Together at Peace Podcast

Together at Peace Podcast - Episode 15: Finding Peace After Loss Featuring Fr. Burke Masters

In this heartfelt episode of Together at Peace, host Christine Marzullo sits down with Father Burke Masters—pastor of St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale, beloved Chicago Cubs chaplain, and author of A Grand Slam for God. Father Burke shares his powerful journey from the baseball diamond to the altar and opens up about the deep faith that carried him through the passing of his mother. With honesty and hope, he reflects on the healing grace of returning to painful memories—the “charcoal fire” moments—where Jesus was quietly present all along. Christine and Father Burke also discuss how signs from heaven, like the cardinal that reminds him of his mom, can bring comfort and connection to those we’ve lost. Together, they explore how grief can transform into peace when we lean on faith, community, and God’s eternal love. If you’ve ever walked through loss or wondered where God is in the middle of heartbreak, this conversation will remind you that hope always rises and that we are never alone.  Listen now, and share this episode with someone who needs a message of comfort and faith today.  You can find A Grand Slam for God online, or listen on Audible and the Hallow app.  Follow Father Burke for daily reflections, live streamed Masses, and inspiration to strengthen your faith journey.

Together at Peace Podcast - Episode 14: Food, Family, Faith and why they matter so much featuring Robbie Shoults

On this episode of Together at Peace, we welcome Robbie Shoults, the third-generation leader of Bear Creek Smokehouse, a Texas legacy built on faith, family, and good food. Robbie shares how his grandparents, Hick and Nellie, began Bear Creek in 1943 and how that humble smokehouse has grown into a nationally known name without losing its roots. From expanding the family business to honoring his father’s memory, Robbie opens up about how food connects people through comfort, celebration, and even loss. You’ll also hear about his journey of staying grounded in faith while leading a growing enterprise—appearing on shows like Today, Rachael Ray, and Beat Bobby Flay—and why he still proudly calls himself the “Head Mop Pusher.” Join us for a heartfelt conversation about heritage, gratitude, and finding peace through the people and places that feed our souls.

Together at Peace Podcast - Episode 13: Angels in the Outfield: Honoring Michael David Lee Through Legacy, Love & TAP Tags

In this heartfelt episode of the Together at Peace podcast, Christine Marzullo sits down with Kati Jaqua and her mother, Sherri, to honor the life and legacy of their beloved brother and son, Michael David Lee. Kati, who began working with Together at Peace behind the scenes before Michael’s passing, shares how her connection to the mission took on new meaning after her family’s loss. Now the Director of Finance at 10 West Real Estate Group, Kati speaks candidly about how grief has shaped her work, her heart, and her desire to help others heal. Together, Kati and Sherri reflect on: * The Angels in the Outfield TAP Tag campaign inspired by Michael * The powerful impact of giving and receiving Hope Stones engraved with “MDL” * The everyday ways they keep Michael’s spirit alive * What Together at Peace means to them as a family This episode is a moving tribute to the power of memory, community, and honoring the ones we love — both on and off the field.

Together at Peace Podcast - Episode 12: “Are You Here?” – A Conversation on Love, Loss & Signs That Stay with Jenny & Travis Clark

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Together at Peace podcast, host Christine Marzullo is joined by writer Jenny Robinson Clark and her husband, Travis Clark, lead singer of We The Kings. Together, they open up about Jenny’s grief journey after the loss of her mother, how a 3 a.m. moment of vulnerability became a children’s book and a song, and how signs from loved ones can carry us forward. You’ll hear: * The story behind Are You Here?, the song and the book * How grief shaped their marriage, family, and faith * How they created space for healing through storytelling, music, and community * A preview of what they’ll be sharing live at the Sparkle of Hope luncheon Whether you’ve experienced loss or want to support someone who has, this episode offers light, love, and a reminder that those we’ve lost are never really gone.   Listen now, and don’t forget to join us at the Sparkle of Hope Luncheon this Fall.

Together at Peace Podcast - Episode 11:Love That Lifts Us (Featuring Kandace Kalin)

In this episode of Together at Peace, Kandace Kalin shares her powerful story of love, loss, and legacy. After losing her father as a teenager, Kandace transformed her grief into purpose, founding O2 Sports Insurance to protect athletes’ futures. She reflects on a childhood shaped by her dad’s unwavering presence, the heartbreak of saying goodbye just one day after returning home from training, and how his memory continues to guide her life and mission. This conversation is a moving reminder that even through deep loss, we can find meaning, strength, and a way forward.