Frontiers of Faith
Looking for a podcast that explores the important work of the Pontifical Mission Societies? Look no further than the show hosted by Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi! This dynamic duo delves into the inspiring stories of those who have dedicated their lives to mission work, sharing perspectives that are both insightful and thought-provoking. From discussions on the role of faith in global development to interviews with missionaries in the field, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, service, and social justice. So why wait? Subscribe today and join the conversation!
Episodes
108 episodes
Radiating the Love of Christ: Michael and Kevin Henderson
It is always a blessing to get to experience the missions through the eyes of a young person who has grown up in a missionary family. Our guests today are Michael and Kevin Henderson, who have been serving with Family Missions Company sin...
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The Church in Wartime: Fr. Vitaliy Novak and Fr. Tomaž Mavrič
The whole of Ukraine has been in turmoil for the last 3 years, and we are blessed to get to interview Fr. Vitaliy Novak, a Ukrainian priest with the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission who has been serving the people of Ukraine both th...
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A More Peaceful Way: the Church in Asia with Daniel
This week we get the opportunity to speak with Daniel, a missionary who has served with the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society as well as the PeaceCorps. He bring his unique perspective as an child of both American and Chinese pare...
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Giving Away Your Life with Net Ministries Matt Risewig and Bella Hosten
This episode of Frontiers of Faith learn about one of the most challenging mission fronts in the Catholic Church: middle schoolers. Matt and Bella with Net Ministries work with kids as to help them grow in a personal relationship with Chr...
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Renewing NYC with Marina Frattaroli
If you have been looking for an episode about how you can embrace your baptismal call to mission right where you are, this is it! Marina spent last summer as a Eucharistic Pilgrim, following our Lord in the Eucharist along the St. Elizabeth Ann...
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Literal Miracles in Honduras with Myrna Leonard
This week we get to talk to Myrna Leonard of the Missioners of Christ. Myrna servers at the Santa Margarita clinic in Honduras helping to restore physical health to patients while also showing them the love of Christ and upholding their human d...
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The Religious Education Conference with Magdalena Arellano
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is doing amazing things when it comes to the Missionary Childhood Association. We talk to Magdalena Arellano about the Religious Education Conference and the amazing resources the have created in the Archdio...
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Top Five Missions to Pray for this Lent
Join Katie Ruvalcaba and Maggie Murray this week as we go over the places in the world most in need of the prayers of the church this Lent. From regions where it is unpopular to be Catholic to locations where being a Christian can land on...
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Addict to Missionary To Mother: Failing for Jesus with Breanne DeMarco
This weeks episode will challenge how you think of missionary calls. Breanne tells us how God gently called her out of a life of addiction to a life of service and beyond. This incredible story will make you want to share it with al...
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Fully Alive with Matt Glafcke and Coryn
Frontiers of Faith is delighted to bring to you the voice of the future church in this weeks episode. Coryn Glafcke had been serving with her parents on mission since she was 9 years old and brings a fresh perspective on what it means to ...
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Be So Kind with Sister Lisa Valentini
This weeks guest is Sister Lisa Valentini of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. She tells about her work in Peru with mission communities. Her heart for the people she serves is so evident, this episode is can...
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Pray it Seriously with Maureen Heil
This week's episode features Maureen Heil, a repeat guest and director of the Pontifical Missions Societies in the Archdiocese of Boston. Maureen shares her wealth of mission experience and helps us understand the importance of catechists...
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A Whole New Look With Ines San Martin
You may have noticed the BRAND NEW TPMS USA logo on the podcast app! This week we have the inimitable Ines San Martin on to discuss not only the idea behind the rebrand but also to give fresh insight into what ARE the four societies that make u...
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Hope in the Children with Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya TPMS Malawai
We are so blessed to get to speak with Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya, National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies Malawi. You will be inspired to hear of Malawi's National Children's Congress, an event created by the children of Malawi a...
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Here for Souls, Not Clicks with Kyle Whittington
This week on Frontiers of Faith we are talking with Kyle Whittington, a digital creator and online missionary who has a challenge for all of us who represent ourselves as Christians online: to see the faces of the faceless online. Kyle ha...
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In the Long Runs with Sr. Stephanie Baliga
Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we welcome Sr. Stephanie Baliga, a former Division I track and cross country runner and now Franciscan of the Eucharist of Chica...
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Reassess Jesus with Saul Keeton
This week, Katie welcomes Saul Keeton, Director of Mission Advancement for Family Missions Company and guy who sends us all of our FMC missionaries for the podcast. Saul talks to us about his call to mission life and the way God found a w...
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From PR to Argentina with Maggie Murray
Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we welcome new co-host Maggie Murray to discuss the national meeting and CAM6 in Puerto Rico as well as her experience in the mi...
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The Mission in the Mountains: Appalachian Mission with Fr. Marc Bentley
Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we interview Fr Marc Bentley, pastor of Sts John and Elizabeth parish in Grayson, KY and also Prince of Peace parish in West Lib...
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More Than a Job Jodie Hickey
Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies. This week we interview Jodie Hickey, administrative assistant to Fr. Paul Gitau of the Diocese of Rochester. We all know that the ad...
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Imitating Fatima with Sr. Elizabeth Ogbu
Discover the latest episode of "Frontiers of Faith," a podcast by the Pontifical Mission Societies, recorded live at the National Directors Meeting in Puerto Rico. Join host Katie as she interviews Sister Elizabeth Ogbu, a finance expert from t...
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Make it a Mission with Jake Seifert
Join us on this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith as Katie broadcasts live from The Pontifical Mission Societies National Meeting. This interview is a part of the series from the CAM6 in Puerto Rico. Today's guest, Jake Seifert from the Dioc...
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A Mission of Love with Fr. Jóse María Calderón
Join us for this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, live from the CAM6 conference, where Katie interviews Fr. José María Calderón, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain. Discover the inspiring stories of Spanish missionaries ...
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No One is Disqualified with Kevin and Sarah Granger
This week, Katie welcomes Kevin and Sarah Granger. Sarah, who grew up as a missionary child, shares her journey of stepping away from the church and her inspiring return to mission life, emphasizing that no one is ever disqualified from t...
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