<![CDATA[Bearing Light]]>db50c2f5-25b5-510e-8592-ac787cdf5ea1Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:20 +0000Captivate.fmThe Georgia Bulletinhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4fc3e9d2-444c-40cb-85ce-a64aee4fb337/Podcast-Logo-Bearing-Light.pngBearing LightThe Georgia BulletinThe Georgia BulletinWelcome to Bearing Light, a bi-weekly podcast from The Georgia Bulletin, where the Catholic Church meets the community. See shine a light on Catholics in north and central Georgia, and beyond. From parish leaders to dedicated parishioners, discover how the Holy Spirit is moving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. https://gb-bearing-light.captivate.fmfalseepisodic36682650-b5a2-11f0-b4e1-77fb61960b6anopodcastPart 2: A pilgrimage to MontgomeryPart 2: A pilgrimage to MontgomeryIn this episode of Bearing Light, Natalia Duron and Ashley Morris continue their reflection on a two-day pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama. They discuss their visits to the Harris House and Freedom Rides Museum and share how the experience impacted them and what they will remember from the pilgrimage.

]]>In this episode of Bearing Light, Natalia Duron and Ashley Morris continue their reflection on a two-day pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama. They discuss their visits to the Harris House and Freedom Rides Museum and share how the experience impacted them and what they will remember from the pilgrimage.

]]>e0231024-1b06-4231-856f-90832fc568ffMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -040036:48falsefull123231A Pilgrimage to MontgomeryA Pilgrimage to MontgomeryNatalia Duron and Ashley Morris reflect on an archdiocesan pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama. Pilgrims visited the Legacy Sites, highlighting the history of racial injustice.

]]>Natalia Duron and Ashley Morris reflect on an archdiocesan pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama. Pilgrims visited the Legacy Sites, highlighting the history of racial injustice.

]]>a1de5ae7-c0a6-4425-9df2-09c598916897Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -040041:05falsefull122221Disability Ministry, Mental Health, and Suicide PreventionDisability Ministry, Mental Health, and Suicide PreventionSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Bearing Light podcast features Maggie Rousseau, director of the Disabilities Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, as she discuss Catholic teaching on mental health and suicide, and parish-based accompaniment.

Licensed professional counselor Colleen Walsh, who worships at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, shares insights on warning signs of suicide, and the importance of direct questions. Walsh also talks about the importance of the 9-8-8 crisis hotline for suicide prevention.

]]>September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Bearing Light podcast features Maggie Rousseau, director of the Disabilities Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, as she discuss Catholic teaching on mental health and suicide, and parish-based accompaniment.

Licensed professional counselor Colleen Walsh, who worships at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, shares insights on warning signs of suicide, and the importance of direct questions. Walsh also talks about the importance of the 9-8-8 crisis hotline for suicide prevention.

]]>388caf51-3598-496c-b339-0c267283b386Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -040046:09falsefull121211A Conversation with columnist Lorraine MurrayA Conversation with columnist Lorraine MurrayLorraine Murray shares her faith journey during this conversation with Bearing Light podcast.

Hear her funny anecdote about meeting a contemporary saint in Atlanta and how writing her column beloved by Georgia Bulletin readers is a form of prayer for the Decatur resident.

]]>Lorraine Murray shares her faith journey during this conversation with Bearing Light podcast.

Hear her funny anecdote about meeting a contemporary saint in Atlanta and how writing her column beloved by Georgia Bulletin readers is a form of prayer for the Decatur resident.

]]>519d3f5a-7409-4690-870d-2a5e310b3430Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -040035:14falsefull120201Dr. David King on Catholic Imagination in CultureDr. David King on Catholic Imagination in CultureBearing Light dedicates the next few episodes to the award-winning columnists who educate us, entertain us and teach us as they write for the Georgia Bulletin.

