Magnified Ministries Podcast

Gen Z deeply cares about faith, community, and what is good. But they also approach the Church, institutions, and belief differently than previous generations.In this episode of Magnified Ministries, we explore what it means to evangelize a generation that asks different questions, values relationships, and often needs trust before an invitation. From Notre Dame to parish life, we talk about creating spaces where young people feel ...

What does AI reveal about what it means to be human?

In the final episode of our 4-part series on AI, Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza explore consciousness, human connection, and where God fits into a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. They discuss the pressure to keep up with technology, the importance of slowing down, and why the Church’s greatest response to AI may be something technology can never rep...

What happens when a generation has never been more connected, but is longing to be truly known?

In this episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza continue unpacking insights from nearly 100 conversations with Gen Z young adults at the parish. They explore how AI, constant connectivity, and a culture of reaction are shaping the way young adults think, relate, discern, and encounter God.

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What does it mean to be human in the age of AI?

In Episode 65 of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, we begin a four-part series exploring what we learned from interviewing hundreds of Gen Z Catholics. We start with one of the biggest questions facing this generation and the Church: how is AI shaping the way we think, work, create, and relate to one another?

AI can be incredibly powerful, but what happens when technology begins to repl...

Peter’s Story | Stepping Out of the Boat | Magnified Ministries PodcastWhat happens when Jesus calls us to step into the unknown?In this episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, Fr. Peter Wojcik reflects on Peter stepping out of the boat and what this story teaches us about faith, courage, and trusting God beyond our comfort zones.The miracle didn’t happen in the boat. Peter had to take a step of faith, trusting tha...

What can Abraham teach us about trusting God when we don’t have all the answers?

In Part 2 of our 4-part Parables Series, Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza explore the journey of Abraham, a man who learned to trust God through uncertainty, waiting, and moments of doubt.

Abraham’s story reminds us that faith isn’t just about reaching a destination, it’s about recognizing God’s presence along the way. Tog...

The Exodus Story: From Slavery to Freedom | Magnified Ministries PodcastIn the first episode of our new four-part series, Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza explore the story of Moses and the Exodus, reflecting on what it teaches us about freedom, transformation, and God's plan for renewal.From leaving behind slavery in Egypt to journeying toward the Promised Land, the Exodus reminds us that God doesn't just change our circumstance...

After his sabbatical, Fr. Peter Wojcik returns for a special live episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast as he shares stories, reflections, and a vision for the future of the Church.Recorded during Wine Down Wednesday, Fr. Peter reflects on what God revealed during his time away, the power of parish community, and the call for every person to move beyond simply attending church to truly being the Church.Join us for this specia...

n this episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, we sit down with Matt Maher for a conversation on worship, music, and the life of the Church.

Matt reflects on worship as active participation, where singing engages the whole person, mind, body, and soul, becoming a way of entering into prayer and agreement with God’s truth.

He also shares how music can serve as a bridge across Christian traditions, and how the Church has end...

A clear vision can inspire a parish, but it takes the right culture to bring that vision to life. In Part 2 of our Building a Culture of Mission series, we explore why collaboration is essential for creating a thriving parish. Mission isn't carried by one person—it's embraced by an entire community working together with a shared purpose.

Join us as we discuss how vision and culture work hand in hand, why collaboration is a non...

What makes a parish truly come alive?

In the first installment of a new three-part summer series, Fr. Peter and Marco explore the importance of fostering a healthy parish culture. They discuss why culture matters more than programs, how the small things shape a community, and what it takes to create a parish where people feel welcomed, safe, and invited into a deeper relationship with Jesus.

From hospitality and leadership to meeting...

In this special episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, Fr. Peter and Marco take a break from the usual format to reflect on Fr. Peter's sabbatical as it comes to a close.From writing his upcoming book to speaking across the world in places like the Philippines, London, Poland, and Hawaii, Fr. Peter shares the common theme he encountered everywhere he went: God is moving, and young people are responding.Together, they discuss ...

In this episode of Magnified Ministries, Fr. Peter and Marco explore how a mindset of scarcity can quietly shape the Church, especially when we focus more on declining numbers than on the people still searching right in front of us.

But what if the truth is abundance?

Many, especially Gen Z, are open to faith, even if they don’t yet have the language for it. The question becomes not whether people are present, but whether we ar...

In Episode 54 of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, Fr. Peter and Marco dive into the deep human longing for purpose, community, and fulfillment, and how those desires ultimately point back to God. Together they explore what it means to be made in the image and likeness of a God who is love itself, why our hearts never seem fully satisfied by success or distraction, and how the Church has a unique opportunity to meet people in that ...

In this episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast, Fr. Peter and Marco sit down with Nathan from St. Clement Parish to talk about one of the biggest questions facing the Church today. How do we reach Gen Z in a world that is louder, busier, and more distracted than ever before?Nathan shares his personal faith journey and the moment when faith stopped being something handed to him and became something he chose for himself. That de...