Upon This Rock

By Father Don Farnan

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Episodes: 107

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Father Don Farnan and guests explore spirituality and faith in all aspects of life and how they inspire, support, and strengthen your relationship with God and your union with others. Learn more at farnanspiritualitycenter.com. Read Father Don's Blog at fatherdonfarnan.com.  #farnanspiritualitycenter


Episode Date
#107 - Sign-Off: A Pause & Reflection Of Upon This Rock Podcast
Jan 21, 2026
#106 - Prison Ministry: Hope For Individuals Suffering From Limiting Circumstances
Jan 17, 2026
#105 - Bishop Sullivan Center: Food, Relief & Opportunity For People In Need
Jan 08, 2026
#104 - Being Thompson, Part Two: How Parent Virtues & Lessons Continue To Teach Generations
Jan 02, 2026
#103 - Being Thompson, Part One: Joys & Sorrows Of This Life & Trust In The Life That Awaits Us
Dec 26, 2025
#102 – Retirement: Rejuvenation & The Joy That God Is One With Us
Dec 19, 2025
#100 - Where It Began: Childhood Christmases & Family Traditions
Dec 12, 2025
#101 - Upper Room: Helping Urban Children Excel Academically
Dec 05, 2025
#99 - A Gentleman: Bringing Peace & Helping The Less Fortunate
Nov 25, 2025
#98 - Sistine Perspective: Appreciating The Holy Eucharist & Other Devotional Practices
Nov 19, 2025
#97 – Guatemala: Supporting Our Struggling Brothers & Sisters
Nov 14, 2025
#96 - Nourish KC: Cultivating Community & Empowering People
Nov 04, 2025
#95 - A Journey Continues: Mysteries Of The Priesthood Part 2
Oct 30, 2025
#94 – The Common Man: Important Stages of Life, Faith & Friendships
Oct 19, 2025
#93 - Service To Others: Helping Volunteers Find A Life-Giving Place
Oct 16, 2025
#92 - Psychedelic Grace: Using Spirituality & Psychotherapy To Find A Healthier & Holier Life d Episode
Oct 09, 2025
#91 - Welcoming Communities: Putting Faith Into Action By Serving Those Less Fortunate
Oct 03, 2025
#90 - Opponents & Enemies:Looking To Jesus To Overcome The Enemy For Us & With Us
Sep 25, 2025
#89: Responding to Darkness: Embracing Communications, Problem Solving & Love To Overcome Hate
Sep 19, 2025
#88: Events That Inspire: Help & Hope From The Angel Fund
Sep 13, 2025
#87 - Trump & Dad: Becoming More Forgiving & Soul Searching
Sep 02, 2025
#86 - Public Witness: Proclaiming Gospel Values & Announcing The Good News
Aug 28, 2025
#85 - Synodal Leadership: The Kind Of Church Popes & Saints Have Yearned For
Aug 21, 2025
#84 - Growing Up Catholic: Daring Religions To Be More Like Jesus
Aug 14, 2025
#83 - Father Sam: Getting A Greater Understanding Through God & Religion
Aug 07, 2025
#82 - 20-Somethings:Passing Our Faith To Our 21st Century Followers
Jul 31, 2025
#81 - In the Name of the Father: Strengthening Faith Through Technology & Personal Encounters
Jul 23, 2025
#80 - McGonigle Part 3: Therapy & Counseling For All in Today’s World
Jul 17, 2025
#79 - McGonigle Part 2: Psychology & Spirituality Intertwined
Jul 11, 2025
#78 - Quinn & Cupertino: The Importance Of Faith In The Family
Jul 03, 2025
#77 - McGonigle Part 1: Psychology & Spirituality Intertwined
Jun 26, 2025
#76: Synodality: Moving Forward Together, Guided By The Holy Spirit
Jun 19, 2025
#75 - Catholic Social Teachings: Living By The Social Guidelines Of Our Religion
Jun 12, 2025
#74 - Holy Spirit: The Promise Of Christ & The Gift Of Love
Jun 05, 2025
#73 - Memorial Day: Honoring Loved Ones & Finding Comfort In Our Future Death
May 22, 2025
#72 – St. Therese Little Flower Parish: Kitchen Spirituality; Nourishing Both Body & Soul
May 13, 2025
#71 - Marriage, Family, Work: Care, Emotion & Passion at Crucial Junctures
May 09, 2025
#70: Interview Continued: (Part 2): The Life & Formation of Father Don
Apr 30, 2025
#69: Avila Students Revisited: An Update On Their College Experience
Apr 23, 2025
#68: Reverse Interview (Part 1): The Life & Formation of Fr. Don
Apr 17, 2025
#67 - Redemptorist To St. Thomas More: Friendships In The Circle Of Life & Faith
Apr 10, 2025
#66 - Urban & Suburban Church: A Story Of Dedication To Faith
Apr 03, 2025
#65 – Mercy: Forgiving Others & Accepting God’s Divine Mercy
Mar 26, 2025
#64 - Forgiveness: A Crucial Component Of Living Well
Mar 20, 2025
#63: Immigrants: Social Justice Ministries Within The Church
Mar 13, 2025
#62 - SFX Architecture: The History & Beauty of the Historic St. Francis Parish
Mar 05, 2025
#61 - Northland Catholics: Lifelong Friends Share Their Hopes For The Church’s Future Impact
Feb 27, 2025
#60 - Death Doula: Helping Families Set Goals & Clarify Life Plans
Feb 20, 2025
#59: Life Planning: Stabilizing & Better Orienting Your Life
Feb 13, 2025
#58: STLF Mardi Gras: St. Therese Little Flower’s Annual Celebration
Feb 06, 2025