Let’s get to know the veteran columnist David King. He is an English professor at Kennesaw State University, in addition to being a leader with the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults at Holy Spirit Church. In his conversation with Bearing Light, he casts a wide net to explore the Catholic influence in popular culture, from "The Godfather" to Walker Percy - in addition to his own conversion story.

]]>Bearing Light dedicates the next few episodes to the award-winning columnists who educate us, entertain us and teach us as they write for the Georgia Bulletin.

Let’s get to know the veteran columnist David King. He is an English professor at Kennesaw State University, in addition to being a leader with the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults at Holy Spirit Church. In his conversation with Bearing Light, he casts a wide net to explore the Catholic influence in popular culture, from "The Godfather" to Walker Percy - in addition to his own conversion story.

]]>a8ed77f4-0aad-4437-a61b-b08a3bae1530Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -040038:09falsefull119191A Seminarian Class Inspires Hope in AtlantaA Seminarian Class Inspires Hope in AtlantaIn this episode of Bearing Light, guest host Natalia Duron, reporter of the Georgia Bulletin, speaks with Father Rey Pineda, director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Father Gerardo Ceballos, secretary to the archbishop and director of the Office of Liturgy. Together, the priests talk about the record number of seminary applications in the archdiocese this year. The two share their reasons behind this growth and why it signifies hope in the Church.

Read more stories online at georgiabulletin.org.

]]>In this episode of Bearing Light, guest host Natalia Duron, reporter of the Georgia Bulletin, speaks with Father Rey Pineda, director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Father Gerardo Ceballos, secretary to the archbishop and director of the Office of Liturgy. Together, the priests talk about the record number of seminary applications in the archdiocese this year. The two share their reasons behind this growth and why it signifies hope in the Church.

Read more stories online at georgiabulletin.org.

]]>f8376839-5f95-491f-b3e6-d4aa8667db6bMon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -040035:35falsefull118181Faith, Soccer and CommunityFaith, Soccer and CommunityBrazilian native Father Leandro Nunes and fellow soccer lover Antonio Borges share how a World Cup watch party brought together some 300 people at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Douglasville. They talk about why the game is about much more than winning and losing.

]]>Brazilian native Father Leandro Nunes and fellow soccer lover Antonio Borges share how a World Cup watch party brought together some 300 people at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Douglasville. They talk about why the game is about much more than winning and losing.

]]>82ba0592-724d-4496-96bf-48f8b3721153Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -040022:44falsefull117171Celebrating Corpus ChristiCelebrating Corpus ChristiOn Saturday, June 6, more than a hundred pilgrims joined the bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on a two-and-a-half mile Eucharistic procession to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi.

On this week's special podcast, we will follow along the walk from Purification Church to the Heritage Retreat Center in Sharon, Georgia, hearing why people wanted to celebrate the Lord in this way.

A video version is available on You Tube.

]]>On Saturday, June 6, more than a hundred pilgrims joined the bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on a two-and-a-half mile Eucharistic procession to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi.

On this week's special podcast, we will follow along the walk from Purification Church to the Heritage Retreat Center in Sharon, Georgia, hearing why people wanted to celebrate the Lord in this way.

A video version is available on You Tube.

]]>6ee202f1-011c-4675-ae60-771e46151eceMon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -040004:59falsefull116161The Crossover ShowThe Crossover ShowNatalia Duron, Georgia Bulletin staff reporter, joins this episode of Bearing Light to talk about the paper's Spanish language podcast as well as her recent assignments from ordinations to anniversaries.

]]>Natalia Duron, Georgia Bulletin staff reporter, joins this episode of Bearing Light to talk about the paper's Spanish language podcast as well as her recent assignments from ordinations to anniversaries.

]]>7bb35d00-7e6c-46b1-9b5c-9d849a3838f1Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -040020:19falsefull115151Summer Spirituality in the EverydaySummer Spirituality in the EverydayA spiritual director at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center talks about finding meaning and connection with God in summertime's everyday moments.

]]>A spiritual director at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center talks about finding meaning and connection with God in summertime's everyday moments.

