In this week’s podcast, Fr John sits down with Mike, a longtime campus minister, parish leader, and now diocesan director of the Diocese of Rochester NY, whose story winds through backroads and retreat houses, late-night factory shifts and unexpected holy moments. Together, John and Mike explore what it means to live the Gospel not just as a message, but as a way of being. It’s a conversation about presence, permission, and the quiet courage to follow the Spirit (sometimes a little off-script!) ...
Jul 03, 2025•55 min•Ep. 79
In this episode of The Attentive Heart, Fr. John Gribowich and guest Ryan Pemberton explore how faith, suffering, and embodiment intersect in the journey toward wholeness. Drawing from personal experience and thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton, they reflect on how listening to our wounds, our bodies, and one another opens us to God’s healing love.
Jun 21, 2025•54 min•Ep. 78
✨ Episode Overview In this deeply moving conversation, Fr. John Gribowich sits down with Paul Fahey , a counselor, catechist, and founder of Third Space , to discuss what it means to stay rooted in Catholicism while lovingly confronting its failures. From the experience of spiritual abuse to the hope of reconstructing faith, Paul shares how healing, nuance, and honesty are not enemies of the Church—but vital signs of life. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled to reconcile their love...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 77
What does it really mean to preach with power and presence in today’s world? In this deeply inspiring episode of The Attentive Heart , host Fr. John Gribowich welcomes Capuchin Father Edward Foley —a prolific scholar, preacher, and teacher whose work fuses theology, neuroscience, and the art of storytelling . 👤 About the Guest: Fr. Edward Foley, OFM Cap. Fr. Foley is a Capuchin Franciscan , Catholic priest, theologian, and internationally renowned speaker on liturgy and preaching. A recipient o...
May 21, 2025•57 min•Ep. 76
Empowering the Next Generation of Preachers This week on the Attentive Heart Podcast , host Fr. John Gribowich sits down with Susan McGurgan , a high school educator, theologian, and spiritual formation leader. They unpack what it means to train teenagers to tell their faith stories—and why that matters more than ever in a noisy, digital-first world. Their conversation dives into: How storytelling helps teens find their voice The neuroscience of preaching and narrative memory Why Eucharistic ado...
May 15, 2025•54 min•Ep. 75
Imagine this...our wounds and our suffering are so important that God became one with them in the person of Jesus Christ. If that is true, then our stories–from the brightest moments to the darkest–suddenly matter more than we ever imagined. They become parables that only we can tell. In this special episode, host Father John, program director of CALLED, is joined by guests Kathy Lorentz (CALLED Curriculum Team), David Plisky , (DeSales Media/CALLED Alumni) and Jesse Manibusan , (professional mu...
Sep 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 74
In this week's episode Father John meets with his good friend and colleague Father O'Shea, a priest of the three hundred year old order the Passionists. Together they discuss the state of how we "church" in the twentieth century and how they intend to launch a new program called CALLED to help lay people, seminarians, nuns, priests - you name it- find time in our busy lives to find time for God in our lives, to recognized our lives as the homily it is, and to invite listeners to join the CALLED ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 73
Michael McCord is a Buddhist priest based at the San Francisco Zen Center . In this conversation, Michael and John discuss the vocational call to priesthood, the similarities found within the Christian and Buddhist mystical traditions, and how to best address the “shadow side” in one’s life.
Feb 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, John talks with Julie Larkin, the founder and executive director of Girl Talk , an organization committed to walking with high school and college-age female students who may be experiencing loneliness and the lack of self-worth. Based on personal experience and storytelling, Julie and the Girl Talk team offer hope to those struggling in an age of mental and emotional anxiety.
Feb 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 71
This week Fr. John chats with his dear friend Keith about their admiration and inspiration drawn from the iconic singer/songwriter, Bob Dylan. They share memories of how their lives were impacted by the stories and music of one of the most legendary poets of our time. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2024.
Jan 17, 2024•41 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, John speaks with Sebastian Gomes, the executive editor of audio and video at America Media . John and Sebastian talk about growing up in the post-Vatican II Church. (Vatican II was a major council held in Rome from 1962-65 that dealt with ways that the Catholic Church could both become more true to its essential mission as given to the first apostles and better engage with the concerns of the modern age.) They also talk about how to prayerfully read Scripture and how to navigate...
Jan 13, 2024•48 min•Ep. 70
Merry Christmas, Fr. John shares his Christmas homily captured live from St. Matthew's Parish in San Mateo, California. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2024.
Jan 02, 2024•14 min•Ep. 68
In this week's episode, we welcome back Fr. Matt Pennington. Fr. Matt talks about how we can all use our gifts and power for service. He touches on how Jesus is the ultimate example of dedicating ourselves to service and the impact it can have on the world around us. For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/ All Rights Reserved By Sunday To Sunday Productions 2023....
