Sandhurst Youth Ministry has launched a new podcast series, Catch the Flame, hosted by Fr Junray Rayna, Claire Spinelli and Jessan Tano. Together, they open up conversations about faith, life, and the journey of young people in our Diocese.
“Our podcast is a space for young people in our Diocese to join the conversation – to know it’s ok not to have everything figured out,” says Claire Spinelli, Youth Ministry Team Leader.
“Catch the Flame is a place to be real, to laugh, to question, and to grow in faith … there’s no perfect answers, no need to pretend, just real conversation, real people and a shared journey of discovering Jesus and building community.”
Episode 1: Welcome to Catch the Flame
Fr Junray, Claire and Jessan from the Sandhurst Youth Ministry team share their stories, hopes and excitement for the upcoming Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF). They reflect on what it means to be pilgrims of faith in today’s world and how gatherings like ACYF can spark a flame that lasts long after the festival.
Episode 2: The Young Church: Alive and Listening
Guest Rose McSweeney, a student Faith Leader at Catherine McAuley College, shares what belonging means for young people in the Church. She reflects on the importance of being trusted with responsibility, taking the lead, and having the courage to live faith openly rather than hide it.
Episode 3: Prayer that moves the Heart
With guest Sam Moloney, a Catherine McAuley College student and St Kilian’s parishioner, this episode explores how to pray, different ways of praying, why prayer matters, and the power it holds. Sam is joined in conversation by Fr Junray, Jessanand Claire.
You can tune into ‘Catch the Flame’ on Spotify or Apple Podcast.