]]>06032233-efd6-4a2d-b949-963a7f1f2495Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 -040021:35falsefull114141Vacation Bible School: A week that shapes more than kidsVacation Bible School: A week that shapes more than kidsThis episode explores how a single week of vacation bible school can shape belief, community, and why this summer tradition matters.

]]>This episode explores how a single week of vacation bible school can shape belief, community, and why this summer tradition matters.

]]>542e7499-a8c3-4255-bfc8-920c1504fc91Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 -040033:04falsefull113131Catholic Schools with Open DoorsCatholic Schools with Open DoorsLisa Cordell and Kim Shields of the Office of Catholic Schools talk about the new Open Doors program, an initiative to make Catholic schools more inclusive. The Open Doors program allows students with disabilities to learn alongside their peers using accommodations or curriculum modifications based on a child’s individual needs.

]]>Lisa Cordell and Kim Shields of the Office of Catholic Schools talk about the new Open Doors program, an initiative to make Catholic schools more inclusive. The Open Doors program allows students with disabilities to learn alongside their peers using accommodations or curriculum modifications based on a child’s individual needs.

]]>8c8d70b7-441a-425b-a0a0-1f9b447aae7cMon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -040025:37falsefull112121A Conversation with Bishop Joel KonzenA Conversation with Bishop Joel KonzenBishop Joel Konzen, SM, reflects on life as a Marist priest and shares a look at the role of an auxiliary bishop.

]]>Bishop Joel Konzen, SM, reflects on life as a Marist priest and shares a look at the role of an auxiliary bishop.

]]>805d5960-61d1-40f0-9c2d-346f011f9467Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -040049:36falsefull111111Faith at WorkFaith at WorkLeaders of the Young Catholic Professionals' Atlanta Chapter talk about living their faith in the workplace and welcome others to join as its members pursue holiness and form authentic friendships along the way.

]]>Leaders of the Young Catholic Professionals' Atlanta Chapter talk about living their faith in the workplace and welcome others to join as its members pursue holiness and form authentic friendships along the way.

]]>ffad8d84-82ae-47f0-8d40-5784355a7ce0Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -040026:18falsefull110101Find a FryFind a FryPat Nash of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Church, Marietta, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the parish fish fry, a Lenten tradition for many local councils and parishes.

Find a fish fry

Fish fry map

]]>Pat Nash of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Church, Marietta, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the parish fish fry, a Lenten tradition for many local councils and parishes.

Find a fish fry

Fish fry map

]]>64cc5e9d-5e80-4b7b-a5d3-7ada797f7c57Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -040014:29falsefull1991Atlanta’s Catholic SchoolsAtlanta’s Catholic SchoolsCatholic School Superintendent Patty Childs and Lauren Schell, director of leadership development for Catholic schools, join Bearing Light to talk about Atlanta's schools and students, their success stories and the challenges of growth.

]]>Catholic School Superintendent Patty Childs and Lauren Schell, director of leadership development for Catholic schools, join Bearing Light to talk about Atlanta's schools and students, their success stories and the challenges of growth.

]]>98e5c2d2-49f2-4c23-b985-f05ad52ae650Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -040026:51falsefull1881Archbishop Hartmayer on Catholic Schools WeekArchbishop Hartmayer on Catholic Schools WeekOn this episode, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrates Catholic Schools Week. Archbishop Hartmayer talks about his role as the board president for the National Catholic Educational Association, his favorite extracurricular activities, what makes Catholic schools different and why he is proud of the schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

#CSW2026 #archatl #CatholicEducation @nceatalk

]]>On this episode, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrates Catholic Schools Week. Archbishop Hartmayer talks about his role as the board president for the National Catholic Educational Association, his favorite extracurricular activities, what makes Catholic schools different and why he is proud of the schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

#CSW2026 #archatl #CatholicEducation @nceatalk

]]>62adcf7e-56b5-45b0-b92c-20a5f82f71bcMon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -040032:53falsefull1771Civic engagement is part of faith lifeCivic engagement is part of faith lifeJayna Hoffacker, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, talks about the role of the conference as well as the call to faithful citizenship.

