If Jesus were alive today, what would his energy be like? In our latest episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we ask this question to Herman Petrick who is an energy healer.Herman has dedicated his life to helping individuals and businesses transform their lives by clearing negative energies and fostering a positive environment. He's been doing this for over a decade and has become a trusted source of guidance and support for those seeking to uplift their spirits, learn about energy dynamics, and be inspired to reach their full potential.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Herman to learn about his story, his work, and his understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

If Jesus were alive today, what would his favorite gospel song be? In our latest episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time.CeCe is a singer, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman. With all her accolades (including 15 Grammy Awards), she has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history. Her latest chart-topping musical offering, Believe For It (PureSprings Gospel/Fair Trade Services, LLC), is her first live recording featuring some of the biggest songs in Christian music today.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with CeCe to learn about her story and her understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Starting a fitness journey can be very intimidating if you have no one to help you. If you're trying to get in shape, you might find this episode helpful! Jane and Javi chat with JoAnna Reihner and Kaitlyn Kyger, who are both trainers at the Smith Center at the University of Notre Dame. They offer some knowledge, advice, and resources to help you overcome your fears of starting your fitness journey.How do you overcome the fear? What kind of excercise should you start with? How do you become more comfortable at the gym? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode, so make sure to give it a listen!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Don't Say Ad*lting is BACK! In this latest episode, we are talking about debt. If you've been stressed or overwhelmed by debt, you'll want to tune in to this episode. Jane and Javi chat with Jim Cunningham, the Assistant Program Director of Notre Dame Programs for Education in Prison. He helps teach incarcerated individuals how to get out and stay out of debt.He offers some knowledge, advice, and resources to help you better understand debt — whether it's student loan, medical, or consumer debt.What is refinancing? Should we refinance our loans? How can you improve your credit score? How do you start budgeting? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode, so make sure to give it a listen!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

If Jesus were alive today, would he be good with money? In our eighth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we pose this question to Deborah Meyer, an award-winning author of Redefining Family Wealth: A Parent’s Guide to Purposeful Living. Deborah is the CEO of WorthyNest, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm that helps Christian parents and entrepreneurs across the U.S. integrate faith and family into financial decision-making. She also provides accounting, exit planning, and tax strategies to family-owned businesses.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Deborah to learn about her story and her understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

If Jesus were alive today, would he be an activist? In our seventh episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we pose this question to Alexia Dukes, an activist who has experience with cultural diversity training and nonprofit activism work.Alexia currently serves as the President of the Youth and College Division of the St. Louis County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She was also Miss NAACP 2018-2019, and she graduated in 2022 from Harris-Stowe State University, where she studied psychology.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Alexia to learn about her story and her understanding and experience with Jesus, as well as her work with the NAACP. Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Over 43 million people have student loan debt.In this episode of Good and Decent, we're bringing you into a genuine conversation between one of our freelance videographers, Tevon Knight, who graduated college back in 2021, and three of his friends who also recently graduated. They are four of the 43 million people who have student loan debt, and they share their experience with those loans. Their conversations shed light on the individual experience of people in debt, which might not be too different from millions of others.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

If Jesus were a contestant on Top Chef, what would he bring to the judges' table? In our sixth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we ask this question to world-renowned chef Kevin Gillespie, a contestant on season 6 of Top Chef. Kevin began his culinary education at the Art Institute of Atlanta and was determined to gain the experience he needed to become a successful chef. While carrying a full course load at the Art Institute, he worked part-time at various restaurants, perfecting his craft. After graduating with honors, Gillespie held different positions at several well-known Atlanta restaurants, eventually working up to the position of executive chef and was offered a restaurant partnership.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Kevin to learn about his story and his understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or our YouTube channel. #JesusFavoritePodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

