Belonging for young Catholic adults

Seminarian Andy Ketch talks about his summer helping at a parish.

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Father Gervan has been the mentor this summer for 3rd year seminarian Andy Ketch. He and Zach Janson talk to Andy about growing up in a non-Catholic (and not religious) family and the trip to a historic church that made him angry. He'll explain how that anger led to his conversion and a call to the priesthood.

Belonging for Young Catholic Adults airs Thursdays at 11am and 5pm on 100.5 FM, Nashville Catholic Radio. Stream it on NashvilleCR.com or from your phone with the free Nashville Catholic Radio app.

A talk with newly ordained Fr. Oscar

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:18:05 -0500

Fresh from his ordination, Fr Oscar Mang talks with Father G and Zach about the feeling of becoming a shepherd in the church innthe Diocese of Nashville. Does it feels real yet? What are those emotions like?

Belonging for Young Catholic Adults airs Thursdays at 11am and 5pm on 100.5 FM, Nashville Catholic Radio. Stream it on NashvilleCR.com or right from your phone with the free Nashville Catholic Radio app.

A matchmaker details her craft for finding your spouse.

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:10:00 -0500

Zach Janson and Father G Menenzes talk with Cristina Conti Pineda, the Co-Founder of Matchmakers In The City, leading the team of Matchmakers in LA, NYC, SF, and DC. Cristina Conti Pineda was lauded by Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker, as "her favorite sisters in Hollywood" and "The new generation of Matchmakers".

She talks about the process of matching men and women and even date coaching so that you put the best version of yourself forward.

Belonging for Young Catholic Adults airs Thursdays at 11am on Nashville Catholic Radio. Listen on the free app, 100.5 FM in Nashville, or ask your smart speaker to "play Nashville Catholic Radio".

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Matthew Avila: host of Guiding our Direction

Tue, 30 May 2023 11:04:00 -0500

Matthew hosts a podcast called "Guiding Our Direction", that came as a direct result from a deep dive into his Catholic Faith after going through the motions of his Catholicism for most of his life.

Hear episodes on Nashville Catholic Radio. 100.5FM in Nashville, streaming on the free Nashville Catholic Radio app, or ask your smart speaker to "play Nashville Catholic Radio".

Catie Crowley: Dealing with loss and grief as a young person.

Mon, 22 May 2023 11:04:00 -0500

Father G and Zach talk with Catie Crowley and hear her incredible story about dealing with loss and grief in a very personal story that will captivate and inspire.

Hear episodes on Nashville Catholic Radio. 100.5FM in Nashville, streaming on the free Nashville Catholic Radio app, or ask your smart speaker to "play Nashville Catholic Radio".

Father Gervan and Zach Janson LIFE CHANGES UPDATE

Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:48 -0500

In the hiatus from recording, Zach Janson has gotten married. Father Gervan Menezes has added new responsibilities to his work with University Catholic and become pastor at a new parish. They share the joyous details.

Hear episodes on Nashville Catholic Radio. 100.5FM in Nashville, streaming on the free Nashville Catholic Radio app, or ask your smart speaker to "play Nashville Catholic Radio".

Kate Murphy and life at ”The Women’s School”.

Tue, 24 May 2022 17:05:00 -0500

Kate attends college but also works in a unique ministry for women that has changed her and many others.

Hear episodes on Nashville Catholic Radio. 100.5FM in Nashville, streaming on the free Nashville Catholic Radio app, or ask your smart speaker to "play Nashville Catholic Radio".

Matt P on Men Living Intentionally

Sun, 22 May 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Matt's a student at Clemson who's found a treasure in men's ministry. He talks about living intentionally, holding each other accountable in our faith, and connecting beyond the "go local sports team" and "how about the weather".

Dating: A How-To Guide

Sat, 21 May 2022 13:20:27 -0500

Father Gervan and Courtney Soto distilled down their program about dating in this amazing insight into what dating should look like. They answer the questions many are too embarrassed to ask.