]]>Jayna Hoffacker, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, talks about the role of the conference as well as the call to faithful citizenship.

]]>7d1abfd8-097b-4df1-912a-bcce19bf05b7Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -040029:31falsefull1661Bearing WitnessBearing WitnessReporter Andrew Nelson is joined by the director of Marist School's Bearing Witness Institute Brendan Murphy. The institute works to promote understanding among faith communities and will be part of a commemoration of Nostra Aetate in January.

]]>Reporter Andrew Nelson is joined by the director of Marist School's Bearing Witness Institute Brendan Murphy. The institute works to promote understanding among faith communities and will be part of a commemoration of Nostra Aetate in January.

]]>1a578590-f296-4227-91a8-f6196a9ba602Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -040049:58falsefull1551The year 2025 in reviewThe year 2025 in reviewIn this episode, Georgia Bulletin reporters take a look back at the most memorable Catholic news stories of the year.

]]>In this episode, Georgia Bulletin reporters take a look back at the most memorable Catholic news stories of the year.

]]>2587ec83-5aea-46fa-b410-9db49f4e5a91Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -040033:13falsefull1441Songs of the SeasonSongs of the SeasonOn this episode, Michael Accurso, director of music and liturgy of the Cathedral of Christ the King, shares his insight on the carols of Advent and Christmas.

]]>On this episode, Michael Accurso, director of music and liturgy of the Cathedral of Christ the King, shares his insight on the carols of Advent and Christmas.

]]>2829a0bf-e7da-4927-974e-d9b07bda0df9Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -040028:03falsefull1331The Spirit of SynodalityThe Spirit of SynodalityMembers of the archdiocesan’s synod team share the experience of participating in the Jubilee of Synodal Teams at the Vatican, which included a dialogue with Pope Leo. They will share how the Holy Spirit will guide us on the synodal mission to be Christ’s light in the world.

]]>Members of the archdiocesan’s synod team share the experience of participating in the Jubilee of Synodal Teams at the Vatican, which included a dialogue with Pope Leo. They will share how the Holy Spirit will guide us on the synodal mission to be Christ’s light in the world.

]]>4e2ad4c4-c429-45b4-b1be-49ffdc5fe09dMon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -040029:58falsefull1221What Does it Mean to Bear Light?What Does it Mean to Bear Light?In this inaugural episode of Bearing Light, we explore the heart behind the name and mission of the podcast. Produced by The Georgia Bulletin, the official Catholic news source of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, this series seeks to illuminate the stories, voices, and ministries that reflect Christ’s presence in our local Church.

For Catholic news in Atlanta, visit georgiabulletin.org.

]]>In this inaugural episode of Bearing Light, we explore the heart behind the name and mission of the podcast. Produced by The Georgia Bulletin, the official Catholic news source of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, this series seeks to illuminate the stories, voices, and ministries that reflect Christ’s presence in our local Church.

For Catholic news in Atlanta, visit georgiabulletin.org.

]]>db20ef07-ff6c-4bd1-bf67-ac522c0ea3a8Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -040027:39falsefull1111Bearing Light, a new podcast from The Georgia BulletinBearing Light, a new podcast from The Georgia BulletinIntroducing a new podcast from The Georgia Bulletin! Bearing Light will include chats with people featured in our news stories, others we meet along the way and our own personal thoughts and reflections as Catholic journalists. New episodes are available on the first and third Mondays of each month.

]]>Introducing a new podcast from The Georgia Bulletin! Bearing Light will include chats with people featured in our news stories, others we meet along the way and our own personal thoughts and reflections as Catholic journalists. New episodes are available on the first and third Mondays of each month.

]]>c718ebb6-f9b0-4256-b1c4-d9c210685e03Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:13:00 -040001:06falsetrailer