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Homilies, talks, and interviews from Saint Basil the Great Roman Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio, USA. https://linktr.ee/stbasilthegr8
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Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
28 min
Gracie and Miller, our summer interns from the Mary the Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute join Cari to share about their internship at St. Basil this summer, their discernment in working in parish ministry, and the ways the Lord has blessed them.
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Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
21 min
Ministering to the dying is a special charism in the Church that Holy Family Home in Parma has been carrying out for the last 70 years. Nicole shares stories of working with Hospice patients and the incredible story of how Holy Family Home came to Parma.
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Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
26 min
Stephanie and Gregory share with Cari about their recent pilgrimage to Italy. From what it was like to sing in the Churches throughout Italy, to various stories and graces from the incredible pilgrimage.
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Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
42 min
The number 666 is often associated with the devil, demons, the mark of the beast, and other dark things. But as Catholics, though we know the devil is real and working in the world, we know that there is a greater power at work in our lives, and turn to the Lord, who cares for us, protects us from the devil, and gives us the armor to fight the battle against the devil in this world.
Episode 266. How Could a Good & Loving God allow Suffering in the World? - Interview w/ Dr. Matt Jordan: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/266-how-could-a-good-loving-god-allow-suffering-in-the-world-interview-w-dr-matt-jordan/
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Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
33 min
Bill and Margarita share their love story and how the Lord brought them together for a purpose, to get each other and their family to heaven.
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Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
20 min
Fr. Ryan reflects on his recent pilgrimage to Portugal with our parish. He shares stories of joy, peace, and laughs from the pilgrimage, and shares how we can take the lessons of pilgrimage and apply them to our daily life.
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Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
26 min
Cari is joined by Hailie Jester from St. Charles Borromeo in Parma as she shares her experience of pilgrimage and attending the canonizations of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati as she shares ways that we can take the heart of a pilgrim into our daily lives.
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Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
26 min
The pick is in! Joe, Cari, and Tommy, to prepare for the upcoming football season did a draft of their own, drafting the saints to play on their team. Learn about some new saints and consider who would be best for your team!
Want to try with your family and friends? Download the page here: https://basilthegreat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saints-Fantasy-Draft.pdf
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Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
20 min
Aaron Graham, who we welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil this year, shares his story of faith with Fr. Liptak. From what led him to the Church, what questions people asked him along the way, to how the faith is impacting his daily life now, Aaron shares with us the joy of a life of faith, and why we should not be afraid to share our Catholic faith with those in our lives that are searching.
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Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
30 min
Life Teen doesn't stop for the summer, rather it kicks into an amazing time of summer ministry, with camps, conferences, and different opportunities for teens to encounter Christ. Cari talks with Joe, our youth minister, and Emily, one of our teens, about the graces they received from the Lord this summer.
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Aug 1, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
33 min
Have you heard of a dean? A deanery? Wondering what it means for the Diocese of Cleveland, our deanery, and our Parish? We welcomed Robert Koonce, Director of Deanery Operations for the Diocese of Cleveland, to the podcast to help us understand.
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Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
23 min
In OCIA, the team accompanies those questioning and discerning the Catholic faith throughout the year. Fr. Liptak talks with our seminarian, Matthew Wasinski about his experience helping with OCIA this year and some of those questions that made him think along the way.
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Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
23 min
Cari Reagan, Katie Rosen, and Alli Blackburn discuss why it is important to bring kids to Mass, and tips and tricks for how to handle the wiggles and cries, and celebrate the wins as you raise your child in the faith.
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Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
33 min
Fr. Ryan sits down with our seminarians, Ike Dawson and Dylan Ennis that will be entering the Propaedeutic Immersion Year, a year set apart for their discernment, for deepening prayer, becoming comfortable with silence, and learning to truly listen to the voice of God.
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Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
28 min
Fr. Ryan sits down with parishioners Jennifer and Andre Calabretta to hear their love story and how their marriage has blossomed over its 20 years. They share helpful tips and wishes for marriages of every age and stage as they reflect on the blessings and challenges of marriage.
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Nov 6, 2024
Nov 6, 2024
25 min
Fr. Eric Garris joins us during National Vocations Awareness Week to share discernment tips and insights for those discerning their Vocation, or those that are walking with people discerning their Vocation.
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Aug 16, 2024
Aug 16, 2024
27 min
Reading helps us and our children to develop empathy and imagination, and can lead us deeper into prayer. Katie and Cari sit down for a conversation about their favorite books, spiritual reading, reading with children, and offer recommendations for your next read!
Books mentioned:
The Great Divorce by CS Lewis https://www.cslewis.com/us/
Pray for Us by Meg Hunter Kilmer https://www.avemariapress.com/products/pray-for-us
Jesus is Here by Mary E. Wingfield, Ed.D. https://www.leafletonline.com/jesus-is-here-by-mary-e-wingfielod-ed-d-36072
The Berenstain Bears Book Series https://berenstainbears.com/shop/
God’s Glorious Girl or God’s Brave Boy by Emily Wilson Hussem https://emilywilsonministries.com/my-book
Tiny Saints Board Books (I am Little Too, You Do Not Need to Worry) https://www.tinysaints.com/collections/board-books
Shining Light Dolls Books (Saints on the Go) https://shininglightdolls.com/collections/books
Word on Fire (Bless the Lord) https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/bless-the-lord
The Night the Saints Saved Christmas by Gracie Jagla https://osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-night-the-saints-saved-christmas?ga_ref_list_id=undefinedga_ref_list_name=Search%20Results
The Action Bible https://www.theactionbible.com/
My Heart Will Triumph by Mirjana Soldo https://myheartwilltriumph.com/
St. Basil Reading List: https://basilthegreat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lit-Living-Guide-Aug-Back-to-School.jpg
The Danger of Hurried Child Syndrome: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decision-principles/202408/the-danger-of-hurried-child-syndrome?amp
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May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024
26 min
Fr. Ryan welcomes Cari Reagan as our new Digital Ministries Coordinator as Lisa López moves on from St. Basil. In this interview, we get to know Cari, her story, and how she ended up here with us at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio.
