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

catholicism, lent, listening, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church

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

catholicism, language, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church

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 25: The Forgiveness Process

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

catholicism, forgiveness, religion, spirituality, st. theresa catholic church

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.