The Christian Circle

The Christian Circle

Author of "Ten Reminders" Series and other fiction. Host of the Christian Circle Podcast!

Episodes

125: Single, Seen, and Still Called: Rethinking Love in the Church

July 3, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Lauren Windle. She explains about: 1. Singleness vs. “waiting room theology” 2. Redefining love beyond romance 3. Loneliness inside the Church 4. Dating culture vs. discipleship 5. Desire, disappointment, and faith 6. Identity beyond relationship status
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124 Breaking the Silence on Suicide: A Father’s Witness to Love and Loss

April 21, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode, I talk to Deacon Ed Shoener about suicide. He explains: -What makes grief after suicide different from other forms of loss, and what do you most want survivors to know early on? -Many families and friends wrestle with “what if” questions and self-blame. How can people gently loosen the grip of guilt while still honoring their love for the person who die -Silence and stigma often surround suicide, even ...
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123 Running on Empty: Burnout in Ministry

March 20, 2026 • 22 mins
In this episode, I talk to Nickole Perry about burnout in ministry: She shares more about burnout in ministry life and what we can do to avoid it.
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122 Catholic educational leadership

October 22, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Dan Guernsey about catholic educational leadership. He explains: How do current leaders in Catholic schools experience this tension between managerial demands (budgets, staffing, curriculum) and the spiritual vocation of leadership? What practices or supports are needed to help leaders live into their vocation more fully? The importance of spiritual formation—in prayer, sacramental life, etc.&...
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121 Catholics and the Environment: Beyond Laudato Si

August 13, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Dr Celia Deane-Drummond, director of Laudato Si about the environment. She explains: - How can we reclaim a spiritual and sacramental understanding of creation that is rooted in Catholic tradition rather than ideology? - What are small but meaningful ways everyday Catholics can live out this theology at home, in the city, or even in an apartment. - How does understanding creation as a dynamic, evol...
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120: Faith Over Fear: A Catholic Response to Anxiety

August 1, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Catherine DiNuzzo about A Catholic Response to Anxiety. She explains: -What inspired you to write The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety? -How did her faith shape that journey? -Why anxiety is such a widespread issue among Catholics today? -The role of prayer and the sacraments in healing from anxiety? -What’s the difference between redemptive suffering and unhealthy emotional suffering? -What are...
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119 The Ministry of Catechism

June 18, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Dr. Jared Staudt about catechesis and the ministry of catechism. - What is this ministry of catechists and why is it important? -What traits should a person have to be a catechist? -How do we know God is calling us to this ministry? -What is the preparation process? -Can you tell us about time constraints and spiritual preparation required?
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118 Healing the Hurt: Moving On After Betrayal

May 19, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Melissa Presser about moving on after betrayal. She explains: i. What should our first response be when we have been betrayed? ii. How do we experience healing? iii. What steps should we take to healing? iv. How do you let go? v. How do you deal with the recurring anger and negative emotion?
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117 Easter Should Be Our Way of Life

April 19, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Stephen Kass about the Easter season and how Easter should be our way of life. He explains: i. What is the significance of Easter? ii. Why should it be our way of life beyond fifty days? iii. How can we prolong the disciplines of lent going forward in our life? iv. What are some ways Easter has slowly changed your own spirituality?
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116 Tithing & Almsgiving

March 17, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Matthew McKenna about tithing and almsgiving. He explains: i.What does tithing mean and how much are we expected to tithe ii. What is almsgiving and how much is expected? iii. What about those in difficult circumstances or struggling financially?
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115 Becoming a Pro-Life Volunteer

January 31, 2025 • 27 mins
In this post Pamela talks to Monica Walton about becoming a pro-life volunteer. She explains: i. What does volunteering with pregnant women involve? ii. What organizations are open to help and what kind of help do they need? iii. Is there any training required? iv. How has this affected her spiritually?
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114 Becoming a Missionary

January 9, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Nicholas A. Higgins about Becoming a missionary. He explains: What does missionary work involve? -How did you decide to do missionary work and how do people find a group that they can volunteer with? -What have you learned? How has it enriched you spiritually? -From your personal experience, what are the challenges of being a missionary? -What about financial provisions during the time you're volunt...
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113 The Plans God has for your Life

December 23, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Amy Smith about Jeremiah 29:11 and the plans God has for our life. She explains: i.What are the plans God has for us? ii. How do we know what these plans are? iii. How do we get over the old and start anew trusting God despite the past failures?
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112 The Jesse Tree Tradition

November 28, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Scott G. Hefelfinger about the Jesse Tree tradition. He explains: i. What is the Jesse tree tradition involve? ii. What does Jesus's family teach us? iii. How do we get over the differences in our own families at Christmas? iv. What can we do at Christmas time to bridge and heal broken relationships?
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111 Praying For The Dead In Purgatory

October 13, 2024 • 21 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Karlo Broussard about Purgatory. He explains: i. What is purgatory and what is the Scriptural evidence? ii. How does it still support the salvific role of Jesus and the doctrine of justification by faith? iii. Is there any evidence? iv. Why do we pray for people and purgatory and how to go about doing it.
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110 Becoming An Extraordinary Minister

September 17, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Corinna Laughlin about Becoming An Extraordinary Minister. She explains: i. What is an extraordinary minister? Why is it an important ministry? ii. What are the characteristics of a good minister? iii. How do a person become one? iv. What are the challenges?
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109 The Power Of An Encounter

July 22, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Joseph Curto about the power of an encounter. He explains: i. What is a true Jesus encounter? Can you give us some examples? ii. How can life change with an encounter? Why do we change? iii. What do we do to make this encounter happen? iv. How can parishes start their own ministry and find people to lead this ministry?
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108 Lessons on Motherhood from Mary

May 18, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Kim Sullivan about lessons from Mary's motherhood. She explains: i. What are the challenges of Mary's motherhood? ii. What can Mothers learn from Mary about motherhood? iii.. What advice can you give mothers struggling right now as a mum? iv. What has gotten you through the difficult times of motherhood? Anything you would have done differently if you were telling your younger self?
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107 Anima Christi & Suffering

April 27, 2024 • 21 mins
In this episode Pamela talks to Kimberly Andrich about the Anima Christi and suffering. She explains: i. What is the Anima Christi prayer and how does it relate to your ministry? ii. What do we do when we are called to enter into suffering? iii. You mentioned being emptied by suffering. Can you explain this further? iv. Through your personal experience, how does suffering transform us?
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106 Discernment: Do What Brings You Peace

March 31, 2024 • 21 mins
In this episode Pamela talks to Christy Wilkens about discernment. She explains:- i. What is discernment and when do you use it? ii. What to do when we're grappling with indecision? iii. What do you mean by try for size? iv. Why peace?
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