Blazing the Trail Podcast

Blazing the Trail

Mater Dei Radio
“Discovering Christ, always again and always more fully, is the most wonderful adventure of our life.” – Pope Saint John Paul II Blazing the Trail is a weekly show dedicated to the Church’s mission of evangelization. The conversation dives deeply into what it means and what it looks like to share the Gospel with courage and hope in today’s culture. Join Miriam Marston and her special guests Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm PST to discover how the Holy Spirit continues to set hearts on fire with the love of Christ and inspire people to bring the good news to a world that is aching to hear it. Miriam Marston is a singer-songwriter, author, and speaker based in Portland. She’s a fan of: Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, the ocean, Dr. Who, train travel, and Pad Thai. Miriam serves as director of faith formation at St. Anthony Parish in Tigard, Oregon. Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.
Kristin Bird, Burning Hearts Disciples
This week, Miriam is joined by Kristin Bird, who serves as the executive director of Burning Hearts Disciples, an apostolate that seeks to inspire disciples by walking with people as they grow in relationship with Christ and His Church. Learn more at burningheartsdisciples.orgSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Feb 14, 2024
29 min
John and Ashley Noronha, of the Truth and Beauty Project
This week, Miriam is joined by John and Ashley Noronha, who co-founded the Truth and Beauty Project, which seeks to help people discover practical skills for intentional Christian living and the pursuit of excellence. Learn more at www.truthandbeautyproject.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Feb 7, 2024
28 min
Melissa Kirking
This week, Miriam is joined by Melissa Kirking, who is a passionate children’s Eucharistic Adoration expert with over two decades of experience bringing children to meet and know Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Learn about her new book at ascensionpress.com/products/jesus-and-me-talking-with-my-greatest-friendSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Jan 24, 2024
28 min
Elizabeth Gillette, the Power of Confession
This week, Miriam is joined by Elizabeth Gillette, whose journey into a ministry of pro-life speaking and writing is a beautiful testament to the power of God's healing. Learn more at elizabethgilletteauthor.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Nov 22, 2023
27 min
Matt Faley, Abiding in Christ
This week, Miriam is joined by Matt Faley, who serves as Chief of Mission for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. Through song and conversation, Matt shares some of his story, as well as his thoughts on building a culture of abiding in Christ. Learn more at mattfaley.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Nov 15, 2023
27 min
Paul Rose, Sing the Hours
This week, Miriam is joined by Paul Rose, who created a podcast to help people pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Learn more at singthehours.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Nov 8, 2023
27 min
Ryan Pollock, Hungry for The Truth
This week, Miriam is joined by Ryan Pollock, Director of Evangelization at St Pius X Parish in Portland. Ryan shares some highlights from his journey into The Church, and reflects on how people in every age are hungry for the truth of the Gospel.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Nov 1, 2023
27 min
Leonie
This week, Miriam shares a song inspired by the life of St. Therese of Lisieux's sister, Leonie, and explores the recent apostolic exhortation on St. Therese, who offers us a wonderful portrait of evangelization through the little way. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Oct 25, 2023
29 min
Kris Frank, National Eucharistic Congress
This week, Miriam is joined by Kris Frank, the chief mission officer for the National Eucharistic Congress. Learn more about the new Eucharistic-based small group series here: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/jesus-and-the-eucharistSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Oct 18, 2023
27 min
Sr. Charlene Herinckx
This week, Miriam is joined by Sr. Charlene Herinckx, who shares about her own discernment and religious community, as well as insights into her role as vocation director for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. Learn more at ssmo.org/vocations/.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Oct 4, 2023
28 min
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