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Catholic Influencers Podcast

233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings

Join Fr Rob Galea, Alyssa Agius, Justine Hughes and Augie Angrisano for weekly conversations about the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and relevant life topics from a Catholic perspective.

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EP#18- Gluttony and Food Addiction (feat. Fr. Ryan Rooney)

June 19, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii talk discuss the difference between gluttony and food addiction and have an interview with Fr Ryan Rooney. Fr Rooney shares his story of his struggle with food addiction and how he found healing and is now helping others do the same.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#17- Evangelical Poverty (feat. Fr Ken Barker, MGL)

June 12, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii talk about what Evangelical poverty is and whether of not Jesus was poor.  Danii interviews Fr. Ken Barker, MGL, on his own experience of evangelical poverty, the vow of poverty taken by religious orders and how lay people can try to lead a more simple life.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conver...

EP#16- From Protestant to Catholic (feat. Alyssa Frizzell)

June 05, 2019 23:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss conversion, to christianity, to Catholicism and ongoing conversion in our everyday lives.  Danii interviews Alyssa Frizzell, a young woman with a beautiful story conversion to Catholicism with her husband.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#16- From Protestant to Catholic (feat. Alyssa Frizzell)

June 05, 2019 23:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss conversion, to christianity, to Catholicism and ongoing conversion in our everyday lives.  Danii interviews Alyssa Frizzell, a young woman with a beautiful story conversion to Catholicism with her husband.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#15- Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church (feat. Archbishop Charles Scicluna)

May 29, 2019 23:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss the sexual abuse crisis and the Catholic Church. They talk about some of the major sexual abuse cases from around the world and discuss the Meeting on the Protection of Minors in the Church Summit that was held at the Vatican in February, 2019.  Danii interviews Archbishop Charles Scicluna of the Archdiocese of Malta and the Adjunct Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith- making him the ...

EP#14- Addiction (feat. Richard Gibbs)

May 03, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss addiction, how to identify addiction in your life, and ways to overcome addiction. Danii interviews Richard Gibbs from Impact Recovery, a therapeutic community in Bendigo. Richard has years of experience in walking alongside people struggling with addiction and shares the joy of freedom he gets to witness in his work.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your ...

EP#14- Addiction (feat. Richard Gibbs)

May 03, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss addiction, how to identify addiction in your life, and ways to overcome addiction. Danii interviews Richard Gibbs from Impact Recovery, a therapeutic community in Bendigo. Richard has years of experience in walking alongside people struggling with addiction and shares the joy of freedom he gets to witness in his work.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love you...

EP#12- Mental Illness (feat. Fr. Dan Strickland)

May 03, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss mental illness. They share tehir personal stories of struggling with mental illness intheir own lives and how they look after their health and the impact faith has in suffering and recovery.  Danii Interviews Fr Dan Strickland, MGL, who has his masters in Counselling and sheds some light on his experience of mental illness, what he’s observed in his work and the strengths that can come out of battling mental...

EP#12- Mental Illness (feat. Fr. Dan Strickland)

May 03, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss mental illness. They share tehir personal stories of struggling with mental illness intheir own lives and how they look after their health and the impact faith has in suffering and recovery.  Danii Interviews Fr Dan Strickland, MGL, who has his masters in Counselling and sheds some light on his experience of mental illness, what he’s observed in his work and the strengths that can come out of battling mental...

