

You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
ACTS XXIX
Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle as we talk about anything and everything that has to do with reacquiring a Biblical Worldview. This podcast seeks to encourage and inspire our listeners with hope firmly founded in the Lordship of Jesus.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 32min
Episode 350: God’s Gym is the Book of Psalms
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how the Psalms help us to exercise various spiritual “muscles,” training us to get in shape and become the men and women God created us to be and that we want to be.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 19min
Episode 349: Seeking Consolation From God in a Troubled Time
In this episode, against the backdrop of all that’s taking place in our country, Fr. John and Mary seek God’s wisdom and help from His Word.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 24min
Episode 348: Praise the Lord, Who Lifts Up The Poor, That Is, Me.
In this episode, as Fr. John and Mary discuss Psalm 113, they reflect on how important it is to see ourselves as being among “the poor.”
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ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
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The Rescue Project
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Sep 8, 2025 • 24min
Episode 347: God’s Extraordinary Response to a Forgetful Race
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Psalm 78, the Psalm for this coming Sunday, encouraging us to teach to those entrusted to our charge the great things He has done, and to consider how we’re personally responding to His extravagant mercy and patience in our own lives.
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ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
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Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
The Rescue Project
Web: https://rescueproject.us
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Sep 1, 2025 • 22min
Episode 346: How Long, O Lord?!
After the traumatic events that took place last week in Minnesota, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the anguish many of us are experiencing in light of Scripture in general, the Psalms in particular and Saint Augustine.
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The Rescue Project
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Aug 25, 2025 • 10min
Episode 345: The Jesus Conference – Mobilizing the Church for the World He Loves
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share the exciting news about the Jesus Conference – Mobilizing the Church for the World He Loves, ACTS XXIX’s first international gathering happening in Plymouth, Michigan on October 2-4, 2026.
https://www.actsxxix.org/thejesusconference
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Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org)
ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
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Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
The Rescue Project
Web: https://rescueproject.us
Instagram: @the.rescue.project
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YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Aug 18, 2025 • 43min
Episode 344: Glory Days: Are They In the Past? Part III
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their series on being able to relive great memories of the past with friends and prayerfully apply those great memories to the mission God is entrusting to us today.
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Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org)
ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
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Instagram: @acts.xxix
Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
The Rescue Project
Web: https://rescueproject.us
Instagram: @the.rescue.project
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Aug 11, 2025 • 39min
Episode 343: Glory Days: Are They In the Past? Part II
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series drawing on the common experience many of us have of reliving great memories of the past with friends and prayerfully apply those great memories to the mission God is entrusting to us today.
Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media.
Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org)
ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
Web: https://www.actsxxix.org
Instagram: @acts.xxix
Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
The Rescue Project
Web: https://rescueproject.us
Instagram: @the.rescue.project
Our Streaming Channels
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YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Aug 4, 2025 • 26min
Episode 342: Glory Days: Are They In the Past?
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary begin a series that draws on the common experience many of us have of reliving great memories of the past with friends and prayerfully apply those great memories to the mission God is entrusting to us today.
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Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media.
Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org)
ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
Web: https://www.actsxxix.org
Instagram: @acts.xxix
Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
The Rescue Project
Web: https://rescueproject.us
Instagram: @the.rescue.project
Our Streaming Channels
Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse
YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Jul 28, 2025 • 26min
Episode 341: The Power and Attraction of How We Do What We Do, Part Three
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary bring their three-part series on their apostolic values to a close by talking about the importance of being docile to the Holy Spirit and choosing to sail instead of row on mission. They reflect on what it means to let go of control, allowing the Spirit to set the course, trusting His power over our own efforts.
Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media.
Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org)
ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission
Web: https://www.actsxxix.org
Instagram: @acts.xxix
Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
The Rescue Project
Web: https://rescueproject.us
Instagram: @the.rescue.project
Our Streaming Channels
Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse
YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo