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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 …
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 …
On the 10th Anniversary of One Life LA where marchers from all over the west coast converge on Los Angeles to witness to the Respect for Life …
This podcast is part of our "Take Over This Connected Initiative" Giving others the opportunity to use our platform to share and connect others to what and how they are living out their faith.
This is that takeover …
In this episode we look at Filipino Identity in light of Filipino American History Month. Our guests Dr. Susan Protacio, MD along with Angela Albay-Yenney and myself join in conversation of our similar and at times …
Featuring special guest Dr. Susan Protacio and Dr. Nini Dyogi came by to have a conversation about the dynamics of ministry. The word “Kuwentuhan” means chitchat or storytelling. Basically is chatting is what we did in …
For this episode, we take it back to our youth ministry roots. We welcome Catholic High School student, Juliette Gaytan!
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Mary Lasham is an 85 years old youth minister.
Growing up in a difficult childhood, teen years and early on in her marriage and family life she was …
Out of the dark.
Nallely Perez at 14 years old was pregnant. Begrudgingly she chose life for her daughter. But it was not a fairy tale ending when …
Continuing our conversation. Fr Alex Osborne shares insight on you and young adults in Australia and his experiences of faith.
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Fr. Alex Osborne is a a diocesan priest of Canberra, Capital of Australia. In this episode Fr. Osborne shares his vocation story. His call to the …
Here you go! Many of you have sent us the YouTube video of Calvin Robinsons speech at the Oxford Union on February 15, 2023. You asked for us for our reaction to this speech which was about homosexual marriages and …
In this episode Arnel and Tony give a Lenten Retreat Presentation at St Catherine of Alexandria in Riverside California. Using the podcast as a forum to share the faith, Arnel and Tony share in this episode the …
Episode 149: SYNOD (Part D) Bishop Alberto Rojas & Sr. Leticia Salazar.
In this final Part of the four part series Tony and Arnel are able to have a conversation with Bishop Alberto Rojas and Chancellor Sr. Leticia …
Episode 149: Part C of this 4 part series is with Dr. Austen Ivereigh.
Dr. Austen Ivereigh describes himself as a journalist, a writer and an author. He is also an academic professor in Contemporary Church history at …
Episode 149: Part B of the Synod 4 Part Series continues with conversations with members of the Diocese of San Bernardino's Synodal Synthesis Core Team. If you had questions about this synod process; this episode …
Episode 149 is a four part mini-series of an event we were invited to cover at the Diocese of San Bernardino called the Synod Formation Day. It was an opportunity to directly podcast at Diocesan Pastoral Center where …
In the 148th episode of This Connected, Arnel aka Catholic.dad talks to newly ordained, Deacon Robert Gonzalez and his Wife Lorena. They talk about …
This episode is another addition to our series of Youth Ministry Moments speaking to long time ministers on successes and pitfalls of the many years in ministry with young people. In this episode Melissa from St. Peter …
This year we will focus some episodes directed specifically towards Youth Ministry and the you 'Youth Ministers.'
These episodes will be short …
Bethany took over, Tony played with the camera switcher and Arnel was being well, Arnel.
We just talked about our advent, what it was about and had some laughs, but we did get a little serious here in the middle. We …
This episode is with Fr. Nicholas Sheehy of the Legionaries of Christ. Fr. Sheehy grew up as the oldest of eight children in a loving Catholic …
In this episode Tony and Arnel chat with the Program Director of the Ministry Formation Institute (MFI) of the Diocese of San Bernardino, Steve Halligan. Steve shares with us the stories of the seasons of his life. A …
Episode 142: ICE BREAKERS
In this episode Tony and Arnel just simply chat about favorite ice breakers and other cringe topics such as calling Father God, "Dad" or "Daddy."
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EP 141: Mission Appeal - Society of the Heralds of Good News
This episode features Fr. Ashok, Provincial Superior of the Society of the Herald of Good News (HGN) along with Fr. Suresh and Fr. Jude who are priest of HGN …
EP 140: Marriage & Family Life Ministry Take Over
In this episode newlyweds Josue Marin with Sarah Marin take over as host of the show with …
EP 139: Anna Hamilton - “Simply Living”
This episode is about a person who was and is an inspiration to me. This is Anna Hamilton who is currently the Managing Director for Wordnet Productions. She received her Master’s …
EP 138: Ismael & Juan [Heroic Friendship]
Happy Halloween!!!
