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

Episode 12: Blessings

August 22nd, 2024  |  Season 1  |  49 mins 51 secs

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Catching up after summer activities, Fr. Barry Cuba and J.D. McQueen discuss a topic and activity seen every day in the life of the Church: Blessings. What happens when someone or something is blessed and how can blessings have a profound impact on our lives?

Episode 11: Three Stages of the Interior Life

July 29th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  50 mins 50 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. speak about their study and experience of the three traditional stages of the interior life of one who is seeking God: the purgative way, the illuminative way, and the unitive way.

Episode 10: Public v. Private Revelation

July 19th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  49 mins 53 secs

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J.D. and Fr. Barry introduce a topic that can sometimes be confusing, and even a bit personal, to Catholics - the difference between public and private revelation.

Public revelation is God's self-disclosure to all people.
Private revelation is God's self-disclosure to an individual or a group.

Various devotions and piety exist within the Catholic Church due to its global nature and long history; but what beliefs are essential to our faith and lead us to salvation?

Fr. Barry also speaks a bit to his new role as Chaplain for Austin Community College.

Episode 8: Getting Worship "Rite"

June 24th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  48 mins 59 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. continue their exploration (and explication?) of a solid Catholic understanding of worship. Why do we "have to go" to Mass? How can we participate fully, actively, and consciously in the liturgy so that worship is a transformative experience instead of a repetitive responsibility? We hope this episode will have you thinking about Mass in a new way and attending Mass with a new sense of awe!

Episode 6: If You Don't Go to Daily Mass, Are You a Bad Catholic? Seeking a More Meaningful Relationship wtih God

April 30th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  50 mins 19 secs

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The podcast explores various aspects of Christianity, including the concept of God, the importance of prayer, and the process of discerning a vocation in the church.

Topics covered include:
The meaning of Confirmation and the Bishop's role.
Having a positive image of God for mental and spiritual well-being.
How God's justice and mercy work together.
Discerning God's voice and following a calling.
The importance of daily spiritual practices and prayer.
Developing a meaningful relationship with God.
J.D. and Father Barry emphasize the importance of understanding God's nature and building a personal connection through prayer and reflection.

Episode 5: Spiritual Dentistry?: On Suffering, Listening and Loving like Jesus

April 24th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  46 mins 30 secs

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J.D. and Fr. Barry talk about responding to suffering. Why do pain and roadblocks happen in our lives and what should we do when it happens to us?

Episode 4: The Reunion & Reconciliation of the Season of Easter: How to Be More Like Peter

April 17th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  43 mins 21 secs

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Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss how to live the Easter season like St. Peter. We consider what it was like for Peter to be around a resurrected Christ, his friend, brother and God who he personally put to death. How did the future first Pope and father of the church, Peter, react during Christ's resurrection, and what does that mean for us today?

Episode 3: Easter: From Fast to Feast

April 5th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  38 mins 44 secs

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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?

Episode 2: Is Your Holy Week Story a Theo-Drama or an Ego-Drama?

March 26th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  40 mins 21 secs

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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.

Episode 1: Premiere | Lenten Check-In with J.D. McQueen, II and Fr. Barry Cuba

March 19th, 2024  |  36 mins 36 secs

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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.