Exercising Your Gifts – Alicia Hartle

May 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Alicia Hartle shares powerful insights on exercising your spiritual gifts and the authority of the Holy Spirit in Catholic Charismatic Renewal.Exercising Your Gifts – Alicia Hartle

 In this powerful and personal presentation, Alicia Hartle, Executive Director of Pentecost Today USA, invites us to dive into the “deep end” of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from her unique upbringing in the “fire of the renewal” in Pittsburgh, Alicia explores the essential nature of charismatic gifts and the urgent need for every believer to move from stagnant waters to a life that is constantly poured out.

 

Key Highlights

  • The Authority of the Gifts: Alicia grounds the exercise of charismatic gifts in the authority of Jesus Christ and the historical tradition of the early Church. She highlights that the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is not a peripheral movement but is formally integrated into the hierarchical structure of the Church.
  • Stagnant vs. Living Water: Using a poignant metaphor of a pond from her childhood, Alicia warns against receiving sacramental graces without “pouring them out.” To remain spiritually fresh, we must exercise our gifts for the building up of the Church.
  • Overcoming Barriers: Whether it’s fear of being “undignified,” past experiences with spiritual immaturity, or modern skepticism, Alicia encourages us to bring our lack of desire to the Lord and allow Him to transform it into zeal.
  • A Call to New Evangelization: Alicia shares moving stories from her ministry, including her journey into Unbound Deliverance Ministry, emphasizing that the world is hungry for the supernatural reality of God’s love.

 

Memorable Quotes

“Some of these people know Jesus and some of these people do not… This too is our mission field.” — Alicia’s Father

“Why has no one ever told me that I could have a relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit like this?”

 

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Magnificat® Proclaims, Episode 16, Judy Zelden – The Power of Faith and Prayer

May 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Join Judy Zelden on Magnificat Proclaims as she shares inspiring stories and discusses her journey in faith.For Ultimate Christian Podcast Network

 Magnificat® Ministry Presents Magnificat® Proclaims, Episode 16, Judy Zelden – The Power of Faith and Prayer

Magnificat® Ministry presents Magnificat® Proclaims. In this episode, Judy Zelden, wife of Mike Zelden, is a mother of three and grandmother of nine.

She helped found Magnificat in 1981, moved with her family to Baton Rouge in 1983, and served as a guidance counselor at Catholic schools. Judy returned to Magnificat’s Central Service Team (CST) from 1991 to 2008 and has since been on the CST Advisory Team. She authored a women’s Bible study called Woman, Called By Name which debuted in 2015 and released another Bible study in 2021, “Woman, Called and Sent for Such a Time As This.” Both studies received an imprimatur and were featured in popular webinars.

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The Podcast is a platform for inspiring testimonies that showcase God’s goodness, greatness, and grace in our lives. These testimonies not only inform and educate but also encourage and inspire us to develop, deepen, and cultivate our relationship with the Triune God. The show hosts are Monique Moussot and Maryann Ridini Spencer.

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About Magnificat® Ministry

Founded in 1981, Magnificat®, A Ministry to Catholic Women, an international nonprofit with over 70 Chapters across the globe, exists to evangelize and encourage Catholic women to grow in holiness through opening more fully to the power and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. “My Soul Magnifies the Lord,” recorded in Luke 1:46, is the beginning of Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s joyful greeting. The entire scene of the Visitation is the inspiration for this Ministry. Through quarterly gatherings that include a Chapter Meal, praise and worship, guest speakers proclaiming their testimonies as to how God has transformed their lives, and other faith-sharing experiences organized in a relaxed social setting, women (and men) are inspired and encouraged to grow in faith through the power of the Holy Spirit. Visit: https://magnificat-ministry.org

 

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Magnificat® Ministry Presents Magnificat® Proclaims, Episode 15, Father Bao Thai – A Witness to Heavenly Miracles

April 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hear Father Bao Thai share his powerful testimony of war, miracles, family conversion, and God’s protection on Magnificat Proclaims from Ultimate Christian Podcast Network.For Ultimate Christian Podcast Network

Magnificat® Ministry Presents Magnificat® Proclaims, Episode 15, Father Bao Thai – A Witness to Heavenly Miracles

Can God still work miracles in the middle of fear, loss, and uncertainty? In this moving episode of Magnificat® Proclaims, Father Bao Thai shares his extraordinary testimony of growing up in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, enduring hardship, and experiencing the grace and protection of God in deeply personal ways.

