This episode of the Breakthrough of Grace Podcast features a talk by Julia Ibarra. During our conversation with Julie, you will hear about why she founded MagentaYou.com, what it means to her, and how it helps deepen women’s faith, health and f

“We Have to Trust in Order to Receive from God” w/ Simon Kyne

Feb 7th, 2024 49m 2s

Simon Kyne draws on the Catechism, Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Church to provide an introduction to the virtue of Christian Trust. In this talk, we learn how the history of Salvation can be viewed as the long pursuit by God to rest

The Beatitudes As Lived by St. Mother Theresa w/ Mark Kalpakgian

Nov 1st, 2023 27m 40s

This episode of the Breakthrough of Grace Podcast features reflections gathered and curated by Mark Kalpakgian. Mark’s talk is inspired by the life, the example and the witness of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta- and in particular, by the recen

"God's Love Story: 8 Years of Prayer answered in 8 Hours" w/ Matthew Cipolla

Oct 4th, 2023 31m 41s

Matthew Cipolla is a devoted husband and father whose story chronicles the love of God breaking through and over his life, and that of his family, in powerful ways. Matthew currently serves as a civilian contractor with the US Military, provid

Hail Holy Queen w/ Daniela McClintock

Sep 6th, 2023 32m 27s

Daniela McClintock is a woman who seeks to live out all the attributes of full Christian identity : as a woman, as a wife, a mother, as a daugher, as a sister and trusted friend, and as a devout person of prayer. In this episode she describes

Persevering in Holiness w/ Sean Whiteman

Aug 2nd, 2023 48m 25s

Sean Whiteman is a husband, father and devout follower of our Blessed Lord - and in this talk tells the story of his conversion over time - and persevering in the long pursuit to grow in holiness. As a man who works in both Catholic and music

The Elephant & The Rider w/ Joe Szalkiewicz

Jul 5th, 2023 26m 28s

Joe is a husband, father and devout Catholic who brings his faith into nearly all aspects of his life – including his work as the Owner and President of an entrepreneurial media company. In this talk, Joe borrows the concept of of an Elephant

Pilgrimage: Man & Woman’s Search for & Encounters with God w/ Steve Kerekes

Jun 7th, 2023 42m 22s

During this talk, Speaker Steve Kerekes of JMJYouth.com talks about his life's work to take people on Pilgrimages, that they might in those travels experience somethig of the majesty, the mystery and the glory of God. In his reflections, he d

Episode 12: How God Rescued Me in His Love with Ken Sharrar

May 3rd, 2023 43m 29s

During this talk, speaker Ken Sharrar speaks to how God heals brokenness and sin from our past, to strengthen and unite us to Him, to live faithfully and fruitfully for the Gospel. We hope this talk blesses you as much as it did us.Reflection Q

Episode 11: How the Father Draws Men to Himself and Raises Them Up as His Sons with Dominic Polito

Apr 5th, 2023 36m 17s

During this talk, speaker Dominic Polito shares from his treasury of wisdom and knowledge about how God Fathers us as His sons and daughters, and in particular, how He invites us to cling to Him in all things. With humor, keen insights and the

Episode 10: Intimacy with God: Our Deepest Longing with Lia McGuinness

Mar 1st, 2023 24m 48s

During this talk, speaker Lia McGuinness shares about seeking initimacy with Christ as the core of the spiritual life. Borrowing from Scripture, from Saints, her Spiritual Director and her own lived experience, Lia unpacks the deepest hunger o

Episode 9: The Message of Fatima

Jun 8th, 2022 46m 17s

During this talk, speaker Simon Kyne shares the history, the relevance and the recent expereince of travelling to Fatima Portugal, where the Blessed Mother appeared in 1917 to three shepherd children. We will hear how Fatima 125 years later i

Episode 8: God Glorifies Himself Through Our Brokenness

May 7th, 2021 30m 49s

Episode 7: He Came to Show us the Father (The Invitation of Lent)

Mar 10th, 2021 52m 55s

Discussion QuestionsReflect on the following scripture: " "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." – Matt 16:24. What stands out to you as you reflect on this scripture?Reflection from Henri

Episode 6: St. Maria Goretti & The Rescue of God

Mar 10th, 2021 38m 20s

Discussion QuestionsPonder the following quote by Pope Saint Paul VI: ""We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming

Episode 5: St. Francis and Servant Leadership

Mar 10th, 2021 50m 56s

Discussion QuestionsWhat is one of your favorite qualities of St. Francis of Assisi?Reflect on these words of Jesus: "I did not come to be served, but to serve" (Matt 20:28)Pope Francis has described his approach to leadership as patterning aft

Episode 4: Divine Mercy

Mar 10th, 2021 40m 40s

Discussion QuestionsMichael tells a story of what the nuns taught him: how are we defined by Faith, by Hope and by Love?In what ways is "mercy" more than just forgiveness, but also Charity in action?Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount: "Ble

Episode 3: Breakthrough of Grace

Mar 10th, 2021 50m 31s

Simon Kyne seeks to live daily that St. Irenaeus’s famous exhortation: “The Glory of God is man fully alive”. Raised a Catholic, as a university student he experienced a deepening of faith and religious fervor in his life and spent one year in

Episode 2: Contemplative Prayer

Mar 10th, 2021 37m

Discussion QuestionsOur Blessed Mother is a model of contemplative prayer: Reflect on the following scriptures Luke 2: 19: "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."St. Teresa of Avila states in her book Way of Per

Episode 1: Welcome From the Founders

Feb 26th, 2021 24m 14s

The Christian life is has been described as (1) encountering Jesus then (2) bringing Christ to the World. How have you encountered Jesus lately? How are you feeling encouraged to bring Him into the world?Pope St. John Paul II wrote the followin

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