The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

The mission of Jesus Christ is alive and well in the Florida panhandle. Taking our cues from the great Vatican II document of the same name, the Gaudium et Spes podcast chronicles the Holy Spirit’s amazing work in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee through bi-weekly episodes alternating between teaching and storytelling.

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The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

Episodes (122)

Thu Mar 19th Episode 122 - Gaudium et Spes: What it Means to Be a Spiritual Father
Thu Mar 5th Episode 121 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Role and Theology of the Pastor
Feb 19th Episode 120 - Gaudium et Spes: Populorum Progressio (Catholic Social Teachings Pt. 6)

The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

Mar 19, 2026
41 minutes
28 MB

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini travel to St. Rita Catholic Church to talk with Fr. James Valenzuela about his vocation story, twenty-one years of priestly ministry, and his experiences serving in diverse pastoral assignments—from campus ministry to parish life. They also discuss what it means to be a pastor and spiritual father, touching on themes of presence, family life, crisis, parish growth, and trusting the Holy Spirit through seasons of change.

The Gaudium et Spes Podcast

Episode 122 - Gaudium et Spes: What it Means to Be a Spiritual Father

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

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