Yes This Connected does celebrate Halloween! Why? Because it is very Catholic.
But on …
Episode 137: Gen "T" is for TRAUMA featuring long term friend of the podcast, Jacob Escobedo.
Jacob Escobedo, MSW, ASW is a California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker and has experience providing individual, …
EPISODE 136: " HOLIES" - Testimonial of Shia LeBeouf
"DIG IT UP!"
On this episode we watch and talk about the recent interview that Shia LeBeouf (pronounced "shall I buff") had with Bishop Barron on the movie Padre Pio …
Episode 135: “INSPIRED" Young Adults (ft. 4.12 Young Adult Ministry)
This Connected travels to visit with the crew of the Young Adult Ministry for the …
Marriage Family Life and Ministry SERIES
Episode 134: “Adventures in Marriage"
The fourth installment of this series is with Joel and Laura from the …
Marriage Family Life and Ministry SERIES
Episode 133: “SERVICE”
The third installment of this series is with German & Paula from the St. Mary’s …
Marriage Family Life and Ministry SERIES
Episode 132: ‘COMMITMENT’
The second installment of this series is with Dan and Lydia Kray. Dan & Lydias story started, well many years ago and the beauty of the many years …
Marriage Family Life and Ministry SERIES
Episode 131: 'LOVINGLY' features Gaston & Jamie Ochoa. Married 8 years Gaston and Jamie share with us their love story, as well as honestly sharing the sadness and joys of …
Episode 130: Quarantine Vibes!
After 2 years of being virus free, the COVID caught up to us at This Connected and it was not the vacation we wanted. We paused podcasting to quarantine and focus on our health.
However, …
What is Spiritual Direction? Who needs it?
In this episode we are honored to have spiritual director, author and renowned speaker Carrell Jamilano. …
EPISODE 128: Today we switch things up a bit, Bethany and Tony take over the mic! And while Catholic.dad is away, the children will play!
Prepare to …
This episode our guest is Esmeralda Torres, a daughter, mother and child of God who in stages of her life has found deliverance from the tragedies, the hardships of her life. This testimonial episode reveals the …
In Episode 126 Fr. Tyler Tripp, Canon Lawyer in the Diocese of San Bernardino explains Canon 915 in light of Archbishop Cordileone's pastoral letter to Speaker of the House of the Unites States Congress, Nancy Pelosi …
EP 125 is about how we post on social media. Tony and Arnel have a conversation about how we discern what we post on social media and whether or not we pray about it before hand. Also if our minds were ever changed by …
IT'S NOT FREE TO BE A MISSIONARY - SUPPORT MIGUEL ALVAREZ!
Helping another is what we are trying to do with this episode. We always encourage our young people to go out into the world and make a difference. To share …
We took a break because well we've been busy and Producer Tony decided to marry a beautiful woman named Bethany. Now they are Mr. and Mrs. …
In this episode our guest is Alex Barraza, Regional Coordinator for Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Pastoral Juvenil with the Diocese of Sacramento …
In this episode we drive to the dessert of San Bernardino Diocese to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Dessert. Here we meet with Fr. Tyler …
Being pro-life is not just about abortion.
In this episode our guest Father Manny Cardoza, a Catholic priest from Our Lady of Hope in the Diocese of …
This episode was done while breaking bread. Having a conversation while eating dinner is a great way to talk and listen.
Tony and I had great conversation with Fr Alex Rodarte, Kimberly Puerto, Bethany Faz, and Maria …
The final episode of this 3 part AMM NFCYM Series is a Stand Alone Episode because it is about LOVE. We recorded this episode late in the evening and Scotty Van Horn shares why he is at the event but goes on to share …
Continuing saga of the NFCYM AMM. Part 2 of this 3 part series is with Marcial and Rickie and we discuss what the Associate Membership Meeting is about and changes that have happened and is happening.
Guest in the …
In this episode, Producer Tony and Host Arnel aka Catholic.dad attended the Associate Members Meeting of the National Federation for Catholic Youth …
EP 115 of This Connected Podcast finds Producer Tony and Catholic.dad in Temecula, California joined by Fr. Tomás Guillen to talk about cultural …
We Recap our experience at the One Life LA event this Saturday January 22, 2022. Guests Alexis Guzman and Kimberly Puerto join hosts Tony Pimentel …
EP 113: Popes Pets Children & Other Catholic Rants!
