The Advent and Christmas seasons are most welcome this year. To celebrate the yuletide, two Christmas music fans from the Jesuit family join host Mike Jordan Laskey to talk about their favorite seasonal tunes.
Dr. Susan Bigelow Reynolds is a professor of Catholic Studies at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and has two degrees from Boston Colleg ... Show More
Yesterday
Making Theatre in Ukraine with Fr. George Drance, SJ
Fr. George Drance, SJ, is a great example of the fact that Jesuits can do and be anything. Fr. George is a theatre artist, which, in his case, encompasses acting on the stage, directing, teaching acting classes at Fordham University in New York, and writing and adapting his own s ... Show More
50m 13s
Oct 1
Jesuit Stories From the Middle East with Michael Petro, SJ
On October 4 and 5, the Catholic Church will observe the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Today’s guest, who recently stopped by our studio in Washington, DC, is a perfect guest for the occasion. His name is Michael Petro, SJ, and he’s a Jesuit of the American East Coast ... Show More
48m 50s
Sep 22
Chasing St. Kevin: An Ignatian Pilgrimage into Ancient Ireland
St. Kevin is a 6th century Irish saint, best known, perhaps, for the monastery he founded at Glendalough, tucked deep into County Wicklow. Beyond the monastic community, Kevin has been immortalized by Irish poet Seamus Heaney in a poem called “St. Kevin and the Blackbird.” It’s a ... Show More
56m 59s
Dec 2018
Christmas: Non-biblical vs. Unbiblical
After a delicious Christmas dinner and dessert, Aimee, Carl, and Todd relax around the fireplace and answer some Christmas ‘letters’ from listeners. For example: Are nativity scenes with baby Jesus in the manger a second commandment violation? Some attribute the origin of Christm ... Show More
34m 20s
Dec 2024
GCF Lock In: Our Favorite Christmas Songs
Kevin, Jeremy, and Alyssa talk about all the songs that put them in the Christmas spirit. Plus, we answer some listener questions.Follow Kevin everywhere @kevintporterFollow Jeremy @jeremypolson or on his podcast, This Song Reminds Me.Follow Alyssa @Alyssa_Sabo on Instagram or @A ... Show More
1h 46m
Dec 2023
S1E12: Christmas Special: Holiday Talk with Season 1 Artists
This episode serves up a delightful feast of holiday stories and Christmas memories shared by a lineup of talented artists from Season 1, including Zach Bolen, Tim Timmons, Todd Smith, Sarah Kroger, Stu G, Jack Mooring, Dwan Hill, Travis Ryan, and more. From turkey talk to family ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
Top 10 Christmas Movies Soundtracks | Part 2
Get ready to deck the halls with the latest episode of Christmas Countdown! Join your hosts, Eric and Danny, as they unwrap the magic of the holiday season by diving into their Top 5 Christmas Movie Soundtracks of All Time! From feel-good classics to modern favorites, these sound ... Show More
1h 53m
Dec 2023
Santa, Christmas Trees, and Reindeer: Pagan or Christian? | with Bill Federer
Have you ever wondered where Christmas traditions come from? Better yet, is there any CHRISTIAN truth to these traditions, or are they all rooted in paganism? And what's the deal with Santa Claus? Where did he come from and how did he become such a legend in the hearts and minds ... Show More
49m 1s
Jul 2023
Merry Christmas in July! | Special Guest Santa J. Claus
Okay, Christmas fans, Christmas in July is upon us! To celebrate, Eric and Danny are here with a massively merry dose of 5 months until Christmas cheer. In this episode, we chat about the latest and greatest Christmas news, play everyone's favorite game (It's Beginnin ... Show More
1h 56m
Nov 2024
Jingle Bells is NOT a Christmas Song (5 Good News Christmas Stores)
Johnny Mac shares five intriguing Christmas stories. He discusses Bridlington's early Christmas celebration in August, heartwarming decorations by a husband for his ill wife, fascinating Christmas facts debunking common myths, a controversial anti-Christmas wish list, and a humor ... Show More
5m 22s