In this pilot episode of Soul Food, we get to know Raimie, Donnie and Sr Grace! They are from Pastoral Formation - Mission Enhancement Team in the Diocese of Parramatta. 

What is pastoral formation?
Why the name Soul Food?
How is pastoral formation trying to offer life & faith food for the whole person?
Listen to the trio from the team share their insights!

Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what Pastoral Formation wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast.

Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

For more works by Pastoral Formation, visit www.pfparra.org.au

Soul Food E01 - Introducing Soul Food

On this Soul Food episode, Raimie chats with Donnie. Migrant, dad (recent) and Westie (from Western Sydney) are three words that he uses to describe himself. Hear how these words are interconnected in his life & faith journey.

Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what Pastoral Formation wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast.

Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!  

For more works by Pastoral Formation, visit www.pfparra.org.au

Soul Food E02 - Catholic Religion & Migration

This Soul Food episode features Raimie’s story. She speaks about influential teachers, seeking peace and seeing herself as a lifelong learner. One recent passion she’s picked up is meditation as a form of prayer. Hear from Raimie’s story about her Catholic friend attending Hillsong and how she integrates practices of faith accompaniment – a style that focuses on ‘proposing’ rather than ‘imposing’.

Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what Pastoral Formation wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast.

Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

For more works by Pastoral Formation, visit www.pfparra.org.au

Soul Food E03 - Seeking Peace and Proposing Religion

How can I be less shy about asking questions when it comes to faith?
Donnie, along with conversation partners Kim Chong and Francis O’Callaghan chat about their own experiences as a response to this question.

Conversation Partners
Kim Chong – columban.org.au
Francis O’Callaghan – parra.catholic.edu.au/About-Us
Donnie Velasco – thefaithfeedparramatta.com.au

For Further Interest
2:30 Iftar, Ramadan, inter-religious reference - see columban.org.au
7:40 St Paul reference - e.g. Meeting St Paul Today by Daniel Harrington - see https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-St-Paul-Today-Understanding/dp/0829427341
26:30 Youth Ministry reference - see parracatholic.org/cyp
28:05 "When vulnerability meets vulnerability" quote reference - Sure Beats Selling Cardigans by Patrick O'Sullivan - see https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Sure_Beats_Selling_Cardigans.html?id=rJ8jAgAACAAJ&redir_esc=y 
30:20 Search Jose Maria Rilke in Google

SoulFood Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what Pastoral Formation wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast.

Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

For more works by Pastoral Formation, visit www.pfparra.org.au

Soul Food E04 - THROWBACK: Is Faith Talk Awkward? - Questions Over The Table - The FaithFeed

For over several decades, Len has been engaged in the ministry of spirituality and group facilitation, accompanying others in the journey of life and faith. From ministry in the education spaces with young people, to parishioners of all ages, Len brings an earthy spirituality of accompaniment that meets people where they are at, in the hope of encouraging them to be the best person they can be.

Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what Pastoral Formation wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast.

Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

For more works by Pastoral Formation, visit www.pfparra.org.au