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May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
27 min
In this lively episode, Father Ryan shares stories from St. Basil's unforgettable parish pilgrimage in France. Tune in for a lighthearted blend of adventure and spirituality as his journey unfolds in vivid detail.
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Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
26 min
Surviving several strokes has been a journey of reflection and prayer with the Lord for St. Basil's Director of Evangelization, Tommy Dome.
Feb 12, 2024
Feb 12, 2024
18 min
Learn more about the history and mission for supporting the sustainability of water systems in Honduras.
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
39 min
Fr. Ryan welcomes Lisa López as our new Digital Ministries Coordinator. In a heartfelt interview, Lisa shares how her Texas roots divinely connected her to St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio.
Jun 17, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
36 min
Son of the parish Rob Blackburn shares about his upcoming ordination to the Permanent Diaconate and chicken wing flavors you should not try at home.
Apr 6, 2023
Apr 6, 2023
44 min
What's a tabernacle? Why'd we get a new one? What's the symbolism? How does this make a difference in my life?
Jul 10, 2022
Jul 10, 2022
26 min
Chris is living here at St. Basil over the summer, working hard and growing in Eucharistic spirituality.
Mar 25, 2022
Mar 25, 2022
31 min
Fr. Matt and Tommy hear the story of Corwin Miller, who is part of the RCIA group becoming Catholic this Easter.
Mar 8, 2022
Mar 8, 2022
23 min
Fr. Ryan shares the fruits of a 7-day silent retreat and reminds us of the Church's annual retreat - Lent.
Links mentioned in this podcast:
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid, OH
Poor Clare Nuns in Cleveland, OH
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
10 min
Erin shares her insights from reading Catholic Answers' short booklet "Bible Difficulties".
Feb 25, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
11 min
Tommy & Fr. Matt quickly cover just one question from the 20 Answers Booklet "The End Times".
Feb 5, 2022
Feb 5, 2022
58 min
Dr. Matt Jordan, Ph.D in Philosophy provides several answers to perhaps the greatest question of all time.
Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
1hr 5 min
Dr. Matt Jordan, Ph.D guides us through 4 philosophical reasons to believe there is a God.
Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
52 min
What's faith's job? Science's job? What about Creation vs. Evolution and Miracles and Galileo?
Nov 27, 2021
Nov 27, 2021
20 min
Everything enjoyable about earth's activities will be available to the Nth degree in Heaven. Fr. Matt & Tommy draw parallels between sports and Heaven.
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
39 min
Lots of laughs as Fr. Scott Harter and Fr. Ryan Mann share spiritual direction insights in this fun conversation with powerful implications.
Oct 30, 2021
Aug 2, 2021
Aug 2, 2021
19 min
Fr. Ryan answers questions about priest clothes, daily prayer routines, food, concerts, and the difference between being and doing.
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
40 min
Fr. Matt's views on priesthood, sports, UFO's, God's love, and the zombie apocalypse.
May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
54 min
We explore both head and heart reasons for coming to Mass.
Other episodes mentioned:
Why does the Church "have so many rules"?
Top 15 Mass Tips w/ Fr. Michael Denk
Apr 22, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
39 min
Deep insights into male & female as two members of the Culture Project share their mission of showing people their identity, dignity, and purpose.
Feb 17, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
18 min
Quick interview with high school senior and member of Life Teen Jocelyn Trout.
Jan 21, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
29 min
Meet Mark & Charlene Niederhelman - Longtime parishioners and involved in just about everything over the years.
Jan 12, 2021
Jan 12, 2021
25 min
Meet parishioner Rob Blackburn: Disciple, Husband, Father of 4, and in formation to be a Deacon.
Dec 2, 2020
Aug 15, 2020
Aug 15, 2020
42 min
Erin Hogan, our new Youth Minister, introduces herself, shares her biggest ministry flop, and role-plays to give us an inside look at how youth ministry is done.
Aug 8, 2020
Aug 8, 2020
30 min
We go places in this interview where homilies don't dare venture. Hear the background, the conversion, and the funny personal quirks.
Mar 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
36 min
Personal update and Coronavirus thoughts from Fr. John. Tips on staying connected with people and God. We end with a time of prayer.
Feb 28, 2020
Feb 28, 2020
44 min
Top 5 Books for Lent and tips to read more often in this interview with Michael Merimee of Catholic book publisher Scepter Publishers.
Books mentioned:
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Praying from the Depths of the Psalms by Fr. John Henry Hanson
Time for God by Fr. Jacques Philippe
Call Him Father: How to Experience the Fatherhood of God by Fr. Edward G. Maristany
Saints for Sinners by Archbishop Alban Goodier
Saints Behaving Badly by Thomas Craughwell
The Bishop of the Abandoned Tabernacle by Victoria Schneider
Way of the Cross by St. Josemaria Escriva
Because God is Real by Peter Kreeft
Michael's Favorite Authors: Homer, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Fr. Jacques Philippe, Ronald Knox, Francis Thompson