This Connected Podcast

This Connected Podcast

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. If you like the content, please email us at Catholic.dad50@gmail.com | follow us on Instagram @Catholic.dad | Send us a DM or comment and we will send you one of our Stickers. | Also don't forget to give us some love and support by sharing our content with your friends, family and groups, by becoming a SUBSCRIBER and yes LIKE this podcast so others can also get “This Connected”. For as little as $1.00 you can support this podcast and allow us to continue with share this type of content. Of course we will accept larger love offerings and you can direct us to where and who you would like that amount to go to. Your offerings can be made through: VENMO: @CatholicDotDadDonate PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/ThisConnectedPodcast Or become a patron at www.patreon.com/thisconnected As always ---Don’t forget to --- live a life of holiness - B Blessed & B3rd

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June 19, 2025 8 mins

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The second stage of the Westminster Way in London England takes us from St Mary’s on Moorfield to the Monastery.


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This is the first stage of the Westminster Way in London, England where our focus while we walk on the journey of the Jubilee Year is on the martyrdom of the proto-reformation martyrs of England.

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Episode 227: The Westminster Way-Stage 0 Commuting to Start
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On this Jubilee year we went to London, England to walk the Westminster Way. Why England as it is not what you would consider a Catholic pilgrimage site and yet I’ve found such a story here of courage and faith, of the photo-martyrs of the reformation, of saints. Therefore in these...

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Meli Ramos can be like any young adult you will meet but there is something different about her. A sense of peace and tranquility. This episode gives us an opportunity to have a conversation with a young person who felt called to serve in religious life and discerned out of that life to be called to serve in a different vocation. She is a second generation immigrant and one who one day may have that patronage.

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In this episode we journey to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert to have a conversation with two young Catholics on fire with the faith.
 
Genevieve Knight is a 28 year old cradle Catholic born and raised in Rancho Mirage, CA. Though she came from a Catholic background, it was not until the age of 21, while in her third year of college, she experienced a ‘simple, yet deeply profound’ encounter with Ch...

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A continuation of Episode 223 where we include another member David from Atlanta. We have a conversation of our faith, a little bit of the TLM and what we are taking on for this upcoming Lenten season.

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On this episode we have guest from Spiritus Sanctus Igneus, Thang Pham and Kat Ravena. We talk about what their reversion, tradition and young adult ministry life. It is a conversation of where young people are today.
Follow them on Instagram @spiritus.santus.igneus
Mentioned on this episode were:
* Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pasadena @abvmyam
* Holy Family, Orange @holyfamyam
* St Jo...

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February 17, 2025 142 mins

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Marcus Jones is a DAD. He is certified in the Diocese of San Bernardino in Advanced Theological Studies, Advanced Specialization Certification in Adult Faith Formation and Evangelization and is Certified and Commissioned as a Lay Ecclesial Minister. Our conversation in this episode runs the gamut of fatherhood to what it is like to be Catholic in an ever changing world and the dynamics of ministry.

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Short Rant or Reflection will be our Thursday release. On this episode is about how we do our catechesis. I posit the question, "how effective is it or has it been?"

Thank you for listening to my rant or reflection.

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The "I Confess Series, Dads" shares conversations about the life, experiences and journeys of Fatherhood. In this episode we feature Diego Gamboa, a young father of two amazing boys and husband. He shares the wisdom of a young father, husband and son himself. He is also the writer and singer of our podcast theme songs, "this connected" and "seek the summit."

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February 7, 2025 21 mins

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This episode coming back to doing podcast episodes again. It is a welcome back to the studio to connect generations and situations to not necessarily agree but be listened to.
Recap of what I've been doing the last year and where we will be going in the next few episodes.

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September 4, 2024 24 mins

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The most difficult thing to do on going on this pilgrimage is not packing my fears?

Did I pack enough or did I pack too much.

So on this episode I share with you what I packed for this Camino journey.

I’m calling the next episodes; My Camino - “A la sainte terre“

Thank you for joining me along the way.


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Episode 168 features guest Elena Salgado Escoto who shares her Journey of Faith and love for her husband. Her story continues to inspire those of us who are parents and spouse and in our busy lives become care provider for our partners.
We walked the Eastvale Trail in Eastvale California which was 5.2 miles round trip.
We also saw a long the path the Desi Arnaz ranch home.

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Planned Parenthood has been attempting to put in place another abortion center in the city of Fontana. Concerned citizens have been protesting since they have found out. The city of Fontana had placed a moratorium on building improvements in this section of the city thus halting Planned Parenthood's plans to perform abortions. On the day of the filming of this episode the City of Fontana extended that moratorium ...

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July 29, 2024 31 mins

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In this episode, after a long break and set back the podcast is back. Introducing a new co-host and answering some questions, New changes and not so new changes. Plans for the future as well. 

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In this episode we talk to Jacob Escobedo a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Catholic Therapist. Jacob shares great information on mental health.  Check out his website at https://www.renovocounseling.org
You can also find counseling services at the following links:
- https://www.catholictherapist.com 
- https://www.psychologytoday.com

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April 9, 2024 69 mins

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Producer Tony is back to be on the show.  We ate and while doing this episode and also talked about DISCOURAGEMENT in ministry.  Something many go through who serve in ministry in and out of the Church.  Take a listen and take some notes.  Share with us what stuck out to you. 

*yes Catholic.dad screwed up the audio!!

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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 deta...

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March 15, 2024 51 mins

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In this episode, we go back to the first days of when Catholic.dad did youth ministry. His guest is Johnny Huizar who was one of the first youth leaders he had in the beginning. Listen in on the conversation on how that ministry relationship happened, where Johnny went and where Johnny is today and what’s in store for him in the future.

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February 19, 2024 83 mins

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In Episode 151 our Guests is Julio and Bella who both met while studying at the University. They have a cute a wonderful story of how they met and their pursuit of a Godly partner.  Enjoy the conversation.

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