In this episode, Joe sits down with Marena Kirkpatrick, Director of Religious Education at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, for a relaxed and personal conversation about faith, family life, and raising boys in today’s world. Marena shares how her role in parish ministry connects with her vocation at home, the joys and challenges of guiding children in the faith, and the everyday realities of balancing family responsibilities with service to the Church. The discussion is warm and practical, touching on prayer in the home, forming young disciples, and what keeps her grounded and hopeful. A candid, down-to-earth episode for parents, volunteers, and anyone interested in how faith is lived out in ordinary family life.

This episode features a candid, unfiltered conversation with Fr. Nic Jurgensmeyer. We talk honestly about his journey to the priesthood, what that calling really demands, and how it has shaped him as a man and as a pastor. Fr. Nic reflects on his relationship with the parish, the realities of leading a faith community, and the challenges and joys that come with serving people in everyday life. There’s no polish here—just a thoughtful, open discussion about vocation, trust, responsibility, and what it means to walk with a parish as its priest.