Parish Planting & The Communion of Saints

Parish Planting & The Communion of Saints

Text us a question now! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/fan_mail/new] Did you know our parish history actually starts before we even had a church building? In this episode, Kayli and Fr. Tim sit down with Beth Mulqueen, our Coordinator of Parish & Community Relations, who has been a part of St. Clare since day one.  Tune in as Beth shares hilarious and heartwarming behind-the-scenes stories of planting our parish from scratch, back when St. Clare of Assisi was still just a mission. Along the way, the crew dives into when Fr. Tim arrived at St. Clare, while also taking a look into the broader history of the Catholic Church in America. Whether you are a long-time parishioner or just love a good origin story, you won't want to miss this incredible conversation. Grab your headphones and join us as we learn what it truly means to build a church from the ground up! Check out these Saints! St. Thérèse of Lisieux [https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/] Blessed Chiara Badano [https://faith.nd.edu/saint/blessed-chiara-badano/]  St. Dymphna [https://catholicmhm.org/st-dymphna] Blessed Miguel Pro [https://www.miguelpro.org/who-was-blessed-miguel-pro] Saint David the King [https://www.ncregister.com/blog/st-david-the-king-the-spirit-of-the-lord-rushed-upon-him] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/support] If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a comment, give us a 5 star review, or consider supporting us with a donation. This helps us continue to make content!  Follow us on social media at:  St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church: www.stclarecc.org Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stclareacworth Our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/thetruthunpluggedpodcast

Taking Flight: Faith, Confirmation Prep, & Pilots

Text us a question now! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/fan_mail/new] In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are excited to welcome two special guests from the St. Clare parish community, pilots Brad Heydt and Bryan Lea! This week, the four take a unique look at faith from 30,000 feet, well...not really in the air, but you get the point! They discuss Confirmation preparation from several aspects, and explore how the journey of preparing for the sacraments intersects beautifully with navigating life in the skies through a strong foundation of faith. This episode is filled with wonderful stories, high-flying insights, and great inspiration that you don’t want to miss. We hope you enjoy! Check out these Saints! St. Augustine [https://www.thomasaquinas.edu/a-liberating-education/why-we-study/doctor-grace-why-we-study-st-augustine] Saint Peter [https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/06/29/saint-peter--apostle-of-the-city-of-rome.html] St. Christopher [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=36] St. Joseph of Cupertino [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=72] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/support] If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a comment, give us a 5 star review, or consider supporting us with a donation. This helps us continue to make content!  Follow us on social media at:  St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church: www.stclarecc.org Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stclareacworth Our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/thetruthunpluggedpodcast

Hidden Gears of Grace: Behind the Scenes of the Parish

Text us a question now! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/fan_mail/new] In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are excited to welcome two special guests, Jessica Mirth and Cheryl Base from the St. Clare Admin team! This week, Fr. Tim, Kayli, Jessica and Cheryl take you behind the scenes of what it’s like to work at a church, as well as some of the inner workings of St. Clare of Assisi in Acworth, GA. You’ll also have a chance to learn about Jessica and Cheryl’s Confirmation saints, some of the other saints we all call on, and hear us take a deeper turn as we answer several amazing questions from our listeners. This episode is filled with wonderful stories and great insight that you don’t want to miss. We hope you enjoy! Check out these Saints! Saint Joan of Arc [https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joan-of-arc/] Catherine of Alexandria [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=341] St. Genesius of Arles [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5868] Saint Catherine of Sweden [https://www.vaticanstate.va/en/state-and-government/general-informations/saint-of-the-day/1655-24-march-saint-catherine-of-sweden.html] Saint Homobonus [https://legatus.org/blog/st-homobonus-a-model-for-faithful-leadership-in-business] Pope Saint Leo the Great [https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/11/10/st--leo-the-great--pope-and-doctor-of-the-church.html] Blessed Frédéric Ozanam [https://www.vinnies.org.au/about-us/blessed-frederic-ozanam] * I (Kayli) did a bit more research and found out that Frederic Ozanam is a Blessed, not a Saint! He was also the founder of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society [with his mentor Emmanuel Bailly]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/support] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/support] If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a comment, give us a 5 star review, or consider supporting us with a donation. This helps us continue to make content!  Follow us on social media at:  St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church: www.stclarecc.org Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stclareacworth Our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/thetruthunpluggedpodcast

A Scenic Route To Faith

Text us a question now! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/fan_mail/new] In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are excited to welcome a special guest, Megan Buckley, the Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at St. Clare! This week, Fr. Tim, Kayli, and Megan dive into their personal coming-of-age moments and the unique virtues learned during uncertain seasons of life, while Megan shares the story behind her confirmation saint. While this episode takes a slightly more serious turn than the last, it remains beautifully balanced with plenty of friendly banter and joyful, lighthearted moments. Tune in for an inspiring episode filled with deep wisdom, laughter, and shared experiences you won't want to miss! Check out these Saints! St. Gianna Molla [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=6985] St. Augustine [https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/08/28/st---augustine--bishop-of-hyppo-and-doctor-of-the-church.html] Saint Monica [https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-monica/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Resources&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=9501521413&hsa_cam=20589716369&hsa_grp=167113069134&hsa_ad=715943884529&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=dsa-1456167871416&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21779239112&gbraid=0AAAAA-UHWp_x9tRhps9FsP7BKMg1mDDVX&gclid=CjwKCAjw6MPRBhBTEiwAd-7Mr3YqJJu-BORn89N4IF4diQ9b64K3oE2g03D4pfrv2VStTmQEowwxYhoCGBEQAvD_BwE] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/support] If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a comment, give us a 5 star review, or consider supporting us with a donation. This helps us continue to make content!  Follow us on social media at:  St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church: www.stclarecc.org Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stclareacworth Our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/thetruthunpluggedpodcast

Walking With The Saints

Text us a question now! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/fan_mail/new] In this episode of TTU, Fr. Tim and Kayli are happy to welcome their very first guest of the season: Susan Baker, the Director of Faith Formation at St. Clare! Together, the trio dives into some big news about upcoming changes to the Confirmation age and grade, which can be essential info for families navigating this upcoming milestone. But it’s not all logistics; they also share plenty of laughs trading funny dialogue and stories about fascinating, lesser-known saints you’ve may not know. Turn up the volume and listen along with the whole family for an episode packed with great laughs, deep reflections, and a lot of heart! Check out these Saints! St. Cecilia [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=34] St. Gertrude [https://uscatholic.org/articles/202003/how-st-gertrude-of-nivelles-became-the-cat-lady-of-the-catholic-church/] St. Bartholomew [https://www.holyart.com/blog/saints-and-blessed/saint-bartholomew-the-apostle-the-story-of-the-martyr-flayed-alive/] St. Medard [https://angelusnews.com/faith/saint-of-the-day/medard/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428571/support] If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a comment, give us a 5 star review, or consider supporting us with a donation. This helps us continue to make content!  Follow us on social media at:  St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church: www.stclarecc.org Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stclareacworth Our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/thetruthunpluggedpodcast