about four o'clock Fr. Chad Arnold

We continue our conversation with Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg that exhibits well the power of priestly friendship. Listen in to hear how Fr. Joe lost part of his finger in a boating accident, when Fr. Ned nearly got shot as a chaplain in the War in Afghanistan, and the world premiere of Fr. Ned's own rendition of Prince's "1999".

We hosted the dynamic duo of Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg as they insisted they could not tell one vocation story without the other. A couple highlights from the first half of the conversation: Mother Teresa leading Fr. Joe to leave seminary, Fr. Ned's rosaries on beer trucks, and Fr. Joe running over Fr. Ned with a boat. 

First off we chat about our early memories of computers, video games, and cell phones, mostly to make Fr. Chad feel old. Then we discuss the importance of being intentional in establishing boundaries to maintain a healthy relationship with technology that will allow for deeper thought and prayer. 

A truly historic moment for the podcast: for the first time ever we interview a consecrated virgin, Aubrey Coulter. She explains the unique vocation of consecrated virginity and her experience of being led to give her life as a bride of Christ, living in the world. 

Happy Easter! We begin by talking about some out of the ordinary ways to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord from around the world (and Fr. Chad's wardrobe). We finish up by responding to a question from a listener on our experience of working with the lay faithful in the mission of preaching the Gospel.

We welcome on Fr. Nicholas Ashmore from the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas to swap stories from time in seminary before he shares his vocation story that begins with an angry letter to a priest and ends with leaving behind a future in vocal performance to follow the Lord's call.