In this episode I chat to former student Ginny, who is a now a Coach and Speaker! We talk about her route into this career, how important communication and authenticity is in today's world, and of course what she wanted to be when she was 5 years old!

Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a Coach and Speaker then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Ginny has kindly given us her follow up 3 pieces of advice!

Find out more about Ginny's coaching company The Ivy Way:  www.theivyway.com

And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

In this episode I chat to former student Caroline, who is a Performing Arts Academy and Agency Owner! We talk about her route into this career, how important it is that all young people should have access to the Arts, and of course what she wanted to be when she was 5 years old!

Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a Performing Arts Academy and Agency Owner then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Caroline has kindly given us her follow up 3 pieces of advice!

Find out more about The Boury Academy here:  www.thebouryacademy.co.uk

And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Sean Magaldi, the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, on Long Island.

"We were really missing a deep prayer life between us…an avenue that we could share our hearts with one another. It’s about creating those moments of vulnerability for us. Our prayer is a lot of times where we’re able to find that."  Learn how Maggie and Art, through deepening their own relationships with the Lord, created moments of vulnerability and growth for their marriage.

Book Reference -  Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ with Sacred Story Prayer

This week Fr. Michael talks about Gregory the Theologian and how he came to know and understand his vocation. He and Sister Natalia talk about the call to holiness and how the people in the church can help encourage men and women to priesthood and religious life.

References:
Gregory the Theologian's Second Oration

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"God just wants to love us...In letting Him love you He leads you and the journey is beautiful." The journey isn't always easy but there is always beauty because God is there. Meet Sr. Tonia of the Heart of Jesus a member of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and hear more about her journey.

Check out the Mercedarian Sisters here: https://mercedariansisters.org/ 

Welcome to Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast where we aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school.

In this episode I catch up with former student Jerome who is now a  Teaching Assistant. We chat about the varied responsibilities of a TA , how young people best flourish, and of course the good days and the bad days being a teaching assistant.

Remember if you are interested in finding out more about life as a Teaching Assistant then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Jerome has kindly given us his follow up 3 pieces of advice!

In this episode I chat to former student Stephanie, who is now a Gender Balance Coach for the Institute of Physics! We talk about the importance of gender balance in every profession, unconscious bias, role models and of course what she wanted to be when she was 5 years old!

Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a Gender Balance Coach then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Steph has kindly given us her follow up 3 pieces of advice! 

And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

After wrestling all night with God Jacob says "I will not let you go until you bless me." Fr. Max shares how he wrestled with God in his own life and how his vocation is the blessing that came from that wrestling. The joy and passion that Fr. Max has for his vocation and relationship with God can't help but encourage and inspire!

The Church speaks in so many ways. You'll hear from many deacons, priests, and consecrated religious that the Church, through the Body of Christ, was bold in speaking to and encouraging them, told them the goodness they saw in them, and planted the thought of a vocation in their hearts. Meet Deacon Dan Galla and learn how the Church has spoken in his life. 

The importance of supportive family and friends in the life of a discerner cannot be overstated. Today we meet Arthur Bodenschatz, a seminarian for the Diocese of Youngstown studying at Borromeo Seminary in Cleveland, who shares with us the role this community plays in his vocational discernment. 

So many people hesitate taking the first step of discernment because they fear change, because they fear giving up control. This is why this first step often takes so much courage. Listen as Sr. Mary McCormick shares her realization that something would change as she took her first discernment step.

Learn more about the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown

MYTH: Once a person enters seminary their discernment is over. 
FACT: Seminary is a place of further, more concentrated, formation and discernment. 

Listen to Patrick's story as he tells us about how he discerned out of seminary, not once but twice, as he sought the Lord's will for his life.  

Ever wonder if you should be doing anything to support or encourage your children to consider a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? Do you hope that what you're doing is enough? Sr. Bethany, Director of Vocations for the Sisters of Life, shares what she has learned over the years as the Vocations Director about what families can do or already do well. This conversation will give you practical tips of how to approach this with your children and foster a family life that is spiritually fruitful. You'll also hear about the ministry of the Sisters of Life!
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Learn more about our Mini Marriage Love Lab on Emotional Intimacy here.

Have you ever heard of Consecrated Virginity? Learn more about the Church's oldest vocation through Michelle's story.

Some helpful links with more info:
The Church's Oldest Vocation
US Association of Consecrated Virgins

Michelle's Mass of Consecration
Article on Michelle's Consecration
Michelle's Blog

Embryos (because he's a moral theologian), driving pet peeves, sacrifice, and spiritual fatherhood are just a few of the topics covered in today's episode featuring Fr. Joe Koopman, the moral theologian at Saint Mary Seminary. 

Our podcast crew is back with part 2 of 2 on obstacles. This episode they take a closer look at obstacles that are faced once a decision is made to pursue a particular vocation or one is in a vocation. If you're feeling the struggle in discernment and decision making (you're not alone!) these two episodes are for you!

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at createdandcalledpodcast@gmail.com with any questions, feedback, etc. 

In this episode I chat to the always smiling Lydia who is now an Accountant and she hasn't got a boring bone in her body! We talk about her love of  problem solving, how she went from counting pennies to dealing with millions of pounds, and of course - the best day and worst day being an Accountant! 

Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be an Accountant then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Lydia has kindly given us her follow up 3 pieces of advice! 

And of course, thanks to you for listening!