J.D. McQueen
Co-Host of Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba
As Director of Liturgy, J.D. McQueen, II, oversees the planning and celebration of the worship at [St. Theresa Catholic Church](st-theresa.org), which includes coordinating with clergy, church and school staff, and ministry leaders; scheduling and forming volunteers; and managing the vessels, vestments, and other elements necessary for parish liturgies.
J.D. is a cradle Episcopalian and grew up (almost literally) at the cathedral in Peoria, IL, where his father served as the organist and choirmaster. He studied music at Eureka College, and, after discerning a call to the priesthood, earned a Master's of Divinity at Nashotah House Theological Seminary near Milwaukee, WI. Following his ordination, he served as assistant pastor and then pastor of Our Lady of Grace Episcopal Church in Sheboygan, WI (2008-2012) and pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church in San Diego (2012-2017). While in San Diego, J.D. was drawn to the Catholic Church and was received into full communion at St. Theresa Catholic Church in 2017. He is married with children.
J.D. McQueen has hosted 35 Episodes.
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Episode 3: Easter: From Fast to Feast
April 5th, 2024 | Season 1 | 38 mins 44 secs
austin, books, catholicism, easter, lent, priesthood, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church, texas
Now that we are in the Octave of Easter, J.D. and Fr. Barry discuss how we should move from the Fast of Lent to the Feast of Eastertide. Is this an excuse to eat a whole bag of jellybeans?
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Episode 2: Is Your Holy Week Story a Theo-Drama or an Ego-Drama?
March 26th, 2024 | Season 1 | 40 mins 21 secs
austin, catholicism, easter, god, lent, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church, texas
It's Holy Week and the time we begin the walk with Jesus towards the cross. Come along with current Catholic priest, Fr. Barry Cuba and former Episcopal priest, J.D. McQueen, II, of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin to ponder creating space for God this week.
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Episode 1: Premiere | Lenten Check-In with J.D. McQueen, II and Fr. Barry Cuba
March 19th, 2024 | 36 mins 36 secs
austin, catholicism, easter, lent, oatmeal, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church, texas
How is your Lent going so far? If you have sidestepped the goal or goals you set out with at Ash Wednesday, you are definitely not alone. In this premiere episode of our podcast, learn from current Catholic priest, Fr. Barry Cuba and former Episcopal priest, J.D. McQueen, II, how to get back on track and finish strong.