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Parousia Podcast

Parousia Media PTY LTD 297 Episodes Apr 13, 2026

The Parousia Podcast is an initiative of Parousia Media, a Catholic media organization based in Australia. It aims to share the stories behind the regular faces and guests in the Parousia community, exploring their faith journeys and experiences.

Episodes

Crooked Lines Podcast with Fr Sam French and Tom. Introduction Episode Apr 13, 2026 947 Welcome to the introductory episode of the Crooked Lines podcast. Join your hosts, Tom and Father Sam French, as they share the inspiration behind this project and the journey of bringing it to life. In this episode, Tom and Father Sam discuss the "crooked lines" of their own lives: the mistakes, trials, and personal challenges that God uses to bring people closer to Him. They move past the "polis
Fr John Iacono's Life of Mission: From Australia to the Philippines. Ep 3 Called To Purpose Mar 4, 2026 1000 In the third episode of our four-part series, Salwa Elias sits down with Fr. John Iacono to explore his life-long journey as a missionary. From his early days of parish renewal across Australia to his profound, decade-long prison apostolate in the Philippines, Fr. John shares moving stories of faith, trial, and the transformative power of grace. Fr. John opens up about the reality of serving the p
Fr John Iacono: Miracles, Faith & the Power of the Rosary Feb 25, 2026 1370 Welcome to the second episode of the four-part series, Called to Purpose. Host Salwa Elias sits down again with the beloved Fr. John Iacono (affectionately known as Padre Giovanni) to explore the profound reality of miracles in our daily lives. In this episode, Fr. John shares incredible first-hand testimonies of God’s intervention
Walking with Saints: Fr John Iacono's encounters with Mother Teresa, Padre Pio, and 5 Popes. Feb 25, 2026 1003 In this premiere episode of Called to Purpose, host Salwa Elias sits down with the beloved Father John Iacono to discuss his extraordinary journey. Father John shares personal stories from his encounters with some of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century, including Mother Teresa, Padre Pio, and several Popes.    
The Buddhist who became a Catholic Priest: Fr Michael Lim. Parousia Podcast Feb 11, 2026 3878 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish sits down with Father Michael Lim, a priest of the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn, to discuss his extraordinary journey from a successful Buddhist real estate agent in Singapore to the Catholic priesthood. Father Michael shares the dramatic "turning point" of his life: a miraculous healing of his sister at a charismatic session that forced h
Is Jesus Really Present in the Eucharist? | The Journey to IEC 2028 with Prof. Tracy Rowland Feb 4, 2026 2254 Is the Eucharist just a symbol, or is it something more? In this episode of The Journey to the International Eucharistic Congress 2028, Fr Ben Saliba and Professor Hayden Ramsay are joined by world-renowned theologian Professor Tracy Rowland (University of Notre Dame) to unpack one of the most profound mysteries of the Catholic faith: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. As we prepare for
Cultivating One's Personal Vocation and Mission - Ep 4 - A Call To Lead Podcast with Salwa Elias. Dec 17, 2025 2386 Episode 4 - Cultivating One's Personal Vocation and Mission This final episode of the series explores how God works powerfully through wounded hearts, generous mentors, and ordinary people who choose to say yes. It reveals that leadership is not reserved for the perfect or the fearless, but for those willing to be shaped through faith, trust, and perseverance. These are stories of personal transfo
Growing a Culture of Faith - Ep 3 - A Call To Lead Podcast with Salwa Elias. Dec 10, 2025 2126 Episode 3 - Growing a Culture of Faith In this third episode of our conversation with Steve Lawrence, we explore one of the most crucial questions facing our Church, our schools, and our families today: How do we grow a genuine culture of faith? Building on the previous episode’s discussion about the challenges within education, Steve reflects on the fundamental truth that you cannot give what you
Episode 2 - Called To Purpose - Challenges Facing Catholic Educators Dec 3, 2025 2588 Episode 2 - The Challenges Facing Catholic Educators Today In this second episode of A Call to Lead, Steve Lawrence joins us again to dive deep into the real challenges facing Catholic educators and school leaders today. From the inspiring role of Barnabas in forming St Paul, to the pressures teachers face in modern schooling systems, this conversation shines a light on the heart of Catholic leade
Fr Sam French - Vocations, Tradition & Social Media. Parousia Podcast Nov 26, 2025 5766 In this episode Charbel sits down with Fr Sam French, one of Australia’s most dynamic Catholic voices online. Fr Sam shares the story of his calling, his journey through discernment, and the moment God made his vocation unmistakably clear. He reflects on how both charismatic and traditional expressions of faith shaped him, and how his experience as a vocations director taught him what authentic di
Episode 1: Called To Purpose - Steve Lawrence's Path of Faith Nov 19, 2025 2128 In this first episode of our four-part series, Salwa sits down with Steve Lawrence to explore the powerful story behind his life, his leadership, and the calling that shaped his mission. From his father’s remarkable journey in Rhodesia, to the Jesuit mentor who changed the course of his family’s faith, to Steve’s own encounter with Jesus during a turbulent adolescence—this episode traces the key
How did the Bible become a secular book? Dr Scott Hahn - Parousia Podcast Archives Nov 12, 2025 2823 In this Parousia Podcast Archive we look back at Charbel's discussion with Dr Scott Hahn on his book "The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book." What is wrong with Scripture scholarship today? Why is it that the last place one should go to study the Bible is a biblical studies program at virtually any university? Why are so many faithful priests and pastors, an

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