What would Jesus' favorite contemporary song be? In our fifth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we talk with Zachary Gillis, who is the Worship Associate / Care Coordinator for South Bend City Church.Zachary Gillis has been proud to call South Bend home since 2009. After graduating from Bethel University, Zach diligently served in Bethel’s Offices of Student Development and Diversity & Inclusion while getting his master’s degree from Goshen College. Zach joined the SBCC Team in September 2018 and says that he is so grateful to be at a place where he can live out his passions exactly as who God made him to be.Aside from singing and anything else related to music, Zach enjoys his morning walks, brown pop, watching reruns of any Black American sitcom from the 80s or 90s, and spending time with his family, friends, and precious cocker spaniel, Charmaine. Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Zach to learn about his story and his understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or our YouTube channel. #JesusFavoritePodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Do you think Jesus would prefer improv or stand-up? Would he be impressed by magic tricks? In our fourth episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we talk with Will McDaniel, a comedian and Gospel illusionist.Will is a seasoned comic who has brought clean, family-friendly humor to audiences for over 10 years. He has traveled throughout the United States, sharing his twist on everything from family to faith. No matter the topic, Will’s take on it will have you in stitches. As a Gospel illusionist, Will uses object lessons and sleight of hand to create an illusion show that can be used for fun, to teach a lesson, or to drive home a point.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Will to learn about his story and his understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or our YouTube Channel. #JesusFavoritePodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

What kind of haircut would Jesus get? In our third episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we talk with Kenny Williams, who runs a men’s ministry that focuses on fellowship and fades for faith in an old-school barbershop.After seventeen years as an alcoholic, Kenny turned his life around with the help of his local pastor, Chris Pierce. Chris assembled a community of men to help Kenny stop drinking by staying with him for a week. Through the support of this community and dedication to reading Scripture, Kenny began his sobriety journey. His experience led him to start his Barbershop Ministry, where he helps other addicts as his community helped him.Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Kenny to learn about his story, ministry, and understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or our YouTube Channel. #JesusFavoritePodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Is demonic possession real? In our second episode of Jesus' Favorite Podcast, we talk with Father Vincent Lampert, a Catholic priest and the designated exorcist of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis.Fr. Vincent spent three months in exorcism training at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. He received practical experience by assisting on over 40 exorcisms with Fr. Carmine de Filippis, the mentor for exorcists in the Diocese of Rome. Our host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Fr. Vincent to learn about his story of being an exorcist and his understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or our YouTube Channel. #JesusFavoritePodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

What would Jesus' favorite TikTok be? We'll be asking questions like this in our new podcast, "Jesus' Favorite Podcast," a show about Jesus, his favorite things, and the people seeking to understand him better. For our first episode, we have Sister Monica Clare, who has grown a following on TikTok. Before she entered the Community of St. John Baptist in 2012, Claudette Monica Powell performed in an acoustic rock duo and an improv comedy troupe in Los Angeles. After years of working in the movie industry in Hollywood, she now goes by Sister Monica Clare, sings in a church choir in Mendham Township, N.J., and posts matter-of-fact videos about convent life on TikTok.Our director and host, Javi Zubizarreta, sat down with Sister Monica Clare to learn about her story, and her understanding and experience with Jesus. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our YouTube Channel. #JesusFavoritePodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Listening isn't free — it costs time, attention, and effort. But what if you could get genuine listening for free? In this episode of Good and Decent, Senior Video Producer Josh Long shares a story about a listening project called Sidewalk Talk, where people offer to sit down and listen to you with no strings attached.  We listen to the interview of Aimee Rozen, who is a therapist and one of the listeners in this project. Stay tuned to the end for a special announcement about new things coming with Grotto Podcasts!Watch this mini-doc here:Sidewalk Talk Project Offers Free Listening - Mini Doc #169 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

You may have considered grad school during or after your undergrad years. But how do you know if it's the right move for you? In the twelfth episode of Don't Say Ad*lting, Jane and our student worker, Ryan Broussard, chat with returning guest Evan Gage, who also had to ponder this question of grad school before pursuing it. He offers some knowledge from his experience, advice, and resources that can help inform your decision to go to grad school. Should you take a gap year? Is getting your master's degree worth it? Outside of the classroom, how else can you learn more about your profession? What's the difference between funded and nonfunded grad school? How can you get into a funded grad school program? How can you best learn about the different grad programs you are considering? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode, so make sure to give it a listen! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

