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MAX Studios - University of St Thomas - Houston
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MAX Studios

We are MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston. We are reverse missionaries, journeying to find Christ in others and sharing their stories. Here you'll find a mixture of our content in audio formats. Visit our website for more. https://ustmaxstudios.com

  1. The Beauty of the Journey

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Beauty of the Journey

    Trisha is a planner. But when she decided to walk the Camino, she just wanted to experience what was to come. The alone time and silent prayer through physical and emotional suffering nearly broke her. However, she realized what really broke her when the walk was over. This is Dr. Trisha Ruiz. She is the Senior Director of Veteran Services at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. She shares how walking the Camino de Santiago forced her to be aware of the beauty of pain on the journey. For more on our challenge to make time for silence: From Cancer to Camino Check out our series on prayer: Prayer in War and Tragedy: Prayer in war and tragedyBetrayal and Silence: Betrayal and SilencePrayer Isn’t “One-Size-Fits-All": Prayer isn’t “one-size-fits-all"Anger, Venting, and Prayer: Anger, Venting and Prayer Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    12 min
  2. Seek and You Will Find w/ Sarah Kroger | MAX Music

    OCT 24

    Seek and You Will Find w/ Sarah Kroger | MAX Music

    Despite her fulltime career in Christian music, Sarah Kroger found herself with more questions than answers in her faith. She felt anxiety about where the questions would lead. The honesty and vulnerability of the songs written during this period of wrestling, and the way Sarah tells her own story, are a powerful testament to faith that’s not afraid of the difficult questions that can come from trying to know our mysterious God.   On this episode of MAX Music, Sarah performs her original songs “Still Yours” and “No Filter,” and shares more about the meaning behind each one.  Produced by MAX Studios, University of St. Thomas-Houston Follow MAX Studios: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Follow Sarah Kroger: Instagram | Website | Podcast

    21 min
  3. From cancer to Camino

    OCT 16

    From cancer to Camino

    Jo’s cancer diagnosis nearly prevented her from hiking “The Camino.” But despite her worries, she found calm in simply walking the walk.  This is Dr. Jo Meier-Marquis, Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas-Houston. Hear her story of overcoming physical and mental obstacles as she walked the Way of St. James, the Camino de Santiago. Be inspired by her courage.    Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust  Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    9 min
  4. What is it like to walk the Camino?

    OCT 9

    What is it like to walk the Camino?

    This is not your ordinary hike. It involves walking about 15 miles each day, contemplating the steps of St. James on your way to his burial site in Spain - a pilgrimage that’s been popular since the Middle Ages. Now, it is known as the Camino de Santiago, or the "Way of St. James," which is a network of routes across Europe which meet at tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela. Beyond the physical exertion it takes for the pilgrimage, spiritual fruits await for those willing to walk the walk. This is Dr. Ulyses Balderas. He is an Associate Professor at the Center for International Studies at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. He led a group of students to walk the Camino pilgrimage. He stresses the importance of stepping away from life’s routines and reflecting upon where you're headed. Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust  Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    6 min
  5. Anger, Venting and Prayer

    SEP 25

    Anger, Venting and Prayer

    Edgardo was angry at God. And it was perfectly understandable. His family was broken, and he felt devastated. Through the community that he didn’t even know was there for him, he was able to re-connect with his faith. This is Edgardo Giron. He is a Chemical Engineering major at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. Hear his story of family circumstances challenging his faith and then how he stays in good communication with God throughout the trials of his life. Check out Fr. Eduardo’s episode of MAX Stories:  • Prayer isn’t “one-size-fits-all"   Check out Pat Gunning’s episode of MAX Stories:  • Come see for yourself   Edgardo said he went on a Kerygma retreat in high school. Here’s a link to the definition of Kerygma: https://denvercatholic.org/what-do-we-mean-by-the-term-kerygma/ Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust  Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    14 min
  6. Prayer isn’t “one-size-fits-all"

    SEP 18

    Prayer isn’t “one-size-fits-all"

    Becoming a priest is intense. In Fr. Eduardo’s experience, prayer was his life line. When he stepped away from the distractions of the world to focus on prayer, he found his prayer style. But it wasn’t immediate... it took practice.    This is Fr. Eduardo Rivera. He is the Campus Chaplain at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His routine for meditation might not be your preferred method of prayer, but who knows, maybe it is exactly what you have been needing.    Thinking about the various ways to pray, check this out for 10 new ways to pray, https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/10-new-ways-to-pray/.     Check out the Catholic daily readings from Scripture, https://bible.usccb.org/.     Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust  Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    11 min
  7. Betrayal and Silence

    SEP 11

    Betrayal and Silence

    Kamryn felt betrayal for this first time at 19 years old. After a devastating athletic injury, she felt betrayed by God. In the silence of her prayer, while resting in her desolation, she found hope as God spoke to her.   This is Kamryn Spell. She is a student and athlete at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. Find out what “word” came to her in prayer and how it led her to trust in God's plan for her life.  Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust  Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    11 min
  8. Prayer in war and tragedy

    SEP 4

    Prayer in war and tragedy

    Chris knows adversity ... and strength. He has seen people tragically bottom out while witnessing others live with courage. All these experiences have shaped him, and through prayer, he has realized what’s most important.  This is Christopher Zeglin. He is the Associate Vice President of Marketing at University of St. Thomas-Houston. A United States Navy Veteran, Christopher talks about his time working in anti-terrorism, the tragic loss of his mother and brother, and the one thing that remained constant. Hear his story of heartbreak, strength, and perseverance.  Find prayers for just about anything here: https://www.usccb.org/catholic-prayers.   Follow MAX Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstudiosust  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxstudiosust  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/+maxstudiosust  Website: https://ustmaxstudios.com

    11 min
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We are MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston. We are reverse missionaries, journeying to find Christ in others and sharing their stories. Here you'll find a mixture of our content in audio formats. Visit our website for more. https://ustmaxstudios.com

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    MAX Studios - University of St Thomas - Houston
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © MAX Studios - University of St Thomas - Houston
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