EP#13- Divorce and Annulment (feat. Sam Clear)

May 02, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about Divorce and annulment and why the sacrament of marriage is so important.  Danii interviews Sam Clear about his experience of going through the process of divorce and annulment.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#13- Divorce and Annulment (feat. Sam Clear)

May 02, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about Divorce and annulment and why the sacrament of marriage is so important.  Danii interviews Sam Clear about his experience of going through the process of divorce and annulment.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#11- Priesthood (feat. Fr. Junray Rayna)

April 30, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss the history of priests and the reason why the Catholic Church has ordained Priests. Danii interviews Fr Junray Rayna, the parish administrator from St Kilian’s Parish in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, on his vocation story and his daily life as a young priest.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#11- Priesthood (feat. Fr. Junray Rayna)

April 30, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss the history of priests and the reason why the Catholic Church has ordained Priests. Danii interviews Fr Junray Rayna, the parish administrator from St Kilian’s Parish in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, on his vocation story and his daily life as a young priest.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#10- Social Media (feat. Richy Orozco)

April 24, 2019 03:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this week's episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast, Danii and Fr Rob discuss the pros and cons of social media, what the church has said about it and 5 things Catholics should consider when they use social media. Danii interviews Richcy Orozco, founds of Catholic Connect about how @catholicconnect grew into a huge online community for Catholics and some of the things he's learnt on this journey.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and lov...

EP#10- Social Media (feat. Richy Orozco)

April 24, 2019 03:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this week's episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast, Danii and Fr Rob discuss the pros and cons of social media, what the church has said about it and 5 things Catholics should consider when they use social media. Danii interviews Richcy Orozco, founds of Catholic Connect about how @catholicconnect grew into a huge online community for Catholics and some of the things he's learnt on this journey.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love ...

EP#09- Tattoos and The Church (feat. Phillip Webb)

April 16, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss what the Catholic Church and the bible teach about getting tattoos and some things that should be considered when planning to get a tattoo.  Fr. Rob interviews Pastor Phillip Webb, a protestant pastor from Sydney.  Ps. Phillip completed a doctorate on Christianity and tattoos and shares his findings on the scriptural foundations and insights from interviews for his study. Support the show An OSV Podcasts part...

EP#09- Tattoos and The Church (feat. Phillip Webb)

April 16, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss what the Catholic Church and the bible teach about getting tattoos and some things that should be considered when planning to get a tattoo.  Fr. Rob interviews Pastor Phillip Webb, a protestant pastor from Sydney.  Ps. Phillip completed a doctorate on Christianity and tattoos and shares his findings on the scriptural foundations and insights from interviews for his study. Support the show An OSV Podcasts pa...

EP#08- The Church and Gay People (feat. Fr James Martin SJ)

April 08, 2019 14:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss the LGBTQI+ community in the Catholic Church. Fr. Rob interviews Fr. James Martin, SJ , a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, and bestselling author, about how the Catholic Church can dialogue with and make the LGBTQI+ community feel welcomed and know they belong in the Catholic Church.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic fai...

EP#08- The Church and Gay People (feat. Fr James Martin SJ)

April 08, 2019 14:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii discuss the LGBTQI+ community in the Catholic Church. Fr. Rob interviews Fr. James Martin, SJ , a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, and bestselling author, about how the Catholic Church can dialogue with and make the LGBTQI+ community feel welcomed and know they belong in the Catholic Church.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic fait...

EP#07- Women in The Church (feat. Katie Prejean)

April 01, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about the role of women in the church, from why women can’t be ordained Catholic priests to the role of women in the bible and the context in which scripture passages regarding women were written.  Fr. Rob interviews Katie Prejean, international Catholic speaker, on the challenges of being a woman in the Catholic Church and the role women need to play within the church. The interview concludes with Katie giving practical advice on how wo...

EP#07- Women in The Church (feat. Katie Prejean)

April 01, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about the role of women in the church, from why women can’t be ordained Catholic priests to the role of women in the bible and the context in which scripture passages regarding women were written.  Fr. Rob interviews Katie Prejean, international Catholic speaker, on the challenges of being a woman in the Catholic Church and the role women need to play within the church. The interview concludes with Katie giving practical advice on how wo...