Dec 06, 2023•10 min•Ep. 67
In this week's episode, we return with another homily from Fr. Matt Pennington. Fr. Matt talks about learning from failure and how seeking humility urges us to learn from our mistakes. For more homilies from Father Matt Pennington, visit Podcast People at http://frmattshomilies.podcastpeople.com/ All Rights Reserved By Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Nov 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 66
This week we continue our special Flip the Script episode with Fr. John. John tells more about his journey to the priesthood and following his calling as well as dives into some of his guiding ideas in the way he practices his faith. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Nov 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 65
This week we bring you a special Flip the Script episode interviewing Fr. John. John sits down with long-time friend Dave to talk about his ideas of faith as well as his journey to priesthood. In this episode, John shares about his early childhood and how his journey to priesthood began in first grade. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Nov 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 64
This week on the Witness podcast, we welcome back guest podcaster Roseann Bonadia. In this episode, Roseann reflects on the current Israel-Hamas conflict. As she grapples with her own feelings about the violent situation she recalls her time spent in Israel in the mid-1990s and what it was like encountering the diversity of faiths while visiting. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Nov 08, 2023•14 min•Ep. 63
In this episode of the Attentive Heart , John continues his conversation with Steve. The two discuss how different people in our lives shape our ideas of God and faith. Steve also talks about his product and company Monk Manual and the impact he hopes to create by offering a tool for deeper contemplation. Check out Monk Manual: "We’re on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools f...
Nov 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 62
In this episode of the Attentive Heart , John sits down with friend and founder of Monk Manual, Steve. The two begin talking about Steve's faith journey and how we form our relationships with God throughout the different phases of adolescence. Check out Monk Manual: "We’re on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing." Monk Manual All Rights...
Oct 25, 2023•32 min•Ep. 61
In this week's episode of The Attentive Heart , John sits down with a friend and youth minister Greg. The two discuss abuse scandals of the Catholic church, personal experiences with anxiety, and ways to cope with anxiety. Content warning, this episode contains discussions of abuse and mental health. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Oct 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 60
This week on the Witness podcast, we welcome a special guest podcaster Roseann Bonadia. Roseann holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit Theology School in Massachusetts that is now part of Boston College as well as a Master of Philosophy in Theology from Boston College. She has been involved in parish ministry in New York City for many years. In this episode, Roseann talks about Saint Phoebe and the current discussion around the involvement of women in the church. All Rights Reserved b...
Oct 11, 2023•7 min•Ep. 59
On this week's episode of the Witness Podcast, Ann Mary tells us about New Dawn Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a maternal-child health Center in Dandora, Kenya. In this episode, Ann Mary highlights our On the Journey alum Jill Tabit of St. Monica's Parish and her efforts to develop and fundraise the organization. Check out the homepage for New Dawn Africa and Jill's On the Journey Episode! https://www.newdawnafrica.org/ https://sundaytosunday.net/episodes/ All Rights Res...
Oct 04, 2023•10 min•Ep. 58
On this week's episode of the Attentive Heart , Fr. John continues his conversation with friend and marriage consultant Peter. Peter tells us the third step for couples to practice for a successful marriage as well as other helpful advice he has derived from the Bible. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 57
On this week's episode of the Attentive Heart podcast, John sits down with friend and marriage consultant Peter. The two talk about how Pope John Paul II's book "Love and Responsibility" led Peter down the path to helping people navigate healthy relationships. In this episode, Peter takes us through the first two out of three steps he recommends for a happy marriage. Tune in next week to hear the third and the rest of John and Peter's conversation. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Product...
Sep 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 56
This week on another episode of the Witness Podcast, Ann Mary catches us up on top pop-culture moments of the summer, including the release of the Barbie movie. Ann Mary dives into discussions of cultures of inclusion, female empowerment, and representation. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Sep 13, 2023•9 min•Ep. 55
This week on the Witness Podcast we introduce a new guest contributor Margaret Burk. Margaret brings decades of performance, teaching, and producing experience to her storytelling. Margaret is the former Director of Development for the Chicago Sinfonietta and was named “100 Women Making a Difference” in Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine. After a career in arts administration, Margaret returned to her love - the spoken word. She performs throughout the Chicago area, drawing from her background in th...
Sep 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 54
On this week's episode of the Attentive Heart , Fr. John sits down with friend and former student Ali. Ali is a former educator herself and is now pursuing a career as a yoga instructor. John and Ali discuss her path from teaching in the classroom to teaching on the mat and how yoga has offered her a journey to healing her mind, body, and spirit. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Aug 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 53
On this week's episode of The Attentive Heart Fr. John sits down with Catholic Activist Martha Hennessy. Martha is the granddaughter of Dorothy Day founder of the Catholic Worker Movement who is in the process of canonization. John and Martha discuss the revitalization of the Eucharist, her work with the Catholic Worker, the true message of Christ, and more. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Aug 23, 2023•58 min•Ep. 52
On this week's episode of The Attentive Heart Fr. John begins with a tribute to Sunday to Sunday Productions founder Fr. Mike Russo. This past week on August 10th, was the one-year anniversary of his passing. Fr. John briefly shares about his relationship with Fr. Mike and the impact he made on those around him. Moreover, Fr. John continues his conversation with Secular Franciscan Antonia. The two discuss what joining the Fraternity looks like and how Antonia brings those practices into her dail...
Aug 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 51
This week's episode is a special anniversary remembrance of our founder Fr. Mike Russo. Ann Mary gives us insight into the relationship she had with Fr. Mike and shares some fond memories. If you have any questions, comments, or memories of Fr. Mike you would like to share please contact Ann Mary at annmary@sundaytosunday.com. All Rights Reserved by Sunday to Sunday Productions 2023.
Aug 09, 2023•9 min•Ep. 50