Jack and Kylie went up a hill and formed a bible study

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:03:00 -0500

Jack (a cradle Catholic) and Kylie ( a recent convert) run the very successful bible study for young adults at the Cathedral Monday nights.

William Rocha - Is priesthood for me?

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:23:46 -0600

A friend of Father G's, William Rocha, is contemplating a vocation to the priesthood. Hear his journey at this crossroad.

Brendan Okeefe - Growing up in China and becoming a leader in faith.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:37:00 -0600

Brendan's childhood was so different from the average American kid. But then his passion for sound led him to Nashville for college where he's become a leader in the University Catholic community.

Rachel Ryan - from convert to helping others convert in RCIA

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:55:00 -0600

Rachels conversion wasn't easy. It was not with the support of family. But it was so fulfilling, she's become an RCIA team member.

Dr Brad Peper - From atheist to Catholic to leading faith formation

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:55:29 -0500

What an interesting journey it's been for Brad Peper as his studies moved him from atheist to where he is today, leading the office of faith formation for the Diocese of Nashville.

Music artist Jess Siracusa

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:08:00 -0500

Jess talks about being rooted in the sacraments and she performs live in the Frasatti House studio behind the Cathedral of The Incarnation in Nashville.

Emily Pikul - A Catholic who ”sees” the world through audio.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:08:40 -0500

Emily is a grad student who talks the Catholic life and her love of the audio spectrum.

The Holy Spirit formed convert-turned-seminarian Tylor Starkey

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:26:00 -0500

It was a Holy Spirit experience that converted Tylor to Catholicism, and eventually to the seminary

Sr. Josephine - from the Phillipines -＞ Brazil -＞ our studio

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:22:59 -0500

Sister Josephine is from the Philippines and did her mission work in Brazil. She talks about her vocation story and offers advice for young people on discernment.

Caleb Fitzgerald - Who‘s converting who?

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:38:00 -0500

Caleb is a Catholic convert turned missionary who has an interesting story of his back and forth with a "not very knowledgable" cradle Catholic that eventually led him to become an evangelizer of our faith.

Chris Lee - Missionary

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:22:00 -0500

Chris is a Focus Missionary. Zach and Father G talk to him about his prayer life, and his thoughts on how we spend time (it shows what we treasure).

Father Gabriel and the Franciscan Friars of The Renewal

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:21:58 -0500

Father Gabriel talks about his ministry in New York City and how they feed God's children there, literally.

Faith and Vaccinations

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:39:00 -0500

Dr. Bernard Sy of Lebanon discusses the real information about the covid vaccines with Zach and Father G. They also discuss objections of aborted tissue in one of the vaccines and the moral obligation to act in the common good (to love one another).

Married and pregnant: Analisa and John

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:32:00 -0500

Analisa and John are musicians, married, and expecting. They talk about their call to marriage and the willingness to lay down their life for each other.

Sr Mara Grace shares her own faith journey

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:45:00 -0500

Sr. Mara talks about her own path that led her to the thriving Dominican Sister House in Nashville.

Sr. Mara Grace on vocations for young people.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:45:31 -0500

Sr. Mara Grace from the Dominican Sister House in Nashville talks about discerning for young women and finding your path possibly through sisterhood.

Joseph DiPaulo former missionary who continues to work with youth.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:42:15 -0500

Joseph was a Focus Missionary on college campuses and continues to drive new programs and outlets for young Christian adults here in Nashville.

Hannah Shea finding her way through praise and worship music.

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:24:00 -0500

Hannah is still in college, yet already is finding success leading others with her music as an independent artist. Zach, Father G, and Hannah talk about performing music as prayer.

Reaching those who've fallen away from the faith.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:32:35 -0500

Fr Hammond talks about what can bring back those who've drank the Kool Aid the material world promises us... but never satisfies.

Daniel Heck bringing praise music to a higher level.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:31:02 -0500

Daniel has found his path to God through the music he creates.