Continuing the conversation from Episode 112 about having pets vs children. Also talking Fiat …
Episode 112
Episode 111
Catholic.dad and Tony Pimentel sits down with Fr. Alex Rodarte to talk about New Years Resolutions, and the recent study that tackles the …
Episode 110 is ABT (About) Arnel Bethany Tony pre-Christmas Rantings.
We got together to just to connect with you with our rants. We hope you like our conversation. It is literally how our conversations.
Sorry No Trivia …
We are back! Happy New Year! Happy Advent! Its a new season and Producer Tony will now be the permanent co-host of This Connected Podcast.
On this episode we talk a little about Advent, share a trivia and end with …
Episode 108
* Catholic.dad trivia "Partridge in a pear tree?"
* Guest Carlos Guzman
* Learn how to be a patron and receive some cool merch.
* …
Episode 107 is on Liturgical Dancing at - gasp! - church.
Yes fam, we went there. This episode is a conversation about one of the most controversial …
Episode 106 is a conversation with Kid Catholic, Kedon Gumerson.
Kedon Gumerson is a 16 year old YouTuber, host of Kid Catholic. In addition to …
EP 105 is the 3rd installment of DTR (Define the Relationship). This episode is a conversation with Diego & Elizabeth Gamboa. A lovely conversation with two individuals who love for each other can be heard in the …
EP 104 DTR - How Tony Met Jenny
This second episode of our series with couples to DTR (Define the Relationship) is with Tony and Jenny Alarcon. Tony and Jenny have been married two years and are both teachers as well as …
EP 103 DTR - You had me at Confirmation featuring Sarah and Josue
This first episode of our series with couples to DTR (Define the Relationship) is with Josue and Sarah. Sarah is a youth minister with a supportive fiance …
EP 102 is the GREAT REVEAL!
Our friend and fellow youth minister from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in LaQuinta, CA has resigned as the YM! This is …
EP 101 is a conversation with the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of San Bernardino, Fr. Hau Vu.
Fr. Hau Vu is of Vietnamese descent and shares his testimony of how he came to answer the call to become a priest. …
The 100th Episode is hosted by Producer Tony. He interviews Arnel aka Catholic.dad about his thoughts of the past 100 episodes and even takes a live …
Episode 99: Motu Proprio - Tradutionis Custodes
Two young adults joins us on the podcast, Jo Deleon and Jesus Jacobo to talk to us about the recent …
Episode 98: IS IT A SIN TO MASTURBATE? "Am I the Only One?"
This episode contains discussion about pornography and masturbation that affects all of …
In Episode 97 Manny Huerta, Western Regional Local Outreach for NET USA Ministry comes back to the show to talk about ministry volunteers, how to …
This Connected Podcast was invited to the Omnia Catholic Summer Social-Young Adult gathering on July 11. While there we decided to do a podcast to …
That was then, this is now?
Our guest for this episode is Mr. Marcus Jones a "Cradle Black Catholic," who shares with us his experiences as being …
RESILIENT is a unique episode as we are live in person at the San Bernardino Diocese Office for Young Catholics Summer Event.
Our guest for this …
In Episode 92 we talk to Manny Huerta NET USA Ministry representative, former youth minister at St Peter and Paul in Rancho Cucamonga, husband and …
In this episode we have a conversation with Kimberly Rodriguez, an ESL educator at a National University in South Korea. Originally from Southern California she has called "The Land of the Morning Calm" her home for …
STEEP, like steeping tea, extracting flavors or stories.
Our guest for this episode is Archie, former youth minister at St. Catherine in Riverside California for 11 years. One of the most dynamic ministers I had ever …
On the show this week, I am joined by our shows producer Tony Pimentel who is a paid youth minister et. al in the Diocese of San Bernardino. We talk …
In this Episode, Catholic.dad reads what listerners have said about their moms. This belated Happy Mother's day episode just celebrates the moms. …
This week we have on the show Berenice Villa, Youth Programs Coordinator for the Office of Ministry with Young Catholics at the Diocese of San …
Episode 86: BACK IN THE HABIT!
