The middle of summer has a funny way of reminding us that change is coming. The way we experience that change depends on the season of life we’re in. For parents of school-aged kids, it’s that time when you shift from family vacations, endless evenings of sports activities, and the nonstop pace of summer to thinking about what is needed …
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 …
“Let’s Pray for The One.” You are not alone in this mission, we are fighting along side you to bring the lost. Together, we are lifting up those we love and asking God to draw them back to Him. SCRIPTURE: “Luke 15:4-7 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine …
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I want to challenge you to step away from the noise and take intentional time to prepare your heart for Holy Week. This is not just another week on the calendar, this is the most powerful journey of our faith. From the praise of Palm Sunday to the suffering of the cross, you are not meant to simply observe it… …
Yes, you read that title correctly — The Trap of Lent. I can already hear people gasping in reverence: “How can you say such a thing?” Well, because during the first Lenten journey into the desert — when Jesus spent His 40 days fasting and praying — there was a series of traps being set for Him along the way …
Episode Overview In this thoughtful episode, Greg Wasinski welcomes Fr. Jacob Bearer for a deep dive into the often-misunderstood topic of penance. Rather than presenting penance as mere obligation or self-punishment, the conversation reveals it as a pathway to healing, conversion, and deeper communion with Christ and His Church. Listeners are invited to rethink penance in light of Scripture, …
2024 Service Award Winner & Donor, Stephanie McCarty shares her passion to support Faith and Real Life Ministry. From the power of the family focus to reaching out to those who are not being reached by the Church, she talks about how Greg Wasinski leads a ministry addressing issues that are so important. Stephanie and her husband Brian, serve as …
When someone you love is drifting, what’s the most evangelical thing you can do? Say—and live—“I got your back.” In this heartfelt conversation, Greg Wasinski and guest Miguel Chavez unpack the power of accompaniment: authentic friendship that stands with people in their restlessness, grief, questions, and return to God. From airports full of people glued to phones to the …
There are times in everybody’s life when they feel defeated. Many times during these valleys my head often doesn’t want to do what my heart knows is best. It causes agitation and anxiety. I know when I’m grumpy. In a sense, I feel like I’m being attacked. Only time and prayer gets me to the point of remembering that I …