From miraculous moments to his family’s conversion to Catholicism and their eventual journey to America, Father Bao’s story is a powerful witness to God’s goodness, greatness, and grace.

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In this episode, Father Bao Thai, born in Saigon in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, witnessed, firsthand, the terror and horrors of war. However, despite overcoming many hardships, the family received many graces which led Father Bao and his family to eventually convert to Catholicism. Father Bao shares his many miraculous experiences and explains how the Holy Family provided and protected the family, ultimately leading them to America.

Fr. Bao earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Saigon University and taught high school for a year in Vietnam before his family’s relocation to Orange County in July 1993.  In the US, Fr. Bao earned a bachelor’s in philosophy from Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon and was ordained in 2003. Since July 2022, Fr. Bao has been serving as the Rector of Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange, California. Fr Bao Thai is the Spiritual Advisor of the Orange County Magnificat chapter.

Magnificat® Ministry Presents Magnificat® Proclaims.

The Podcast is a platform for inspiring testimonies that showcase God’s goodness, greatness, and grace in our lives. These testimonies not only inform and educate but also encourage and inspire us to develop, deepen, and cultivate our relationship with the Triune God. The show hosts are Monique Moussot and Maryann Ridini Spencer.

 

Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE Magnificat® Ministry’s Podcasts

Watch the video podcast of this episode on Magnificat Ministry’s YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/@MagnificatMinistry

Visit: Magnificat® A Ministry to Catholic Women website and peruse the Magnificat Proclaims books in the store: https://magnificat-ministry.org

LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS on The Ultimate Christian Podcast Network, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and other channels: Magnificat® Proclaims: https://ultimatechristianpodcastnetwork.com/magnificatministry/

 

The Magnificat® Ministry Podcast is also heard on EWTN’s Podcast Central (scroll to our Podcast Icon) on this page: https://www.ewtn.com/radio/other-podcasts

 

About Magnificat® Ministry

Founded in 1981, Magnificat®, A Ministry to Catholic Women, an international nonprofit with over 70 Chapters across the globe, exists to evangelize and encourage Catholic women to grow in holiness through opening more fully to the power and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. “My Soul Magnifies the Lord,” recorded in Luke 1:46, is the beginning of Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s joyful greeting. The entire scene of the Visitation is the inspiration for this Ministry. Through quarterly gatherings that include a Chapter Meal, praise and worship, guest speakers proclaiming their testimonies as to how God has transformed their lives, and other faith-sharing experiences organized in a relaxed social setting, women (and men) are inspired and encouraged to grow in faith through the power of the Holy Spirit. Visit: https://magnificat-ministry.org

 

All Magnificat® Ministry Podcasts: https://ultimatechristianpodcastnetwork.com/magnificatministry

 

Who is Father Bao Thai?

Father Bao Thai is a Catholic priest who was born in Saigon, South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. He later immigrated to America with his family, discerned a vocation to the priesthood, and now serves as the Rector of Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange, California.

What is this episode of Magnificat® Proclaims about?

This episode shares Father Bao Thai’s personal testimony of surviving the hardships of war, experiencing heavenly miracles, and seeing how God led his family to convert to Catholicism and eventually come to America.

What makes Father Bao Thai’s testimony powerful?

His testimony is powerful because it combines the reality of suffering with the hope of divine intervention, family perseverance, conversion, and trust in God’s providence.

What is Magnificat® Proclaims?

Magnificat® Proclaims is a podcast from Magnificat® Ministry that features inspiring testimonies of God’s goodness, greatness, and grace, encouraging listeners to deepen their relationship with the Triune God.

