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DeSales Media Group is the communications arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn. The company is comprised of digital, social media, cable, print and online properties including The Tablet newspaper, NET TV network and Currents daily news show, Nuestra Voz newspaper and Catholic Telemedia Network. DeSales also provides technology, tools and training to the nearly 200 Catholic parishes and schools in Brooklyn and Queens.

11/10/2025

📢 New Episode!

What if the numbers could help lead us into a relationship with one another?
In this powerful episode, we dive into surprising data about Catholic discipleship with:

➡️ Hans Plate (Vinea Research) Vinea Research
➡️ Josh Packard (Future of Faith) Future of Faith
➡️ Fr. Joseph Gibino (Diocese of Brooklyn) Diocese of Brooklyn

Discover how data can shape more meaningful spiritual journeys and why the Church must learn to listen before it speaks.

🎙 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3JPuCnR

11/03/2025

Searching for real Catholic community? You’re not alone. In a world that’s more connected yet more isolated than ever, how do we find authentic spiritual belonging? In the latest episode of Religion to Reality, Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich explore why community is central to faith and why it’s often so hard to find the right fit. From whiskey-fueled small groups to intentional Catholic Worker homes to the pros (and cons) of digital spaces, this episode unpacks practical, surprising ways people are building community today.

✨ Guests include:

Dr. Mark Heyman, leader of Whiskey and the Word men’s group
Renée Roden, writer and Catholic Worker - https://bit.ly/3WttitH
Luisamaria Hernandez, Catholic ministry leader

If you’ve ever wondered:
👉 Is it okay to "parish shop"?
👉 Can online groups ever replace in-person fellowship?
👉 What makes a community worth committing to?
This one’s for you.

🎙️ Listen now at https://bit.ly/43NmBXc or on your favorite podcast app.

10/28/2025

🎙️ Exciting Announcement!

Our very own podcast Religion to Reality just had a major spotlight on Currents News! 🎉

Catch our hosts Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich talking about how faith can live every day — not just Sundays. The article highlights how the podcast helps bridge the gap between worship and real‐life discipleship.

🔗Watch the full feature on Currents:https://bit.ly/47qT7iX

📅 Tune in now and be part of the journey! Whether you're looking to deepen your own faith or just explore what it means to live with purpose — this is for you. https://bit.ly/3LjgaEZ

💬 We’d love to hear from you — drop a comment: What’s one way you bring your faith into the week? Let’s grow together.

10/27/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE

Are Catholic podcasters just preaching to the choir?

"We're fishing in a small pond while the ocean is right there." - Jose Manuel de Urquidi

Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich talk to Catholic podcasters, Paul Fahey Where Peter Is, Christina Semmens .semmens Say Yes to Holiness, and Jose Manuel de Urquidi about the promise and peril of faith content:

✅ Why "bad" Catholic content is everywhere (and how to spot it) ✅ How to measure success beyond downloads ✅ Whether podcasts actually evangelize anyone new

The hard questions about who gets to speak for the Church in digital spaces.

🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3JebCiG

What faith podcasts do you actually trust? 👇

10/20/2025

✨ We’re sent out from the Mass… yet how often do we actually go forth in action?

This week on Religion to Reality, we’re diving into how ordinary acts of love become extraordinary works of mercy. Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich are joined by Renée Roden https://bit.ly/4ql1p4w, a Catholic Worker, Fr. Jim O’Shea of Reconnect Brooklyn The Passionists: St. Paul of the Cross Province, and Christina Semmens of Say Yes to Holiness https://bit.ly/4oywnom, as they reveal what it means to become the Eucharist in the world, and how everyday acts of compassion can transform both us and our communities. You’ll walk away inspired to live your “movable square meter” of mercy right where you are.

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/43bmG75

10/06/2025

🎧 NEW EPISODE

Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich explore spiritual direction on this episode of Religion to Reality. Joined by Mary Glowaski, Spiritual Director, Deacon Tom Whalen, Coordinator of Spiritual Direction for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, and Hans Plate, Founder & President of Vinea Research, they invite you to discover why love is at the heart of the journey, how dioceses are building spiritual direction programs, what research shows, and steps to find your own director.

👉 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4mJiUIN

09/29/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich sit down with Michael St. Pierre, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Allentown and Former Executive Director, Catholic Campus Ministry Association, Paul Morisi, Principal of Bay Ridge Catholic in Brooklyn and former Director of Diocese of Brooklyn - Youth & Young Adults Ministry, and Friar Rick Riccioli, Franciscan Friar and Pastor of Most Holy Trinity-St. Mary Catholic Church in Brooklyn. They explore how young people are experiencing faith today. From the importance of prayer and personal connection to practical ways the Church can engage youth, this conversation dives deep into bridging the gap between tradition and modern life. Tune in for insights, stories, and actionable ideas that matter. https://bit.ly/3Ii8e61

09/22/2025

🎧 New Episode Release!

What does it really take to form faith that lasts? Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich dive into the critical role of trust in faith formation on this episode of Religion to Reality. Joined by Dr. Bill Keimig, Deputy Director of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University, Cindy Black, from St. Vincent de Paul Parish in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and Friar Rick Riccioli Pastor of Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary Church in the Diocese of Brooklyn, they explore how parishes are transforming the way they welcome and form new members, moving beyond programs to build genuine, trust-filled communities. Whether you’re involved in RCIA, leading parish ministry, or just curious about how faith communities can better serve people’s spiritual hunger, this episode offers honest conversation, real stories, and practical wisdom. Curious what faith looks like in action? Tune in and find out. https://bit.ly/3KfLSCt.

Franciscan University of Steubenville
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Parish
Most Holy Trinity-St. Mary Catholic Church

09/15/2025

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨

What if prayer isn’t only what we say in church, but the attention we give to every moment of life? In this episode of Religion to Reality, we sit down with Kathy Lorentz, Monica Martinez, and Fr. David Roman to explore how pure attention is the highest form of prayer. Discover practical tips for digital boundaries, how to gain a deeper focus, and learn how you are called to be a mystic.

🎧 Listen now and rediscover prayer in everyday life: https://bit.ly/4gmMVMT

09/08/2025

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨
Welcome to Religion to Reality, a journey into living a more integrated life.

In this premiere episode, hosts Dave Plisky and Fr. John Gribowich explore decompartmentalization, the idea that faith isn’t just one part of life but should permeate everything we do. They speak with Cindy Black, a parish pastoral associate, who discusses her personal experience that drew her into youth ministry and finding God in a tangible way. She shares how relationships exist so that we can experience the love of the Trinity. Andrea Sarubbi, communications leader, draws on Ignatian spirituality and the story of Martha and Mary to show us what an integrated life looks like today. Cindy Black

Catch their inspiring stories in Episode 1 of Reality to Reality: https://bit.ly/421idmT

09/03/2025

🚨 NEW PODCAST DROPPING SEPT 8 🚨
Religion to Reality 🎙️ from DeSales Media

Your faith is full-time—live like it.
Many Catholics live compartmentalized—faith in one box, life in another.

This season, we’re breaking those walls down.
💥 Real talk. Real stories. Real integration.
💡 Learn how to bring your faith into everything—work, relationships, purpose.

🔥 Get inspired. Get challenged. Get integrated.
🎧 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Let’s go.

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