Transforming Hearts Podcast

Transforming Hearts through Spiritual Motherhood: A conversation with Jen Settle

In this podcast episode, Kristin chats with Jen Settle, a consecrated virgin who serves as Director of Ongoing Formation for the Theology of the Body Institute. Jen shares her vocational journey to becoming a consecrated virgin and shares how she uniquely accompanies those entrusted to her care through her spiritual motherhood.

Transforming Hearts through Evangelization: A Conversation with Deacon Brandon Feikles

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Deacon Brandon Feikles, a seminarian at Saint Vincent Seminary in his final year of formation. He is set to be ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Erie this May.
 
Deacon Brandon shares about his passion for evangelization and his desire to reach out to those who are lost.  He shares his personal faith journey that led to this mission. Deacon Brandon also talks about sharing the Gospel in his day-to-day encounters with people. Kristin and Deacon Brandon discuss the importance of openness, prayer, vulnerability, and availability in effective evangelization, and explore how to engage in conversations that speak to the heart.

Transforming Hearts through Practical Spirituality: A Conversation with Michael King

In this podcast episode, Kristin Molitor interviews Michael King, an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, faith formation specialist, and spiritual director. Michael discusses his new course, Practical Spirituality, which helps students establish the foundations of discipleship. Michael draws his inspiration from the Rule of Saint Benedict to help students more clearly discern the non-negotiables of their lay vocation. Michael also shares personal stories about his own journey of spiritual growth and transformation.
To learn more about Michael King's course contact him at mjking52@gmail.com.

Transforming Hearts through Spiritual Direction: A conversation with Mary Martin

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Mary Martin from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Mary shares about how an inspiration from the Holy Spirit to raise up Spiritual Directors led to the formation of a cohort of spiritual directors in the Archdiocese of Detroit, all trained through the Institute for Ministry Formation. Mary highlights the beautiful relationships that have been formed in the cohort and she shares how the IMF formation, rooted in a model of accompaniment, built on love, mercy, vulnerability, and trust, had an impact on her and the other cohort members.
Learn about Mary's ministry at Unleash the Gospel at work, here: https://utgatwork.org/ 

Transforming Hearts through Transforming Parish Missions: A Conversation with Melaine Myklebust

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews her sister, Melaine Myklebust, about Melaine’s experience leading a parish mission at the Centered on Christ Catholic Community in Cold Spring, MN. Unlike traditional parish missions led by specialized speakers, this mission was led by the parishioners themselves.
This unique parish mission model offered parishioners opportunities to encounter Jesus and share Him with others. Parishioners received formation and accompaniment in sharing their testimonies and praying with others, offering them a chance to actively participate in evangelization during the parish mission.
Contact Melaine Myklebust to learn more about the mission template: findingfreedominprayer@gmail.com
Connect with the IMF to learn about ways we can equip your parish for mission.:  https://imf.saintvincentseminary.edu/missionizing-your-parish/

Transforming Hearts through Mission: A conversation with Dr. Helene Paharik

In this episode of the Transforming Hearts podcast, Kristin interviews   Dr. Helene Paharik, associate professor at Saint Vincent Seminary and instructor at the IMF. Kristin and Dr. Paharik explore the concept of mission as an expression of relationship, particularly in the context of Trinitarian love. Dr. Paharik emphasizes that mission is not just a task but an outpouring of the love shared within the Trinity, which draws us into communion with God and one another.
The conversation highlights how the IMF community and the broader Church are called to embody this mission through deep, relational ministry. They discuss the importance of companionship on the journey of faith, pointing out that love, expressed through community and shared mission, is central to Christian life.  Dr. Paharik and Kristin also reflect on the need for vulnerability, mutual support, and recognizing the unique gifts each person brings to the mission of the Church. The episode underscores that the heart of Christian ministry lies in transforming hearts through love, community, and relationship.

Litany of Healing and Repentance: Personal Reflections from Fr. Boniface Hicks

In this podcast episode, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, the Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation, shares his experience of praying "The Litany of Healing and Repentance" at the National Eucharistic Congress.
Click here to to pray the Litany.

Transforming Hearts through Accompaniment: A Conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks

In this first episode, Kristin sits down with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to explore the heart of the Institute for Ministry Formation. As the founder and director of the IMF, Fr. Boniface shares his insights about accompaniment and the power of relationships  in fostering growth and healing in the spiritual life.  Kristin shares about how the Institute for Ministry Formation’s foundational course “Art of Accompaniment” transformed her ministry in parish life.
Click here to learn more about the Institute for Ministry Formation!