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Season 1 Episode 9: From SWAT to Sanctuary

In this episode, Mike Short, Director of Security for the Diocese of Fort Worth, shares how his law enforcement background led him to create the Guardian Ministry, a volunteer-based program providing layered security at parishes and schools. He discusses how the ministry has drawn many men into active service within the Church and looks ahead at its continuing growth across the diocese.

Season 1 Episode 8: Balancing Faith and Logistics

What do IT, cemeteries, and finance have in common? If you are Kevin O’Brien, Director of Parish and School Services for the Diocese of Fort Worth, what they have in common is you! Kevin shares his journey to his unique career and discusses the challenges and joys of managing such varied responsibilities, emphasizing subsidiarity and adaptability to parish needs.

Season 1 Episode 7: Forming minds and hearts faithfully

Frank Perez reflects on his journey to becoming the Associate Superintendent for the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Fort Worth and shares insights of his time in the role as he works to support the mission of forming young hearts and minds in the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the faith.

Season 1 Episode 6: Trusting God’s Perfect Timing

Waiting can be the hardest. In this episode, UTA Catholic Campus Minister Jeff Hedglen shares his powerful journey of faith, reflects on moments of stillness and struggle that shaped his relationship with God, and offers practical ways to feed one’s spiritual hunger.

Season 1 Episode 5: Deaf Catholics Find a Home

Our next guest shares how an interest in learning ASL paved the way for an essential faith-based program that ministers to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Discover how the program is growing and making worship services with sign language interpreters accessible to individuals and their families.

Season 1 Episode 4: Lent, Tradition, and Teaching the Catholic Faith

Discussing his conversion from Southern Baptist to Catholicism, Jason Whitehead, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Fort Worth chats with host Sissel Anderson on embracing Lent, his work in catechesis and faith formation, and the importance of properly transmitting Catholic teachings.

Season 1 Episode 3: From jet skis to the altar: A unique vocation story

Tune in to hear Fr. Metzler share his unique call to the priesthood while on a jet ski and other adventures. Host Sissel Anderson chats with him on discernment, faith, and Lent, and offers advice to those exploring vocations.

Season 1 Episode 2: Visual storytelling for the Church

Tune in to discover how visuals are shaping faith-based narratives and amplifying diverse voices. Host Sissel Anderson chats with Juan Guajardo, the Creative Services Director for the Diocese of Fort Worth. From freelance photographer to leading visual media projects, Juan shares his journey and insights into the evolving landscape of storytelling in church communications.

Season 1 Episode 1: Creating A Safe Church For All

 LISTEN to the first episode! Our first guest is the director of the Safe Environment program in the Diocese of Fort Worth. She shares exclusive insights into how the program protects and empowers communities. Plus an inside look at the program’s history, its role in preventing abuse, evolving challenges, and ongoing initiatives to educate and protect community members.