Kelly Lloveras talks being present to each other.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:34:46 -0500

Kelly, a college student covers a lot of ground: your professional life after school, friendships, social media, and ultimately being present to others.

Stu Gray and his compelling battle with porn.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0500

Stu gives a startling account of his struggles with porn, overcoming it, and finding the true love we all crave.

Beau Blanchard... discerning his mission and his "dating fast".

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:02:01 -0500

Beau is a Focus Missionary and discusses his unusual journey to faith and the blessing of his current "dating fast".

Mia enters the church at the Easter Vigil

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:45:00 -0500

Mia Whitney didn't seriously think about her faith until college. After enjoying the social life of another campus ministry, she was drawn to be Catholic. Part of her discernment was going on the month-long mission trip that changed her life.

Father Nick Allen from the Cathedral of The Incarnation

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:15:06 -0500

Father Nick talks about his discernment, transitioning from a parish to the Diocese's cathedral, and the things that don't change no matter where he serves Christ and his people.

Daniel Kane from Aquinas College: ministering to the whole person, including spiritually.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:38:05 -0500

We talk about Catholic education, and the

spiritual
intellectual
apostolic
and human dimensions of life in college.

Jacob Augelli will be an engineer, but God has the plans.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:09:06 -0600

Jacob found what he loves, but he's 100% OK with where God takes him.

Living in the present with college jr Megan Kriscovich

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:13:17 -0600

Megan talks with Zach and Father G about changes over the last year in her faith through the Sacraments and she offers up a unique take on accepting suffering.

Tom Samoray helps couples on their way to Holy Matrimony.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:43:56 -0600

So you wanna get married? Tom works for the office of family life in Nashville and helps couples prepare themselves for this vocation. He explains what troubles married couples face and how to avoid them. Father G talks about what he says when someone says they want him to marry them. It's hilarious.

Kevin Eberle discerns to serve his country.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:40:11 -0600

One of the many paths of a young person's life is to serve their country in the military. Kevin will reach new heights (literally). Here his perspective and how he came to that decision.

Camden Diver on humility PLUS being there for others publicly

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:46:21 -0600

As a college student, she tries to live her faith, but did she want a mission trip? Heck no.

Ryan Crone and his call to military service in the USAF

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:34:00 -0600

Post college, Ryan has discerned to enter the service of his country. He'll talk about his formation and how he decided on a military career.

Patrick McMahon from Aquinas College and starting over with a new tribe.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:06:28 -0600

The switch from his Aquinas friends to the University Catholic really changed his tribe.

Know your host: Father Gervan

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:00:35 -0600

From running sushi restaurants in Brazil, rejected by the church 3 times, to priest and master of ceremonies for Bishop Spalding. What an interesting life already.

George Carter , student who's connecting with the Sacraments

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:59:45 -0600

A Belmont student who's using the grace of the sacraments to handle the difficulties and anxieties of student life.

Sarah caught fire with the sacraments on campus.

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:19:19 -0600

Sarah is a student who went through a cradle Catholic upbringing, and frankly, never expected her college experience to be a religious one. But she caught the Catholic fire on campus.

Owen finds belonging in retreats and working mission trips.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:05:22 -0600

Owen Chamness (Clemson student) sits down with Zach and Father G to talk about his experience attending (and facilitating) retreats, our need to get away and be with God, and the people he's had profound experiences with while fixing their fence.

Jenn Mahr: Focus missionary.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:01:53 -0600

FOCUS is a Catholic collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students. Jenn gives her perspective on her faith jourmey and it's relation to her calling.,

Alan MaGinn: Focus Missionary

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:00:30 -0600

FOCUS is a Catholic collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students. Alan explains why he found his belonging in helping students find theirs.

Addiction: John and Bridget from My Recovery Road

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:58:35 -0600

Addiction is a plague among young adults that separates them from the young adults God wants them to be. John and Bridget help us understand addiction and how to break free,

Alice Bolster: Street evangelist!

