Between Two Poles

Ziemowit Janaszek
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Welcome to Between Two Poles. I'm Fr. Ziemowit Janaszek, a Polish Catholic priest serving as a missionary in the United States. This channel is dedicated to helping people encounter Christ and live the Catholic faith with clarity, confidence, and joy. Here you'll find practical conversations on Catholic teaching, prayer, spiritual warfare, marriage and family life, the sacraments, priesthood, and everyday discipleship. I also share stories from parish life, pilgrimages, travel, and the unique perspective of living between Poland and America. Whether through podcasts, interviews, reflections, or vlogs, my goal is simple: to make the timeless truths of the Catholic faith understandable, practical, and relevant for daily life. Two Perspectives. One Faith. Subscribe and join us on the journey toward Christ.

  1. 4d ago

    Holiness. Let me be honest with you.

    Let me be honest with you. I'm a priest, but holiness doesn't come easily to me. What is your greatest struggle in pursuing holiness? Share your thoughts in the comments.

    Holiness. Let me be honest with you.

  2. 4d ago

    These 5 Saints Could Save Your Marriage

    Could these five martyrs help save your marriage? In 1597, five Franciscan missionaries gave their lives defending the sanctity of marriage in Georgia. More than 400 years later, their witness is more relevant than ever. In this episode, I share my personal experience at their historic beatification in Savannah and why I believe we desperately need their intercession for our marriages and families today. Discover the story of the Georgia Martyrs and ask them to intercede for your marriage.

    These 5 Saints Could Save Your Marriage

  3. 4d ago

    Let’s Pray Together | The Luminous Mysteries with Meditations

    Pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with me, with short reflections on the life of Jesus to help us grow in faith and draw closer to Him. Leave your prayer intentions in the comments so we can pray together. God bless!

    Let’s Pray Together | The Luminous Mysteries with Meditations

  4. 4d ago

    Let’s Pray Together | The Glorious Mysteries with Meditations

    Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with me, with short meditations on the Resurrection, the Ascension, Pentecost, the Assumption, and Mary’s Coronation. Let us grow in faith, hope, and love as we journey toward heaven.

    Let’s Pray Together | The Glorious Mysteries with Meditations

  5. 4d ago

    Let’s Pray Together | The Sorrowful Mysteries with Meditations

    Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with me, with meditations on Christ’s Passion, surrendering to God’s will, and finding hope in our suffering. Leave your prayer intentions in the comments so we can pray together. God bless!

    Let’s Pray Together | The Sorrowful Mysteries with Meditations

  6. Oct 5

    Let’s Pray Together | The Joyful Mysteries with Meditations

    Pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary with me. Between each mystery, I offer a short meditation to help us reflect on the life of Jesus and Mary and apply these mysteries to our own lives. Bring your intentions and let us pray together. God bless.

    Let’s Pray Together | The Joyful Mysteries with Meditations

  7. Sep 1

    How to finally forgive and be free | Ep 7

    Here’s a YouTube description that keeps enough mystery while clearly communicating what the episode offers: What happens when someone hurts you—and years later, you’re still carrying what they did? Unforgiveness can keep us trapped in the past, tied to people and wounds we desperately want to escape. And sometimes we carry that resentment for years, into our marriages, families, relationships, and even our relationship with God. In this episode of Between Two Poles, I talk about why forgiveness is so essential to the Christian life, why Jesus speaks about it so seriously, and why forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation. We’ll also explore a very practical way to forgive someone—even if that person never apologized, has disappeared from your life, or has already passed away. At the center of it all are the words of Jesus from the Cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Forgiveness does not change what happened. But through Christ, it can change your relationship with what happened—and finally allow you to move forward in freedom. If this episode speaks to you, please subscribe, like the video, and share your thoughts in the comments. Between Two Poles Takeaways: Unforgiveness often entraps us in a cycle of resentment that affects every aspect of our lives.Forgiveness is a crucial element of the Christian faith, as emphasized by the teachings of Jesus.The process of forgiveness can be initiated without the offender's acknowledgment or apology, allowing for personal liberation.Understanding the wounds of those who have hurt us can provide a pathway to forgiveness and healing.Forgiveness is a deliberate act of will rather than merely an emotional response to past hurts.By choosing to forgive, we reclaim our emotional freedom and allow God's grace to transform our wounds.

    How to finally forgive and be free | Ep 7

  8. Jul 23

    How to pray for America? | Ep 6

    How should Christians respond when their nation is in crisis? Wars. Political division. Moral confusion. A growing loss of faith. It's easy to become discouraged by everything happening around us. But history shows that the Church has faced far greater challenges—and always responded in the same way: not with fear, but with prayer, conversion, and hope. In this episode, we look at the remarkable witness of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, St. John Paul II, and Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, and how the Church in Poland helped preserve the faith of an entire nation during decades of communist oppression. What can America learn from their example? We'll discuss: 🇺🇸 Why political solutions alone are never enough🇵🇱 How Poland remained faithful under communism✝️ The witness of Wyszyński, John Paul II, and Popiełuszko🙏 Practical ways to pray for the spiritual renewal of America📿 The power of prayer, fasting, Eucharistic Adoration, and penance The renewal of a nation does not begin in government buildings. It begins in converted hearts. If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, share it with someone, and leave a comment: How are you praying for America today? May God bless you, your family, and the United States of America. Takeaways: In times of national crisis, Christians should prioritize prayer over purely political solutions.The Church's resilience during Poland's communist oppression offers vital lessons for contemporary America.Cardinal Wyszynski, John Paul II, and Blessed Popiełuszko exemplified faith amid severe adversity and moral challenges.Spiritual renewal and conversion are essential for the salvation of a nation, transcending political contexts.Prayer, fasting, and Eucharistic Adoration serve as crucial spiritual weapons for national renewal.The witness of martyrs like Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko can inspire profound faith and unity in the face of oppression.

    How to pray for America? | Ep 6
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Welcome to Between Two Poles. I'm Fr. Ziemowit Janaszek, a Polish Catholic priest serving as a missionary in the United States. This channel is dedicated to helping people encounter Christ and live the Catholic faith with clarity, confidence, and joy. Here you'll find practical conversations on Catholic teaching, prayer, spiritual warfare, marriage and family life, the sacraments, priesthood, and everyday discipleship. I also share stories from parish life, pilgrimages, travel, and the unique perspective of living between Poland and America. Whether through podcasts, interviews, reflections, or vlogs, my goal is simple: to make the timeless truths of the Catholic faith understandable, practical, and relevant for daily life. Two Perspectives. One Faith. Subscribe and join us on the journey toward Christ.

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  • Creator
    Ziemowit Janaszek
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Ziemowit Janaszek
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    Between Two Poles

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