Curious Spirits: A Podcast of Spirit Alive

Who is Jesus? with guest Fr. David Gentry

Join Zoe as she asks Fr. Dave "Who is Jesus? and why is he so important in our world, today?" 
 
This conversation will serve as our season one finale. We thank you for listening and wish you a wonderful Easter Holiday.
 
Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon.
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

Understanding Marriage as a Sacrament and Covenant with Dr. Marcus Mescher

This week Dr. Marcus Mescher joins the podcast to have a wide ranging conversation with Zoe on the fine details of Catholic marriage as well as the ways in which relationships impact our culture, spiritual life, and so much more. This is an extremely deep and powerful conversation that we believe will open your heart to a deeper experience of what marriage could be and what deeper relationships can look like within the Church. 
Dr. Mescher is Professor of Christian Ethics at Xavier University and he specializes in Catholic Social Teaching and moral formation. Enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for more. 
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

The Sacraments with S. Mary Alice Piil

This week on Curious Spirits, Zoe is joined by S. Mary Alice Piil to discuss the sacraments. S. Mary Alice holds a doctorate from Notre Dame University and is a Sister of St. Joseph. She joins Zoe to discuss the sacraments as our “doorway to God.” We hope you enjoy and be sure to stay tuned for more.Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

Experiencing the Mass with Paul Schutz, Ph.D.

In this episode of Curious Spirits we look at the Mass with guest Paul Schutz, Ph.D. Paul's background is in Systematic Theology and he has done research on the meaning and significance of creation in the Christian tradition. 
 
Paul shares his insight on the Mass and the ways in which Catholics can engage with the Mass in deeper ways. Hint, his experience as a liturgist and liturgical musician plays a role in how he encounters the Mass experience. This is a fun episode that offers listeners some fascinating takes on how to experience the Mass.
 
Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in for more episodes coming soon.
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

Who is God? with James Philipps, MA

In this episode of Curious Spirits we take a deep dive into the question , Who is God?” With our guest James Philipps, who teaches theology at Cathedral HS, NYC. 
Through this conversation Zoe and Jim will unpack the various ideas we have for God and how our human experience shapes the way we envision Gods place in our lives. This is an exciting and necessary conversation as we all work to grow in our relationship with God. Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in for more episodes coming soon.
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

A Conversation on The Bible (Part Two) with Fr. Steve Lampe

Hello and welcome to part two of our conversation on the Bible with our host Zoe, and our guest Fr. Steve Lampe. 
Steve Lampe, a biblical scholar and popular pastor, offers great insight into how Catholics can read and understand the Bible and make the reading and meditation on Scripture part of their own spiritual experience. 
Thanks for listening and be sure to stay tuned for more episodes.  
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy 

A Conversation on The Bible (Part One) with Fr. Steve Lampe

This edition of Curious Spirits considers questions related to the Bible. "How should we interact with the text? Do we read it literally? What role should the Bible have in our lives?" Guest Steve Lampe, a biblical scholar and popular pastor, offers great insight into how Catholics can read the Bible and make Bible study part of their own spiritual experience. This is the first installation of a two-part conversation between host Zoe and our guest. Thanks for listening and be sure to stay tuned for more episodes.   
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

Engaging in Prayer with a Young Family featuring Hope Zelmer

This week on Curious Spirits Zoe has a powerful conversation with guest Hope Zelmer about the journey of prayer with a young family. Hope is a High School Campus Minister outside of Chicago with an education in Theology, both Undergrad and Masters level, from The University of Notre Dame. Hope and Zoe are both young moms who are experiencing similar moments in their journey of having a prayerfully engaged family. This conversation is very exciting and hopefully offers great inspiration to others. Enjoy!
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

Exploring Prayer with Fr. Albert Haase

Welcome to Curious Spirits! In this episode host Zoe Kourajian chats with Fr. Albert Haase on the vast and engaging topic of prayer. Listen in to this exciting conversation as Fr. Albert provides you with a blueprint on how to understand prayer and help maximize your personal prayer experience. We hope this conversation inspires you in your journey as a curious spirit. 
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy

Welcome To Curious Spirits: A Podcast of Spirit Alive

Welcome to “Curious Spirits: A Podcast of Spirit Alive.”
 
Hosted by Zoe Kourajian and produced by Spirit Alive: The CSJ Institute for Faith Inquiry and Education, this show offers listeners an opportunity to hear our host converse with a series of guests who have thought about questions that you, and many others, may be curious about: “What does it mean to pray? How do we communicate with God? Is the Bible really the Word of God and how do I begin to read it?” Who is Jesus and Why is he important? Join us to explore these questions and so much more…
 
Host: Zoe KourajianProducer: S. Maria PascuzziEditor: Cristian Murphy