Bishop
Bishop Wack concludes his two-part series on "a day in the life of a bishop."
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Episode 30 - Gaudium et Spes: Creating a Home and Community in Joseph House
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Pre Shelton and Fr. Dustin Feddon about Pre's time in the Florida prison system, how he met Fr. Dustin, and…
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Episode 29 - Gaudium et Spes: a teaching from Bishop Wack on the Ministry of a Bishop
Bishop Wack begins a two-part series on the roles and responsibilities of a bishop in the Catholic diocese.
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Episode 28 - Gaudium et Spes: Journey of Priesthood and Education
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Msgr. Stephen Bosso about his journey into priesthood and providing education to seminarians for over…
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Episode 27 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Book of Hebrews, the Catholic Letters, and the Book of Revelation
Bishop Wack concludes his teaching series on the Scriptures by focusing on the Book of Hebrews, the Catholic Letters, and the Book of Revelation.
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Episode 26 - Gaudium et Spes: Totus Tuus Missionaries
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Sophie, Chris, and Grace about their faith journeys and becoming Totus Tuus Missionaries.
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Episode 25 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Pauline Letters
Bishop Wack continues his teaching series on the Scriptures by focusing on the Pauline Letters.
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Episode 24 - Gaudium et Spes: Grace for Hannah
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Ryan and Layne Lillie about their daughter Hannah's health struggles and the modern day miracle of her…
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Episode 23 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles
Bishop Wack continues his teaching series on the Scriptures by focusing on the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. To find out more information on the…
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Episode 22 - Gaudium et Spes: A Day In the Life of a Seminarian
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini chat with Aaron Slayback and Peter Jutras about a day in the life of a seminarian. Click HERE to find out how you can…
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Episode 21 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Wisdom Books of the Bible
Bishop Wack continues his teaching series on the Scriptures by focusing on the Wisdom books of the Bible. To find out more information on the Sharing the Gift…
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Episode 20 - Gaudium et Spes: Restoring Marriage Through God's Will
Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini sit down with Casey and Matt Genelin to talk about Matt's struggle with alcoholism and how surrendering to God’s will…
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Episode 19 - Gaudium et Spes: a Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Prophetic Books of the Bible
Bishop Wack continues his teaching series on the Scriptures by focusing on the Prophetic books of the Bible.