On this weeks episode, Catholic.dad and producer Tony finally gets back together in person to record the Bro-niversary …
Episode 85: This week we meet Sister Josephine Garrett. She is a sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sister shares with us her vocation story, and …
Episode 84: This week we talk with Nicole Dumaguindin and Frances Abalos again, as part of our second episode of a 3-part series on Racism Against …
Every year the parish of St Mary's has had a tradition of performing a live Passion of Christ play. Due to the Pandemic lockdown, St Mary's was not able to do the live Via Crucis last year. Therefore the individual who …
Episode 82: We meet the Amata Filia Dei, a group of young women who came together to be able to just be who they are "beloved DAUGHTERS OF GOD." That is what the groups name "Amata Filia Dei" means and how appropriate …
Episode 81: We speak with Elena and Raul Escoto. Listen to their stories into their spiritual lives revolving prophetic word, speaking in tongues, …
Episode 80: The Whine with YAM pals are back to discuss their highs and lows of job experiences, the Lenten Season, vocations, and more!
(Shocking …
Episode 79: This week we talk with Nicole Dumaguindin and Francis Abalos. This is our first episode of a 3-part series on Racism Against API. This …
Episode 78: This week we hear from the one and only Father Tim Grumbach! Listen to Fr. Tim's transformation stories from the shoes he wore to old …
Episode 77: We are joined by Elena Escoto, a mother of 2 adult children, Elizabeth Marin-Gamboa who is a new mother, and finally we have Tori, who is …
Episode 76: This week we chat with Marley Murrieta. Listen to our discussion on her tattoos; why she got them and the judgment that comes with having them. Marley also shares a bit of her story of being a survivor of …
Episode 75: Join the "Whine with YAM" pals as we discuss our thoughts on wine, being pro-life, & why young people don't want to conceive children.
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Episode 74: This week we chat with Registered Associate Social Worker, Jacob Escobedo! He is a Catholic Therapist. Listen to our discussion on Mental …
Episode 73: Listen to Johnny Mendes and Jesus Jacobo, as they share with us their love for the Latin Mass and what they love about this form. We also discuss about Vatican II and its impact.
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Episode 72: Featuring "Just Jo" of the Just Jo Podcast and member of The Roots Cast Podcast.
This week we discuss the moral controversy that surrounds …
This Connected PREMIERS a new series of monthly episodes with three Young Adult Ministers called "Whine With YAM." The series is to simply connect …
Episode 70 is with Christine Merriman, host, creator and star of Christine in Action. A YouTube channel created "for the greater glory of God."
Listen to this story of Christine who during the covid lockdown felt called …
Episode 69 is the letter J in our series of Youth Ministry from A2Z.
It's all joyful discussion with Youth Minister Cathy and fellow leader Monique …
A special Episode for Our Lady of Guadalupe. Episode 68: Las Apariciones de La Virgen de Guadalupe is the audio play created by artist Diego Gamboa whose passion and devotion to Our Lady gifts him the ability to …
Episode 67 is about Diego Gamboa, a talented young man, whose God given talent he uses to create dramatic plays of the Passion of Christ and the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In this episode Diego shares why he does …
Episode 66 features Delaine Judith Baronia, Young Adult Minister at St. Margaret Mary Church in Chino. She is joined by Core Team Member, Jarell …
This episode is on the Letter H of our series on Ministry from A2Z!
Blessed to have in Episode 65, Matt Zemanek of Thrive YAM from the Diocese of Orange County California. We had a great morning conversation about a …
EPISODE 64 Features OLA Boundless. This young adult ministry from Our Lady of Assumption Church located in North San Bernardino, California is …
WE hope you like the previous episode and that is why your listening to this one too.
This second part of "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly continues the discussion from last week. The conversation moves to other …
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Episodes are simply open conversations with two holy priests, Fr. Alex Rodarte and Fr. Tyler Tripp about situations …
Episode 61: Letter F of Youth Ministry from A2Z.
The friendships one find from youth groups are amazing and long lasting. It's one of the things that will last a lifetime brings us so much closer to Christ. …
Featuring Nicole Hailey, Young Adult Minister at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Chino Hills, California. We call this episode Spam, Rice and YAM and …
Episode 59 is the next installment to I love Youth Ministry A2Z. This time around our guest is Edric Alcantara who is the Confirmation Coordinator …
Episode 58 features Moving Mountains Youth Ministry from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chino, California. Alexis Guzman, the youth minister of MMYM is our guest who shares his story and the story of this young …
EP 57: A2Z is the Letter B. In this episode This Connected Podcast features Tony Pimentel, the youth minister of St. Oscar Romero Catholic Community …
This series called I Love Youth Ministry or A2Z "A" is the first I Love Youth Ministry episodes that features YMSTMARY of St. Mary's Catholic Church …
It's a difficult time during these days of elections and a time in crisis and who to vote for. ON this episode we talk about who some of our …
Just a look back at how we started and reminiscing about episodes of this past year. We can't believe it's been a year but it has and so that's whats in this podcast.
