In this special Advent episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ welcome two guests: ⁠Maggi Van Dorn⁠, host and producer of America Media's ⁠Hark! podcast⁠, and ⁠Shemaiah Gonzalez⁠, author of the new book "⁠Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight⁠."

Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A.⁠, is our guest on this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠. Like Pope Leo XIV, he is a Chicago native, a member of the ⁠Midwest Augustinians⁠, and served for decades as a missionary in Peru. In this conversation with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠, Bishop Turley shares memories of Pope Leo and speaks about the pope's gift for listening.

How does the Church welcome people and express hospitality? How does the Church live out Catholic social teaching? Are our parishes in "maintenance mode" or "mission mode"? These are some of the important questions that ⁠Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P.⁠, discusses with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ in this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠.

⁠Colleen Dulle⁠, author of the compelling new book "⁠Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter⁠," is our guest on this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠ hosted by the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠. Colleen is the Vatican correspondent for ⁠America Media⁠ where she co-hosts the "⁠Inside the Vatican⁠" podcast.

In this episode of Deacons Pod, three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates take note of some of the things happening in the United States, including the federal government shutdown; the demolition of the White House's East Wing; the banishment of the Pentagon press corps; and more. They also report on happenings in their own ministries and reflect on some of the topics in our recent episodes.

In this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey and Deacon Mark Asselin remember their moms, ⁠Sheila Murphy⁠ and ⁠Julienne Asselin⁠, who both passed away earlier this year.

In this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Eastern, Gloria will deliver the ⁠2025 Gallagher Talk⁠ at the ⁠Catholic Information Center⁠, a Paulist Fathers ministry in Grand Rapids, MI, on the topic "The Role of Compassion in a Divided World."

In this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ discuss "the friendship recession" – the possible change in the way adults today experience and maintain friendships, notably due to workplace changes sparked by the COVID pandemic.

The new ⁠Paulist Press⁠ book "⁠Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures⁠" is the topic of this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠.

In this "Back to School" episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ have a wonderful conversation with ⁠Marissa Papula⁠, the Director of ⁠Campus Ministry⁠ at ⁠Loyola Marymount University⁠ in Los Angeles.

In this special episode of Deacons Pod, learn about the lives and ministries of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates. They are Deacon Mike Berstene of Tollan, CT; Deacon Mike Hayes of Cleveland, OH; and Deacon Dennis Rybicki of Grand Rapids, MI.

Rev. Joseph Yoo⁠ is an Episcopal priest in Texas with a dynamic presence on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. He has a wonderful conversation with the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ in this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠.

In this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, Deacon Drew Dickson of the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ has a conversation with ⁠Hilary Chester⁠, Ph.D., JRS/USA's Vice President for Domestic and Acting Vice President for International Program Operations.

Could "radical non-judgement" be a balm for polarization?Isn't "judging" a necessary part of everyday life? The ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ consider these questions in this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠ featuring an interview with ⁠Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO⁠, author of the new ⁠Liturgical Press⁠ book "⁠Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World⁠."

⁠Daryl Russell Grigsby⁠, author of the new ⁠Paulist Press⁠ book "⁠Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering⁠" is the guest on this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠.

"You will find your place in the Church. Everyone has one. It may not seem obvious at first where that place is. But everyone has a place inside the Church," says ⁠Paulist Deacon Ben Chisholm⁠ in this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠.

In this episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ have a wonderful conversation with ⁠Paulist Deacon Chris Malano⁠.

In this special episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who entered eternal life on April 21, 2025.

The Paulist Deacon Affiliates recorded this episode of Deacons Pod on Holy Saturday to discuss their consolations and desolations in Lent, 2025, and about how to continue nurturing hope in the Easter season.

Deacon Dennis and Deacon Drew Dickson, two of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, host this episode that looks at both a memorable Gospel reading of Lent and troubling issues raised by recent actions of the U.S. federal government.

In this episode of Deacons Pod, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Fr. Robin Ryan, CP, author of the new Paulist Press book "Life is Changed, Not Ended: An Introduction to Christian Eschatology."

Three of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates (Deacon Drew, Deacon Dennis, and Deacon Mark) discuss the Gospel readings for the Sundays of Lent 2025 in this episode of Deacons Pod.

Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli is the guest on this episode of Deacons Pod about how threshold Catholics are dealing with issues ignited by the new presidential administration in Washington, D.C. Fr. Bruce discusses the status of refugees and migrants in the United States; the abrupt federal funding cuts for Catholic Relief Services; and how believers in non-violence should react when faced with political violence.