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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.

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EPISODES

Jonathan Sanford, President, University of Dallas

Is life’s training complete at high school graduation? Are 18-year-old graduates really ready to take on the world? Find out what UD President JJ Sanford has to say about the necessity of a formative college experience.

  • college
  • graduation
  • high school
  • ready for college
  • teens
Alessandro DiSanto, Hallow Co-founder

Making prayer seem enticing to teens is no small task. Hallow is cracking the code! In this riveting podcast, Hallow App co-founder, Alessandro DiSanto, explains the how and why behind the phenomenon that is turning adults and adolescents back to God and giving them reasons to keep coming back.

  • faith
  • prayer
  • teens
Deborah Nearmyer

“You don’t build the house; you give them the foundation.” In this inspiring podcast, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, father of five, outlines practical tips for how to build your sons’ and daughters’ spiritual muscle memory. Engaging, entertaining, deep, and practical!

  • parenting
  • parenting teens
  • raising teens
  • teens
Cara Morales

How do I deal with my sons’ and daughters’ tumultuous teen years? Can parents really raise great teens in today’s culture? Am I do anything right? Personal counselor and parenting coach, Cara Morales, answers these questions and more on Plugged In.

  • parenting
  • parenting teens
  • raising teens
  • teens
Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson answers one of the most pressing questions for today’s teens and their parents: How can a young woman maintain her faith and moral convictions throughout her collegiate years?

  • Christian values
  • college
  • high schoolers
  • morality
  • young women
Dr. Leonard Sax

We hear a lot of talk today about young people and resilience. Does it really matter? If so, how do you ensure your teen gets it? Tune is as Dr. Leonard Sax discusses these questions and more on this month’s Plugged In.

  • parenting
  • parenting teens
  • raising teens
  • teens
Fr Mike Schmitz and JSerra students

Raising great sons and daughters is the most daunting and most important task parents face. Fr. Mike Schmitz says, "Don’t lose hope!" Tune in for Fr. Mike's trademark insights and wit and hear about some of his own story on this month’s Plugged In.

  • faith
  • raising teens
Arthur C Brooks

Career stress, kid's school activities, endless weekend tournaments. . . . Is having a meaningful home life even remotely realistic? Lisa Hendey says it is. Find out how she and her husband keep family first — without rejecting the world outside.

  • faith
  • family

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