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:51:43 -0600

Alice is a convert who shows how interacting with literally anyone, at the smallest level, is a chance to share the good news of God.

Theologian Ryan Hanning - Finding out who you are

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:50:27 -0600

Dr Ryan Hanning is a theologian and describes how he and his family w 10 children moved across the country to Nashville to find his sense of belonging. He also asks us all to figure out "who we are" before we decide what we should do in the eyes of God, career, etc.

Bill Staley: working to show the beauty, truth, and good of our Lord.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:48:23 -0600

Zach and Father Gervan talk with Bill Staley who his irons in many fires trying to bring God's beauty, truth, and goodness to the young people of Nashville.

Courtney Barnes: the unicorn. A native black southern Catholic.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:45:46 -0600

On top of her uniqueness, Courtney shares her search for Belonging that led to 5 years as a Dominican sister and sharing her thoughts on race relations through a Catholic lens.

Joan Watson: star of 3 Minute Theology

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:44:24 -0600

Host of the wildly popular 3 Minute Theology series, Joan Watson talks about her finding Belonging in... getting to know the answers and reasons for what we do as Catholics.

Who is Zac? Besides the host of the show.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:42:49 -0600

We turn the tables a bit and Father Gervan interviews Zach about himself and his faith journey. We also learn more about Fr G too.

Adoption (pt 2) Julie connects families and kids.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:41:26 -0600

Zach, Father G, and their guest talk about the beauty of open adoption.

Growing up adopted. Pete has 2 families.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:39:58 -0600

In the first of two episodes on adoption. Zac and Father G talk with Rick who was adopted, and maintains a relationship with the parents who gave him up for adoption. And he talks about finding his way through his adult life and finding belonging.

Bishop Mark Spalding

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:37:33 -0600

Zach and Father Gervan talk with Bishop of Nashville Mark Spalding about the issues that affect young people and how he himself finds belonging in Nashville and among his clergy.

PJ Anderson: Music artist and super Rome tour guide

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:35:49 -0600

Catholic music artist PJ Anderson tells his story of finding Belonging in Nashville and Rome. Plus he performs live in studio.

Money. Who wants to win the lottery?

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:34:12 -0600

Zach and Father G sit down with Jay Hoover of Baker, Sullivan, and Hoover about money. Worries. Student loans. Priorities. And the battle of needs vs wants.

Finding young adult events in Nashville

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:32:45 -0600

Julianne Staley talks about all the events and ways to connect with other young Catholics in the Nashville area. She and Father G get into why it's difficult for young adult Catholics to find each other in fellowship. They also discuss the tragic side of feeling isolated and alone.

Lindsey Todd on dating, sex, and chastity

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:30:50 -0600

Author, student, and columnist for Chastity.com Lindsey Todd talks candidly about dating, sex, and what chastity really is.

Mike and the faith buffet!

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:28:56 -0600

Mike tried nearly every faith looking for his feeling of belonging. He was days away from becoming a Mormon missionary. But eventually found his true place was Christianity and the Catholic Church.

Music composer struggles, finds belonging in music

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:52:27 -0600

Carlos (a music composer/student) was far from home. He no longer had his support structure. He struggled. He got help from am counselor. But he ultimately found belonging by connecting with other young adults through the connection of music.

Olympic swimmer finds satisfaction in faith, not the pool.

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:48:43 -0600

This episode Zach and Fr. Gervan talk to Eric, a former Olympic swimmer who never quite found satisfaction in the pool, but did find belonging in his faith and being a man of Jesus Christ.

Busy lives, finding belonging

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:45:29 -0600

In the very first episode, Zach and Fr. Gervan talk with young adults leading very busy lives. Katy, a student at Vanderbilt and nanny, and Nick the director of campus ministry at University Catholic. They talk about the continuing journey, as a student, and as a former student who helps others.