Living Heartsongs: Journey with Mattie J.T. Stepanek to Hope & Peace

Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild

Exploring Mattie Stepanek, his concept of Heartsongs and how in our moments of love, suffering and faith we find hope and peace. Mattie’s Guild launched Living Heartsongs Podcast in March 2026 to: Shed light on Mattie’s life – virtuous, humble; ordinary, extraordinary Share Mattie’s words for our everyday lives and spiritual lives Highlight hope in the presence of suffering Honor childlike faith without being childish

Episodes

  1. May 13

    On Mattie and a Pinch of Peace

    In this episode Kathy Dempsey and Maria Johnson explore Mattie's poetry on themes of peace and hope.

    26 min

  2. May 5

    Heart in Motion with Gina Clark

    Kathy Dempsey and Maria Johnson are joined by guest Gina Clark, past Executive Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maryland. Gina knew Mattie, and worked with him in the local Maryland MDA. She recalls several events from Mattie's life, including a dramatic medical emergency that involved a mad dash to provide a relic of Saint Andre Bessette, and a miracle!

    27 min

  3. Apr 29

    Kevin Reilly Pt. 2

    Kathy and Maria sit down with guest Kevin Reilly, a firefighter who knew Mattie, to share heartfelt memories of a joy-filled boy whose passion for life left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

    25 min

  4. Apr 7

    Kevin Reilly Pt. 1

    Kathy and Maria sit down with guest Kevin Reilly, a firefighter who knew Mattie, to share heartfelt memories of a joy-filled boy whose passion for life left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

    21 min

  5. Apr 7

    Holy Week with Mattie

    In this Holy Week episode, Kathy and Maria reflect on the profound beauty and spiritual depth of Mattie Stepanek’s poetry, which echoes Christ’s journey through suffering, love, and hope. His words invite us to enter more fully into the mystery of the Cross.

    30 min

  6. Mar 24

    Hope in the Midst of Suffering with Fr. Seith

    In this moving episode, Fr. Seith reflects on the remarkable virtues of Mattie Stepanek, highlighting his embrace of redemptive suffering and profound union with Christ on the Cross. Discover how Mattie’s witness continues to inspire a deeper understanding of suffering, hope, and holiness.

    20 min

  7. Mar 17

    Living Heatrsongs:Cheryl Kerwin Remembers

    Cheryl Kerwin recalls the suffering that Mattie went through and observes how he aligned his suffering to Christ at Calvary.

    29 min

  8. Mar 10

    Heartsongs Explained

    Hosts Maria and Kathy explain Mattie's concept of Heartsongs and share thoughts on his joyful and playful spirit.

    18 min

  9. Mar 3

    Meet Mattie Stepanek

    In this inaugural episode of Living Heartsongs, hosts Maria Johnson and Kathy Dempsey introduce themselves and share their encounters with Mattie's life and legacy. Also hear about Mattie’s life-threatening challenges in 2001 leading up to the poem he wrote, Hope for Life’s Journey.

    17 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Exploring Mattie Stepanek, his concept of Heartsongs and how in our moments of love, suffering and faith we find hope and peace. Mattie’s Guild launched Living Heartsongs Podcast in March 2026 to: Shed light on Mattie’s life – virtuous, humble; ordinary, extraordinary Share Mattie’s words for our everyday lives and spiritual lives Highlight hope in the presence of suffering Honor childlike faith without being childish

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