#57: Centennial Celebration: Journey To 100 At St. Therese Little Flower
Jan 30, 2025
#56: Garozzo’s Feast - How The Meal, Table & Feast Unite Us
Jan 23, 2025
#55: Navy Priest: A Seedbed of Faith To Every Continent
Jan 16, 2025
#54 - Life of Service: A Priest’s Reflections & Hopes For The Church
Jan 10, 2025
#53 - Ignatian Spirituality Center: Helping Our Urban Core Church Live Out Faith In More Meaningful Ways
Jan 01, 2025
#52: Kansas City: Making Our City More Reflective Of The City Of God
Dec 26, 2024
#51: Choir of Celebration: How Music Plays A Central Role In Faith & Relationships
Dec 19, 2024
#50: An Artist’s Heart: John Bukaty - It’s Never Too Late To Reach Your Higher Calling
Dec 12, 2024
#49 - More Family Tales: Recollections & Hopes From The Farnan Siblings
Dec 06, 2024
#48 - Faith In Politics: Incorporating Religion With Our Human Obligation
Nov 28, 2024
#47 - When The Doorbell Rang: How Tragedy Can Bring Triumph To Our World
Nov 22, 2024
#46 - Hunters: Respecting The Land & God’s Imprint Upon Nature
Nov 14, 2024
#45 - Father Gerald Waris: Priesthood Through the Decades
Nov 09, 2024
#44 - Fr. Greg Haskamp: A Priest’s Faith Journey
Oct 31, 2024
#43: Holy Matrimony: How The Church Defines Marriage
Oct 24, 2024
#42: Buddies: Uniting With Others To Extend Faith & Assist Struggling Families
Oct 17, 2024
#41: Virtual Church: Connecting With An Online Society
Oct 11, 2024
#40 - Fundraiser Revisited: Rejoicing The Opportunity To Help The Church’s Social Mission
Oct 04, 2024
#39 - Welsh Revisited: A Portrait of Family Dynamics & Beliefs
Sep 29, 2024
#38: Peter Clune: His Blessings & More About The Angel Fund Fundraiser
Sep 20, 2024
#37 - Football & Scripture: Student Mentoring & Bible Study To Help Younger Co-Eds
Sep 12, 2024
#36 - The Angel Fund: Helping Families In Need
Sep 05, 2024
#35: Sisters of Saint Joseph: Passing Along The Gift of Faith
Aug 29, 2024
#34 – Church Couple: A Life Filled With Adventure and International Intrigue
Aug 22, 2024
#33 - Literature: Discovering Messaging and Spiritual Levels of God’s Presence
Aug 14, 2024
#32 - Miracle of Innocence: Helping To Free The Innocent
Aug 06, 2024
#31 - Mystical Experiences: Embracing This Intangible Grace
Aug 01, 2024
#30 - Kansas City Irish Fest: Celebrating A Strong Relationship With The Emerald Isle
Jul 26, 2024
#29 – St. Francis Xavier Parish: Transitioning From Jesuit To Diocesan Presbyteral Leadership
Jul 18, 2024
#28 - Mixing Fun With Faith: Teaching Athletes About Life Through Sports
Jul 11, 2024
Episode #27 - Shannon Connell Fisher: Yoked In Faith
Jul 03, 2024
Episode #26 - Mary Mooney Burns & Pasquale Trozollo: Communication & Communion
Jun 26, 2024
Episode #25 - Connie Fahey: From Life To Life Beyond
Jun 19, 2024
Episode #24 - The Grimaldi’s: Using Life Foundations To Help Their Children Make A Positive Impact
Jun 12, 2024
Episode #23 - Neighborhood Justice Center: Legal Assistance For Inner-City Families
Jun 06, 2024
Episode #22 - Being Catholic: Reflections, Hopes & Fears From A Mother And Son
May 30, 2024
Episode #21 - Catholic Church Rebound: Recovery From Legal and Moral Crises
May 22, 2024
Episode #20 - Psychology & Faith: Touching The Soul & Impacting Our Psyche
May 16, 2024
#19 - Motherhood: It’s Blessings, Joys & Sorrows
May 09, 2024
#18 – First Year of College: Independence, Opportunities & Challenges
May 01, 2024
Episode #17 - Mary Mooney Burns: A Conversation About Conversations
Apr 25, 2024
#16: The Reardon Family: Passing Along Faith Through Generations
Apr 18, 2024
#15 - Mark & Peter McGilley: Helping Families Celebrate The Lives Of Loved Ones Who Die
Apr 10, 2024
Episode #14 - The Whitaker Sisters: Blessings Of A Solid Faith & Family Foundation
Apr 04, 2024
Episode #13 – Big People Band: Reflections on Music’s Impact On Our Connection To God And Others
Mar 27, 2024
Episode #12 - The Fendlers: A Commitment to Faith-In-Action Through Outreach To Those In Need
Mar 21, 2024
Episode #11: The Tiehen Sisters: The Importance of Family & Passing Along Religious Values
Mar 14, 2024
Episode #10-Mike Matteuzzi: Discovering God Along Unconventional Paths
Mar 07, 2024
Episode #9- Friendship: A Blessing For Two Men’s Roles As Husbands, Fathers, Businessmen, and Christians
Feb 29, 2024
Episode #8 - The Rosary, A Significant Part Of The Faith Tradition
Feb 22, 2024
Episode 7 - Generations Sharing the Same Family Foundation of Faith
Feb 15, 2024
Episode 6 - Faith Matters
Feb 09, 2024
Father Justin Mathews & Reconciliation Services
Dec 11, 2023
How Religious Educational Institutions Shape Communities
Nov 07, 2023
The David Brooks Interview
Oct 02, 2023
An Interview with Kansas City’s Alvin L. Brooks: A Lifetime Community and Public Servant
Aug 30, 2023
Journey To New Life
Aug 30, 2023