Over 50 million Americans are navigating caregiving, yet so many people feel isolated, overwhelmed, or ashamed to talk about it. In this deeply honest episode of the Faith & Real Life Podcast, Greg Wasinski sits down with Margaret Jane Vogel for an open conversation about aging parents, family caregiving, difficult decisions, burnout, faith, dignity, and how to prepare for seasons of life many families never expect. Whether you are currently caring for a loved one, beginning to notice changes in your parents, or simply want to prepare for the future, this episode offers practical wisdom, hope, and encouragement to remind you that you are not alone.

Why stay Catholic in a divided Christian world? In this deeply personal episode, Greg Wasinski and Jeff Stinson share their faith journeys — from doubt and anxiety to Eucharistic conviction and rediscovering the beauty of the Catholic Church. They discuss: Converting from Protestantism Nearly leaving the Catholic Church The power of the Eucharist (John 6) Holy Saturday seasons of waiting The beauty of the Triduum The saints who shaped their faith This isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about finding home. If you're questioning your faith, drifting, or searching for something deeper — this episode is for you.

What if penance isn’t about guilt or punishment, but about love, freedom, and healing? Penance is not about shame — it’s about love. Not about punishment — but participation. Not about the past — but transformation. In this episode of the Faith & Real Life Podcast, Greg Wasinski welcomes Fr. Jacob Bearer for an honest and pastoral conversation about penance — what it truly is and why it still matters today. Moving beyond the idea of penance as guilt or obligation, this discussion highlights the beauty of offering sacrifices outside of Confession through prayer, fasting, and intentional self-denial. Together, they reflect on how these practices unite us more closely to Christ, strengthen virtue, aid in the healing of souls, and draw us deeper into the life of the Church. A thoughtful and encouraging episode for anyone seeking a richer, more lived faith.

Following Jesus is not a half-hearted “I’m in.” It is surrendering our expectations to His design.

The First Sunday of Lent sets the tone for everything that follows. This week calls us to examine where we are trying to take control instead of trusting God. From Adam and Eve to Jesus in the desert, we are reminded that the battle is not new — but neither is God’s faithfulness.

This day sets the tone for our Lenten journey and is about the discovery and letting go of whatever competes for our heart so that we can return to Him completely.

Lent is a time of clarity. Jesus calls us to live with conviction — not halfway, not lukewarm, not in the middle of the road.

St. Michael is known as our protector in our daily battles and a defender against satan and the evil around us.

Unconditionally: Finding Jesus in the Eucharist gives readers a chance to see the gift of Holy Communion in a completely new way. This Sacrament is a chance to not only develop an external relationship with Jesus Christ, but one, that if we fully understand it, allows us to become one with all of His stories, miracles, sacrifice, and victories. For more information or to purchase the full Audio Book, visit: https://faithandreallife.com/product/unconditionally/

Greg's monthly interview on The Catholic Morning Show on Iowa Catholic Radio

As we grow in strength in our own prayer life, let us focus and offer today for the needs of someone else.

All I Ever Have to Be - Recorded by Aimee Wasinski Purchase the digital download in our shop!

Greg Wasinski & Joe Cronauer welcome you to the conversation between these two friends as they talk about what it takes to juggle the "stuff" of life. With some humor, faith, and sincerity, you'll be sure to find your inspiration in this episode. Thanks for listening and... Welcome to the Conversation.

Fr. Dave Dwyer interviews Greg Wasinski on The Busted Halo Show talking about the importance of taking back the daily living of family life and share our faith.

"It is Jesus you seek when you dream of happiness when nothing else in the world can satisfy you." ~ St. Pope John Paul II

God is closer than ever to the broken hearted. Why do we turn away from God when we feel broken hearted? God never leaves us and stays close to us in our brokeness.

Psalm 79 verse 13 reminds us to give thanks to God for all he has done for us and to share it with those in our lives.

Be Still and Know .... so often we over complicate our prayers to God. God is simply looking for us to have daily conversations(prayers) with him.

Call upon the Holy Spirit to guide us and ground us. The gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthen us each day, invite the Holy Spirit in.

On episode 109 of the Faith and Real Life Podcast, Greg Wasinski is joined by his co-host, Millie Prebel. Forgivenss can seem impossible. It's something we want to hold on to when we are hurt and a toxic weight around our neck when we are not able to offer it. This podcast explores how we take the steps to give and receive the necessary healing people long for throughout life.

Use Christ's living example to learn from our we are sufferings and unite with Christ in all his sufferings

Psalm 46 - Be Still & Know that I am God invites us to slow down and be still in God's grace and goodness

The paralytic was brought by his friends to be healed by Jesus. Jesus says because of their faith, the paralytic was saved. We are also called to help heal our friends and family by our faith.

While we think that once we are committed to a life of faith, everyday will be filled with continuous beautiful moments - reality is we have to be ready to face opposition. How we prepare for Spiritual Battles will give us what we need to not crumble and run away from what we desire in Jesus.

This beautiful prayer of St. Ignatius, written by Christi Dilisio, is performed by Aimee Wasinski. Original recording is found on the Faith & Real Life Album, "All I Ever Have to Be..."

"We are able to do far more abundantly, than all that we ask or think." Eph 3:20 Never forget you are capable to do what seems impossible.

Host Greg Wasinski talks about how life and our faith journey is better when we are together. Greg also talks with Catholic author, speaker and talk show host, Jon Leonetti, about his discernment into ministry and his new book "Mission of the family."

Greg Wasinski interviews Bob Votruba, the Founder of One Million Acts of Kindness - A global movement to encourage random acts of kindness to make the world a better place. The movement was born out of the Virginia Tech shootings and now has become Bob's life purpose as he travels from city to city in the "Kindness Bus."