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!! Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. If you would like to help our podcast, you may become a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad. This Connected Podcast's mission is to connec ..read more

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 details with their summer camp called Camp Lolek! This location is beautiful with wonderful staff and this place definitely connected. Remember to like, subscribe, and reco ..read more

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. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. This Connected Podcast's mission is to connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way - to not necessarily agree but be listened to. The statements shared on this p ..read more

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. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. This Connected Podcast's mission is to connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way - to not necessarily agree but be listened to. The statements shared on this podcast are the opinions of the host and the guests. For question or comments, contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com.   If ..read more

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 episode by "Carmelita" a member of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order regarding the often overlooked situation and conditions of the Catholic Church and other people of faith in the country of Nicaragua. Carmelite Quotes is a member of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (OCDS) in the Washington Province whose primary apostolate is to share the message of Carmel by publ ..read more

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 different experiences of being a Filipino American in the United States.   Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend.  This Connected Podcast is a personal Lay Apostolate whose mission is to connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way - to not necessarily agree but be listened to.   The statements shared on ..read more

What do you do when you're waiting for the bus to go home from a 3 day confirmation retreat? Well you do a podcast with a few of the young people from St. Mary's confirmation program.  Here we hear what they thought of the experience. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com.  If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad. Support the show - http://www.patreon.com/ThisConnected FOLLOW on Instagram: @catholic.dad & @minitangle ..read more

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 this episode. A wonderful way to just talk about our passions, our cultures and what we are called to do. Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com.  If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad. Support the show - http ..read more

For this episode, we take it back to our youth ministry roots. We welcome Catholic High School student, Juliette Gaytan! Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com.  If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad. Support the show - http://www.patreon.com/ThisConnected FOLLOW on Instagram: @catholic.dad & @minitangled Edited by Tony Pimentel - youtube/tonypimentel Theme Song by - The Parousia Band Re-imagined Theme Song by Tony Pim ..read more

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 chatted a bit about how difficult and lonely the Christmas season can be for many of our family and friends. Enjoy the show. Remember to like, subscribe and recommend to a friend. Contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad. Support the sho ..read more