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Upstream Podcast

Upstream Podcast

By: Patrick Lencioni
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A podcast for courageous priests, and the communities who support them. Send us your questions, feedback, and ideas: info@upstreampodcast.com© 2024 Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Why Wait to Make a Change
    Jun 20 2025

    Pat and his friend Fr. Michael Andrade, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Clovis, CA, have a vulnerable and practical conversation about the challenges pastors face when taking over a new parish. They challenge the conventional wisdom of waiting to make changes and explore how immediate, prayerful, and intentional leadership fosters healthier transitions. Fr. Michael also shares his personal experiences of forming a supportive team, embracing criticism, and leading courageously for the good of the parish.

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    29 mins
  • The Danger of Popularity
    May 21 2025

    Pat and Fr. Mike Schmitz tackle the tension priests encounter between being popular and being authentic. The conversation dives into the spiritual and practical dangers of avoiding conflict, the need for truth-tellers in leadership, and the importance of genuine relationships built on love rather than admiration. Together, Pat and Fr. Mike challenge listeners to choose truth over comfort, love over applause, and authenticity over approval.

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    50 mins
  • Insights from the Bible Belt
    Apr 7 2025

    With an increasing yearning for unadulterated truth and an attraction to the beauty of the sacraments, more and more people are curious about the Catholic Church. Today, Pat talks with his good friend, Fr. John Riccardo from ACTS XXIX, about the importance of sharing the fullness of the Church with conviction and joy and without apology.

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    Check out all the great work that Fr. John and ACTS XXIX team are doing at actsxxix.org.

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    31 mins
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