Jarrad Condreay grew up in a Catholic family in Wichita. Although he had great faith formation growing up, he began to question his faith when his family faced some difficult challenges during his sophomore year of college. After realizing it was faith that got them through it, he began to seek more involvement in Catholic community. After discovering City on a Hill, Jarrad has gotten involved in a variety of ways—pushing himself out of his comfort zone. Jarrad is on the hospitality team, was...

NOTICE: CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN (i.e. mentions masturbation) As a young girl, Abbey Foard longed for the fullness of life. She shares her powerful story of healing from sexual sins and finding freedom in the truth. She became Catholic shortly before recording this podcast and shares how she went from the Christian charismatic world to finding stability in the Sacraments. Rather than relying on a feeling, she liked that they are “guaranteed touch-points to heaven” and is finding new...

Michael and Gina Tinio are truly on fire for their faith in Kansas City! They met at the one and only Kanza Hall, a country dance hall in Overland Park! Their meeting was truly a work of the Holy Spirit and a beautiful start to their vocation of marriage. Both Gina and Michael have had strong role models in their life who set the example in living out the Catholic faith. Michael and Gina share a glimpse into how their pursuit of holiness has guided their marriage—for example, making daily...

Jack Oxley grew up in Kansas City in a home where the Catholic faith was not modeled before the age of 10. As he grew older, he noticed a distinction between non-denominational churches and the Catholic faith and was ultimately drawn towards Catholicism. Jack now works at Holy Family School of Faith, a Catholic organization! Jack and Fr. Mattingly chat about how to deepen friendships and invest in people. They also discuss why it so important to have good, holy people in your life. Show...

Alex Weibel and Fr. Mattingly chat about many specific moments in Alex's life that have ultimately lead to a deepening of her faith over time. Alex shares how she strives to be heroic in the small moments every day and how this has made her more willing and able to face larger things head on. Alex also describes ways she welcomes others into her home and why hospitality and creating a space for others in your home is so important. Alex is originally from Minnesota and currently teaches 1st...

Fr. Mattingly chats with Ignateus Marten as he shares his journey from lukewarm catholic to on fire for his faith. The two discuss how God moves into the human struggle and helps you carry the cross, rather than simply remove it. Ignateus shares many nuggets of wisdom he has learned over the years through his healing journey and involvement with City on a Hill. Show Notes: - Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing | by Jay Stringer - Four Loves | by C.S. Louis

Anne Schwartz shares how she first truly realized God’s existence after a wild experience in the 8th grade. Anne, Fr. Mattingly, and Marco chat about how to keep your prayer life strong after the initial spark of a conversion. They discuss the importance of having a spiritual mentor in leading us to sainthood and how this has greatly impacted Anne in her spiritual journey since graduating college. They discuss what perseverance looks like in “the real world” and how even the greatest saints...

Derek and Kelly Maghe sit down with Fr. Mattingly to discuss all things marriage, family life, and evangelization in their everyday activities. They are also joined by their adorable daughter Pia. Derek and Kelly share their individual testimonies of how their faith grew to what it is today. The couple shares how they keep daily prayer in their relationship and the importance of spending that time together with the Lord. Derek and Kelly continue to spread light by intentionally hosting...

Jacob Woods, a previous Reformed Evangelical, recently entered the Catholic Church on Pentecost Sunday. He shares how his search for truth lead him to Catholicism as he began to question his beliefs. Jacob’s advice to Catholics is to dive into Scripture and learn how to defend the faith. Jacob now has a YouTube channel, “The Candid Catholic,” where he shares on topics of Scripture, Theology, Life as a Catholic, Catholicism’s view on culture, stories of the Saints and more to help Catholics...

Fr. Mattingly sits down with Ellen Kopetzky as she shares how the Lord has touched her life through the Eucharist. Ellen grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and now works as an elementary and special education teacher in Kansas City. Listen to hear how a severe injury in high school became a pivotal moment in Ellen’s faith journey. We discuss how getting rid of distractions and spending one-on-one time with God is essential in our spiritual lives. Ellen also shares some resources she has found...

