Plugged In
Conversations That Help Families Thrive
Hosted by Patrick Reidy, Plugged In explores the challenges and opportunities facing today's young people through conversations with respected Catholic leaders, educators, and experts. Each episode equips parents and caregivers with practical wisdom for forming young men and women of faith, intellect, and character.
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Meet the Host
Patrick Reidy is the Vice President of Mission and Faith at JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. He is responsible for overseeing the faith formation of students, faculty, and staff and for ensuring mission effectiveness.
Mr. Reidy is a frequent speaker and lecturer on topics related to faith, culture, youth, and the dignity of the human person, and has spoken publicly throughout the U.S., in Mexico and in Latin America.
He has had multiple radio appearances on both English and Spanish radio. His recorded presentations are available at Lighthouse Catholic Media.
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![“Making Our Families Make Sense” with Msgr. Shea]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769375809/jserra/vlr2qcsirkyieqvjwbhu/MsgrSheaHeadshot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769375809/jserra/vlr2qcsirkyieqvjwbhu/MsgrSheaHeadshot.jpg","width":500}])
Hear the wisdom of Msgr. James Shea, who paid a special visit to JSerra’s campus and spoke to our parents at this once-in-a-lifetime gathering.
![Dr. Leonard Sax]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756935710/jserra/dbdp9p8j5sdxuetn2fpi/ImmaculeeIlibagiza_photo-smiling1withrosary.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756935710/jserra/dbdp9p8j5sdxuetn2fpi/ImmaculeeIlibagiza_photo-smiling1withrosary.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756935710/jserra/dbdp9p8j5sdxuetn2fpi/ImmaculeeIlibagiza_photo-smiling1withrosary.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756935710/jserra/dbdp9p8j5sdxuetn2fpi/ImmaculeeIlibagiza_photo-smiling1withrosary.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756935710/jserra/dbdp9p8j5sdxuetn2fpi/ImmaculeeIlibagiza_photo-smiling1withrosary.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1756935710/jserra/dbdp9p8j5sdxuetn2fpi/ImmaculeeIlibagiza_photo-smiling1withrosary.jpg","width":2200}])
Trapped in a bathroom for 91 days, Immaculee Ilibagiza escaped to find her entire family –and village—massacred. Can we forgive someone who has committed such horrors against us? Why should we try? Hear Immaculée respond.
![Dr. Leonard Sax]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636483234/jserra/tkvdjqxkjjd17runviez/drsax.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636483234/jserra/tkvdjqxkjjd17runviez/drsax.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636483234/jserra/tkvdjqxkjjd17runviez/drsax.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636483234/jserra/tkvdjqxkjjd17runviez/drsax.jpg","width":819}])
Ten years running, Gentle Parenting has become the go-to approach, endorsed by experts and national parenting organizations. In this candid podcast, Dr. Leonard Sax shares evidence-based insights into this and other competing parenting styles. Which works best? Tune in and find out!
![Sr. Miriam at JSerra Catholic High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748909158/jserra/fz6pk2hgfptqvuvk2e5t/0C3A7090.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748909158/jserra/fz6pk2hgfptqvuvk2e5t/0C3A7090.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748909158/jserra/fz6pk2hgfptqvuvk2e5t/0C3A7090.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748909158/jserra/fz6pk2hgfptqvuvk2e5t/0C3A7090.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748909158/jserra/fz6pk2hgfptqvuvk2e5t/0C3A7090.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748909158/jserra/fz6pk2hgfptqvuvk2e5t/0C3A7090.jpg","width":2200}])
Sr. Miriam, O.P., shares the five keys to leading nearly 100 converts to the Catholic faith in the past five years.
![Never Give Up on God - with Jonathan Roumie of "The Chosen"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741286155/jserra/rils1k0r0ou5naqfcioo/JonathanandPat5x7Photo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741286155/jserra/rils1k0r0ou5naqfcioo/JonathanandPat5x7Photo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741286155/jserra/rils1k0r0ou5naqfcioo/JonathanandPat5x7Photo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741286155/jserra/rils1k0r0ou5naqfcioo/JonathanandPat5x7Photo.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741286155/jserra/rils1k0r0ou5naqfcioo/JonathanandPat5x7Photo.png","width":1428}])
In this exclusive interview, Jonathan Roumie shares about his upbringing, actor influencers, how turning his career over to Christ was the turning point in his career.
![Catholic Education: Total Integration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736371386/jserra/q3tiqgkbtiyg1i75eadp/Brett-Salkeld-Headshot-1024x885.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736371386/jserra/q3tiqgkbtiyg1i75eadp/Brett-Salkeld-Headshot-1024x885.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736371386/jserra/q3tiqgkbtiyg1i75eadp/Brett-Salkeld-Headshot-1024x885.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736371386/jserra/q3tiqgkbtiyg1i75eadp/Brett-Salkeld-Headshot-1024x885.jpg","width":1024}])
More and more Catholic schools are talking about “integrating” Catholicism across the curriculum. What does that really mean? And why should teachers, parents, and students alike be excited about it? Dr. Brett Salkeld answers these and many other questions on this enthralling podcast.