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Potential To Be Amazing Podcast
A priest and a retired school principal share life perspectives
Episodes
92 episodes
Generations, Part 2: The Future Generation
We finish up our series on “Generations” by inviting a real PhD on the show! Dr. Karen Wirth, a Sociology professor at a local university, joins us to discuss the generation of students leaving college and entering their place in society!
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Generational Differences
In this episode, Father Jim, Mike, and producers Jenny and Cee Cee delve into the fascinating world of generational differences and explore how these variations shape our perspectives, work environments, and societal norms. We also discuss the ...
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Aged to Perfection: Embracing the Journey
Mike celebrated a milestone birthday this month (60), which sparked a conversation about aging for the dynamic duo. In this episode, the guys discuss perspectives on aging, the impact of social media on those perspectives, and how “being old” i...
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Sibling Bonds
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the unique dynamics of sibling relationships. In this conversation, Father Jim's sister Joanne joins us and we learned a lot about insights into their childhood together and how their bond has evolved ove...
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The Voices of Tomorrow: Seth
On our third episode of the Voices of Tomorrow series, we sit down with local sixth grader Seth. Father Jim and Mike discuss all things middle school with Seth and learn a little more about his views on politics, poker, and his future plans in ...
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2025: Almost Resolutions
It's a new year, and the shenanigans continue! Father Jim, Mike, and producers Jenny and Cee Cee discuss the point (or lack thereof) of the traditional New Year resolution.
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Father Nicolas Rapkoch
The path to the vocation of priesthood is not the same for everyone. In this episode, we sit down with Father Nicolas Rapkoch, ordained in 2023, who shares his journey to the priesthood. After serving in the Marines and embarking on entrepreneu...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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Celebrating 5 Years
We can't believe it either, but we are officially celebrating our five-year anniversary as a podcast this December. We have so much to be thankful for, but most importantly, our seven listeners. Tune in to hear about some of our favorite memori...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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Election Review, Part 3 (Finally)
No one could be more excited about ending our political conversations than we are, but we felt we had to give this election season a proper review. Join Father Jim, Mike, producers Jenny, and Cee Cee as they give their opinions on the outcome o...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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Personality Test(ed)
Have you ever wondered why Father Jim and Mike get along so well? We invited Dr. George Corvin, a forensic psychiatrist, to the show to conduct a personality test for both of our hosts. The results were pretty telling.Spoiler alert: these t...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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Ballot Buzz: The Election Environment
As the election season comes to a close (finally), Father Jim, Mike, and producer Jenny, discuss the political environment in the country.
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Voices of the Future, Today - Lucas & Will
On this episode of PTBA, join Father Jim and Mike for a conversation with some voices of the future - Lucas and Will. Tune in to hear what a typical 7th grader thinks about the world and even a lesson on their slang terms. &n...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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Bad Things, Good People
Why do bad things happen to good people? Tune in to this episode to see what Father Jim and Mike have to say about it!
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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A Journey to Faith
Ever wonder what it's like to enter the Catholic Church? Well, in this episode, Father Jim and Mike sit down with RCIA candidate, Chad Conrad to talk about his journey to faith.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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The State of America
It's all about Politics on this episode of #PTBA! Father Jim and Mike invite Producer Jenny to discuss the ever changing state of the country. We encourage you to check your voting status and register by vising vote.gov/regis...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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Birth Charts
On this week's episode, Father Jim and Mike get an Astrology reading from their guest, Shaune Lancit! If you are interested in learning more about your birth chart, you can reach out to Shaune directly at Shaunelancit@gmail.com.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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Unbridled Way Forward
On this episode of #PTBA, Mike and Father Jim interview Amanda Graham from Unbridled Way Forward - a horse farm just north of Durham that helps provide a path that guides clients to more clarity, meaning, and joy.Learn more about Unbrid...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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The Priesthood
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mike talk about the Priesthood and Holy Orders.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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Intimacy
Producers Jenny and Stefani join the Dynamic Duo for the latest episode of #PTBA on intimacy.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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The Power of Pop Culture
This week, Mike and Father Jim welcome Melissa and Tina for a chat about pop culture and how it shapes our culture.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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Gen X
Father Jim and Mike welcome CeeCee, the in-house Gen X expert to this episode of #PTBA!
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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Civil Action
There's a lot going on in the world right now. Let's see what Father Jim and Mike have to say about it all ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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Lucas is in the Studio!
On this episode of #PTBA, Father Jim and Mike welcome The Franciscan School 7th grader, Lucas! Tune in to hear Lucas' experience at #TFSRaleigh and how he got onto #PTBA.
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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