In this episode, the Grasleys discuss ideas and share some specific ways that grandparents can have an impact on the faith of their grandchildren. If you are a grandparent, this show is for you!
On this podcast, Al and Lin dig into what is called “The Sandwich Generation.” These are families who are stuck in the middle of raising their own children, while caring for their aging parents. It’s a difficult situation to be in and Al and Lin spend some time talking their own personal experiences and share ideas that might help people in this situation.
This time on our podcast, Fr. John and Danny present Egypt in Scripture as both a real historical power and a symbolic representation of the fallen world—wealthy, influential, but spiritually oppressive and enslaving. They emphasize that God intentionally places His people within this environment, not to avoid it, but to confront and overcome its darkness while remaining distinct from it. Ultimately, the podcast calls believers to live actively in the world without being shaped by it, engaging it faithfully rather than either fearing or fully embracing it.
Josh, Danny, and Richard hang out around the WSJF studio conference room table and chat about May and June events for Knights of Columbus Council 7612.
Al and Linda Grasley have a discussion about what happens after high school and how these choices have a life-long impact on the student and young adult.
This time, Fr. John and Danny combine the final two Genesis posts on Fr. John’s site and emphasize that the story of Genesis ultimately points not to human greatness but to God’s faithfulness, mercy, and sovereignty working through imperfect people who are “dust” yet still part of His plan. They highlight how the patriarchs’ hope in God’s promises—symbolized by their longing for the Promised Land over Egypt—reveals a deeper orientation of the heart toward God’s purposes rather than worldly security. Finally, they discuss how the Scripture teaches theology through story and drama, inviting readers to see their own lives as part of God’s larger narrative, where human freedom and divine providence mysteriously work together.
In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Jacob’s final blessings over his sons in Genesis 49, emphasizing how their mixed and often flawed character reveals God’s unexpected ways of working through ordinary and imperfect people. Special attention is given to Judah’s prophetic role pointing toward a future king and to Joseph’s unique blessing through his sons, highlighting themes of fruitfulness and divine favor. Ultimately, the podcast hosts underscore the surprising truth that the twelve tribes—despite their weaknesses—are honored in God’s redemptive plan, even to the point of having the gates of heaven named after them.
This time, Al and Lin Grasley discuss how Technology can impact us in both positive and negative ways, and how to be attentive to your interaction with it.