Deacons Pod Podcast
1) When Your Mom Passes Away
In this special episode of Deacons Pod, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey and Deacon Mark Asselin remember their moms, Sheila Murphy and Julienne Asselin, who both passed away earlier this year. Deacon Pat...Show More
2) Compassion in a Divided World – Gloria Purvis
In this thought-provoking episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Eastern, ...Show More
3) Three Catholic Deacons on "The Friendship Recession"
In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates discuss "the friendship recession" – the possible change in the way adults today experience and maintain friendships, notably due ...Show More
4) Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures – Jessica Coblentz and Dan Horan
The new Paulist Press book "Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures" is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod. Since 1985, the Center for the Study of Spiritu...Show More
5) Our Language is God. Our Accent is Catholic. – Marissa Papula of Loyola Marymount University
In this "Back to School" episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates have a wonderful conversation with Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los ...Show More
6) Meet the Three New Paulist Deacon Affiliates
In this special episode of Deacons Pod, learn about the lives and ministries of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates. They are Deacon Mike Berstene of Tollan, CT; Deacon Mike Hayes of Clevel...Show More
7) When the Saints Go Flying In – Rev. Joseph Yoo
Rev. Joseph Yoo is an Episcopal priest in Texas with a dynamic presence on Instagram and TikTok. He has a wonderful conversation with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this thought-provoking episode...Show More
8) Consequences to Real People – Hilary Chester of Jesuit Refugee Service USA
In the wake of the U.S. government's massive cuts to international aid funding, Jesuit Refugee Service USA is persevering in its important work to serve refugees in multiple countries. In this epis...Show More
9) Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World - Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO
Could "radical non-judgement" be a balm for polarization? Isn't "judging" a necessary part of everyday life? The Paulist Deacon Affiliates consider these questions in this thought-provoking episode ...Show More
10) Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering - Daryl Russell Grigsby
Daryl Russell Grigsby, author of the new Paulist Press book "Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering" is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Daryl a...Show More