EP#06- Sharing Your Faith in Highschool (feat. Caroline)

March 26, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.69 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about sharing your Catholic faith in Highschool. Fr Rob and Danii both talk about their experience of sharing their faith at school and 4 ways to share your faith in Highschool.  Danii  interviews Caroline, a secondary school Student from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Caroline shares the joy and struggles she finds being a young Catholic and how she shares her faith with her peers.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discov...

EP#06- Sharing Your Faith in Highschool (feat. Caroline)

March 26, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.69 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about sharing your Catholic faith in Highschool. Fr Rob and Danii both talk about their experience of sharing their faith at school and 4 ways to share your faith in Highschool.  Danii  interviews Caroline, a secondary school Student from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Caroline shares the joy and struggles she finds being a young Catholic and how she shares her faith with her peers.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover...

EP#05- Catholic Education (feat. Kylie Morrisey)

March 18, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about Catholic education. Fr Rob and Danii both attended catholic education for their schooling and currently work closely with Catholic education staff. They share their own personal experience as well as the benefits of a Catholic education and the impact it can have on students.  Fr. Rob interviews Kylie Morrisey, a secondary school teacher in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Kylie shares why she became a religious education teacher in a ...

EP#04- Suffering (feat. Emily Crossland)

March 11, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about Suffering. Danii interviews Emily Crossland, a young woman from country Victoria who shares her own journey of illness and suffering and how she is able to keep her joy and hope through physical and mental illness.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#04- Suffering (feat. Emily Crossland)

March 11, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

In this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about Suffering. Danii interviews Emily Crossland, a young woman from country Victoria who shares her own journey of illness and suffering and how she is able to keep her joy and hope through physical and mental illness.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#03- Family (feat. Mark and Myrna)

March 04, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about the beauty and importance of Family. They share about their own experiences of family and the impact a loving, Christ-centred family can have on the world.  Fr. Rob interviews Mark and Myrna, a young married couple with five beautiful children. Mark and Myrna share the joys and challenges of having five young children and how they hope to influence their children by serving Jesus joyfully and faithfully.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner....

EP#03- Family (feat. Mark and Myrna)

March 04, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about the beauty and importance of Family. They share about their own experiences of family and the impact a loving, Christ-centred family can have on the world.  Fr. Rob interviews Mark and Myrna, a young married couple with five beautiful children. Mark and Myrna share the joys and challenges of having five young children and how they hope to influence their children by serving Jesus joyfully and faithfully.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. D...

EP#02- Youth Ministry (feat. James Camden)

February 24, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about youth ministry. Fr Rob and Danii have both had a lot of experience in youth ministry and share a little bit about their own personal experience and also the role that youth ministry has in the future of the church and the different types of youth minister roles there are. Fr. Rob interviews James Camden, Director of Catholic Youth Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. James shares how he ‘fell’ into youth ministry and why he staye...

EP#02- Youth Ministry (feat. James Camden)

February 24, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about youth ministry. Fr Rob and Danii have both had a lot of experience in youth ministry and share a little bit about their own personal experience and also the role that youth ministry has in the future of the church and the different types of youth minister roles there are. Fr. Rob interviews James Camden, Director of Catholic Youth Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. James shares how he ‘fell’ into youth ministry and why he staye...

EP#01- Authenticity (feat. Gary Pinto)

February 19, 2019 22:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about the importance of authentic witness, and the role of the church to evangelise and spread the gospel message.  Fr. Rob interviews Gary Pinto on how he lives out his life in a true and authentic way in his role as a well known musician in a secular industry.   Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#01- Authenticity (feat. Gary Pinto)

February 19, 2019 22:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan talk about the importance of authentic witness, and the role of the church to evangelise and spread the gospel message.  Fr. Rob interviews Gary Pinto on how he lives out his life in a true and authentic way in his role as a well known musician in a secular industry.   Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

EP#00- An Introduction

February 11, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MB

Welcome to the Catholic Influencers Podcast!  This is a quick introduction to the Hosts, Fr Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan, who share what the Catholic Influencers Podcast is all about.  Support the show An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

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