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EPISODE #325
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: BEING “ALL IN”

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit. In this episode, Deacon Steve interviews Jim Wahlberg and Alexis Walkenstein about the “I Thirst” movement and the importance of “being all in.” As we embark on the new year of 2023, we need to ask ourselves the question: Are we “all-in” when it comes to our faith in Christ?

For more, please visit spiritfilledevents.com

Originally broadcast on 12/04/22

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EPISODE#78
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: THE MINISTRY OF THE DIACONATE

Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith.

On today’s engaging podcast, Fr Christopher welcomes to the studio the Director of the Office for the Diaconate, Deacon Tom Saenz. Having been ordained a deacon himself for a relatively short period of time, he has been able to utilize his many years as a business leader into this new role of service to the Church.

Tune in for another enlightening discussion!

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EPISODE #324
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: I THIRST MOVEMENT

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit. In this episode, Deacon Steve speaks to the President of Catholic Men’s Fellowship of California, Gil Alderete. Gil works closely with Deacon Steve on Spirit Filled Heart’s ministries’ “I THIRST” initiative.

For more, please visit spiritfilledevents.com

Originally broadcast on 11/20/22

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EPISODE #323
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE NEW RECTOR OF CHRIST CATHEDRAL (FR. BAO THAI)

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit. In this episode, Deacon Steve interviews Fr. Bao Thai, the new rector of Christ Cathedral. Among several topics, they speak about the exciting “I Thirst Orange County” movement.

For more, please visit spiritfilledevents.com

Originally broadcast on 11/13/22

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EPISODE #117
CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUESTS ARE BRETT ORMSBY AND ROB WIGOD

Each week, Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County.

We focus this week on the CIF water polo playoffs as we talk with the head coach of the top team in Southern California, JSerra’s Brett Ormsby. Then we visit with the commissioner of the CIF Southern Section, Rob Wigod. The issue at hand is the shortage of game officials in high school sports. How are the powers-that-be trying to alleviate the issue?

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EPISODE #116
CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUESTS ARE DAN O’DELL AND TROY THOMAS

Each week, Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County.

This week on CSV we visit with Dan O’Dell as he gets the Mater Dei girls volleyball program ready to navigate the stacked Division 1 playoffs. Then, we’ll check-in with Servite football coach Troy Thomas who is enduring a tough season one year after playing in the CIF championship game. Plus, we’ve got your scores and updated standings!

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EPISODE#263
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: RIVERSIDE LIFE SERVICES

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick.

On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Sandy Ramirez to the studio. She serves as executive director at Riverside Life Services in Riverside, CA. As a wife and mother of 6, Sandy has always had a strong ethic for human life. As she and her husband became ‘empy nesters,’ she set out to be a fulltime advocate for women in crisis pregnancies and for their babies in utero. This clinic, like so many of our crisis pregnancy centers, is on the front lines for all the clients they serve!

On the web: riversidelifeservices.org

Originally broadcast on 10/15/22

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EPISODE #115
CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUESTS ARE JILL HEGNA AND TOM TICE

Each week, Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County.

Joining us this week on Catholic Sports View is Santa Margarita’s Jill Hegna, the coach of one of the best golf programs in the state. Then, we’ll check in with Tom Tice, the athletic director at Rosary Academy. We’ll talk about coming out of the pandemic; and, we’ll touch on all the great sports programs at the Trinity League’s only all-girls school.

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EPISODE #321
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit. On this episode, his guest is Deacon Modesto Cordero, the director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Orange. Their topic for discussion is the urgent need for Eucharistic Revival throughout the Catholic church..

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Originally broadcast on 10/16/22

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EPISODE #114
CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUESTS ARE ROD SHERMAN AND DAN ALBANO

Each week, Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County.

For this episode, our first guest is Orange Lutheran football coach Rod Sherman. Next up, Bob checks in with OC Register prep reporter Dan Albano to talk all about the Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco rivalry.

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