About the show
The Heart of the Ark podcast is an initiative from the Office for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Newark. We're coming to you to bring knowledge and courage as we voyage through this life as missionary disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Hosted by Fr. John Gordon, Director of the Office for Evangelization and Secretary of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Newark, and Jennifer Behnke, Associate Director of Evangelization, our aim is to help equip our listeners to better know, love and serve God.
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Episodes
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Episode 5: For all the Saints, who from their labors rest.... with Preston Dibble and John Kalinowski
November 11th, 2022 | 44 mins 47 secs
Jennifer sits down with two lay men doing the work of evangelization through their ministries. Pastoral music minister, Preston Dibble and Hospital chaplain, and Loss and Healing minister, John Kalinowski
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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 2: Mental and Spiritual Practices for a Healthy start to the school year
September 29th, 2022 | 44 mins 46 secs
Jennifer D. Behnke, Associate Director of Evangelization leads discussions with Kelly Jenner, LPC, Brian Caldwell, Director of Family Life Ministries, Melissa Else, Assistant Coordinator for Parish Strategies and Fr. Stephen Fichter, Vicar for Schools
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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.