Keevan Statz is currently working on his PHD at the University of Kansas in Kansas City. He shares how he came to make the faith his own and found his true identity in Christ. Keevan chats with Fr. Mattingly about how goal setting in your spiritual life is a good thing and why it is important to be intentional with your prayer time. Keevan shares his purpose is to get to heaven by acquiring virtue and helping others to do the same. Listen how Keevan uses his talents to help others feel seen,...

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies. This episode features his homily from 10/24/21. Fr. Mattingly, for the first time, preaches on the Psalm from this Sunday. He shares that real Christian joy springs from knowing what the Lord has done for you! Can you answer the question of what the Lord has done for you in...

It was truly a treat to chat with Sr. Sanguinis as she shared her wisdom with us. She belongs to the religious order of The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara. Her full title is Sister Maria Mater Sanguinis Preciosi meaning Mary Mother of the Precious Blood of Jesus. She is currently serving in Guyana and shares how the sisters there are carrying out the mission of evangelizing culture. She shares her own journey towards becoming a sister and offers tips on how to find clarity in...

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies. On the week of the memorial of St. Faustina, Fr. Mattingly speaks about the life of the saint and the Lord's intention for the message of Divine Mercy. He shares what we can learn from St. Faustina, specifically her firm resolve to become a saint, specific resolutions she made...

This episode features his homily on 10/7/21, the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies.

Fr. Mattingly sits down with Co-Host Marco Casanova to chat with, the one and only, Cody Hummer. Cody shares of his testimony, how finding good community rooted in Christ ultimately lead him out of the party lifestyle and deeper into his faith. Now Cody lives in Kansas City and is truly a social force with a gift of connecting people.  Cody shares how focusing on daily silent prayer keeps his life in alignment and the value of accountability in friendships while running towards Christ....

Patrick and Marilu Grady are living in Kansas City, as Patrick attends UMKC with hopes to own orthodontic practice in the future! Patrick & Marilu have had separate, yet both beautiful, conversions to the heart of Jesus! Both raised Catholic, but had radically different journeys to embracing their own faith... which they say has been a beautiful aspect to the merging of their lives, through dating and marriage!  In marriage, Patrick is still in school at UMKC and they just welcomed their...

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies. In this weeks homily, Fr. Mattingly shares on the church teaching of two becoming one in marriage, and the teaching of the indissolubility of marriage. And the importance of supporting and upholding marriage and family life! 

Kicking off Season 3 with a very special guest....  Jackie Marko is one of a kind, a treasure trove of humor, lovely gal we are so fortunate to sit down with!!  Jackie shares of her testimony, how an important moment post-grad was, actually, COVID. As a photographer, she took the time in lock down to start a photo journal, taking a photo every day. In this time to learned the beauty of daily reflection... which led to a commitment of a nightly examen. Jackie took the traditional examen...

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies.

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies.

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies. "He has done all things well." People were drawn to the Lord, because of this. Because Jesus did all things well, people were attracted to him. 

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies. The Gospel for the next few weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next few weeks preaching on various aspects of the Blessed Sacrament. Listen to the final homily on the Most Holy...

Father Mattingly, Director of City on a Hill, is also the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, MO. In an effort to tap into the City on a Hill pillar of 'formation' we share his Sunday homilies. The Gospel for the next few weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next few weeks preaching on various aspects of the Blessed Sacrament. Listen to the homily from August 22 to hear...

Our FINAL episode of Season 2! Thanks for sticking around for the full season.  Last up we have Mr. Lane Barnhill - our grand finale, an episode you won’t want to miss!  Stay tuned for our Season 3 launching in mid-September with a refreshed vision— taking a practical look at how our podcast guests are pursuing sainthood!