The Christian Circle

The Christian Circle

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

Episodes

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 some ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 6, 2024 26 mins
In this episode Pamela talks to Kathleen Edelman about communication and temperament. She explains:- i. What is our natural wiring? ii. What are these colors that represent our personalities? iii. How knowing a color help us know how God wants us to be? iv. Can you give an example of improved communication with this concept?
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December 13, 2023 21 mins
In this episode, Ralph Martin talks to us about Advent and Is Jesus Coming Again? He explains: i. Is Jesus coming again? What is the evidence of this biblically? ii. Is he coming in our hearts or is He physically returning? iii. What are the signs of His coming & why should it matter to everyday Christians? iv. How do we prepare for His coming?
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November 22, 2023 25 mins
In this episode, Ann Gauger talks about: i. What is intelligent design? ii. What is the scientific evidence of the existence of God? iii. How is the human person distinct? iv. How do we understand the creation story? v. How did this shape your own conversion?
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October 31, 2023 29 mins
In this episode, Pamela talks to Eli McCarthy about being a non-violent peacemaker. He explains: i. What is a peacemaker and what is a non-violent peacemaker? ii. What steps do we take to become peacemakers given what's happening in the world, especially when everyone wants us to pick a side. iii. What is the single most powerful weapon we can wield as a peacemaker?
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September 20, 2023 24 mins
In this episode, Matthew Leonard talks about sainthood & mysticism. He explains: -What is mysticism? -Examples of mystics and their charisms. -Can everyday Christians become mystics and saints? -What role does have grace have? -How does the process of conversion take and how long? -Advice for those struggling on their path to "attain sainthood."
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