Best ADAMS Imam Podcasts (2025)

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#29 A Story on Reclaiming My Name - Live at Walyalup Backyard Truth Telling 12:02

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What’s it like to stand in front of an audience and be vulnerable? To craft a personal story over many weeks and then deliver it on stage not knowing what people might think?I got to experience this and I would be delighted to share what it was like. This episode is definitely different to the usual. It all wouldn’t be possible without the Centre f…

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#28 Dee Roche on Leadership, Mentoring, Reflection & Lifelong Learning 56:04

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On this edition, we are joined by Dee Roche.Dee is a UWA Business School MBA Teaching Fellow and a Senior Management Consultant within private, public and community-based organisations. Dee’s experience spans decades in the areas of Organisational Change and Transformation; Strategic Leadership and Management Development; Governance; and Building H…

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#27 Samantha Lewis on the Art of Football Writing & Epic World Cup Journeys 1:23:43

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On this edition, we are joined by Samantha Lewis (She/They). Samantha is a Digital Sports Journalist at the ABC who specialises in Australian women's football and women's football more broadly, covering all aspects of the sport from grassroots to the international level, including Olympic Games and World Cups, with a particular love of history, pro…

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#26 Anne-Catherine Ienne - FIFA Team Lead Volunteer Management & The World’s Biggest Sporting Events 43:47

1+ y ago43:47

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On this episode, we are joined by Anne-Catherine Ienne, she is the Team Lead of Volunteer Management at FIFA. She is from France and I worked in her team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. I just had to invite her on the show because I had such a great experience managing volunteers with FIFA. AC has an incredible story to tell about how important…

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#25 Tracey Holmes on Sports Journalism, People, Perspective & Exploring the World 1:24:10

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On this edition, Abid Imam is joined by one of the world’s great sports journalists, Tracey Holmes.She is truly a master interviewer and storyteller, and as we get to discover during the conversation, a world explorer who has so much valuable wisdom and life experiences to share from her decades of experience covering sport across the globe.Tracey …

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Back to School Shorts: Ethos 13:10

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We continue our Back to School Shorts looking at excerpts from Stratford Caldecott's Beauty in the Word: Rethinking the foundations of Education. In this episode, Caldecott explains the role of rhetoric and community in education. La Bonne Vie is a podcast offering from ⁠⁠⁠John Paul the Great Academy⁠⁠⁠ dedicated to discussing the joys, triumphs, s…

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Back to School Short: Attention 9:57

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We continue our Back to School Shorts looking at excerpts from Stratford Caldecott's Beauty in the Word: Rethinking the foundations of Education. In this episode, Caldecott explains for us the role of attention and prayer in education. La Bonne Vie is a podcast offering from ⁠⁠⁠John Paul the Great Academy⁠⁠⁠ dedicated to discussing the joys, triump…

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Back to School Short: Education in Freedom 13:01

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This is the first of a series of Back to School Shorts reading excerpts from Stratford Caldecott's Beauty in the Word: Rethinking the Foundations of Education. In this short, we read from Caldecott on the liberal arts and their role in an education for freedom. La Bonne Vie is a podcast offering from ⁠⁠John Paul the Great Academy⁠⁠ dedicated to dis…

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#24 Ningaloo Records on Music, Vinyl, DJing and Creating Dancefloor Magic in Walyalup/Fremantle 1:03:02

2+ y ago1:03:02

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Josh Grainger/Ningaloo Records joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things music, vinyl, parties, and creating community in Walyalup/Fremantle.Josh is a Walyalup/Fremantle based DJ, record collector and the head honcho at Ningaloo Records.Emerging from humble beginnings, the Ningaloo Records brand founder has enjoyed a rise to fa…

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#23 Dominique Mecoy - Leadership WA CEO on Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be & Her Career Journey 1:05:29

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Dominique Mecoy is an inspirational leader with an amazing career journey story to tell.Her career has spanned numerous fields. She is now the CEO of Leadership WA, a not-for-profit organisation which provides experiential leadership development, creating leaders galvanised to develop themselves and create positive impact upon the community.Dominiq…

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Episode 2.5: Liturgical Formation (Part 1) 46:32

2+ y ago46:32

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Deacon Conque and Kyle are back in the studio this week discussing the idea of liturgical formation. Show Notes Apostolic Letter from Pope Francis on Liturgical Formation Unable to find Cardinal Sarah's six points. Please e-mail Kyle ([email protected]) if you are able find the link. liturgy as a public world liturgy and leisure Josef Pieper…

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Episode 2.4: Dr. Jacob Imam 53:13

2+ y ago53:13

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Kyle and Deacon sit down with Dr. Jacob Imam to discuss the money, the Gospel, and the good life. Dr. Jacob Imam is one of the founders and contributes regularly over at New Polity. Here are a few of our favorite contributions. Socialism is Not Catholic Political Saints: Blessed Alcuin of York Pope Benedict Special La Bonne Vie is a podcast offerin…

