In this heartfelt episode of the Father and Father Podcast, hosts Father John McKenzie and Jason A. Smith delve into the profound intersection of fatherhood and pastoral care as they explore how to nurture children in diverse situations. Drawin

Sacred Flows: Exploring Our Top Five Rappers

May 8th, 2024 1h 3m

Get ready to groove as Father John McKenzie and Jason A. Smith, hosts of the Father and Father Podcast, take a break from theological discussions to dive into the world of hip-hop. In this special episode, they share their personal top five pic

Saintly Impact: Exploring The Top 5 Catholic Saints

Apr 23rd, 2024 49m 12s

Join hosts Fr. John McKenzie and Jason A. Smith on a journey through the rich tapestry of Catholicism as they delve into the lives and legacies of the top five saints who have profoundly influenced our lives. Each saint has left an indelible ma

Exploring Perspectives: The Synod's Debate on Priestly Celibacy

Apr 12th, 2024 1h 2m

Join Father John McKenzie and Jason A. Smith as they delve into the nuanced discussion surrounding the potential change of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church. This episode offers a deep dive into the historical context, theological implic

Breaking Silence: Navigating Men's Mental Health

Mar 27th, 2024 31m 25s

Join Father John McKenzie and Jason A. Smith on the Father and Father Podcast as they delve into a crucial yet often overlooked topic: men's mental health. In this deeply personal episode, they explore the challenges, stigmas, and experiences t

How The Eucharist Enhances The Mission of Discipleship

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 1m

Fr. John and Jason continue the discussion from a retreat. Fr. John and Jason discuss the importance of Eucharist . They discuss the conditions of the Catholic Church and the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. We are priest profit and kin

Are You A Disciple?

Feb 27th, 2024 52m 19s

Fr. John and Jason continue the discussion from a retreat. Fr. John and Jason discuss the importance of discipleship. They discuss the term and the practice of being a follower of Christ and separate the meanings of disciple and apostles. Also

Does the Bible Have Anything To Do With Me?

Feb 13th, 2024 57m 15s

Fr. John and Jason discuss the importance of reading the Bible and having a life centered around the scriptures. They discuss the difficulty as life tends to try to take over. In this episode that make some of the scriptures passages come alive

Do I See Myself As A Mission?

Jan 30th, 2024 48m 49s

Fr. John was recently asked to give a talk at a retreat at Howard University. The sparks the topics of our individual mission in the church. Fr. John and Jason discuss one of a handful of episodes about our personal faith and even our mission t

Have We Overcome?

Jan 16th, 2024 55m 52s

Fr. John & Jason talked about the historical Civil Rights song, "We Shall Overcome." Have we overcome? If not, when shall we overcome? What is it that we are overcoming? For sure, Jason and Fr. John, give thanks and a huge homage to the all th

Getting Close To God

Jan 4th, 2024 42m 29s

Fr. John and Jason discuss some small and even big steps to drawing close to the Lord. This came from Jason’s son Trenton when coming up with some ideas for episodes. Although this episode may come from a teenager's question, the practices are

Does War In Other Countries Affect Us

Dec 21st, 2023 46m 25s

Fr. John and Jason have a discussion about how wars have an impact on our community. They explore the ripple effects of international conflicts in this podcast episode. From economic shifts to geopolitical consequences, delve into how wars abro

Being a Father in Special Needs

Nov 29th, 2023 42m 46s

Jason and Fr. John talk about being a Father to those with Special Needs as well Special circumstances. Though difficult at times, God has blessed us with the gift of perseverance and fortitude. Parenting in special circumstances bring sufferi

Can a Man be Vulnerable?

Nov 15th, 2023 39m 30s

Fr. John and Jason discuss how vulnerable can they be as men. They go into a deep dive about masculinity, spirituality, and being Fathers in various ways. Can a man be vulnerable? If so, how much is too much?Places to hear the podcast. Also fol

Catholic Schools in the City

Oct 13th, 2023 38m 14s

Fr. John and Jason discuss their personal experiences with being raised with Catholic Education. They talk about how it was an essential part of the Christian and Catholic faith formation. They also discuss the current and future situation of

Reaction from the NBCCC back in July

Sep 28th, 2023 38m 22s

Fr. John and Jason talk about their experience at the National Black Catholic Congress, an event that is held every 5 years. This was the largest recorded Congress ever recorded. Places to hear the podcast. Also follow us on social media. https