Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba

Episode 31: Forming Disciples with Chase Crouse

March 11th, 2026  |  Season 3  |  47 mins 25 secs

catholicism, discipleship, jesus, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church

What does it take to form faith in a world overflowing with content? In this episode, we explore the challenge of discerning what truly shapes our hearts and minds. A great teacher doesn’t just deliver information—they spark curiosity and awaken a desire to learn. Join us as St. Theresa’s new Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis shares his vision for inspiring faith, forming disciples, and helping people encounter the Church in a deeper way.

Episode 33: Discipleship with Gian Gamboa

March 5th, 2026  |  Season 3  |  45 mins 35 secs

catholicism, discipleship, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church, teens, young adults

What does it really mean to pass on the faith — not just as a curriculum, but as a lived relationship? In this episode of St. Theresa Greater Things, Father Barry and J.D. McQueen sit down with Gian Gamboa, our newly appointed Director of Ongoing Formation and Discipleship, to share his journey from pre-med student to missionary, youth minister, and Catholic speaker — and what ultimately led him to St. Theresa.

The conversation tackles an honest challenge in modern faith formation: too often we expect young people to behave before they truly belong. Together, they explore why belonging comes first, how conversion happens through relationships and community, and what it means to form not only teens, but the adults who walk alongside them.

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Episode 32: Enjoy the Silence: Listening to God with Fr. Larry

February 27th, 2026  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 13 secs

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J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba invite Fr. Larry Covington to discuss prayer and creating space for God's direction. What does discerning God's call look like, especially during the season of Lent? Discover (or rediscover!) the joy of daily commitment to God - whatever your vocation!

Episode 30: AI and the Church

November 14th, 2025  |  41 mins 42 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. host St. Theresa,Chief Operating Officer, Chris Treadaway to discuss his recent travels to Rome to a Vatican AI conference. Learn how the church is exploring AI developments and how St. Theresa is part of the conversation.

Episode 29: OUR Father: The Grammar of Faith

August 21st, 2025  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 40 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the profound impact of language on our perception, relationships, and understanding of the world.

Episode 28: The Urgency and Seriousness of the Spiritual Life

July 14th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  52 mins 47 secs

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In this episode, Fr. Barry Cuba and J.D. McQueen emphasize the interconnectedness of the community and the urgency of prioritizing the spiritual life. We often face challenges and overestimate our capacity to meet those challenges or underestimate what we face.

Episode 27: Summer Reading

June 6th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  48 mins 34 secs

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Fr Barry and JD discuss some of their favorite reads for summer.

Episode 26: Forgiveness 3: Towards God and Ourselves

May 30th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  50 mins 46 secs

"The Journey of Forgiveness – Towards God and Ourselves"
J.D. and Fr. Barry continue their discussion regarding forgiveness and direct it toward a part of the process that can sometimes be overlooked: forgiving God for what we feel he owes us, and forgiving ourselves when we were not at our best.

How do we renounce self-judgment and embrace the truth of our identity as a beloved child of God?

Episode 25: The Forgiveness Process

May 19th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  55 mins 45 secs

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Most of us know we're called to forgiveness, but how do we actually go about it? Fr. Barry and J.D. present a framework which involves seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, identifying hurts, renouncing lies and judgments, and moving toward conscious and intentional forgiveness.

Episode 24: Forgiveness: A Path to Peace

May 9th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  54 mins 50 secs

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In this first part of a series, Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the deep human longing for forgiveness and community and discuss how forgiveness—rooted in the concept of releasing burdens rather than forgetting—fosters reconciliation and spiritual growth.

Join them for a heartfelt conversation about transforming hurt into compassion and embracing forgiveness as a path to peace

Episode 23: The Litany of Humility

March 28th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  54 mins 50 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss the Litany of Humility. What is a litany? How can entering into this prayer help us grow this Lent.

Episode 22: Moved + Chosen

February 21st, 2025  |  Season 2  |  53 mins 55 secs

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In this episode, we explore how bishops are chosen and moved within the Church to serve different communities. Then, we shift to a more personal reflection: during Lent, how are we called to new growth, and how can we remember that we, too, are chosen and beloved?

Episode 21: Engaging with the Homily

January 14th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  51 mins 33 secs

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How do deacons, priests, and bishops prepare a homily, and what is its purpose? How do we engage more intentionally with the message of Christ and his Church in a way that allows for greater impact on our lives? Can a Mass Journal help with focus?

Episode 20: The Christmas Paradox: Scattered by the World, United by Grace

December 16th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  49 mins

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J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry discuss the celebration of Christmas in the Church and in our lives: are we gathering or scattering, isolating or forming connections with others? How can we serve and contribute positively to the experiences of those visiting St. Theresa for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ?

Episode 19: Mary's Advent Presence

December 9th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  59 mins 24 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss how Mary leads us to her Son in a deeply personal way, meeting us where we're at both culturally and individually. Her maternal love and intercession allows us to deepen our own faith and draw closer to Christ this Advent.

Episode 18: Preparing for your Advent Penance Service

November 25th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  57 mins 10 secs

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Our parish Advent Penance Service is coming up Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM. Confession is complex, particularly for children and those with limited experience. How should you prepare?