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#22 Zahra Al Hilaly - West Australian Young Person of the Year on Kindness, Community & Listening 48:42

2+ y ago48:42

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We are joined by someone who is absolutely outstanding and you will definitely enjoy listening to. Perth/Boorloo based leader and advocate Zahra Al Hilaly. She has a very wide ranging list of accolades. Including Western Australian Young Person of the Year for 2022 and a Young Australian of the Year nominee. She’s involved with the United Nations a…

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Lent and the Good Life: Episode 26 14:11

2+ y ago14:11

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It's that time of year again! Time to recommit to the work of our salvation. Here's a segment from our Lenten episode from last season. To hear the full episode, click the link provided below. Full Episode La Bonne Vie is a podcast offering from John Paul the Great Academy dedicated to discussing the joys, triumphs, struggles, and issues with boldl…

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#21 Robbie Gaspar on Building Links within Asia through Sports Diplomacy, Languages & People 1:09:01

3y ago1:09:01

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Robbie Gaspar (@RobbieGaspar23) joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things sports diplomacy, being a professional footballer in Asia and building people to people links in a globally significant region.Show notes - freodejaneiro.com/By Abid Imam

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Episode 2.3: Meet Mrs. Odinet Part 2 28:26

3y ago28:26

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Deacon and Kyle are joined in the studio again this week by our Head of School, Mrs. Odinet. In our second conversation, we talk about the role of Christ the Teacher. Show Notes and Outline of Topics 1. Christ the Teacher 2. Imitating Christ in the Home and Classroom 3. Making Room for Christ in our Hearts 4. Making Room for Christ on Campus 5. Con…

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Episode 2.2: Meet Mrs. Odinet 23:34

3y ago23:34

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Kyle and Deacon are joined in the studio this week by our Head of School, Mrs. Odinet. In our first of two conversations, we hear how the Odinet family arrived at JPG, how Mrs. Odinet joined the faculty, and how she became Head of School. (Please forgive the recording issues with Kyle's microphone setup for this episode. We promise he wasn't phonin…

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Episode 2.1: Cultural Commitments 45:50

3y ago45:50

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Kyle and Deacon sit down in this first episode of season 2 and discuss cultural commitments. In his new role as president, Deacon Conque shares with us his vision for guarding, building, and realizing Catholic culture at John Paul the Great Academy. Show Notes and Outline of Topics 1. Discipleship 2. Building a Culture of Life 3. Integral Knowledge…

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#20 Adam Voges on Coaching and Leading Cricket Teams Towards Sustained Success 51:34

3+ y ago51:34

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Champion Australian cricketer and coach Adam Voges OAM joins Abid Imam for a wide ranging discussion covering leadership, elite coaching, sustained success and much moreShownotes - http://abidimam.com/By Abid Imam

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Episode 27: Meet Mr. Baker 42:15

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Kyle and Deacon sit down this week with Mr. Baker. Join us as we enjoy a great conversation about our community as educators in the Catholic and classical tradition. Show Notes and Outline of Topics 1. The Journey to JPG ּ• the importance of faculty collaboration • from St. Michael's to Pope St. John Paul the Great • the role of the unity of truth …

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Episode 26: Getting Ready for a Classically Catholic Lent 1:18:24

3+ y ago1:18:24

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Deacon and Kyle talk this week about getting ready for a classically Catholic Lent. Join as we converse about the wisdom of the classical Lenten devotions to pray, fast, and gives alms. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Lenten Message 2003 "The Son of God loved us first, while "we were yet sinners", with an u…

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Episode 25: Incarnational Beauty 1:05:58

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Kyle and Deacon Conque continue to get transcendental in this final installment from our series on the transcendentals. Join us as we contemplate transcendental beauty and the Cross. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Address during Vigil of Prayer at 15th World Youth Day, August 19, 2000 "It is Jesus that you…

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#19 Simon Garlick - Fremantle Dockers CEO on Education, Sports Leadership & Strategic Thinking 57:57

4y ago57:57

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As a lifelong Freo Dockers fan, it was an honour and privilege to chat with the club CEO Simon Garlick. He was open in talking about his career journey, sports leadership and strategy in the AFL.A former CEO of the Western Bulldogs (2010-2015), Simon was appointed CEO of Fremantle effective November 18, 2019 after serving as CEO of Bastion EBA (201…

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Episode 24: Beauty 54:38

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The wait is over! Season 2 kicks off with Deacon Conque and Kyle continuing to get transcendental in this final installment from our series on the transcendentals. Join us as we contemplate transcendental beauty. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Address during Vigil of Prayer at 15th World Youth Day, August …

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Imam Mohamad Jebara - Muhammad and the Song of Songs 31:05

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Mohamad Jebara, the author of "Muhammad, The World-Changer," joins Mark to discuss the power of love emphasized in the "Song of Songs," the historical popularity of the text, and explains how it is the source of the Prophet Muhammad’s name. Here is the link to the verse on Sefaria.com: https://www.sefaria.org/Song_of_Songs…

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Dumisani Washington - Providential Guidance from the Music of Zion 40:07

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Pastor Dumisani Washington, pastor, composer, and Founder/CEO of Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), joins Mark to discuss being a church baby, his 5:00am trip to the Western Wall, and Moses’ failure to enter the Holy Land. Here is the link to the verse on Sefaria.com: https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.34…

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Rabbi Marc Labowitz - Psalms and the Power of Speech 16:43

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Rabbi Marc Labowitz, the leader of Temple Adath Or, South Florida Center for Jewish Renewal and a composer of over 30 original Jewish songs and melodies, joins Mark to discuss being the son of two Rabbis, the impact negative speech had on King David, and how the power of words impacts our communities today. Here is the link to the verse on Sefaria.…

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Episode 23: Goodness Gracious 50:04

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Kyle and Deacon Conque continue the conversation on transcendental goodness. Join us as we seek to conform our wills by affirming, pursuing, and being grateful for goodness. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Fides et Ratio "No less important than research in the theoretical field is research in the practical …

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Episode 22: Collarnary Cook Off & Family Consecration with Fr. Barrett 45:23

4y ago45:23

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Deacon Conque and Kyle sit down for two great conversations. In the first conversation, we sit down with our Advancement Coordinator and Registrar, Mrs. Christina Comeaux, to talk about the upcoming Collarnary Cook Off. In our second conversation, we were blessed to sit down and chat with Fr. Kevin Barrett from the Apostolate for Family Consecratio…

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Episode 21: For Goodness' Sake 1:09:01

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Kyle and Deacon Conque continue to get transcendental this week by talking about goodness. Join us as we seek to conform our wills to being by nourishing our souls on goodness in the first part of this two-part conversation. Show Notes and Outline of Topics 1. Good as a Transcendental 𐄁 truth directs intellect to being, goodness directs will to bei…

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Episode 20: Transcendental Truth 1:16:38

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Kyle and Deacon Conque continue to get transcendental this week by talking about truth. Join us as we seek to conform our minds to being by nourishing our souls on truth. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Fides et Ratio "With a false modesty, people rest content with partial and provisional truths, no longer …

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Episode 19: Transcendental Unity 57:45

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Deacon Conque and Kyle continue to get transcendental this week by talking about unity, the often forgotten but oh so important transcendental. Join us as we seek to nourish our souls on unity, the spice of being. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Fides et Ratio "Set within the Christian metaphysical traditio…

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Tucker Carlson - Adam, Eve, and the Burden of Knowledge 39:28

4y ago39:28

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Tucker Carlson, Fox News journalist, political commentator, and talk show host joins Mark to discuss the secrets to a long and happy marriage, the downsides of being famous, and the worst parts of being human. Here is the link to the verse on Sefaria.com: https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.3?lang=bi&aliyot=0…

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Episode 18: The Transcendentals 40:29

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Kyle and Deacon Conque get transcendental this week! We talk a lot in classical education about nourishing souls on truth, goodness, and beauty. But what does this actually mean? What are the transcendentals? Why do we forget the transcendental of unity so often? How do we order our homes by the transcendentals? Join us as we ponder these questions…

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Episode 17: Kathryn Lopez 36:29

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This week we are excited to welcome Kathryn Lopez to the La Bonne Vie Podcast. Join Deacon Conque and Kyle as they enjoy a great conversation with Kathryn about her work in journalism, relying on the Holy Spirit, engaging with the world, and a number of other interesting topics. La Bonne Vie is a podcast offering from John Paul the Great Academy de…

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Men of JPG Fall Retreat 2021 9:32

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Join us this Saturday, September 25, 2021 for our Men of JPG Retreat from 8am-1pm. In this promo, Deacon Conque and Kyle take a moment to talk about the day and muse on a few things here and there.

