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about four o'clock
Hosted by Fr. Chad Arnold · EN
A podcast for anyone discerning a vocation to the Catholic priesthood.
One's vocation from God is a deeply personal adventure. Yet frequently there are common threads that run through the Lord's calling. Three Catholic priests sit down to discuss the familiar questions that come along with discernment while also sharing the joys and challenges of their own priestly adventure with God.
We're here to answer questions, share our priesthood, and grow in openness to God's will.
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History of Celibacy
Oct 600:35:03Tap to summarizeToday we begin by discussing our sleeping habits and give our hottest takes on naps. Then we answer a listener's question regarding the historical development of the practice of priestly celibacy.
Transcribe →Guest: Fr. Andy Hammeke
Sep 2900:36:29Tap to summarizeFr. Andy Hammeke, the vocations director for the diocese of Salina, joins us to reminisce about sports memories from seminary and then shares his vocation story and how the Lord led him from the mostly typical life of a college athlete to the priesthood.
Transcribe →Guest: Fr. Scott Schilmoeller
Sep 2200:33:14Tap to summarizeFr. Garett is once again joined by Fr. Paul Clark and Fr. Scott Schilmoeller to hear about karaoke nights and their favorite pranks from their time in seminary. Then Fr. Scott shares how the Lord led him to see the sense of adventure he had since childhood would be most fulfilled through a life of priesthood.
Transcribe →Guest: Fr. Paul Clark
Sep 1500:32:54Tap to summarizeFr. Paul Clark from Jefferson City and Fr. Scott Schilmoeller from Omaha join Fr. Garett to discuss their adventures in New York during the vocation directors conference as well as Fr. Paul's choreography expertise getting put to good use for seminary musicals. Then, Fr. Paul shares the story of his vocation, including how encounters with the saints inspired him to follow them in giving everything to the Lord.
Transcribe →Guest: Fr. Ryan Adorjan
Sep 800:32:10Tap to summarizeFr. Garett sits down with Fr. Ryan Adorjan from the Diocese of Joliet during some free time at a national convention for vocation directors to reminisce about their days in seminary before hearing how the Lord led Fr. Ryan from growing up with a "milk toast" experience of Catholicism to laying down his life as a priest.
Transcribe →Affective Maturity
Sep 100:29:05Tap to summarizeToday we catch up on what everyone has been reading before diving into a discussion on what the Church refers to as "affective maturity" and its importance in the life of seminarians and priests.
Transcribe →Totus Tuus with Mark and Mary Ellen Arnold
Aug 2500:36:09Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by Mark and Mary Ellen Arnold, the Coordinators for Totus Tuus in the diocese. In between shenanigans between Fr. Chad and Mark, we share memorable stories from our time with Totus Tuus, discuss how it promotes the diocesan culture of vocations, and learn about the term "heart sparkle."
Transcribe →Bishop Kemme on Grief as a Priest
Aug 1800:32:26Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Bishop Carl Kemme to share the most unique and memorable places we have celebrated the Holy Mass. Then we transition into a more somber tone to discuss the unique aspects of grief and mourning as priests, and Bishop shares his experience of the recent loss of his own mother.
Transcribe →Bishop Kemme on Vocational Culture
Aug 11, 202500:33:10Tap to summarizeWe are excited to welcome back our local shepherd, Bishop Carl Kemme. We chat about a few highlights from the summer for each of us before discussing a Vatican recognition for the diocese and our sense of what makes the culture of vocations unique in Wichita.
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Lectio 1 Kings 19: 8-13
Jun 19, 2023Tap to summarizeThis week we pray with the passage of Elijah at Mount Horeb. We also discuss the evils of chat GPT. Come and get me AI.
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