Best Pontius Podcasts (2025)

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, but that’s sometimes overshadowed by a cloud of suffering. Whether this past year has been filled with great moments or difficult ones, we’re in this together. God is with us! To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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09: Knee OA in the Master Runner, Should You Keep Running? 20:40

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Welcome to Interdisciplinary Case Miles, a podcast where real runner stories meet clinical expertise. In Episode 10, Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (PT), Dr. Sara Raiser (MD), and sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius address a very common question: Can you keep running with knee osteoarthritis? Using the case of a 60-year-old male runner with knee OA, the team…

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Lamb of God 15:01

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Feeling Unworthy 9:08

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Although we may feel unworthy of the task to which God is calling us, we can find encouragement in taking Mary into our hearts. Be not afraid to accept God’s mission for you. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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God outdoes our expectations 13:11

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John the Baptist points out that something better than the Messiah is here. Just because things may not be happening according to our plan doesn’t mean that God is not present. In fact, he may be doing something even better. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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Light of the World 26:27

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08: Butt Pain, Gut Issues & The Whole-Body Puzzle. 30:06

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Welcome back to Interdisciplinary Case: Miles, where real runner stories meet clinical expertise. In Episode 8, Dr. Sara Raiser (MD), sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius, and physical therapist Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (PT) team up to break down a complex case: a mid-30s female roadrunner and backpacker navigating persistent butt pain, posterior leg sym…

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The Long Slow Process 13:21

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Just like marathon training, growing in the spiritual life is a long, slow process. Patient endurance is key to building strength over time. You’ve already come this far - have hope in how much further God is taking you! To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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Distractions dull the soul 8:34

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In the spiritual journey, many of us have been driving distracted, or worse, falling asleep at the wheel. Advent is our annual spiritual alarm clock. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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God with Us 28:21

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07: Inside IT Band Syndrome: Biomechanics, Stress, and Recovery 25:58

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In this episode of Interdisciplinary Case Miles, Dr. Sara Raiser, sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius, and physical therapist Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards team up to break down a challenging and relatable case of IT Band Syndrome in a 25-year-old female runner. What begins as knee pain following increased training and emotional stress unfolds into a deep di…

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Pontius Pilate v St Dismas 13:21

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How is it that two people can look at the same thing, but see something completely different? Here’s how Pontius Pilate and St Dismas saw Jesus differently during his final moments. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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Joy in Contentment 29:34

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The Dignity of Work 15:45

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Work has dignity because of the dignity of the worker. From the medical field to the construction site, and from the stay at home parent to the disabled veteran, every human person needs a sense of meaningful purpose. Without it, we lose an essential piece of what makes us human. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.com…

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Joy in Prayer 34:25

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06: Femoral Neck Stress Fracture, Reactive Hypoglycemia in a Male Marathon Runner 31:42

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In this episode of Interdisciplinary Case Miles, hosts Dr. Sara Raiser (MD), Kelsey Pontius, and Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (PT) break down a complex real-world case of a male marathoner caught in a cycle of injury, underfueling, and recovery.When multiple stress fractures, low testosterone, and low ferritin collide with emotional stress and high trai…

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Extraordinarily Ordinary 24:03

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A love that moves us to action 10:08

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Three events converged this weekend: the conclusion of National Vocation's Awareness Week, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica this Sunday, and Veteran's Day coming up this Tuesday. What do all three of these have in common? Holy Zeal. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.com…

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Reformation Sunday 36:32

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Purgatory, Suffering, & Praying for the Dead 14:48

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Even after someone experiences a conversion, they still sin because of their brokenness. We all need to go through a process of purification, and suffering can be the opportunity we didn’t know we needed. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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05: Groin Pain in the Runner: Insights on FAI, Labral Tears & Pelvic Floor 34:56

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A 32-year-old female runner and triathlete presents with deep anterior hip and groin pain that worsens with sitting, cycling, and running. Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (PT), Dr. Sara Raiser (Running Medicine Physician), and sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius dig into a complex but common clinical picture: when hip impingement (FAI), labral irritation, or s…

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The Jesus Prayer 9:57

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Like the Pharisee in the parable, we tend to compare ourselves to others and lean too much into our spiritual resumes. The tax collector shows us the better way by praying The Jesus Prayer. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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You in Conflict 30:41

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Heart for the Harvest 35:22

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Missionary God 32:38

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The Most Efficient Use of your Time 15:19

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The most important, effective, and powerful thing that you can do for someone you love is to pray for them. Our prayers are like lightning bolts where divine power meets human surrender. Prayer is so much more than a mental health exercise. We pray because the world depends on it. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.com…

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04: Abdominal Wall & Groin Pain in a Male Runner — Sports Hernia or Something Else? 27:41

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Dr. Sara Raiser (Running Medicine Physician), Kelsey Pontius (Sports Dietitian), and Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (Physical Therapist) bring their interdisciplinary lens to a tricky injury that often occurs in male young athletes: abdominal wall and groin pain. In this episode, the team unpacks the case of a 17-year-old male high school track athlete pr…

