Ukrainian Mountaintop Podcast https://romang4.podbean.com The Ukrainian Mountaintop Podcast brings you the latest sermons, reflections, and community conversations from the Ukrainian Catholic community, located in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Each episode features inspiring teachings from our parish clergy, discussions on Ukrainian spiritual traditions, and highlights of events and initiatives important to the broader Ukrainian Mountaintop community. Whether you’re near or far, this podcast keeps you connected to the life and spirit of our church and community.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:04 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality 1440 episodic romang4 romang4 No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22073950/Podcast_Logo8f4z5.jpg Ukrainian Mountaintop Podcast https://romang4.podbean.com 144 144 Sermon: Failure Is Not the Same as Hypocrisy Sermon: Failure Is Not the Same as Hypocrisy https://romang4.podbean.com/e/failure-is-not-the-same-as-hypocrisy/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/failure-is-not-the-same-as-hypocrisy/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:04 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/bb3fd758-b118-33bc-9a14-4ccc7783e56a Sermon was presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, on July 12, 2026. Father Ivan is pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

]]> Sermon was presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, on July 12, 2026. Father Ivan is pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

]]> romang4 false No 768 15 full Sermon: What You Think Matters (Ukr), China One Child Policy (Eng) Sermon: What You Think Matters (Ukr), China One Child Policy (Eng) https://romang4.podbean.com/e/sermon-what-you-think-matters-ukr-china-one-child-policy-eng/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/sermon-what-you-think-matters-ukr-china-one-child-policy-eng/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:21:52 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/cb6eab0c-2011-3141-8fc2-642e25e7fd62 Sermon was presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, on July 5, 2026. Father Ivan is pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

]]> Sermon was presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, on July 5, 2026. Father Ivan is pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

]]> romang4 false No 595 14 full Gospel Sense: Life is Fair - Part Deux Gospel Sense: Life is Fair - Part Deux https://romang4.podbean.com/e/life-is-fair-part-deux/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/life-is-fair-part-deux/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:11:57 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/568cff0f-f77b-31aa-b279-f573e5c0d457 Life is Fair - Part Deux: Is this the world God created or are we co-creators with him? A reflection on human choice and the principles of cause and effect as they apply to a loving creation.

Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> Life is Fair - Part Deux: Is this the world God created or are we co-creators with him? A reflection on human choice and the principles of cause and effect as they apply to a loving creation.

Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> romang4 false No 337 13 full Gospel Sense: Life is Fair Gospel Sense: Life is Fair https://romang4.podbean.com/e/life-is-fair/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/life-is-fair/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:31:20 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/96c5ccbb-c284-38d7-a010-c82503e40a5c Life is Fair. Is this the world God created or are we co-creators with him? A reflection on human choice and the principles of cause and effect as they apply to a loving creation.

Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> Life is Fair. Is this the world God created or are we co-creators with him? A reflection on human choice and the principles of cause and effect as they apply to a loving creation.

Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> romang4 false No 69 12 full Gospel Sense: Dracula - Taking a bite out of Evil Gospel Sense: Dracula - Taking a bite out of Evil https://romang4.podbean.com/e/dracula-taking-a-bite-out-of-evil/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/dracula-taking-a-bite-out-of-evil/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:41 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/314a4195-59c8-3a25-8648-3d2f4493d61c In the struggle against Dracula, the personification of Evil, spiritual weapons are most effective. In our own life do we use spiritual weapons to defend ourself against evil.

Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> In the struggle against Dracula, the personification of Evil, spiritual weapons are most effective. In our own life do we use spiritual weapons to defend ourself against evil.

Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> romang4 false No 472 11 full Gospel Sense: Forgiveness is Freedom Gospel Sense: Forgiveness is Freedom https://romang4.podbean.com/e/forgiveness-is-freedom/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/forgiveness-is-freedom/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:15:11 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/7d557578-8b42-3b7b-b093-bfb3ba932940 Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

Kaszczak

]]> Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

Kaszczak

]]> romang4 false No 195 10 full Gospel Sense: Money is NOT the Root of All Evil Gospel Sense: Money is NOT the Root of All Evil https://romang4.podbean.com/e/money-is-not-the-root-of-all-evil/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/money-is-not-the-root-of-all-evil/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:13:54 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/e2dfbcf2-5a85-30f0-86a8-f43a443629ca Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> Gospel Sense is presented by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York, and Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, New York. A respected scholar and author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Ivan is equally known for his warm, approachable manner and his ability to make the Gospel come alive in everyday life.

