The Truth And The Life Podcast

Michael and John interview Aaron about his ministerial journey from Canada to California, then from conversion to candidate for priesthood.

John and Michael interupt the month long wait between episodes to share some spur of the moment Lenten reflections. 

Michael and John discuss the ways Catholics can approach of one of the most influential and popular commentators of the bible today, Jordan Peterson. Then story time, John finally shares his story of how he converted to Catholicism and his journey to the seminary.

Jacob Machado comes back to share some wisdom and experience in going forward with the Sons of Ars and hands off his reigns. John Cooney is introduced as new co-host. Jacob, Michael and John contemplate amongst friends the ways we can most prudently record and listen to podcasts in a relational way.

Newly ordained Deacon Micah discusses some exciting events over the last year. He also interviews Michael about his joyful vocational journey from a career of construction to studying as a seminarian for the diocese of Pueblo. He also announces the future of the podcast.

Newly Ordained Dcn. Ian Wintering takes us on a journey of his life and vocation.

Tony and Jacob interview Phoenix seminarian Nathan and discuss his vocation journey and his life with Tourette’s.

Tony and Jacob interview the new Fr. Christian James. They discuss contemplation, playfulness and rest. 

Tony and Jacob interview Father Christopher Considine only days before his ordination. Christopher was ordained to the holy priesthood on May 16th. Fr. Christopher shares with us the history of his chalice as he prepares for his ordination. 

Tony and Jacob, still in quarantine leading up to the ordination mass, talk about how SJV Seminary was able to self quarantine and complete the semester. 

A brief announcement about the future of the podcast going forward.

Kyle Tannehill joins us in the studio to share his vocational journey with Mary Magdalene and Eucharist Adoration.

Miguel joins us in the studio to share his story of how Our Lady of Guadalupe changed his life.

Tony and Jacob welcome yet another Ryan into the study to talk about seminary formation. They discuss how each seminarian is the main agent in their own formation but also discuss the danger of trying to make your formation your own personal perfection project over and apart from God's will.

Host of the Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast, Fr. John Nepil, joins us in the studio to share his story of discernment into the priesthood and what he has learned along the way.

Julius joins us in the studio to talk about his childhood in Uganda, Africa and the importance Fatherhood plays in growing in one's identity as a Child of God.

Tony and Jacob invite Ryan onto the podcast to discuss his vocation in light of his family.

Back to the stories. Tony and Jacob talk with David Hall about his journey to seminary. They talk about family, community and music!

Sean Conroy shares his story of preparation in the Lord as he approaches Diaconate ordination.

Micah, after breaking his leg, shares his insights on suffering and its role in our salvation.