PLUGGED IN
Hosted by Mr. Patrick Reidy, Plugged In is a monthly podcast offering personal and professional insights from guests with hands-on involvement in the life of adolescents and expertise in education and related fields. Our goal is to partner with parents and adults involved in the formation of young men and women by inviting them to tune into ongoing and engaging conversations that offer insight into the lives, habits, culture, gifts, and challenges of the current generation of adolescents. We hope these insights will enable all of us to raise young men and women of deep faith, sound intellect, and exceptional character.
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.
EPISODES
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In this short podcast, Professor John Boyle explains with depth and illumination why it is true to say, "We are what we read."
- parenting
- reading
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Join Sgt. Brian Gunsolley as he separates myth from reality in telling the surprising story behind the rise of Fentanyl use among American youth.
- drugs
- fentanyl
- raising teens
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Former Gonzaga University President Fr. Robert Spitzer helps parents make sense of the greatest moral challenges facing teens and young adults today and provides step-by-step methods for addressing them — convincingly!
- morality
- raising teens
![Headshot of a Caucasian older male with a black suit jacket, olive dress shirt, and colorful tie.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570303173/jserra/ndgdejmsmk9zkhi2huat/LeonardSaxJSerra.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570303173/jserra/ndgdejmsmk9zkhi2huat/LeonardSaxJSerra.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570303173/jserra/ndgdejmsmk9zkhi2huat/LeonardSaxJSerra.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570303173/jserra/ndgdejmsmk9zkhi2huat/LeonardSaxJSerra.jpg","width":819}])
Join special guest Dr. Leonard Sax as he explains what makes American culture different today than 50 years ago, the serious impact those changes are having on US teens, and what parents can do about it.
- parenting
- raising teens
- social media
![Sr Maria Catherine is wearing a white habit with a silver pendant.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612978870/jserra/z8gx7n722tydoiaf6qxl/Sr-Maria-Catherine.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612978870/jserra/z8gx7n722tydoiaf6qxl/Sr-Maria-Catherine.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1612978870/jserra/z8gx7n722tydoiaf6qxl/Sr-Maria-Catherine.jpg","width":800}])
Would you believe this faithful and dedicated Catholic sister used to practice witchcraft? Tune in to hear about this story and more as Sr. Maria Catherine shares her colored journey from agnosticism to Catholicism and a life dedicated entirely to Christ and his Church!
- catholic
- faith
![Headshot of woman with brunette hair in a red dress.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647016000/jserra/l7qfmdwydee45n0wirjj/DrewClute.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647016000/jserra/l7qfmdwydee45n0wirjj/DrewClute.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647016000/jserra/l7qfmdwydee45n0wirjj/DrewClute.png","width":594}])
What are the best ways for parents to address a serious learning challenge their high schooler is facing? Join JSerra’s Director of Learning and Academic Support, Drew Clute, for this quick tutorial on coaching adolescents struggling with academics.
- education
- learning challenges
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Cara Morales is back! Join her in this mini-podcast as she shares her thoughts about how to prepare well during the days leading up to Christmas so we can experience the fullness of joy this season is meant to offer.
- Christmas
![Man with brown suit jacket, red shirt and tie, and blue pants sits on stairs surrounded by teen girls listening to him read.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616966688/jserra/g2ptglp2zhasbnfryvut/SrJohnMichael.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616966688/jserra/g2ptglp2zhasbnfryvut/SrJohnMichael.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616966688/jserra/g2ptglp2zhasbnfryvut/SrJohnMichael.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616966688/jserra/g2ptglp2zhasbnfryvut/SrJohnMichael.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1616966688/jserra/g2ptglp2zhasbnfryvut/SrJohnMichael.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1616966688/jserra/g2ptglp2zhasbnfryvut/SrJohnMichael.jpg","width":2200}])
With a vibrant Catholic curriculum already in full stride, why would a school like JSerra feel the need to add a campus-wide virtue program? Dominican Sister John Michael explains in this brief mini-podcast.
- raising teens
- virtues
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Bridget Desmond is a woman who sees her role of disciplinarian at a Catholic school as exactly that: a call to equip young people with the disciplines — the habits and virtues — that will enable them to achieve the greatness for which they are made.
- parenting
- raising teens
JSerra Media Presents "The Lion Zone"
The Lion Zone is your source for the latest on JSerra Catholic High School Athletics. Every week on “Roar11,” Coach Brett Kay and Bret Dahlson bring you conversation, Monday morning game analysis, and interviews with coaches, players, and special guests.