The SEEK Podcast

In this episode, hosts Courtney Roach and Megan Day unpack stories from their adventures at SEEK, weaving humor with spiritual insights. Dive into a candid discussion about the struggles and comforts found in spiritual darkness and light. They tackle personal battles with depression, the liberating power of repentance, and the transformative journey towards embracing Christ’s teachings. Our conversation emphasizes the resilience and hope that come from stepping into the light, inspired by powerful portrayals of Jesus’ compassion in popular faith-based media like “The Chosen.”Join us as we reflect on the essence of healing and hope, encouraging you to assess the dark and light within your own spiritual journey. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to rise, follow Jesus into the light, and celebrate every step of your journey toward spiritual fulfillment and growth.Register for SEEK: https://seek.focus.org/registration/

Join us on the Seek Podcast as we delve into the inspiring story of Garrison, an audio engineer whose life is a testament to the transformative power of faith and community. After navigating personal trials and a transformative breakup, Garrison’s rekindled relationship with his Catholic faith led him to profound personal and professional growth. This episode not only explores Garrison’s journey into the heart of the Catholic young adult community in St. Louis but also his integration of faith with his passion for audio engineering.Discover how Garrison’s spiritual journey has influenced his approach to the arts and provided him with unique opportunities to blend his technical skills with his renewed faith. Garrison shares how Catholicism has anchored his life amidst the challenges of the audio industry and how community support has been pivotal in his journey.As we accompany Garrison to Catholic festivals and retreats, we explore the dynamic relationship between his professional endeavors and spiritual life, highlighting the power of community in fostering personal transformation and deepening faith commitments.This episode is not just a story about personal change; it’s about the broader implications of living out one’s faith in every aspect of life, from professional challenges to spiritual enrichment in vibrant, faith-filled communities.Register for SEEK: https://seek.focus.org/registration/

Kim Zember delivers an Impact Session breakout talk about Same Sex Attraction at SEEK24 in St. Louis, Missouri. She shares an understanding of God's love, and those struggling with same-sex attraction are still deserving of his love.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 The Father's Love5:40 Struggling with Same Sex Attraction  8:49 What the Church Says About Same Sex Attraction 16:40 Who the father is: Prodigal Son  25:14 God is Love, Love is Not Love  29:32 You Are Radically Loved 34:59 Whatever the Sin is God is Bigger

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. shares an Impact Session talk from SEEK24 in St. Louis, MO where he discusses authentic friendship and shares practical advice in the form of 10 tips to help you improve your current friendships, and find new ones that are fulfilling and that lead you to heaven.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 Opening Prayer 0:28 Isolation: Why We Need Friends3:55 #1 Will the Good 6:49 #2 Share Your Life 11:26 #3 Pursue Real Interests 15:32 #4 Commit to Each other 17:09 #5 Express Your Delight 20:23 #6 Widen the Circle 22:46 #7 Bear the Pain 25:25 #8 Know Your Boundaries  26:54 #9 Guard Your Heart 29:39 #10 Work Within God’s Plan

Monsignor James Shea shares an Impact Session talk from SEEK24 in St. Louis, MO titled: Love for the Church in a Post-Christian Age where he discusses the tensions between progressivism and traditionalism in the Catholic Church and addresses the notion of a utopian Church.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 Opening Prayer 0:50 JPII Lenten Retreat 4:26 Enamored with Utopias 9:00 Ideas Matter 13:46 Responses to the 2nd Vatican Council16:31 Why People Are Always Angry Now 21:14 What the Church is Ment to Be 27:07 The Church is Not a Utopia

Kelsey Skoch shares her keynote on discipleship and evangelization from SEEK24 in St. LouisCheck out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 Having Lots of Kids 3:50 Allowing the Holy Spirit into your Heart 6:45 The Call of the First Disciples 8:23 Three steps of Discipleship 10:02 How do we Evangelize? 13:10 Baking a Cake 15:03 Know Each other’s Hearts 17:36 Evangelization in the Real World 18:46 Be a Living Witness

Chris Stefanick shares his keynote from SEEK24 in St. Louis, Missouri on overcoming obstacles to evangelization.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 “You Are Not What They Say You Are” 2:33 We Believe in One God 4:00 A Generation Without Faith, Without Hope 6:25 God is Love 9:31 Why Are We Not Spreading the Word? 10:12 Lie #1 “I Am Not Famous” 12:58 Lie #2 “I Am Afraid” 16:08 Lie #3 “It’s Awkward” 18:59 Lie #4 “I Don’t Know What to Say” 20:40 Airplane Evangelization 21:35 Why It Is Not Always Clear

Emily Wilson shares her keynote from SEEK24 about the importance of following Christ even when things get difficult.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 Personal Story4:00 Following Christ Comes at a Cost5:40 Denying Yourself8:00 Know the Cost: It Will Never Be Easy9:30 He Offers a Way of Life11:52 The Cost of Saying Yes Will Change13:33 What Do We Do When It Feels Like Too Much17:45 The Martyrs Are There For You

Fr. John Ignatius Ezratty shares his keynote from SEEK24 in St. Louis, Missouri on being transformed in Christ.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 Intro and Prayer 3:50 Jesus Can Fix our Brokenness 4:53 Comparison Can Be Good 7:48 St. Ignatius 13:07 Holiness is Real and Possible 14:43 Acts 2:42 16:16 What Next? 18:43 You are the Present of the Church

Fr. Mike Schmitz shares his keynote from SEEK24 in St. Louis, Missouri on encountering God's mercy.Check out https://seekreplay.com/ for more talks like this from SEEK24 and visit seek.focus.org to find out how you can join us for SEEK25.Subscribe to our newsletter to know when new videos are posted weekly: https://focusequip.org/torch/0:00 Prodigal Son3:30 We All Have a Broken Heart9:05 The Final Question After Death10:16 What If I'm Not A Good Person?13:23 Personal Story16:47 Does God Have Permission to Love You?16:51 Return to the Prodigal Son18:44 A Two-Fold Conviction: Guilty and Mercy21:36 We Are the Older Son23:38 One Step Remains26:59 Closing Prayer