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The first step to happiness 12:46

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Gratitude is more than good manners. It keeps grace alive in us. Pride keeps us from happiness, but humility makes us grateful. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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Encounters with Jesus, Class Four: Nicodemus the Pharisee 1:22:51

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Jesus had a remarkable way with people. He spoke to their most intimate questions in their deep need for God—whether they knew them or not. In Encounters with Jesus, we peer into a few of his most memorable encounters as described by St. John the Apostle in his Gospel. An important religious leader, Nicodemus seeks out Jesus in the dead of night, f…

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One Thing I Do 33:53

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We don’t earn love, we trust it 13:05

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Our efforts will always fall short to some degree, but God’s favor doesn’t depend on our success or results. It’s freely given; and when his grace meets our limitations, something extraordinary happens. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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03: Running on Empty- Postpartum REDs in the Elite Female Marathoner 38:06

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Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (physical therapist), Dr. Sara Raiser (Running Medicine Physician), and sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius break down the case of a professional marathoner returning to training postpartum after a C-section. From pelvic health and biomechanics to nutrition, hormones, and the mental side of recovery, the team highlights what it …

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Joyful Confidence 29:15

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Doubtful? Discouraged? Self-concerned? 13:39

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Our lack of faith is not due to a lack of evidence, but to our hardness of heart. If you’re feeling doubtful, discouraged, or self-concerned, the solution to your misery may be surprising to you. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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Encounters with Jesus, Class Three: Pontius Pilate 1:31:17

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Jesus had a remarkable way with people. He spoke to their most intimate questions in their deep need for God—whether they knew them or not. In Encounters with Jesus, we peer into a few of his most memorable encounters as described by St. John the Apostle in his Gospel. Other than the blessed Virgin, Pontius Pilate is the only mortal human being nam…

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Joyful Examples 27:06

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The Most Confusing Parable 12:50

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Why does Jesus praise the dishonest steward? Not for his dishonesty, but for his prudence. True wealth is not measure by how much we accumulate, but in how much we give away. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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Encounters with Jesus, Class Two: Mary & Martha of Bethany 1:27:23

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Jesus had a remarkable way with people. He spoke to their most intimate questions in their deep need for God—whether they knew them or not. In Encounters with Jesus, we peer into a few of his most memorable encounters as described by St. John the Apostle. Desperate to save their brother, Jesus’ dear friends, Mary and Martha write to him to come qui…

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02: From Campus to Cubicle, Solving Runner’s Knee After a Life Shift 25:48

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In this episode of Interdisciplinary Case Miles, Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (physical therapist), Dr. Sara Raiser (running medicine physician), and Kelsey Pontius (sports dietitian) dive into the case of a 26-year-old former collegiate runner who now spends his time running trails, biking, and staying active outdoors. Since leaving the structured worl…

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Joy in Obedience 30:45

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We Suffer Different 13:34

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One of the most powerful things that sets us apart as Catholics is how we approach suffering. Although we don’t go looking for it, we also don’t run away from it. Instead, we face it with faith. And when we do, we are healed. This is the mystery of the cross, and the reason why we elevate the crucifix as the primary icon of our faith. To learn more…

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Encounters with Jesus, Class One: The Woman of Samaria 1:11:05

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Jesus had a remarkable way with people. He spoke to their most intimate questions in their deep need for God—whether they knew them or not. In Encounters with Jesus, we peer into a few of his most memorable encounters as described by St. John the Apostle. Hungry from his journey through Samaria, in our first episode, Jesus stops by a well while his…

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Joy in Humility 20:23

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Blank Check 12:25

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St. Carlo Acutis & St. Pierre Giorgio Frassati show us that holiness has nothing to do with age, status, or success. Even ordinary people in modern times can become saints by giving Christ everything. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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01: High Hamstring, High Stakes – Treating Tendinopathy in a Female Marathoner 33:43

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Welcome to the first episode of Interdisciplinary Case Miles, where real runner stories meet expert clinical insight. In this episode, Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (physical therapist), Dr. Sara Raiser (Running Medicine Physician), and Kelsey Pontius (sports dietitian) tackle a complex case: a 32-year-old professional marathoner struggling with a non-he…

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Thankful for God's Best 20:32

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Humility is not weakness 10:56

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Humility is about trusting God more than ourselves. Jesus is the supreme model of courageous humility. To learn more about our mission, visit stleolafayette.comBy St. Leo - Lafayette

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The Case for Jesus: Introducing Brant Pitre's Book 39:25

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Who is this Jesus? The ancient Christian arguments for Jesus' identity as fully God and fully man depend on the validity of the apostolic eyewitnesses who wrote their memoirs about him. But contemporary critics maintain that these documents, termed "Gospels" by the early Christians, are much more likely to have been written some 400 years after the…

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Joy in Suffering 29:16

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