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Podcasting with Paul Fahey, Christina Semmens, and Jose Manuel de Urquidi
Quick Summary
Are podcasts reshaping how Catholics engage with their faith? In this episode of Religion to Reality, we explore the explosive growth of Catholic podcasting and what it means for modern faith formation. From survivors finding their voice to Latino communities building networks, discover why this medium is uniquely positioned to meet people where they are—both spiritually and literally.
In this Episode, We Explore:
On the Nature of Catholic Media and Church Authority (00:00 - 08:00)
"Anyone who's baptized is the church" - Paul Fahey challenges traditional boundaries of who creates "official" Catholic content
Why the institutional church struggles with oversight in the podcast space
The tension between empowering lay voices and preventing spiritual harm through misinformation
Measuring What Really Matters Beyond Downloads (11:00 - 17:00)
"If one person's heart has been touched, you've done your task and mission" - Christina Semmens on redefining podcast success
How the head-heart-hands-feet framework applies to both creating and consuming content
Why discernment, not downloads, should drive your content decisions
From Fishing in Ponds to Sailing the Ocean (20:00 - 29:00)
Jose Manuel de Urquidi's wake-up call: "We're all fishing in the same small pond while the ocean is right there"
How John Paul II prophetically identified the internet as the "new Roman Forum" back in 2002
Why podcasts can create deep encounters with God despite being one-way communication
Meet Our Guests
Paul Fahey - Host of Third Space podcast, limited licensed professional counselor, retreat leader, and catechist who focuses on survivors of church-related abuse. Paul stumbled into podcasting a decade ago and found it uniquely suited to catechesis through dialogue rather than static writing.
Christina Semmens - Host of Say Yes to Holiness With 230+ episodes under her belt, Christina brings a framework of head-heart-hands-feet to integrated Catholic living. Her podcast emerged from her book work and has become a continuous discernment journey.
Jose Manuel de Urquidi - Founder of the Juan Diego Network Leading a podcast network dedicated to Latino Catholics with shows covering everything from church history to children's stories. His mission: evangelize, form, and entertain—preferably all three at once.
Memorable Quotes
01:00 - "I can listen to a podcast while driving, running, doing dishes, mowing the lawn" - Why convenience matters for busy Catholics
05:00
Quick Summary
Are podcasts reshaping how Catholics engage with their faith? In this episode of Religion to Reality, we explore the explosive growth of Catholic podcasting and what it means for modern faith formation. From survivors finding their voice to Latino communities building networks, discover why this medium is uniquely positioned to meet people where they are—both spiritually and literally.
In this Episode, We Explore:
On the Nature of Catholic Media and Church Authority (00:00 - 08:00)
"Anyone who's baptized is the church" - Paul Fahey challenges traditional boundaries of who creates "official" Catholic content
Why the institutional church struggles with oversight in the podcast space
The tension between empowering lay voices and preventing spiritual harm through misinformation
Measuring What Really Matters Beyond Downloads (11:00 - 17:00)
"If one person's heart has been touched, you've done your task and mission" - Christina Semmens on redefining podcast success
How the head-heart-hands-feet framework applies to both creating and consuming content
Why discernment, not downloads, should drive your content decisions
From Fishing in Ponds to Sailing the Ocean (20:00 - 29:00)
Jose Manuel de Urquidi's wake-up call: "We're all fishing in the same small pond while the ocean is right there"
How John Paul II prophetically identified the internet as the "new Roman Forum" back in 2002
Why podcasts can create deep encounters with God despite being one-way communication
Meet Our Guests
Paul Fahey - Host of Third Space podcast, limited licensed professional counselor, retreat leader, and catechist who focuses on survivors of church-related abuse. Paul stumbled into podcasting a decade ago and found it uniquely suited to catechesis through dialogue rather than static writing.
Christina Semmens - Host of Say Yes to Holiness With 230+ episodes under her belt, Christina brings a framework of head-heart-hands-feet to integrated Catholic living. Her podcast emerged from her book work and has become a continuous discernment journey.
Jose Manuel de Urquidi - Founder of the Juan Diego Network Leading a podcast network dedicated to Latino Catholics with shows covering everything from church history to children's stories. His mission: evangelize, form, and entertain—preferably all three at once.
Memorable Quotes
01:00 - "I can listen to a podcast while driving, running, doing dishes, mowing the lawn" - Why convenience matters for busy Catholics
05:00
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