THANKS FOR THE LOVE Y'ALL!
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"If you can do it, I guess I can do it."
This episodes bring two former youth ministers together from St Mary's, Barbara Jean and me.
We reminisce a little bit about days in ministry, chickens, pigs, and farm life then …
Two Catholic bearded men talk about a few things:
1. Beard Care and Balms
2. Beheading of Statues and the Church under attack
3. Pancit and Pozole
4. …
EP 51: "Wait, was that a date?"
An episode with 3 young adult Youth Ministers from the Diocese of San Bernardino who seem to be looking for love in …
EP Five-O. Who I am - not just a cop.
This episode is part of the Who "I am" series.
Our society today is going through a lot. With the Covid-19 pandemic, lock down and the protests has left many people questioning what …
The Series on Who "I am" starts with an early morning conversation with Brother Dario Figueroa. Bro. Dario is originally from Cordova, Argentina. He entered formation for the Society of the Divine Word in 2013 and …
In this special episode, Catholic.dad is interviewed with Catholic.mom by their two daughters for a special wedding anniversary episode. A walk back …
Catholic.dad has a chat with Sister Cherilly Galley, AKA Lily. Sister Lily tells us her story, her call, her choice of the Sisters of St John Bosco …
Catholic.dad answers questions from podcast listers on Instagram live with his two daughters. Questions from who is your favorite to questions about …
Episode 45 talks to the young men who inspired the creation of "This Connected Podcast." The young men of Esto Vir of St. Mary's Catholic Church. …
In this episode we have real talk with April Ray of Urban Fire Ministry. She shares her perspective as wife and mother. Her personal story of courage rising from not knowing God the Father, being sexually abused as a …
EP 43: "What's it like being black?"
We recorded this episode while having a large cup of caramel latte and a large Strawberry Banana Smoothie with …
In this Episode guests Fr. Alex, Fr. Tyler and Fr. Tomas, young Diocesan Priests of the Diocese of San Bernardino along with youth and young adult …
EPISODE 41 IS THE GREEK CONNECTION.
Catholic.dad talks to Catherine, Anthony, Lovely Ann, Danica Dolores, George, Gerald, Nina, AJ and Ivy; youth …
*THIS SHOW HAS THE ADDITIONAL 5 MINUTES IN THE BEGINNING THAT IS MISSING IN THE YOUTUBE VIDEO.
EP 40 is called Faith in the middle. This Connected …
Episode 39 is about Faithful Citizenship and what that is about. Along with middle school and high school co-hosts Carlos the Goose Guzman and …
This Episode begins our Priestly ROaD TRIPPs segments, which is a play on words with the names of Fr. Alex Rodarte & Fr. Tyler who will be our …
Episode 37 speaks of the pandemic of our times. One that has ruined and continues to put to ruin the lives of men, women and children. This episode …
Episode 36 "Salubong."
Thank you for joining us on This Connected Podcast’s Easter Special Episodes. Part 3 of this series is called “Salubong”, a Filipino word meaning “Encounter,” it is the reenactment of the …
This Connected Presents the second part of Diego Gamboa production of the Via Crucis - The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. We hope you enjoy this podcast of the Passion which has been a live tradition at St. Mary's …
This Connected Podcast presents Diego Gamboa of Parousia Band, the youth of Genesis Adolescentes of St Mary and members of the parish community in …
On this 33rd Episode of This Connected we thought we would do it different this time around and record off a live Instagram feed. Although it was …
On this episode of This connected, we are joined by a former Net Missionary, who we met in 2016 when she came with her team to provide our parish a youth retreat. She is from Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain and we talk to …
This Connected Episode 31- Bonus Pandemic Episode.
We are living in an unprecedented time. A Time of anxiety, of fear, of what we don’t know, of what we can’t see. We are living in a time of stay home orders, loss of …
EP 30 is an interview with Fr. Adam MacDonald, SVD of the Divine Word Missionaries. We talk about whats going on at this current Pandemic and also …
In this Episode Catholic.dad hangs out with the ladies from St Marys Lifeteen/Edge Youth Group - Core and Peer Ministry Leadership Team to hear the …
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