Hosted by Bishop James Johnston from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, this is a podcast about the journey of the Christian life. It is an invitation into candid, life-giving conversations with local pastors, leaders, families, and builders across our community who are living out their faith with a new mindset—one that is confidently and joyfully Catholic.
Episode 3 | Opening Hearts and Homes to Foster Care
This episode provides a look at a vital mission right here in our local community—supporting children, foster parents, and families in crisis. The Gospel calls us repeatedly to care for the vulnerable, and few ministries embody this work as directly as foster care advocacy. For more information on the organizations mentioned in this episode, please visit: https://www.careportal.org/ https://www.kvc.org/services/foster-care/ https://www.cornerstonesofcare.org/ *DISCLAIMER: Please note ...
26 Oct 2026
Episode 2 | The Fire on Campus: Engaging the Next Generation
This episode takes us a bit East in our diocese to Warrensburg, Missouri, to look at an area of incredible vitality. Under the leadership of our guest, Kevin O'Reilly, the Newman Center at the University of Central Missouri—UCM Catholic—has experienced phenomenal, joyful growth. Follow Bishop Johnston on Facebook @BpJamesJohnston or visit kcsjcatholic.org.
12 Oct 2026
Episode 1 | Shameless Truth: Defending the Catholic Faith
This episode will dive into one of the most vital needs in the Church today: learning how to explain, defend, and live our faith with clarity and charity. Joining Bishop Johnston is Joe Heschmeyer, someone many of our listeners will recognize. He is a staff apologist for Catholic Answers, host of the Shameless Popery podcast, author of several books on the Faith, a former D.C. litigator, and a member of the St. Peter Parish family in Kansas City. Follow Bishop Johnston on Facebook @BpJa...
1 Oct 2026
Episode 0: Introducing On the Way with Bishop James Johnston
Bishop James Johnston in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is your host on the journey of discipleship. He invites you into candid, life-giving conversations with local pastors, leaders, families, and builders across our community who are living out their faith with a new mindset—one that is confidently and joyfully Catholic. Please join us every other week as we journey together On the Way. Follow Bishop Johnston on Facebook @BpJamesJohnston or visit kcsjcatholic.org.
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