From particle colliders to virtual reality — the future is coming whether we like it or not. But what will it be like? In this episode of Good and Decent, Senior Video Producer Josh Long and freelance producer Jonathan Rodgers share two stories of people who see our future in two very unique ways. Mark Rodgers is a science fiction author who co-wrote a comic called “The Blessed Machine” with the late Jesse Hamm. Their comic takes place in a future where Earth was made inhabitable because of a scientific experiment with the Higgs boson — aka the “God particle.”Then they share the story of J.J. Castillo who is a VR game developer. He believes that VR/AR is the future and that it holds exciting opportunities for future generations. We get to hear both of their views of our future in our latest episode of Good and Decent.Watch these mini-docs here:How the “God Particle” Inspired this Comic AuthorBreaking Boundaries: The Exciting Future of VR InnovationSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

"It's never too early to save for your retirement." You've probably heard this more than once, even if you're just starting out in your career. But understanding the differences between a 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) and what you should be contributing can be very overwhelming. If you've found yourself intimidated by this, you might find the eleventh episode of Don't Say Ad*lting helpful. Jane and Ciara chat with Carl Ackermann, Ph.D., who teaches financial management and personal finance to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame.He offers some knowledge, advice, and resources that can help you better understand retirement plans and how to maximize your money.What is a 401(k)? What is the difference between a 401(k) and 403(b)? Is a RothIRA better than 401(k) and 403(b)? Are there any tax advantages to choosing one vs another retirement plan? What are mutual funds? How much should we contribute? What is the mistake most people make in retirement plans? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode, so make sure to give it a listen!Want to dive deeper into this subject? Here's a book rec from Dr. Carl — Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties by Beth Kobliner: https://a.co/d/83jPByB SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

In this episode of Good and Decent, we share two stories of people who find their joy by bringing it to others through comedy. Mike Logan and Ellis Aych are both stand-up comedians — Mike is from Brooklyn, New York, and Ellis is from Austin, Texas. We get to hear the reason behind their passion for doing comedy in our latest episode of Good and Decent.Senior Video Producer Josh Long and Associate Video Producer Jane O'Connor also share a story of their recent experience at an open mic night. Watch these mini-docs here:The Compassion Behind Comedy: https://youtu.be/wgBzOyjO7j4 Using Comedy to Showcase Life's Beauty: https://youtu.be/gwvExQadIk0 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Whether you're trying to find clothes for work or just everyday life, finding your style can be confusing — especially when you don't know where to start. If you've struggled with this, you might find the tenth episode of Don't Say Ad*lting helpful. Jane and Mike chat with Ali (Oesch) Patel, who founded and owns a fashion boutique called Ali On The Boulevard.She offers some knowledge, advice, and resources to help you find your professional and personal style.What can you do to find the balance between comfort and professionalism? What does business casual actually mean? Are jeans okay for work? Is there a difference between fashion and style? Can you find your style while on a budget? How can you find confidence in what you wear? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode, so make sure to give it a listen!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

In this episode of Good and Decent, Senior Video Producer Josh and Associate Video Producer Jane share the story of David Fried and his tree nursery in Elmore, Vermont, called Elmore Roots. For over 40 years, David has been growing fruits and nut varieties that were once believed impossible to grow in the hillsides of Vermont.Gooseberries, seaberries, haskap, lingonberries, and kiwiberries are just a few of the many berries, fruit, and nut trees that the team at Elmore Roots tends to.Subscribe to our YouTube channel Youtube.com/@grottonetwork for more stories like this.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more!Connect with us on social media! InstagramThreadsFacebook Pinterest Visit us at grottonetwork.com/Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.