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Testimony of Fr. Fredrick Schlueter: Faith, Family, and Vocation

November 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Discover the inspiring testimony of Fr. Fredrick “Fritz” Schlueter from the Diocese of Youngstown. From humble family faith traditions and daily Rosaries to a powerful call to the priesthood, this Magnificat Podcast episode highlights how God weaves generations together like a “link in a chain.”Testimony of Fr. Fredrick Schlueter

 In this powerful Magnificat Podcast episode, we share the journey of Fr. Fredrick Schlueter on his journey discerning the priesthood. He describes himself as a ‘link in a chain.’

He shares a prayer by John Henry Neumann, “I am a link in a chain, a bond of connections between persons.”

God has worked outwardly in his family, through generations of faithful people who have gone before him in faithfulness to God. This has given Fr. Fredrick the blessings and the fruits of the spirit in his life.

Fr. Fredrick ‘Fritz’ shares the stories of his paternal and maternal grandparents and his own parents, how they passed on their deep faith and devotions, by attending Mass and praying the Rosary as a family. That daily example of the grandparents and parents placing God first in their lives deeply affected Fr. Fredrick and his seven siblings.

A Catholic summer camp experience profoundly influenced Fr. Fredrick prompting him to begin the steps toward entering the Seminary. Fr. Fredrick was ordained in June of 2023 and is a priest in the Youngstown Diocese.

This testimony was given to the Stark County, OH Chapter in September of 2024.

To find out more about Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women, visit us at: www.magnificat-ministry.org

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Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Father Fredrick Schlueter

Guest:
Father Fredrick Schlueter, priest of the Diocese of Youngstown, ordained June 2023. Parochial vicar at St. Francis Assisi Parish (Canton, OH) and Holy Family Parish (Brewster & Navarre, OH).

Episode Highlights

  • Introduction & Background
    • Father Fredrick shares his gratitude for joining the community and reflects on the theme of being a “link in a chain,” inspired by St. John Henry Newman’s prayer.
  • Family Stories & Faith Traditions
    • Berry picking mishaps and the spiritual impact of daily Mass in childhood.
    • The tradition of praying the rosary as a family, including humorous stories about language and leadership.
    • The influence of extended family members and the importance of faith passed down through generations.
  • Marriage & Faith Journeys
    • How his grandparents met in a hospital and the role of faith in their relationship.
    • The story of his mother’s conversion from Methodism to Catholicism, including challenges and family dynamics.
    • The impact of church camp experiences and the importance of community in faith formation.
  • Vocation Discernment
    • Memorable moments from college, including quirky traditions at the University of Dallas and signs pointing toward the priesthood.
    • The role of friends, family, and unexpected encounters in discerning his vocation.
    • Seminary experiences: intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral formation.
  • Priesthood & Ministry
    • Reflections on the “ministry of presence” and what it means to serve as a priest.
    • Stories of working with Hispanic communities and helping start new ministries.
    • The joy of being a bridge between the institutional church and the movement of the Spirit among laypeople.
  • Closing Thoughts
    • Returning to St. John Henry Newman’s prayer: the importance of being a link in the chain of faith.
    • Encouragement for listeners to reflect on their own role in passing on faith and supporting others in their spiritual journeys.

Key Quotes

  • “I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for nothing. I shall do good. I shall do his work.”
    — St. John Henry Newman (read by Father Fritz)
  • “The blessings I’ve received from God… have been because of the many people who’ve gone before me in faithfulness to God.”

Resources & Mentions

  • St. John Henry Newman’s prayer
  • University of Dallas, Texas
  • Catholic Familyland, Bloomingdale, Ohio
  • St. Francis Assisi Parish, Canton, OH
  • Holy Family Parish, Brewster & Navarre, OH

Call to Action

  • Reflect on your own “chain of faith.” Who has influenced your spiritual journey?
  • Consider ways you can be a link for others—through prayer, service, or sharing your story.

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