St. Matthew Catholic Church Podcast

St. Matthew Catholic Church Podcast

Holy Hope is a podcast located in Charlotte, North Carolina at St. Matthew Catholic Church that helps to answer questions about the Catholic faith in an open, fun, and vulnerable way.

Episodes

June 28, 2025 24 mins

In today's episode, Father Balkey speaks with Shayne Smith, a well known comedian who has recently come to St Matthew. Together, they discuss the role of the Blessed Mother. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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In today's episode, Father Balkey speaks with Shayne Smith, a well known comedian who has recently come to St Matthew. Together, they delve into Shayne's life as well as their favorite saints. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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Today, Father Balkey gets the chance to speak with the Zamorano Family after they had made a pilgrimage to pay respects to Pope Francis. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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Continuing on in Holy Week, in today's episode, we discuss the Divine Mercy prayer, its origins, the Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

Divine Mercy Song form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKlOLyYs3Os
Divine Mercy Website: https://www.thedivinemercy.org

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Recapping our Lenten Mission this year and expanding upon their lectures, Father Samuel Miloscia and Father Dalton Ervin join us to speak on God's Mercy and Hope. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

Our Lenten Mission
Day 1: https://youtu.be/8aJSSnwxhiU
Day 2: https://youtu.be/HtTdx4cYN7M
Day 3:...

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We arrive at Holy Week with Psalm Sunday's episode of Holy Hope. Today, we are joined by Frank Hoeflich and his journey of grief after the passing of his wife. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

Experiencing grief after the loss of a spouse, please contact the church office to receive proper resources.

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We continue our Lenten Journey with Jenn Hollifield as she speaks on her willingness to walk eagerly in Charity with Christ. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Symbolon: https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-catholic-faith-explained
Formed: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/formed

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We continue our Lenten Journey with Tom Flaherty who speaks about being reconciled with the Lord. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Marriage Resources: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/weddings

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We continue our Lenten Journey with Claire, a student at St Matthew Catholic School on the importance of Lent and being lifted up by God's Mercy.  

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Marriage Resources: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/weddings

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We continue our Lenten Journey with Katie Gonzalez as she shares her story of spiritual sight and coming into the Catholic faith. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb
Marriage Resources: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/weddings

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We continue our Lenten Journey this year with Father Balkey as he speaks with Kevin O'Herron from St Matthew Catholic School. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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We kick off our Lenten Journey this year with Father Balkey and Kathleen Jacik discussing fasting and the importance of Christian service. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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In today's episode we discuss catholic schools and our very own St Matthew celebrates catholic education. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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Concluding our Advent series, we get to speak with Father Balkey once again about the Divinity of Christ as we prepare for Christmas. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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We continue our Advent season as we delve into the role Mary played in Jesus' story as told by the Gospel of Luke. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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We continue on with our Advent series this year as we discuss the Call to Bethlehem and Catholic Motherhood. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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In today's episode, we sit down and speak with Steve Favory and Ernest Dwight who lead the World Hunger Drive and Hands for Haiti to learn what comes next after our meal packing event. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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In our third and final part to our St Matthew mini series, Father Balkey speaks about St Matthew's legacy and teachings through his Gospel accounts of the Lord. 

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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September 16, 2024 14 mins

In our second part of our St Matthew series, Father Darren Balkey speaks with Matt Weninger about Matthew's time as one of the twelve apostles.

You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

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