This Connected Podcast
Arnel Recio aka “Catholic.dad”
This Connected shares experiences and point of views, highs & lows about faith, life, church, and whatever else comes along the way. The mission of this podcast is “To connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way, to not necessarily agree but be listened to.”
It's a podcast run and operated by me, a long time youth minister, father of two, whose passion for evangelization goes beyond face to face. It’s a podcast of encounter and accompaniment.
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EP 123: "This is my Beloved and this is my Friend"
This Connected Podcast
05/16/22 • 38 min
We took a break because well we've been busy and Producer Tony decided to marry a beautiful woman named Bethany. Now they are Mr. and Mrs. PolowearingYouthMinister.
In thi episode, we talk about why we were busy. All the weddings. How Catholic.dad and his beautiful wife Maria became sponsor or Godparents for the wedding of Josue & Sarah as well as Tony and Bethany.
Catholic.dad shares some of the topics people said to talk about such as:
- Sensationalism of Social Media Posts
- Catholic Dating
- Liturgy & Catholic.dad struggles with liturgical A&#$Ls
- Social Media Advocacy
- Communication - marriage advise
- Future Guest
Shoutouts to:
- St. Joseph Catholic Church in Upland California who will be celebrating their 100th Year Anniversary. They will be having a conference to celebrate their centennial on June 24 & 25.
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Church in Eastvale, CA. They started their Young Adult Ministry - Surrender. Follow them on instagram @sorsurrender
We hope you liked this episode. Please send us an email or comment.
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Edited by Tony Pimentel - http://www.youtube.com/tonypimentel
Theme Song by: The Parousia Band
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EP 163: Missionary Service - A Tour of St Edward’s Retreat Center
This Connected Podcast
03/25/24 • 61 min
Seek the Summit! What a beautiful location to encounter peace than at St. Edwards Retreat Center in Wrightwood, California. We had the opportunity to get a tour of the facility with missionaries, Gavin Schwartz and Genevieve Cosgrove. Learn how to serve as a missionary at this location, the activities available for retreats as well as their summer camp activities. Go to https://saintedwardretreatcenter.org/ for details with their summer camp called Camp Lolek!
This location is beautiful with wonderful staff and this place definitely connected.
Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend.
If you would like to help our podcast, you may become a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad.
This Connected Podcast's mission is to connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way - to not necessarily agree but be listened to.
The statements shared on this podcast are the opinions of the host and the guests.
For question or comments, contact us at [email protected].
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Theme Song by - The Parousia Band
Introduction and Outro by - Tony Pimentel
REMEMBER:
Live a life of holiness,
B Blessed & B3rd
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EP 65: Letter H - Ft. Mattthew Zemanek of THRIVE YAM
This Connected Podcast
11/24/20 • 77 min
This episode is on the Letter H of our series on Ministry from A2Z!
Blessed to have in Episode 65, Matt Zemanek of Thrive YAM from the Diocese of Orange County California. We had a great morning conversation about a bund of topics. Listen to this cast and take away some awesome info. Word to describe this episode "UPLIFTING."
* Who is Matt?
* Manna Food for Thought Podcast?
* What is Thrive? The Evolution of Thrive.
* What's the secret? Consistency, Fellowship, Step out of the way.
* How did it all start?
* Husband/Parent & Proper Boundaries?
* Best Quotes:
"Parents are just teens that are older with just more baggage." "Parent's are your biggest ally." | Youth Ministry that is not Family Ministry will fail. | Proclaim the same message to Parents.
* Catholic.dad shoutout to parents at St. Mary's Youth Ministry called "the council" or the "ILLUMI-MOMMIES"
*HIGHS & LOWS of ministry
* News!!! Jenna did not like Matt (at first)
* What's with the Dad jokes and the awesome PEAKS, PITS & PLUG
* SHOUT OUT to ANERY PHOTOGRAPHY
*LETTER "H" stands for Huckle-berry
* A little about "Teaspoons and Tomes"
* SHOUT OUT to Chris Sandoe, Christian Rapper
* Catholic Challenge Champ!!! 41 books of the Bible in 30 seconds #wordup champ
How to connect with Matt:
Instagram:
- @thrive_yam
- @StTimsYouthMinistry
- @valleyandcrowns
-@matthewzemanek
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EP 140: Marriage & Family Life Ministry Take Over
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11/14/22 • 87 min
EP 140: Marriage & Family Life Ministry Take Over
In this episode newlyweds Josue Marin with Sarah Marin take over as host of the show with guests, Mario Martinez & Paola Martinez who are Co-Directors of the Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry in the Diocese of San Bernardino.
In this episode we hear the story behind who Mario and Paola are from when they met to their courtship years to the ministry they have dedicated their lives to. Josue, Sarah, Mario and Paola together have a wonderful conversation about this vocation called marriage in this episode.