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Episode 16: Meet Ms. Byers Pt.3 39:24

4y ago39:24

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Deacon Conque and Kyle are excited to welcome back Ms. Emily Byers this week for the last part of a great conversation with Ms. Byers to discuss community, holiness, vocation, discernment, and education. Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Gaudium et spes "The truth is that only in the mystery of the incarnate Word does the mystery of man take…

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Episode 15: Meet Ms. Byers Pt 2 35:50

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Deacon Conque and Kyle are excited to welcome back Ms. Emily Byers this week for part 2 of 3 of a great conversation with Ms. Byers to discuss vocation, discernment, and education. Quote from St. John Paul the Great, Address to the Young People of Scotland, 1982 "In the first place I say this: you must never think that you are alone in deciding you…

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Michael Eisenberg - Building Today's Ethical Frameworks from Ancient Wisdom 35:49

4y ago35:49

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MIchael Eisenberg, co-founder and General Partner at Aleph and author of newly released The Tree of Life and Prosperity, joins Mark to discuss being a grandfather by age 50, the pivot from mobile wealth to agricultural wealth, and the need to provide an ethical framework around business. Here is the link to the verse on Sefaria.com: https://www.sef…

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Episode 14: Meet Ms. Byers Part 1 28:17

4y ago28:17

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Deacon Conque and Kyle are excited to welcome Ms. Emily Byers this week for part 1 of 3 of a great conversation with Ms. Byers to discuss vocation, discernment, and education. Show Notes and Outline of Topics 1. Meet Ms. Byers 𐄁 consecrated virginity 𐄁 the path to education 𐄁 spiritual motherhood 2. Teaching and Missionary Work 𐄁 "Tu via es misión.…

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#18 Natalie Burton on Career Lessons, Athlete Wellbeing & Olympics Unleashed 57:18

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Natalie Burton is an Australian professional basketballer and Rio 2016 Olympian. Throughout her career, she’s played at a high level around the world. Natalie has constantly searched for the deeper meaning behind sport which makes her story very compelling.It’s a must-listen, especially for younger athletes or those working with them.Natalie has em…

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Rabbi Mark Wildes - Practice Can Make Your Repentance Perfect 29:01

4y ago29:01

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Rabbi Mark Wildes, founder and director of Manhattan Jewish Experience, joins Mark to discuss Tom Brady’s preparation regimen, being the Millenials Rabbi, and why you can’t just roll into the High Holidays without some practice. Here is the link to the verse on Sefaria.com: https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.16.19…

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Episode 13: Classically Catholic 32:40

4y ago32:40

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Kyle and Deacon Conque talk this week about the meaning that springs forth from combining the terms 'Classical' and 'Catholic' and why it's so important to our mission at John Paul the Great Academy. We apologize for the late post this week due to Hurricane Ida. (And the background noise that couldn't be filtered out.) Show Notes and Outline of Top…

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Episode 12: Catholic 30:56

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Kyle and Deacon Conque talk this week about the meaning of the term 'Catholic' and why it's so important to our mission at John Paul the Great Academy. We use this term often as a community; it's familiar to anyone whose been around. Join us as we get behind the veil of familiarity and ask: What do we mean by Catholic? Show Notes and Outline of Top…

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Episode 11: Classical 27:26

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Kyle and Deacon Conque talk this week about the meaning of the term 'classical' and why it's so important to our mission at John Paul the Great Academy. We use this term often as a community; it's familiar to anyone whose been around. Join us as we get behind the veil of familiarity and ask: What do we mean by Classical? Show Notes and Outline of T…

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Episode 10: Temperance 1:20:25

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Deacon Conque and Kyle talk about the virtue of temperance. Join us as we seek moderation in our discussion of the role of temperance in the Christian life, Classical Education, and our homes. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, General Audience, 22 November 1978. “A temperate man is one who is master of himsel…

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Episode 9: Fortitude (Courage) 57:18

4+ y ago57:18

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Deacon Conque and Kyle talk about the virtue of fortitude. Join us as we find the courage to discuss the role of fortitude in the Christian life, Classical Education, and our homes. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Veritatis Splendor. “...there is nonetheless a consistent witness which all Christians must da…

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Episode 8: Justice 1:01:37

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Kyle and Deacon Conque talk about the virtue of justice. Join us as we pun our way through a deep dive in the role of justice in the fullness of Christian worship, community, and homes. Show Notes and Outline of Topics Quote from Pope St. John Paul the Great, Message for Celebration of World Day of Peace, 1 January 2002. "True peace therefore is th…

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Episode 7: Meet the Munzings Part 3 33:17

4+ y ago33:17

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In this episode, Kyle and the Deacon enjoy the final segment in our series of great conversations with the Munzing family: Mike and Kristi Munzing. Join us as we talk about finding balance in prayer, home, family, and work. Big thanks to Mike and Kristi for taking the time to sit with us in the studio. Hope you enjoy this conversation half as much …

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Episode 6: Meet the Munzings Part 2 25:38

4+ y ago25:38

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In this episode, Kyle and the Deacon enjoy the second of three great conversations with the Munzing family: Mike and Kristi Munzing. Join us as we talk about their experience of becoming part of the JPG community, the common struggle we all face to integrate our faith in our daily lives, and the value of JPG's emphasis on teaching the whole child. …