The Steven Sirski Podcast

SSP24 - Fr Jay Korban

Sep 27, 2022
Newly ordained Father Jay Korban discusses his journey into the priesthood and overseeing parishes in rural Manitoba. Topics include Winnipeg's flooding issue, Catholicism, the role of faith, priest duties, Bible interpretation, and the possibility of God being an alien. The conversation also covers living in small towns during the pandemic, communication evolution, frustrations with email confirmation, and challenges in rural areas.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Living in a Small Town During the Pandemic
02:17 • 15min
3
Changing Communication and Shipping Logistics
17:26 • 2min
4
Frustrations with Email Confirmation and Rising Travel Costs
19:13 • 2min
5
Lack of Train Transportation and Potential for Share Bikes in Winnipeg
21:10 • 24min
6
Contrasting Cityscapes: Tall Buildings in Beijing vs Abundant Trees in Winnipeg
44:46 • 8min
7
Moving Within a Religious Community
52:43 • 25min
8
Primary Care vs Advanced Care in Paramedics
01:17:35 • 14min
9
The Process of Joining the Seminary
01:31:51 • 7min
10
Learning and Adapting During a Pandemic
01:38:30 • 16min
11
State of Rural Churches in Canada
01:54:18 • 21min
12
The Church and Politics: Marriage and Reputation
02:15:16 • 18min
13
Interpreting the Bible and its Prophecies
02:33:03 • 7min
14
Respecting Authority and Dealing with Mental Health
02:40:22 • 13min
15
TV Shows, Movies, and a Documentary
02:53:18 • 2min
16
Drinking Experiment, Movie, TV Shows, and Limited Media Consumption
02:55:30 • 2min
17
Engaging in Indoor Activities and the Challenges of Colorblindness
02:57:25 • 2min
18
Alien Species Claiming to be God
02:59:25 • 14min
19
Reflections on Becoming a Priest
03:13:10 • 6min