Secretary for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Newark, and Director of the Office for Evangelization
Fr. John Gordon has hosted 12 Episodes.
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Episode 31: Ep 31 - Prepare your thankful heart
November 21st, 2023 | 20 mins 45 secs
catholic, christmas, conversation, evangelization, family, gospel, holidays, jesus christ, prayer, thanksgiving
Fr. John recently attended a prayer meeting with a reflection led by Fred Bunsa. In the midst of all of your holiday preparation this week, we offer a 20 minute practical guide to give the gift of hope to the people whom you spend time with at Thanksgiving.
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Episode 28: Ep 28: The Artists way and the Synodal Way with Eric Hunter
October 10th, 2023 | 35 mins 22 secs
catholic, conversation, evangelization, gospel, jesus christ, kerygma
Jen speaks with Eric Hunter, pianist, teacher and composer, about the ways in which an artist's outlook and a disciple's outlook overlap. Eric is the composer of our theme, which has been expanded to a full work and has marked a big change in his compositional voice.
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Episode 25: Ep 25: Lord, Teach us to pray!
August 15th, 2023 | 35 mins 24 secs
Fr. John and Jen discuss the upcoming School of Prayer classes beginning September 20 and continuing for seven sessions through May 2024 to offer fresh insight, experience and opportunities for growing in the spiritual life.
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Episode 23: "His Heart beats for every single one of us" - Fr. John and Jen on the Devotion to the Sacred Heart
June 15th, 2023 | 43 mins 29 secs
adoration, catholic, devotion, eucharist, evangelization, gospel, incarnation, jesus christ, love, sacred heart
Fr. John Gordon and Jen share insight into the great gift of God's Love in the Eucharist and its representation in the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. They close with the Litany of the Sacred Heart and the Prayer of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Episode 19: Ep 19: School of Prayer -Building your spiritual tool box with Fr. John Gordon
May 19th, 2023 | 31 mins 2 secs
catholic, conversation, evangelization, faith, family, gospel, jesus christ, prayer, repentance, spirituality
Fr. John and Jen introduce the new in person series coming in the Fall from the Office For Evangelization - The School of Prayer.
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Episode 15: Ep 15: We should glory in the cross? Hope is the Christian world-view
March 14th, 2023 | 28 mins 27 secs
Fr. John and Jen talk about the importance of living as people of God who understand that our Hope in Jesus is the only sure thing, and is an outlook that can be strengthened when lived in communion with Him and community with each other.
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Episode 11: Ep 11: New Year. New me? - Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions
January 20th, 2023 | 40 mins 7 secs
Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions and encourage our listeners to start thinking now about our Lenten practices to have longer-lasting spiritual benefits for our lives.
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Episode 10: Christmas Traditions - Fr. John and Jen
December 20th, 2022 | 38 mins 59 secs
The Family and Faith traditions of the holiday season which serve to connect us to each other and our Church throughout our lives.
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Episode 6: Holiday Conversation tips: Talking Turkey with compassion
November 11th, 2022 | 30 mins
Fr. John Gordon and Jennifer Behnke discuss tips for conversation and evangelization during the holidays. We cover ideas for keeping the tension at the table from turning into conflict.
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Episode 4: Rituals give meaning to life... and death.
October 18th, 2022 | 33 mins 44 secs
As we prepare for the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls, and the secular world puts up spooky decorations, Fr. John and Jen have a coversation about the importance of rituals in every day life, and those that mark significant moments in our journey here on earth and our transition to everlasting life.
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Episode 3: EVANGELII GAUDIUM with Brian Honsberger
October 7th, 2022 | 42 mins 4 secs
Fr. John Gordon speaks with Brian Honsberger
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Episode 1: Episode 1: The Heart of the Ark Crew introductions
September 20th, 2022 | 31 mins 26 secs
Fr. John Gordon and Jennifer Behnke from the Office for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Newark introduce themselves, their journeys of faith that brought them to the Office for Evangelization, and the show's premise.