To learn more about the Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry go to:
www.sbdioces.org
www.sbmarriageinitiative.org
Email: [email protected]
Please send us your email or comments to [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram.
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EP 128: BethTones Takeover Episode
This Connected Podcast
06/20/22 • 54 min
EPISODE 128: Today we switch things up a bit, Bethany and Tony take over the mic! And while Catholic.dad is away, the children will play!
Prepare to hear the Troast of Arnel, BethTones dating stories, and much, much cringe!
We hope you liked this episode. Please send us an email or comment.
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Edited by Tony Pimentel - http://www.youtube.com/tonypimentel
Theme Song by: The Parousia Band
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EP 121: Canon Law w/ Fr Tyler Tripp
This Connected Podcast
03/21/22 • 111 min
In this episode we drive to the dessert of San Bernardino Diocese to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Dessert. Here we meet with Fr. Tyler Tripp, Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart and a Canon lawyer for the Diocese of San Bernardino.
Fr. Tripp talks to us about what canon law is about and answers some questions from our listeners on annulments, if canon law was broken by priest who refused communion on the tongue and many more. We also talked a little bit about who the future Pope maybe?
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EP 118: The Spirituality of the Heart
This Connected Podcast
02/20/22 • 62 min
The final episode of this 3 part AMM NFCYM Series is a Stand Alone Episode because it is about LOVE. We recorded this episode late in the evening and Scotty Van Horn shares why he is at the event but goes on to share his story of his love for his fiance Monica. Listen to how he proposed to her. (600 plus candles).
Also in this episode is guest Kathleen Estrella who speaks on her experience in Ministry, life and the calling she responds to from the heart. We reveal in this episode the launch of her Podcast "The Spirituality of the Heart".
Guest in the episode are:
- Scotty Van Horn is currently the Communications Director for the Office of Ministry with Young Catholics in the Diocese of San Bernardino. He is preparing for the sacrament of marriage with his fiance Monica.
- Kathleen Estrella is a Catholic Music Director for parish and diocesan liturgical celebrations for over 31 years. Director of Jr High Youth, High School Teens, and Young Adult Ministry at Our Lady of Assumption Church in San Bernardino, CA where she also runs a 3 year Confirmation Program for the last 16 years. Kathleen is a Master Catechist, a Certified Lay Ecclesial Minister specialized in Youth & Young Adults.
Part 1 of the series is with Michael Marchand, Dan Pin and Charlie Hardesty
Part 2 of the series is with Marcial Lopez of the Diocese of San Bernardino & Rickie Jacob from the Diocese of Philadelphia
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Contact us at [email protected].
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- Make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad
- Send us your prayers
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Edited by Tony Pimentel - http://www.youtube.com/tonypimentel
Theme Song by: The Parousia Band
Re-imagi
Book your stay at the cabin, Running Springs, CA
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EP 78: Transformation (Ft. Fr. Tim Grumbach)
This Connected Podcast
02/22/21 • 56 min
Episode 78: This week we hear from the one and only Father Tim Grumbach! Listen to Fr. Tim's transformation stories from the shoes he wore to old Twitter handles. He is so genuine; he even shares his vocation story to us. Fr. Tim also share's his love for the Latin Mass and as to why he loves it.
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This Connected Podcast: EP 74- Mental Health & Faith (ft. Clinically Catholic)
This Connected Podcast
01/25/21 • 68 min
Episode 74: This week we chat with Registered Associate Social Worker, Jacob Escobedo! He is a Catholic Therapist. Listen to our discussion on Mental Health, Faith, and more that comes along the way!
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EP 101: Vocations 101 "Am I not Enough" Ft. Fr. Hau Vu
This Connected Podcast
08/23/21 • 73 min
EP 101 is a conversation with the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of San Bernardino, Fr. Hau Vu.
Fr. Hau Vu is of Vietnamese descent and shares his testimony of how he came to answer the call to become a priest. Everyone has a testimony and Fr. Hau Vu's testimony is one that raises "goose bumps" as God asks, "am I not enough."
Producer Tony Pimentel co-hosts this episode asking the questions that young adults discerning the priesthood want to know.
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FAQ
How many episodes does This Connected Podcast have?
This Connected Podcast currently has 175 episodes available.
What topics does This Connected Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Catholic, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Youth, Podcasts and Church.
What is the most popular episode on This Connected Podcast?
The episode title 'EP 142: ICE BREAKERS' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This Connected Podcast?
The average episode length on This Connected Podcast is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of This Connected Podcast released?
Episodes of This Connected Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of This Connected Podcast?
The first episode of This Connected Podcast was released on Sep 5, 2019.
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