Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba

About Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba

Former Episcopal priest turned Catholic Director of Liturgy, J.D. McQueen, II, and young Catholic priest, Father Barry Cuba of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, invite you to join them in their search for Greater Things in this life. With their wisdom and wry humor, they will lead you towards a life of true abundance.

Publisher

St. Theresa Catholic Church

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Mar 2024

Latest episode

14 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Episode 37: Christ is the Constant; We are the Variable: Disposition in the Christian Life

   What does it actually mean to "be disposed" to receive a sacrament? In this episode, Barry and J.D. explore the theology of disposition—the inner posture that shapes how we receive grace —drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, the healing of the paralytic, and the woman with the hemorrhage. They discuss how disposition shows up outside of church too: in friendships, in showing up when you don't feel like it, even in getting dressed for Mass. Discover practical ways to examine and reorient your heart before you walk through the church doors and through the rest of your week.

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Episode 36: Bonus Content: Rest Languages with Fr. Barry and CFO, Chris Treadaway

   Summer Bonus Content: Fr. Barry Cuba and St. Theresa Chief Operating Officer Chris Treadaway dive deep into the productive purpose of rest. From the "quiet summer work" happening on campus to the personal anxiety of packing and dog-boarding, they challenge the idea that work is our only meaningful endeavor. They also explore the concept of "rest languages"—the realization that rest isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether it's woodworking, a grueling hike, running, or simply sitting by the pool, true rejuvenation looks different for everyone. Tune in to hear why rest requires intentionality, how our brains synthesize ideas when we finally shut down, and why learning to let your mind wander is essential for spiritual and mental clarity.

3. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Episode 35: Summer Catechism

   In this casual and lighthearted summer episode of Greater Things, Father Barry and JD McQueen use a random number generator to pick a section from the Catechism of the Catholic Church to guide their conversation. (Paragraph 1264, if you want to look ahead!) https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_two/section_two/chapter_one/article_1/vii_the_grace_of_baptism.html (https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_two/section_two/chapter_one/article_1/vii_the_grace_of_baptism.html)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

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