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Christlike with John Sablan

This week, John welcomes Catholic evangelist John Sablan for a powerful conversation about healing, discipleship, and what it truly means to live a Christlike life.

Sablan shares his personal journey from a wounded and rebellious past to a life on fire for the Lord, revealing how the love of God—and hours spent in Eucharistic adoration—radically transformed him as a husband, father, and man.

Together, he and Edwards discuss the difference between going to church and becoming a disciple, and how every man is called to a life of holiness, no matter his story. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, stuck in sin, or unsure where to begin, this episode is for you. God is not looking for perfection—He’s after your heart.

Check out more of John Sablan’s work: https://www.johnsablan.com/

Check out his new book: Christ Like: After God’s Own Heart

And follow him on social media:

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O Happy Fault!

Even in the darkest moments, God is at work.

This week, join John and Victor in the pew as they explore the mystery of suffering and the surprising beauty that can come from it. From personal struggles and heartbreak to redemption and healing, they reflect on how pain can become a path to deeper trust, renewed purpose, and unexpected grace. Whether it’s a lost job, a broken relationship, or hidden shame, God can transform our wounds into witness.

What feels like failure may be the very thing that opens the door to transformation. Grace often hides in the places we least want to look. It is there, in our lowest moments, that God begins His greatest work.

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Trusting in the Father’s Provision – With Dr. Bob Schuchts

This week, John welcomes back Dr. Bob Schuchts—Catholic therapist, author, and founder of the John Paul II Healing Center—for an in-depth conversation about what it means to truly trust in the Father’s provision.

Self-reliance can creep into our lives in subtle ways, and fear and control often mask as responsibility. Listen in as Dr. Bob shares personal stories and insights from his new book Trusting Our Father’s Provision, which demonstrate how real freedom begins when we let go and allow God to provide.

If you’ve ever struggled to surrender your finances, your future, or your sense of security to God, the Father sees you. He knows what you need. And He can be trusted.

Check out more of Dr. Schuchts work at https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

And pick up some JPII Healing Center Resources: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/store/
Dr. Bob’s new book, Trusting Our Father’s Provision
Healing the Whole Person: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/hwpweekend/

Check out Dr. Bob’s podcast, Restore The Glory
Restoring the Glory Retreat: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/rtg_2/

And follow on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/jpiihealingcenter/
https://www.facebook.com/JP2HealingCenter
https://x.com/JPIIHealing
https://www.youtube.com/@JPIIHealingCenter

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

You shouldn’t have to tell anyone you’re a disciple of Christ—your life should make it obvious.

Join John and Victor in the pew as they explore how true discipleship is revealed not in words, but in the way we live. If you’re truly a disciple of Christ, your life should look different—so much so that others can see it without you ever saying a word.

Reflect on the most important question Jesus ever asked: “Who do you say that I am?” Remember on the day of judgment, the answer won’t be spoken—it will have been lived.

Learn more about our pilgrimage to Greece & Turkey

Transcript coming soon!

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Conversion, Scripture, and Jubilee with Dr. John Bergsma

In this week’s episode, John welcomes Dr. John Bergsma — convert, theologian, and professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville—for a rich conversation on faith, scripture, and the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.

Dr. Bergsma shares his journey from Protestant pastor to Catholic scholar, and how reading the Bible deeply led him not away from the Church, but straight into it. Together, he and John unpack the meaning of Jubilee, not as a dusty Old Testament tradition, but as a living call to forgiveness, freedom, and restoration.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between scripture and tradition—or if you’re ready for a deeper understanding of how the Church invites us into hope—this one’s for you.

Check out more of Dr. Bergsma’s work on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter

https://www.instagram.com/emmausroadpublishing

https://www.instagram.com/john.s.bergsma

Link to his book, Jesus and The Jubilee: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/jesus-and-the-jubilee-the-biblical-roots-of-the-year-of-gods-favor

And the digital companion to the book: https://imgix.stplctr.com/Jubilee-Bergsma_Digital-Companion.pdf?v=1744663611

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We Need Each Other

The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.

In this episode, John and Victor talk about the deep need we all have for spiritual friendships—and why trying to follow Jesus without community leaves us vulnerable to isolation, temptation, and burnout.

They share personal stories of how God used brotherhood to strengthen them in their darkest moments, and how real transformation happens when we walk with others who know us, challenge us, and love us enough to tell us the truth. Because, we really do need each other.

You weren’t meant to carry it all alone. If you’ve been going through the motions or trying to handle everything yourself, this episode is your invitation to open up, reach out, and walk together.

Learn more about our pilgrimage to Greece & Turkey

Transcript coming soon!