Beloved by parishioners and listeners alike, Father Ivan has a unique gift for communicating timeless Christian truths in a practical, down-to-earth way that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. His thoughtful reflections, exceptional humor, and genuine compassion invite listeners to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ.

]]> romang4 false No 129 9 full Sermon: A Man Born Blind Meets Jesus/ If You Pray For Rain, Don't Complain About the Mud Sermon: A Man Born Blind Meets Jesus/ If You Pray For Rain, Don't Complain About the Mud https://romang4.podbean.com/e/a-man-born-blind-meets-jesus-if-you-pray-for-rain-dont-complain-about-the-mud/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/a-man-born-blind-meets-jesus-if-you-pray-for-rain-dont-complain-about-the-mud/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 12:24:56 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/9a8f04f6-b066-3886-9388-62841b1730e2 Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on May 10, 2026

]]> Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on May 10, 2026

]]> romang4 false No 1023 7 full Sermon: Your Past Does Not Equal Your Future Sermon: Your Past Does Not Equal Your Future https://romang4.podbean.com/e/your-past-does-not-equal-your-future/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/your-past-does-not-equal-your-future/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:34:44 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/28e124df-cf15-3acb-b06f-a48cf8d62d89 Your past does not equal your future—it’s simply a record of where you’ve been, not a contract for where you’re going. The experiences, mistakes, and even successes behind you are raw material, not destiny.

 

Sunday sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on April 26, 2026

]]> Your past does not equal your future—it’s simply a record of where you’ve been, not a contract for where you’re going. The experiences, mistakes, and even successes behind you are raw material, not destiny.

 

Sunday sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on April 26, 2026

]]> romang4 false No 597 6 full Sermon: Being Too Busy is Sometimes Used To Hide From Life Sermon: Being Too Busy is Sometimes Used To Hide From Life https://romang4.podbean.com/e/being-too-busy-is-sometimes-used-to-hide-from-life/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/being-too-busy-is-sometimes-used-to-hide-from-life/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:46:53 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/8f970b8a-cd98-337e-9539-f695a0c958a4 The proactive life of grace says that I decide what I do and who I become. Busyness can often be a refuge from our own life. We can be so busy that we forget to choose who we want to become.

Palm Sunday sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on March 29, 2026

]]> The proactive life of grace says that I decide what I do and who I become. Busyness can often be a refuge from our own life. We can be so busy that we forget to choose who we want to become.

Palm Sunday sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on March 29, 2026

]]> romang4 false No 726 5 full Sermon: Repentance is an act of love, not sorrow Sermon: Repentance is an act of love, not sorrow https://romang4.podbean.com/e/repentance-is-an-act-of-love-not-sorrow/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/repentance-is-an-act-of-love-not-sorrow/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:38:22 -0400 romang4.podbean.com/8b7c82c9-3405-3d67-a3bb-1e23db2d787c Repentance is an act of love, not sorrow.

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on March 14, 2026

]]> Repentance is an act of love, not sorrow.

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on March 14, 2026

]]> romang4 false No 648 4 full Sermon: Making The World Better Starts With You Sermon: Making The World Better Starts With You https://romang4.podbean.com/e/making-the-world-better-starts-with-you/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/making-the-world-better-starts-with-you/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:43:49 -0500 romang4.podbean.com/518e82fc-4601-3714-bcde-2773a4e9d963 To make the world better you must first make yourself better

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on January 11, 2026

]]> To make the world better you must first make yourself better

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on January 11, 2026

]]> romang4 false No 457 3 full Sermon: Pop Tarts and Finding the Good in People Sermon: Pop Tarts and Finding the Good in People https://romang4.podbean.com/e/pop-tarts-and-finding-the-good-in-people/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/pop-tarts-and-finding-the-good-in-people/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:33:57 -0500 romang4.podbean.com/61375ab0-9cc5-3a14-abb6-c06e12f3a3c3 The Messaging found on a box of Pop Tarts and Finding the Good in People

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on January 18, 2026

]]> The Messaging found on a box of Pop Tarts and Finding the Good in People

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on January 18, 2026

]]> romang4 false No 749 2 full Sermon: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds Sermon: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds https://romang4.podbean.com/e/good-thoughts-good-words-good-deeds/ https://romang4.podbean.com/e/good-thoughts-good-words-good-deeds/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:49:34 -0500 romang4.podbean.com/37bcdaec-fbd7-3c0f-bdc8-7b62780eb5a2 Good thoughts, good words, and good deeds, even when no one is watching!

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on February 8, 2026, Hunter, NY

]]> Good thoughts, good words, and good deeds, even when no one is watching!

Sermon spoken In Ukrainian and English by Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak on February 8, 2026, Hunter, NY

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